As our national hero, Jose Rizal once said, "He who does not know how to look back at where he came from will never get to his destination." Tracing one’s roots is important to building one’s character. It is crucial to keep your feet on the ground as you reach greater heights. The same rings...
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the non-renewal of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), United States Embassy Charge’ d’Affaires John Law believes that the US-Philippine alliance will continue because it is "in the hearts" of both the American and Filipino people. United States Embassy...
After more than 45 years since the establishment of the bilateral relations between the Philippines and Tunisia was formalized, Filipinos in the Northwestern African country gathered for the first time to celebrate the 123 rd anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence in the capital...
Medium Rare Jullie Y. Daza On Independence weekend, no less. Time to snap the chains and proclaim liberation from the illegal imposition of indefinite prison terms on persons whose only crime is their age. The sky was blue, alternating with clouds of medium and opaque thicknesses, the simplicity of...
Citing COVID-19 health protocols, the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. on Thursday admitted to celebrating the 123 rd anniversary of Philippine Independence in two separate venues – one for the Embassy’s top United States government “partners” and another for a group of invited...
The Cebu City government recently gave one of its highest honors to Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy A. Cimatu for coming to the city's aid during a desperate time in its fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). DENR Secretary Roy A. Cimatu (center) is...
The raising of the Filipino flag at the Philippine Embassy in Morocco on June 12, 2021 during the 123 rd Philippine Independence Day celebration was historic not only for Ambassador Leslie Baja but also for the more than 4,600 Filipinos currently working in that country. Philippine flag being...
Protest marred the twin celebration of the 123rd anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day and the 75th year of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Philippines at the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., Tuesday night (Wednesday morning in Manila). A...
"A simple misstep." Malacañang assured the public that there was nothing wrong with President Duterte after he almost fell during the Independence Day rites in Malolos, Bulacan on Saturday. President Duterte is assisted by AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Cirilito Sobejana and Vaccine Czar Carlito Galvez...
Using the new technology, the international community led by powerful countries like the United States, Japan, China and France sent their congratulatory messages to the Philippines on the occasion of the 123 rd anniversary of Philippine Independence Day over the weekend. Japanese Ambassador...
Catriona Gray Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray celebrated Philippine Independence Day by imparting a lesson to her followers. On her social media accounts, Gray wrote: "The fight for freedom and independence is a constant and enduring one. Today let's not just look back on history but instead ask...
President Duterte and Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to strengthen the bilateral relations between the Philippines and Russia as they exchanged congratulatory messages Saturday during the celebration of national holidays in their countries. President Duterte and Russian President Vladimir...
