Even before he struck out on his own, photojournalist Jilson Tiu had already honed his eye for spotting and capturing images with the slightest click of his finger. The University of Santo Tomas graduate was part of his school’s photography club and, at 19, he joined the Philippine Daily Inquirer as one of its youngest correspondents.
Always flexible, Tiu ended up covering everything from fashion events and socials to the nitty-gritty aspects of city life.
He built up a following on social media (42,600 followers on his Instagram @jilson.tiu) for his striking images that highlight regular Filipinos eking out a living.
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