Opposition Senator Leila de Lima on Saturday, June 12, urged Filipinos to continue defending the Philippines' sovereignty and reject leaders who are tolerating China's incursions of its territory. Senator Leila de Lima (REUTERS) In her Independence Day statement, De Lima said the public should...
Members of the Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA) rode a mock-up jet-ski in front of the Chinese Embassy in Makati City on Saturday, June 12, to condemn Chinese incursion in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). (Photo from CEGP) The group also slammed President Duterte's...
As heroes paid for our freedom with their hard work and sacrifices, Filipinos must work hard to create a better nation for generations that follow, House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Saturday said . Speaker Lord Allan Velasco3 ‘’As we commemorate the 123rd anniversary of the Proclamation of...
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...
