National Heroes Day in the Philippines is more than just a public holiday; it is a day that encapsulates the country's deep respect and admiration for those who have sacrificed their lives for freedom and justice. The observance of this day has undergone significant changes since the declaration of...
Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (File photo) Contrary to popular belief, it does not need a special kind of act for an individual to be considered a hero. Thus said the Department of National Defense (DND) as it encouraged the public on the eve of the National Heroes...
By CECILIA GUIDOTE-ALVAREZ Director, Earthsavers UNESCO Artist for Peace, Magsaysay Outstanding Asian Artist Laureate 2022 LaMaMa Global Artist Awardee, NYC The celebration of Peace and Freedom Week begins on Aug. 21 with commemoration of the martyrdom of Ninoy Aquino and culminating with the...
Vice President Sara Duterte asked Filipinos to stand against terrorism in her message for the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Vice President Sara Duterte (Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) In a statement, the official reminded her...
For years, people have been on a long quest to get proper mental health and physical wellness. While many already achieved their goals, others find it challenging to focus due to their busy schedules and work hustles. Another reason hindering them from attaining that is their fear of judgment. Many...
Today, Aug. 21, the country commemorates Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Day to honor the life and legacy of a man whose unwavering commitment to democracy and freedom left an indelible mark on the nation. Ninoy Aquino’s ultimate sacrifice in promoting democracy and fighting for freedom continues to...
LATE SENATOR BENIGNO 'NINOY; AQUINO JR. An icon of change. This is how most Filipinos of today remember the late Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. for his death sparked the nation’s desire to reclaim its once-lost democracy. Forty-one years after his assassination on the tarmac of the...
"Peace not war." This was the call aired by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) amidst the reported consecutive aerial bombings in the Cordillera Region carried out by the military as part of its counter-insurgency operations against alleged members of the New Peoples’ Army (NPA). Citing...
The family of the late senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. said that moving the day meant to commemorate his death does not change what he did for the country. The late senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. (file photo) The family's statement was in response to President Marcos' Proclamation No. 665...
Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman (Facebook) Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman reminded the government that movable holidays should be proclaimed six months prior to actual holiday, as he stressed that changing the date of Ninoy Aquino Day from...
Filipinos are up for a four-day long weekend after President Marcos moved the celebration of Ninoy Aquino Day from Aug. 21, Wednesday, to Aug. 23, Friday. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and the late senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. (File photos) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon underscored the importance of “upholding humanity in conflict” during the observance of International Humanitarian Law Day (IHL) on Monday, Aug. 12. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., Philippine Red Cross...
