Military personnel stationed at the BRP Sierra Madre (LS 57) in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), Palawan got a much needed boost as they received fresh food and other supplies from their visiting comrades, the Western Command (WESCOM) said Saturday, June 25. The...
It’s rather sad that June 12, our country’s Independence Day, isn’t celebrated much outside the officialdom here in the Philippines. For most Filipinos, it’s a holiday people look forward to so that they can get a break from the daily rigors of work. Abroad, however, it’s the biggest...
As he approached the end of his term, President Duterte hoped that commemorating the country's independence would inspire Filipinos to be courageous and use their abilities for the benefit their communities. File photo of President Duterte during the 123rd Independence Day rites in Malolos, Bulacan...
Isolated rains may be experienced in Kalayaan Islands due to the low pressure area (LPA), while the shear line or the convergence of warm and cold winds, may bring cloudy skies with isolated rain showers over the eastern section of northern Luzon, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and...
‘ Awit at Dasal para sa Kalayaan ’ virtual concert calls for the freedom of the children’s and women’s rights advocate Sally Ujano Music became a tool to ignite hope at the recently concluded “ Awit at Dasal para sa Kalayaan ” virtual concert last Dec. 6, 2021. An event filled with...
President Duterte led on Wednesday night, Dec. 1 the traditional Christmas tree lighting ceremony of the Office of the President at Kalayaan Grounds in Malacañang Palace. (Malacañang photo) (From left to right) Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Honeylet Avanceña, President Rodrigo...
Motorists have been advised that the Kalayan Bridge between Lawton Avenue in Makati City and Sta. Monica Street in Pasig City will be temporarily closed from Wednesday, Sept. 29 to Thursday, Sept. 30. The closure was ordered to give way to the opening of the newly-constructed Bonifacio Global City...
The further development of Pagasa (Thitu) Island and Kalayaan (Spratly) Island Group or KIG will get a much needed boost from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to ensure the protection of the country's maritime interests in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). AFP Chief Gen. Cirilito Sobejana...
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque revealed his plans to go to Bajo de Masinloc and the Kalayaan Islands in the West Philippine Sea to check if Filipinos were really being barred from fishing in the disputed waters. Members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and some Filipino fishermen in the West...
The local government unit (LGU) of Kalayaan in Palawan mourned on Friday, June 25, the passing of former President Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III, a staunch defender of the country's territory in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The flag of Kalayaan, Palawan is flown at half-staff to mourn the...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark A .Villar knows how to give credit where credit is due. (Photo from Mark Villar's Facebook) Villar, the driving force behind the Duterte administration's "Build, Build, Build" program, gave a nice shout-out to the construction workers...
Vice President Leni Robredo said Filipinos can overcome the different challenges they face as long as they unite and pour all their strength into one common goal. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP/Facebook) Robredo made the statement as the country commemorated its 123rd Independence Day on...
