House Speaker Martin Romualdez hopes that the Philippines would have "more Rizals as citizens". House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and Jose Rizal (Speaker’s office, Wikipedia) Romualdez has this to say Friday, Dec. 30, on the occasion of Rizal Day, or the 126th death anniversary of revered...
The noble acts and sacrifices of Dr. Jose Rizal still bring inspiration to every personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) even after 126 years since he died. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel stand in attention during the commemoration of...
Twelve people were added to the growing list of individuals who died due to shearline-induced rains that caused widespread floods in different parts of the country during the Christmas weekend. (L-R) Misamis Occidental Gov. Henry Oaminal and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is hoping that Jose Rizal will serve as an inspiration for the Filipino people to ensure and protect the liberty of the country. In a statement on Rizal Day, Marcos cited Rizal's efforts to set the country free from the colonizers "despite the threat of...
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Mayor John Dalipe led this city in commemorating the 126th death anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal through a program on Friday morning, Dec. 30, at the Rizal Monument in front of the Zamboanga City Hall. THE Zamboanga city government led by Mayor John Dalipe (fourth from right)...
“The pen is mightier than the sword.” This adage first written by novelist and playwright Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839 in his historical play Cardinal Richelieu must have served as an inspiration to Dr. Jose P. Rizal when he wrote his novels — Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo — as well...
Celebrity chef and entrepreneur Jose Sarasola It's been a productive year for celebrity chef and entrepreneur Jose Sarasola. The Sparkle artist just finished the fourth season of Eat Well, Live Well, Stay Well with Iya Villania-Arellano. His 12-year-old business, Avenue 75, continues to thrive as...
Rizal grew up to be skilled in both arts and sciences, and is better known as the author of his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. Rizal also contributed to La Solidaridad, a newspaper that pushed for reforms. His famous essays in the newspaper were the Sa Mga Kadalagahan Sa Malolos,...
A Makabayan bloc member in the House of Representatives is prodding President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to reopen peace talks with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP). President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro made this call a...
The death toll due to flooding and intense rains brought by a shearline during the Christmas season has reached 25 on Wednesday, Dec. 28, as top disaster officials flew to Northern Mindanao (Region 10) to extend assistance to one of the hardest-hit regions. (Sitting, R-L) National Disaster Risk...
Cardinal Jose Advincula (Ali Vicoy/MB) Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula urged the faithful to always listen intently to the truth as it is a way to genuinely celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. In his Christmas message, Advincula said that “in order to genuinely celebrate Christmas, we...
Former Speaker of the House Jose de Venecia (The author served as special assistant of former speaker Jose de Venecia for some 27 years. He is currently the chief of staff of JDV’s son, Pangasinan Representative Christopher de Venecia). Happy 86th birthday tomorrow, Dec. 26, to the five-time...
