A Look Back at the Philippines' First Photojournalist Marcial S. Valenzuela's Photographs

As one of the country's first photojournalists, Marcial S. Valenzuela's collection of photographs is unmatched. Throughout his career, he photographed former Presidents such as Manuel L. Quezon, Ramon Magsaysay, and Ferdinand Marcos, to name a few. Here, we look back at Marcial S. Valenzuela's best camera moments of political figures, moments, and more in Philippine history.

Manuel L. Quezon during his time as Resident Commissioner of the Philippines

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Jorge B. Vargas, Jose Abad Santos, Sotero Baluyot, President Manuel L. Quezon, Jose Avelino, Rafael Alunan, and Aurora Quezon in Arayat, Pampanga

Photo by PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY.

Quezon sitting atop a rock in Baler

Photo by PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY.

Quezon on one of his provincial visits to Zamboanga City.

Photo by PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY.

Vice President Fernando Lopez and Senate President Eulogio Rodriguez

Photo by PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY.

Claro M. Recto and Quintin Paredes

Photo by PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY.

President Ramon Magsaysay

Photo by PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY.

President Ramon Magsaysay with the former president of Indonesia

Photo by PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY.

Magsaysay photographed riding his horse

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President Ferdinand Marcos with his family

Photo by PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY.