Rowena Guanzon (Facebook) P3PWD Party-list nominee Rowena Guanzon hailed during the observance of "Araw ng Kagitingan" (Day of Valor) on Monday, April 10 the second oldest living Filipino World War II (WWII) veteran. And this indomitable veteran just happens to be a woman....
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. cited the need for an efficient system for the distribution of World War II veterans' pension as he paid tribute to them during the celebration of the 81st Araw ng Kagitingan on Monday, April 10. *President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Ali Vicoy)* In an...
The United States joined the Philippines in celebrating the 81st Day of Valor. Through its embassy in Manila, the US paid tribute to Filipinos and Americans for their heroism in World War II. "This #Kagitingan2023, we join the Philippines in paying tribute to Filipinos and Americans who bravely...
As the country commemorates Araw Ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor on Sunday, April 9, Vice President Sara Duterte called on Filipinos to show “gallant acts of kindness and bayanihan” and work together to strengthen democratic institutions. Vice...
ILOILO CITY – Ten surviving veterans of World War II were honored during the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Panay, Guimaras, and Romblon Islands last week. WORLD War II veterans were honored during the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Panay, Guimaras, and Romblon Islands over the...
The government vowed to study a United Nations (UN) panel report that found the Philippines’ failure to compensate the comfort women. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said this after the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) reported that the Philippines...
Japan said concerns being raised by the Filipino "comfort women" have been addressed by its government, including recognition of the Imperial Japanese Army's atrocities and reparation claims. In a statement, the Japanese Embassy in Manila made remarks on the various calls made by the surviving...
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The provincial government of Pangasinan has lined up activities in commemoration of the 78th anniversary of the Lingayen Gulf landings and 16th Pangasinan Veteran’s Day on Monday, Jan. 9. Activities include a thanksgiving Mass, wreath-laying ceremony, and a commemorative...
The lower chamber has approved on third and final reading a measure mandating higher education institutions or HEIs to integrate a comprehensive study of Philippine history during World War II into their respective curriculum. Battle of Manila (Wikipedia) With a nominal voting result of 275-0-0...
Ayala Museum opens a new exhibit the recounts stories of World War II By Dexter Matilla Images by Noel Pabalate “In Liberation: War & Hope,” the exhibition launched recently by the US Embassy in the Philippines and Filipinas Heritage Library at the Ayala Museum, the World War II is shown...
Every April 9, the country celebrates Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) in honor of the Filipino and American soldiers who bravely fought for the Philippines’ freedom from the Japanese invaders during the World War II in 1942. The war culminated in the fall of Bataan where approximately 75,000...
DOHA, Qatar -- The Ukraine conflict has unleashed a "Third World War" over misinformation, an official from the beleaguered country said Saturday, while experts warned of the difficulty in convincing Russians what their army is doing. Russia's war on Ukraine has also forced a profound change in the...
