Photojournalist mistaken for protester seeks press protection

MANILA, Philippines — Veteran photojournalist Bullit Marquez said police misidentified him as a protester and nearly handcuffed him while he was covering a rally in Pasay City on July 22, raising concerns over press freedom and the safety of media workers.

While Marquez, who works for VERA Files, initially regarded the incident as another “hazard ...