PHVeteran photojournalist Bullit Marquez recounted an incident where he and a colleague were targeted by Pasay City police during a protest against the Pax Silica alliance. Despite wearing a press ID and carrying cameras, they were misidentified as protesters and faced attempts to prevent them from documenting the event. Marquez described the encounter as a broader issue highlighting the need to protect media workers and uphold press freedom. He emphasized that journalists play a crucial role in informing the public during public unrest. The incident involved a physical altercation where Marquez's camera was damaged, and police attempted to detain him. VERA Files noted that other journalists intervened to defend the photographers.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the incident as a violation of press rights and emphasizes the importance of protecting journalists, which aligns with left-leaning advocacy for media freedom. The focus on the police's failure to recognize journalists' credentials and the call for systemic change reflect a left-w
