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Deo Montesclaros: Reporting From the Margins
Deo Montesclaros is a photojournalist and writer from Manila, Philippines. His work focuses on human rights, environmental issues, political protests, news, and culture.
While covering news and editorial stories, his lens also captures the religious fervor of a predominantly Catholic nation through religious festivals and cultural events.
Deo has faced political persecution for his critical reporting on environmental degradation, human rights abuses, and the living conditions of marginalized communities in the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. He found himself in the crosshairs of the government—subjected to incessant vilification, red-tagging, and trumped-up accusations of financing terrorism—tactics commonly used by the Philippine government to silence critical journalists.
New at Alto Press: Raimond Lueppken
German photojournalist Raimond Lueppken has lived and worked in Switzerland for many years, where he mainly photographs protests and cultural events. His main focus is on international reportage, especially from regions afflicted by conflict. He has been following developments in Ukraine closely, which has become his central subject. Raimond regularly travels to the country and has already worked in numerous regions. In collaboration with reporter Kurt Pelda, he regularly reports on the current situation in Ukraine for the Swiss media group CH Media.