ILOILO CITY – The province of Antique received an 1898 Philippine revolutionary flag during a ceremony in the town of Patnongon on Monday. The Abellon family turned over the flag believed to be 127-years-old to the provincial government represented by Gov. Paolo S. Javier. “This flag symbolizes...
A group of active and retired generals and flag officers called on President Marcos Jr. to form a fact-finding body that would investigate alleged irregularities in flood control projects across the country. In a statement Monday, Aug. 18, the Association of Generals and Flag Officers (AGFO)...
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – A local historian in Antique is coordinating with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines to declare a Philippine flag, estimated to be 127-years-old, as a national treasure. “We also intend to seek a resolution from the Antique provincial board...
Each year, from May 28 to June 12, a familiar sight returns to cities, towns, and quiet neighborhoods across the Philippines. Flags are hoisted from windows and rooftops. They line public buildings and street corners. They flutter above schoolyards and government halls. This two-week stretch...
(File photo) A group of retired Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) officers on Thursday, June 20, expressed support for the “immediate and complete” closure of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogos) nationwide, saying they “pose serious security risk to the social fabric of the...
The Imus City Government and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines inaugurated the Labanan sa Alapan Monument on May 28 (Photo from Mayor Alex Advincula's Facebook page) CAVITE – The local government unit (LGU) of Imus and the National Historical Commission of the...
(Source: Unsplash | iSawRed) The Philippine flag, a national treasure, carries deep symbolism in the hearts of the Filipino people. However, a common misconception surrounds the three stars, often thought to represent Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Historical documents reveal a different story: the...
Philippine flag (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The bullying that the Philippines has been experiencing from outside forces gives all the more reason for Filipinos to "proudly and bravely wave" the national flag. Thus, said House...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Spokesperson Commodore Jay Tristan Tarriela answers questions from the media (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) San Narciso, Zambales——The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Friday that the China Coast Guard...
GUIMBA, Nueva Ecija – Ten members of the Liga ng Manggagawang Bukid (LMB) renounced support to the Alyansang Magbubukid sa Gitnang Luzon (AMGL) under the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) on Wednesday, January 17. The police and military conducted a special intelligence operation in Barangay...
CAVITE – Authorities arrested a Romanian and three Pakistanis after being caught disrespecting the Philippine flag in Ternate on June 26. A statement released by Cavite Police Provincial Office (PPO) on Thursday, June 29, identified the Romanian as Loan Oprescu, 36, and the Pakistanis as...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos’ remarks at the launching of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ commemorative coins underline the significance of the 125th Anniversary of Philippine Independence. Citing a country’s currency as a mark of its sovereignty, he applauded the BSP’s adoption of...
