Filipinos are up for a four-day long weekend after President Marcos moved the celebration of Ninoy Aquino Day from Aug. 21, Wednesday, to Aug. 23, Friday. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and the late senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. (File photos) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin...
Two holidays, including one long weekend, await Filipinos this month of August. File photos Based on Proclamation No. 368 that Malacañang issued in October last year, the two holidays for August are: August 21 (Wednesday): Ninoy Aquino Day August 26 (Monday): National Heroes Day Early this year,...
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 Historical documents reveal a different story: the...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...
After a three-year delay, the long-awaited National Youth Day (NYD) will finally be held in Naga City in July 2025. Photo from Caceres Youth Commission “Young pilgrims of hope, come to the pilgrim city,” the Caceres Youth Commission said in a social media post on Monday, Feb. 5. The...
In celebration of National Bike Month, McDonald’s Philippines challenged over 21 cycling groups nationwide to create routes by connecting McDonald’s stores with Bike & Dine facilities and sharing these online using #TourDeMcDo. With its integrated bike racks and dining ledges, Bike &...
ILOILO CITY – This city has bagged its third gold medal in the Mobility Awards for its programs in integrating bicycles as a mode of transportation. BIKERS participate in a fun ride during the National Bike Day celebration in Iloilo City on Saturday, November 25. (Mark Balmores) “This...
The Taguig City government is inviting residents to join a 24-km bike ride to celebrate National Bicycle Day on Nov. 26. Under Proclamation No. 1052 signed in 2020, every fourth Sunday of November of every year is designated as National Bicycle Day. The National Bicycle Day celebration...
Nadine Lustre Filipinos are inherently gifted. The Philippines is recognized as one of the leading design centers in Asia with its craftsmanship and fashion designers renowned all over the world. As entertainers, Filipinos are everywhere too, from luxury cruise ships to productions in Broadway,...
BUTUAN CITY – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte is set to emphasize the Department of Education’s (DepEd) commitment to supporting teachers in the Matatag Agenda and enumerate some plans of the agency to improve their welfare during the culminating program of National...
It's the turn of Filipino teachers to get special treatment from President Marcos as he is set to host a concert for them in Malacañang on Oct. 1. Konsyerto sa Palasyo (Facebook) The date for the third installment of the Malacañan concert series was announced by the Presidential...
