Hometown Stories

Where the Water is Home

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Dave de Vera has been working with indigenous communities for over 30 years; and he vividly remembers his role in the landmark legal victory that gave the Tagbanwa of Coron their home back, from ridge to reef.

Story by
Dave de Vera
Photography by
Katherine Jack
As told to

Ana Amistad

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