The Philippines holds one of the highest forms of reverence for its national flag. Under the Republic Act No. 8491, or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, worn-out or damaged flags must not be casually discarded. Instead, they must be “solemnly burned” to prevent misuse or...
CAVITE – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla and Senator JV Ejercito spoke about the country’s current political tensions during the commemoration of National Flag Day and the 128th anniversary of the Battle of Alapan at the Dambana ng Pambansang...
Atin Ito Coalition will stage its fourth civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea from April 30 to May 5, 2026, highlighted by a jetski flag ride and a solidarity concert on Pag-asa Island under its “Balik-Pag-asa” initiative. In a press conference on Monday, April 27, Atin Ito said the...
After the avalanche of rumors, Ubisoft has pulled the curtains of “gaming’s worst kept secret,” to reveal the remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, now simply: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. It’s shipping much sooner than expected, on July 9, for the PlayStation 5, Xbox...
CEBU CITY – More than 1,000 license plates have been released since the Land Transportation Office-Central Visayas (LTO-7) launched the Friendly Flag Down program. The LTO-7 has released at least 1,000 license plates in Cebu and 77 in Bohol as of April 14. The program aims to fast-track the...
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...
