Today marks the 123 rd Independence Day of our country. It was on June 12, 1898 when Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed our independence from foreign rule, ceremonially symbolized by the unfurling of the Philippine flag and the playing of our national anthem. What came after were a series of events...
“What does independence mean to us?” This is the question posed by Education Secretary Leonor Briones to education stakeholders as the country commemorates its 123rd Independence Day this year. Education Secretary Leonor Briones during the virtual symposium enjoined stakeholders to continue...
On the eve of the nation’s 123rd Independence Day celebration, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded Friday, June 11, government agencies to look after the welfare, health, and safety of their essential staff or frontliners, citing that the country’s “heroes" include state employees....
Fair weather conditions will prevail over Luzon while the rest of the country will have cloudy skies with rain showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, June 12, as the Philippines celebrates its 123rd Independence Day. Personnel from the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine rehearse a flag-raising in front of the...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday said the continued presence of Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea and the government kowtowing to Beijing’s interests is an insult to Philippine independence. That is why Filipinos, especially the country’s government officials should take a united...
Photo by JM Pagulayan True to its word, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will open to the motoring public on Saturday, June 12 the new Sta. Monica-Lawton Bridge, which links the business and industrial hubs of the cities of Pasig, Makati, and Taguig. ALL SET -- Department of...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) haven't encountered any security threats in its monitoring ahead of the commemoration of the 123rd Independence Day on Saturday, June 12. PNP Chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar (File photo / MANILA BULLETIN) Despite this, PNP Chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar said Friday,...
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has reminded Filipinos to register to vote in the May 2022 polls, saying that their votes will free the country from a “rotten” system. In a video message posted on his Facebook page, the former senator greeted the public on the commemoration of the 123rd...
The image of a Philippine flag waving in the air is a sight to behold for every soldier. It is a vivid reminder of what they strive to serve and protect—the Filipino people and the country. Philippine Navy sailors and marines composing the Philippine Navy (PN)'s Naval Task Force (NTF) 82 conduct a...
Despite coronavirus restrictions, President Duterte is set to physically attend the 123rd Independence Day rites on Saturday, his second since he assumed office in 2016. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) In his press briefing on Thursday, June 10, Presidential Spokesman Harry...
Landscape Gemma Cruz Araneta Since 1962, we Filipinos have been celebrating Independence Day on June 12. Before that, it used to be on July 4, a historical aberration corrected by President Diosdado Macapagal who said Filipinos, “… called the whole world to witness their powerful resolve...
Media broadcasting has emerged as a top local industry as far as job vacancies are concerned. (Photo by ThisisEngineering RAEng / Unsplash) This was bared by Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Assistant Secretary Dominique Rubia-Tutay as she announced on Wednesday, June 9 the conduct of an...
