The San Juan City government commemorated the bravery and courage of Filipinos who fought for the country 's independence during the 129th Araw ng Pinaglabanan on Saturday, Aug. 30, calling upon Filipinos to be united in building a stronger and more resilient nation. San Juan City Mayor...
Malacañang has directed all government agencies to support the celebration of the 127th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence from May 28 to June 12, 2025. File photo Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 77, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Feb. 13, mandates all...
By Alex Amansec This Monday, June 12, marks the 125th year of Philippine independence. As we celebrate our freedom, it’s always important to honor the valiant Filipino spirit that got us to where we are today. From national heroes to superheroes to ordinary citizens, here are seven films you can...
Philippine flag (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has unanimously passed on third and final reading the measure that seeks to declare Aug. 1 of every year a special working holiday. Embodied in House Bill (HB) No.7986, the measure seeks to commemorate an important...
The Global Fiipino_mural by Filipino Artist Emmanuel "Manny" Garibay “Malayong lupain, amin mang marating, di rin magbabago ang damdamin." Borrowing from the hymn of the University of the Philippines, the various celebrations commemorating the 124th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine...
On June 12, 1898, a public reading of the Philippine Declaration of Independence in Cavite el Viejo (modern-day Kawit) proclaimed the archipelago a sovereign nation. This revolutionary event was followed by the first public performance of “Lupang Hinirang” (“Chosen Land”), the Philippine...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario-Braid Tomorrow, the country commemorates its 124th anniversary. Like in the past two years, let me dwell on some highlights in the life of the country, citing observations on gains and losses and options in some critical areas of development. It comes after six years...
After more than 45 years since the establishment of the bilateral relations between the Philippines and Tunisia was formalized, Filipinos in the Northwestern African country gathered for the first time to celebrate the 123 rd anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence in the capital...
The raising of the Filipino flag at the Philippine Embassy in Morocco on June 12, 2021 during the 123 rd Philippine Independence Day celebration was historic not only for Ambassador Leslie Baja but also for the more than 4,600 Filipinos currently working in that country. Philippine flag being...
Protest marred the twin celebration of the 123rd anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day and the 75th year of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Philippines at the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., Tuesday night (Wednesday morning in Manila). A...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid Today, we commemorate, Araw ng Kalayaan, the day Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed Philippine independence on June 12, 1898 by raising the Philippine flag. It was the first time the Philippine National Anthem then called “Marcha Nacional Filipina, was...
