February 25, 1986. The day Filipinos reclaimed their long-lost freedom. After three days of a mass gathering of hundreds of thousands of Filipinos forming a human wall defying orders from Malacanang to disperse — to show a stand against dictatorship — along the main thoroughfare that is known...
National Artist Bencab, other artists share their experiences so can you, too “ Malaking tanong sa mga artist ang ‘ano ba ang pakialam ng art mo sa mga nangyayari?’ (When artists are asked what their art has to do with what has been happening, that means a great deal),” shares CCP Thirteen...
The EDSA 1986 People Power Revolution is the nation’s greatest victory over the dark times, vice presidential candidate Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III on Thursday, Feb, 24 said. ‘’It is a constant reminder how the Filipino people stood up against those who brought suffering on their...
Demonstrating the power of arts in social transformation and empowerment The official poster of Pasinaya Two years into the pandemic, the CCP Pasinaya Open House Festival continues on the online platform on Feb. 26 and 27 with the theme “ Sana All Lumilikha, Lumalaya .” Celebrating the 36th...
ILIGAN CITY — Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, Feb. 22, called on the public, the youth, and news agencies to band together to fight against disinformation, believing that this is one way to keep the spirit of the EDSA people power revolt alive. Vice President Leni...
ILOILO CITY—The Province of Iloilo is holding a freedom countdown on Friday, Feb. 25, to mark the 36th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. said the provincial government of Iloilo will lead a commemoration to mark the 36th EDSA People Power Revolution on...
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, who is running for senator in the May 2022 polls, took time to make a video presentation to clarify to supporters of former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. the misconceptions they have about the EDSA People Power 1. Former Senator Antonio Trillanes...
ILOILO CITY — Vice President Leni Robredo reminded voters of the sacrifices made by Evelio Javier, the slain governor of Antique province and one of the key players that ignited the Edsa People Power and put an end to the Marcos dictatorship. “Dapat ang aral ni Evelio Javier ay nasa puso hindi...
Employees who will report to work on special non-working days of Feb. 1, which was is Chinese New Year, and on Feb. 25, which is the EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary, will get full-pay plus 30 percent of their basic wages. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III...
Ciara Sotto with dad Sen. Tito Sotto III (left) in the recording studio for 'Magkaisa (Instagram) Ciara Sotto went back to the recording studio for the song "Magkaisa," the iconic tune associated with the People Power Revolution in 1986. On Instagram Jan. 7, Ciara is hopeful that the public will...
Maria Ressa's in-person acceptance of her Nobel Peace Prize has reminded Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin of one of his great frustrations in life. DFA Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin (Photo from Teddy Boy Locsin's Facebook) No, it's not to win the coveted award himself;...
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, who is running again for senator in 2022, posed two questions to loyalists of the late former dictator, President Ferdinand Marcos, whose son, Bongbong Marcos Jr., is seeking to return the family to the most powerful seat in the country. Former Senator Antonio...
