In Southeast Asia, the Philippines faced a new destiny almost a year ago, due to the election of the current president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of the former dictator who reigned supreme for almost 30 years. Between city and countryside, fears and hopes, smiles and poverty, our journalist crisscrossed this atypical country a few weeks ago to testify to the political and social changes underway.
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Costumes, music and excitement filled the small, narrow streets of the Binuangan community, north of Manila, for this culturally and religiously flavored “fiesta” in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes. A Sunday in May expected by locals deprived of this celebration for three years due to the pandemic. Fabien Church Le Devoir
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A connected childhood, riveted to a screen, including in the maritime community of Salambao, in the heart of Manila Bay, on a Sunday in May. Fabien Church Le Devoir
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Rica, the contagious joie de vivre, and its marinated meat skewers, in a very working-class neighborhood in south Manila. Fabien Church Le Devoir
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Residents of the maritime community of Salambao, in the heart of Manila Bay, on a Sunday in May. Fabien Church Le Devoir
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Young boys from the community of Binuangan, north of Manila, are dressed up for the “fiesta” in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes. Fabien Church Le Devoir
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