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Vera Files published by feature story about Sarao Motors! by Notes From The Philippines on Nov 26, 2011It is unimaginable to live in the Philippines without ever riding in a jeepney. Indeed, jeepneys have become a national symbol in the six decades since it first appeared. The story of Sarao Motors is a story of survival and resiliency – a reflectio...
How Midas Lost His Touch on the Arroyo TRO Issue by Musings on Law on Nov 19, 2011Last Friday, November 18, 2011, theSupreme Court en banc met to deliberate on the pending issues in theconsolidated cases of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo vs. Hon. Leila M.De Lima (G.R. No. 199034) and Jose Miguel T. Arroyo vs. Sec. Leila M. De Lima(G.R. N...
No PEACe in P35 B “sweetheart deal” bonds by Senate Race 2013 on Oct 16, 2011Today, October 17, is world poverty eradication day. Tomorrow, October 18, is pay day for the so-called anti-poverty PEACe Bonds. Juan de la Cruz needs to pay P35 billion for these maturing bonds which did not lift our people out … Continue rea...
VERA Files’ Live Blog: The Aquino Inaugural by ellen tordesillas on Jun 29, 2010(Note: This live blog was launched on June 29, 10:50 p.m.) The Aquino Inaugural Wait, there’s more!: Don’t have Paypal yet? What are you waiting for? Sign up now!
The top 9 by ellen tordesillas on May 16, 2010VERA Files’ Mario Ignacio covered the proclamation of the first nine winners in the 2010 senatorial contest. The top nine are: Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr.;Jinggoy Estrada, Miriam Defensor Santiago,Franklin Drilon,Juan Ponce-Enrile,Pia...
Poll results show dynasties stronger than ever by ellen tordesillas on May 13, 2010by Yvonne Chua, Luz Rimban and Avigail Olarte VERA Files Monday’s election was supposed to have ushered Filipino voters into the modern age of computerized voting, but the results show the country will remain stuck with feudal-style politics as...
Violence marks battle for Abra towns with big IRA by ellen tordesillas on Apr 29, 2010by Artha Kira Paredes VERA Files...
Local politics: hot spots and confusing alliances by ellen tordesillas on Apr 27, 2010Since March when Vote 2010 was unveiled in VERA Files website, our local partners have been actively sending us stories which give us a picture of the situation in the provinces this election season. In Iloilo, Melvin Purzuelo of Green Forum Western...
Last two minutes: Groups urge Comelec to decide on manual count now by ellen tordesillas on Apr 25, 2010(Note: VERA Files website is down.While it is being restored, the stories will be posted here.) By MARK JOSEPH UBALDE VERA Files ITH barely 14 days left before the elections, a multisectoral group is making a last-ditch effort to convince the Commiss...
Estrada wows Cavitenos by You Myx News Central on Apr 24, 2010AVITE CITY.—Former President Joseph Estrada of Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) showed he has not lost his “masa “ appeal despite having been ousted from power and convicted of plunder. About 5,000 people on Tuesday crammed the vacant lot in...
