Filipino photojournalists among the world’s best
Filipino photojournalists Jes Aznar and Aaron Favila were recognized as winners in the 2026 World Press Photo Contest. Their work covered human trafficking in Myanmar and the impact of climate change in the Philippines.
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International recognition of Filipino journalists underscores the global importance of visual storytelling in documenting human rights and environmental crises.
About Us | Contact Us | Advertise | Privacy Policy | Member Agreement | Copyright Notice Copyright (c) 2026. Philstar Global Corp. All Rights Reserved My Profile Sign Out Subscribe Subscribe HOME HEADLINES OPINION NATION WORLD BUSINESS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT LIFESTYLE EVENTS COUPONS OTHER SECTIONS X DUTERTE ICC TRIAL CORRUPTION SCANDAL FUEL PRICE TRACKER INFLUENCE OPERATIONS EXPLAINERS FACT CHECKS CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT VIDEOS NEWS COMMENTARIES Headlines Filipino photojournalists among the world's best Iris Gonzales - The Philippine Star June 8, 2026 | 12:00am Jes Aznar and Aaron Favila were among only 42 winners this year out of 3,747 photographers across 141 countries in the 2026 World Press Photo Contest. AMSTERDAM - Two Filipino photojournalists received their prestigious award from the World Press Photo in a ceremony led by Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands.
The article is a straightforward report on an awards ceremony and the content of the winning photographs.
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