Danny Pata

Cross of waste

March 25, 2024
Members of the Ecowaste Coalition carry a cross to show the ‘suffering’ brought about by single-use plastics as they march along Intramuros in Manila on Palm Sunday. The group urges the public to practice a zero-waste lifestyle during the Holy Week.
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From Gaza to Manila

December 19, 2023
Gelienor ‘Jimmy’ Leano Pacheco hugs his daughter as he is reunited with his family upon his arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Monday via Philippine Airlines flight PR 659. Pacheco, 33, a caregiver and father of three, was taken hostage in Gaza by Hamas terrorists attacking Kibbutz Nir Oz in southern Israel last […]
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For the dearly departed

October 26, 2023

A man cleans the tomb of departed loved ones at the Manila North Cemetery on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, ahead of All Saints’ Day on Nov. 1.
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Religious Fervor

October 9, 2023
Devotees rejoice as the image of the La Naval leaves the Sto. Domingo Church in Quezon City for a procession on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. Danny Pata
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Pricey spice

September 17, 2023

A woman cleans dried wild chili or ‘siling labuyo’ at the Divisoria market in Tondo, Manila on Sunday. These spices will be sold to restaurants after drying thoroughly, but their prices have skyrocketed to P800 per kilo due to scarcity following recen...

Christmas decor

September 9, 2023

A woman makes lanterns signaling the start of the yuletide season. The lanterns are set to be delivered to a barangay hall in Manila and will be used as street decorations in preparation for the Christmas season.
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