The spirit of patriotism and nationalism are alive as President Marcos on Saturday, April 27, expressed admiration for how Filipinos are facing new challenges, including oppression, poverty, and hunger. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the commemoration of the Victory at...
President Marcos has called on Filipinos to rise against modern-day oppressors and uphold Lapulapu's legacy of patriotism that has been passed on for generations. Malacañang file photos Marcos said this as the country commemorates Lapulapu Day on April 27, the day he killed Portuguese explorer...
Not everyone agrees with Lolit Solis relating to Bea Alonzo’s looks. These include producers of “1521: The Battle of Mactan,” a film with a multinational cast to be shot in Palawan. In there, Bea is Diwata, a character described as a young native princess with goddess-like beauty. Of course....
For the record, it's "Lapulapu"--not "Lapu-Lapu"--when referring to the first Philippine hero. Photo from Wikipedia. The caption reads, “Imaginary posthumous portrait of Lapulapu by Carlo Caacbay for the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, 2019.” The standard spelling of the name...
Wala Lang Mactan was not an impressive place in the 16th century. As late as 44 years after Magellan’s stay, Miguel López de Legaspi found Mactan “swampy, largely inhospitable, and sparsely inhabited” by “some 300 indios in four or five small settlements.” It was strategically located...
President Duterte is sticking to his belief that Lapulapu, who led a group of warriors to defeat Spanish invaders led by Ferdinand Magellan five centuries ago, was a Tausug from Mindanao. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) The President made the assertion about Lapulapu's roots even...
Filipinos were enjoined to unite and overcome the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the same way that our ancestor-warriors came together during the historic Battle of Mactan 500 years ago. NHCP Chairman Rene Escalante and DOT Secretary BernadetteRomulo-Puyat. (Photo by Roy Mabasa/ File...
President Duterte paid tribute to his "idol" Lapulapu and honored the bravery of the country's health and essential frontliners as the "worthy heirs" of his legacy. President Rodrigo Duterte (Photo: Malacañang) The President issued a pre-recorded message honoring the country's past and present...
