Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana reminded the personnel of the Department of National Defense (DND) of the deeper meaning of what it means to be a part of the "One Defense Team" during the celebration of the 123rd Philippine Independence Day on Saturday, June 12. Defense Secretary Delfin...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it had a simple yet meaningful and solemn rites as it simultaneously commemorated the country's 123rd Independence Day at Camp Crame in Quezon City and in all police regional offices (PROs) nationwide on Saturday, June 12. Philippine National Police (PNP)...
Senator Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara on Saturday, June 12, wished that the Philippines would soon break free from the COVID-19 pandemic. Senator Juan Edgardo 'Sonny' Angara (Office of Sen. Angara/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) "As we commemorate the 123rd year of Philippine Independence, our continued...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) lauded the "unparalleled" role of healthcare and other frontliners in the on-going fight to liberate the country from the clutches of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic as the nation celebrated the proclamation of the 123rd Independence Day on...
President Duterte has expressed hope that the Philippines can overcome the challenges brought by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as he joined Filipinos in celebrating Independence Day. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) Duterte made the statement as the country commemorated the...
"In the face of many challenges, we again are called to fight for the control of our own land and our own seas, and the call is on to everybody. Are you joining us? Kaya ba natin ito? (Can we do this?)" Amid the continuing territory row in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), National Security Adviser...
Are we truly free? Independence Day celebrations have become rather dull over the past years. This year, sadly, is no exemption, especially since the country’s holiday of holidays fell on a weekend—effectively removing the last thing most people look forward to every June 12, which is not...
June 12 is one of the most colorful holidays in the Philippines marking the country's liberation from its Spanish colonizers in 1898. Independence Day flag raising ceremony at the Luneta. (Manila Bulletin file photo) Before the pandemic, it was a holiday people commemorated by decorating public...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. commended Filipinos abroad, assuring them of the Department of Foreign Affairs's (DFA's) quality service as the country commemorated the 123rd Independence Day on Saturday. DFA Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. (DFA) In a video message, Locsin commended...
Vice President Leni Robredo said Filipinos can overcome the different challenges they face as long as they unite and pour all their strength into one common goal. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP/Facebook) Robredo made the statement as the country commemorated its 123rd Independence Day on...
Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar hoped that Filipinos will play their part to free the country from the shackles of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Communications Secretary Martin Andanar - PCOO - FILE PHOTO - MANILA BULLETIN Andanar made the statement as he joined...
Albay Representative Joey Salceda on Saturday, June 12, said the essence of independence is the power to dream and achieve them. ‘’For me, we are not yet free -- from the pandemic of poverty, pandemic of low expectations of what our nation can accomplish. Filipinos continue to struggle for...
