By presidential proclamation, Feb. 25, the EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary, is observed as a special non-working day to enable the citizenry to reflect on its significance. But this year, by virtue of Proclamation No. 167 issued by Malacanang Thursday evening, Feb. 24, 2023 was declared a...
Monuments and shrines that stand along EDSA tell the stories of the four-day peaceful protest rallies that happened 37 years ago, where millions of Filipinos from all walks of life gathered at EDSA, a major thoroughfare of Metro Manila, with a common goal – to bring back democracy. That is now...
Jim Paredes has released a new version of the iconic song "Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo." It dropped on YouTube Thursday, coinciding with the 37 th year anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. The text in the description box read: "A remake of the iconic EDSA anthem of 1986 written by...
There will be no work on Friday, Feb. 24, in all courts nationwide – from the Supreme Court (SC) to the lowest trial court. Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo said the cancellation of work is in line with Proclamation No. 167 which declared Feb. 24 as a special nonworking holiday in...
It was the end of martial law -- Marie, 24 Let's continue to remind others -- Kennette, 22 It's one of the reasons why we are free -- Charlie, 26 It's a holiday, says Angie, 24, and Reynilyn, 20 It was a commotion -- Daniella, 22 Remembering Ninoy and Cory Aquino -- Annie, 23...
WOMEN AT WORK Atok's coffee farms are dominated by women who plant their coffee alongside vegetables and flowers (Photo: Apo ni Bayosa) People who grow food should never have to go hungry, yet many of our farmers are—sadly—part of the most underprivileged sectors in the country. It’s a sad...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario-Braid Again, it is time to recall the momentous events that led to the 1986 People Power Revolution. We who had joined protest rallies, vigils, prayer meetings, boycotts and other activities which had contributed to the gripping four-day phenomenon that ended a...
ILOILO CITY – The province of Antique commemorated on Saturday, Feb. 11, the 37th anniversary of the assassination of Gov. Evelio Javier. THE people of Antique marked the 37th anniversary of the assassination of Gov. Evelio Javier on Saturday, Feb. 11. (Antique PIO) A simple wreath-laying...
Two people were injured after a bus on EDSA carousel caught fire in Makati City on Sunday night, Jan. 29. Authorities said the incident occurred past 9 p.m. near the corner of EDSA and Ayala Avenue. According to DZBB report, the bus driver, Roel Salarsa, claimed that he first saw smoke and then...
A framer of the 1987 Constitution has argued that it is not necessary to amend the existing charter--for now, at least--for the reason that it was inspired by the first EDSA revolution. (Pyrrhus Cunanan/ Unsplash) "It is not necessary to amend the Constitution for reasons of context, content, and...
Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s presidency has so far been "redeeming" to his family. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN) Administration ally, Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda gave this assessment Friday, Jan. 20 in an interview on ANC Headstart. During...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) should make sure that everything goes smoothly with the planned resumption of the "Libreng Sakay" or free ride program with passenger busses this year. (DOTr) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte made this call after Department of Budget...
