Protesters burn an effigy of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III during a rally to coincide with his fourth State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) before the country's congressmen and senators Monday July 22, 2013 at the House of Representatives at suburban Quezon city, northeast of Manila, Philippines. President Aquino III is expected to dwell on the gains of his administration particularly on the robust economy but the protesters see otherwise especially on the increasing prices of oil and basic services as water and electricity. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
Protesters burn an effigy of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III during a rally to coincide with his fourth State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) before the country's congressmen and senators Monday July 22, 2013 at the House of Representatives at suburban Quezon city, northeast of Manila, Philippines. President Aquino III is expected to dwell on the gains of his administration particularly on the robust economy but the protesters see otherwise especially on the increasing prices of oil and basic services as water and electricity. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez). Bullit Marquez
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Protesters burn an effigy of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III during a rally to coincide with his fourth State-of-the-Nation Address. President Aquino III is expected to speak on the gains of his administration, particularly the robust economy, but protesters see otherwise, taking issue with the President’s increasing of prices on basic goods and services, like water, oil and electricity.

Bullit Marquez is the Associated Press’ chief photographer for the Philippines, covering both breaking and general news. Check out the stories behind some of his most moving work here.

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