Those looking forward to the long weekend may have to adjust their plans as the southwest monsoon or “habagat” is expected to bring heavy rains over parts of the country, particularly western Luzon. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather...
Senator Robin Padilla dismissed fresh criticisms against him regarding his recent performance in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying that he 's happy as long as the "trolls" are fed. In a message to reporters on Thursday, Aug. 27, Padilla believed that the bashing is...
National heroes concealed their identities through the use of aliases for the sake of the nation, and not for money, Malacañang said. This was what Malacañang stated when asked to comment on Senator-judge Robin Padilla 's attempt to justify the use of fictitious names in documents tied to...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) honored 40 war veterans from Davao City on Wednesday, August 27, in a pre-National Heroes Day celebration recognizing their courage, sacrifice, and service to the country. In a statement, the OVP said Vice President Sara Duterte led the gathering, titled...
Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong criticized his fellow Muslim lawmaker, Senator Robin Padilla, for mentioning the monikers of heroic Filipinos alongside fictitious-sounding names that allegedly received confidential funds from the impeached Vice President Sara Duterte. “With due...
Senator-judge Robin Padilla turned to Philippine history—and a long list of revolutionary aliases—to show justification of the use of fictitious names in documents tied to the alleged disbursement of confidential funds during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Wednesday, Aug....
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued the guideline that will govern the holiday pay for the Ninoy Aquino Day on Aug. 21 and the National Heroes Day on Aug. 31. DOLE Secretary Francis Tolentino said the pay rule will cover employees who report for work during the two declared...
DAVAO CITY – Acting Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte II urged Filipinos to embody heroism in their daily lives as this city celebrated National Heroes Day at Quezon Park on Monday, Aug. 25. Duterte reminded the public that the liberties enjoyed today were secured through the ultimate sacrifice of...
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Mayor Khymer Olaso honored historic and modern heroes on National Heroes Day on Monday, Aug. 25, at Plaza Rizal here. In his message, Olaso asked Zamboanga City residents to be guided by their actions and values to make a significant contribution in building a progressive and...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. downplayed recent Chinese maritime exercises near Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, saying the activities are nothing out of the ordinary and will not deter the Philippines from asserting its rights in the West Philippine Sea...
President Marcos marked National Heroes Day with a call for Filipinos to confront corruption and deceit, stressing the duty to prepare the next generation to defend the country’s freedom. In his speech during the National Heroes Day commemoration at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on...
The country marked National Heroes Day on Monday, August 25, with top defense, security, and peace officials urging Filipinos to keep alive the spirit of patriotism exemplified by those who fought for freedom while recognizing modern-day heroes who continue to serve the nation in different fields....
