They go to work when people are advised to stay home; brave the storm to lead people out of harm’s way; enter damaged structures to rescue trapped residents; and do what heroes do — save lives. After work is done, they are just like any worker — they go home to their families, have a meal, and...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. was among the many "heroes" during the super typhoon "Yolanda" tragedy exactly nine years ago. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (right) welcomes President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. upon the latter's arrival in Tacloban City, Leyte on Nov. 8, 2022...
True to his word, Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers filed a measure that seeks to honor the country’s departed "sports heroes" by allowing their remains to be buried in the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB), or Heroes Cemetery. Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace...
Vice President Sara Duterte paid her last respects to former president Fidel V. Ramos, whom she remembered as the “most disciplined and mission accomplished“ chief executive. (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte Facebook page) Duterte visited the wake of Ramos at the Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig...
KAMPO HENERAL PACIANO RIZAL, Sta. Cruz, Laguna – A 29-year-old fruit vendor considered as a high-value individual in the illegal drugs trade was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Concepcion, San Pablo City, this province, Monday, July 25. Police Col. Cecilio R. Ison Jr., Laguna police...
The Quezon City Association of Filipino- Chinese Businessmen, Inc. (QCAFCBI) has cited 10 "pandemic heroes" or individuals and non-government organizations (NGO) who inspired and saved lives of the people during the Covid-19 pandemic. The awardees each received a trophy and cash prizes during the...
Leading presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. appeared to get emotional when he visited his father, former President Ferdinand Marcos's grave Tuesday, May 10, at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes' Cemetery) in Taguig City. (BBM Media Bureau) These photos provided by the BBM Media...
Behind every great man—or woman—is a mother Dr. Jose Rizal treating the cataract of his mother Not much has been said about the mothers of heroes and movers but it’s clear that they’ve played a huge part in history. They were the catalysts that bred revolutionaries and forerunners in the...
President Duterte said Filipinos should remember Philippine culture and history as honoring historical figures will encourage the people to honor modern-day heroes. President Duterte (Malacañang photo) Duterte said this during the 501st anniversary of the Victory at Mactan and the closing of the...
Holy Week and the mystique of Pamitinan By Dr. Pablo S. Trillana III FILIPINO MARTYRS From left: Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Jacinto, Guillermo Masangkay, and Aurelio Tolentino During the Holy Week of April 1895, 127 years ago, Andres Bonifacio climbed the foothills of Montalban (now Rodriguez) under...
Malacañang has turned the spotlight on the country's frontliners for this year's Araw ng Kagitingan, or Day of Valor, for continuously providing the services their fellow Filipinos need amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (PCOO) Communications Secretary Martin...
House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco has highlighted the sacrifices of the country’s Covid-19 frontliners and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) on the occasion of Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor on Saturday, April 9. (MANILA BULLETIN) "We join the entire nation in commemorating Araw ng Kagitingan...
