PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid Today, as we commemorate Dr. Jose Rizal’s 160 th birth anniversary, we recall his contribution as a poet, essayist, novelist who inspired his fellowmen to aspire for freedom and democracy. Through his novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, he opened...
As the nation marked the 63rd anniversary celebration of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the agency’s chief, Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña recalled how they were chided for their suka-and-toyo (vinegar and soy sauce) science and technology (S&T) promotions in...
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...
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...
BTS at their 2021 Muster Sowoozoo fan meet (Big Hit Music) K-pop superstars and Grammy nominees BTS held an impressive online fan meeting, which drew more than one million fans around the world. To celebrate their eighth anniversary since debuting in 2013, BTS held the two-day “BTS 2021 Muster...
MT. PINATUBO (PIXABAY) Thirty years after Mt. Pinatubo's last major eruption on June 15, 1991, the volcano's overall activity has remained quiet up to this day, said Science and Technology Undersecretary Renato Solidum. Mt. Pinatubo has shown low-level unrest early in 2021 but it is still...
(Clockwise from top) BTS, Filipino BTS ARMYs’ donation to Malabon Zoo and a billboard ad in Davao City to celebrate the K-pop idol group’s eighth anniversary (Big Hit Music, ARMY Cavite Fanbase and screenshot from ARMY BTS Davao video) Today, June 13, K-pop superstars, world-record holders...
Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent President Duterte a congratulatory message on the occasion of the 46th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of the Philippines and the 123rd anniversary of Philippine Independence....
On June 9, 1975, President Ferdinand Marcos, accompanied by his family members and Cabinet officials, together with Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai, signed the Joint Communique establishing diplomatic ties between the two countries. The historic signing was held at the hospital where the seriously ill...
Tirso Cruz III and Lynn Ynchausti Veteran actor Tirso Cruz III recently celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary with his wife Lynn Ynchausti. On Instagram, Tirso dedicated his message to late son TJ, who succumbed to cancer in 2019. "GODly heavenly morning TJ! Today marks a very special day in our...
The late Interior secretary and former Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo would have turned 63 years old Thursday, May 27, Vice President Leni Robredo and their daughters shared on social media as they celebrated his birth anniversary. “63rd. His life, though short, was purposeful. It’s the kind of...
Australia and the Philippines are aiming to continue the vision of maintaining an “open, inclusive, stable, prosperous and free” Indo-Pacific in the next 75 years of the bilateral relationship between the two countries, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said over the weekend. Australian...
