Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday, June 12 vowed to be persistent in advancing Filipino workers’ rights. Estrada, chairman of the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources, made the remark in line with the country’s 125 th year celebration of its...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos’ remarks at the launching of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ commemorative coins underline the significance of the 125th Anniversary of Philippine Independence. Citing a country’s currency as a mark of its sovereignty, he applauded the BSP’s adoption of...
Vice President Sara Duterte underscored the key role that city and municipal mayors play in the Philippines’ development and sustainable growth. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks during the Mindanao League of Municipalities meeting in Davao City on Saturday, June 10, 2023. (OVP photo) The...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will lead the country's commemoration of the 125th Independence Day in Manila on Monday, June 12. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Based on an advisory from Malacañang, the Chief Executive will attend the Independence Day...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) vowed to improve its capabilities to continuously fulfill its duties to protect the country and uphold the country’s freedom. *(File photo) * This was stressed by Col. Medel Aguilar, AFP spokesperson, as he urged the public to join the commemoration of the...
By Alex Amansec This Monday, June 12, marks the 125th year of Philippine independence. As we celebrate our freedom, it’s always important to honor the valiant Filipino spirit that got us to where we are today. From national heroes to superheroes to ordinary citizens, here are seven films you can...
The country’s Independence Day celebration will never be complete without any sightings of foreign ambassadors wearing elegant Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana dresses. European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron fits one of the barongs that he would wear on Philippine Independence Day on...
“The ocean is the foundation of life. It supplies the air we breathe and food we eat. It regulates our climate and weather.” The strong reminder on the major role the oceans have on everyday life was made by United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres when he opened the UN World Oceans...
BUTUAN CITY – Almost 4,000 jobs will be offered in the Independence Day job fair in the Caraga region on Monday, June 12. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Region 13 said simultaneous job fairs will be held here and other designated areas in the region in partnership with the Public...
BAGUIO CITY – Over 4,300 job vacancies will be offered by 53 participating establishments in the Kalayaan job fair at SM City Baguio and Porta Vaga Mall here on Independence Day, June 12. The job fair was launched by the Department of Labor and Employment-Cordillera, Baguio City Public Employment...
The Pasig City local government announced on Thursday, June 8, that it will hold a city-wide job fair in celebration of the 125th year of the country's Independence Day on Monday, June 12. The job fair, spearheaded by the Pasig City Public Employment Service Office (PESO) and the Department of Labor...
Russia believes there are many areas in which it can cooperate with the Philippines as it sees the latter as one of its “significant partners” on the Russia Day. Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Marat Pavlov said Moscow and Manila “have achieved a lot,” but the potential of the two...
