National hero Dr. Jose Rizal and revolutionary leader Andres Bonifacio are the role models of independent presidential candidate Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson and his vice presidential bet, Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III, respectively. Lacson and Sotto, who were guests at the Pandesal...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) participated in the national celebration of the 158th birth anniversary of hero Andres Bonifacio on Tuesday, November 30. President Duterte is escorted by Lt. Gen. Andres Centino, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, during the...
President Duterte has called on Filipinos to "be a hero" like Andres Bonifacio whose 158th birth anniversary the nation commemorated by way of a non -working holiday on Tuesday, November 30. (Screenshot from Facebook live) "I invite every Filipino to become a hero like Bonifacio by participating...
Vice President Leni Robredo urged Filipinos to emulate the courage of Andres Bonifacio in standing up against abuses of "powerful interests" as the country celebrates the 158th birth anniversary of the national hero Tuesday, Nov. 30. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP) Robredo said in a statement...
The Department of National Defense (DND) commemorated the 158th birth anniversary of revolutionary leader Andres Bonifacio on Tuesday, November 30, with a challenge to Filipinos to be "faithful stewards of freedom." (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) "The Department of National Defense...
Editorial Andres Bonifacio shares with Jose Rizal the distinction of being honored on a non-working holiday for his contribution to the shaping of a national identity among Filipinos. While Rizal is honored on the date of his martyrdom, the Bonifacio commemoration coincides with his birthday. Born...
Filipinos who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are "heroes" as far as President Duterte is concerned. 'HERO', 'UGLY'--President Rodrigo Duterte speaks his mind on vaccinated and unvaccinated Filipinos during his 'Talk to the People' public briefing on Nov. 9, 2021....
The Philippine Navy (PN) said Wednesday, September 15, that it has saved six distressed fishermen who managed to keep their half-sunken fishing boat afloat for two days in the Philippine Rise. The Philippine Navy's BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS-17) rescues six fishermen aboard a half-sunken fishing boat...
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso said on Saturday, June 12, that he is excited to be part of a film project that will tackle the heroism of Andres Bonifacio. "It's going to be challenging, but I hope I can give justice to the role of Bonifacio. I...
From left: Producer Dondon Monteverde, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and director Erik Matti Film director Erik Matti, producer Dondon Monteverde, and Susan Meyer, the great-granddaughter of Filipino hero Andres Bonifacio, have one thing in common — they all believe that Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko...
Back in 2013, the local arts scene celebrated Andres Bonifacio ’s 150th birth anniversary through different exhibits and staged shows, one of which is Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas’s (DUP) Teatro Porvenir: Ang Katangi-tanging Kasaysayan nina Andres Bonifacio, Macario Sakay, at Aurelio...
Do you see yourself in some of Philippine history’s best? Illustrations by Ariana Maralit Throughout history, there have been remarkable Filipinos who had gone through great lengths to make our country a better place. These people fought for the future of the Philippines, so we owe it to them to...
