By Teresita Cruz del Rosario It is the turbulent years of the early ’70s in the Philippines, over a hundred years since the execution of Dr. José Rizal. I sit in a class on Philippine History as an undergrad. We read his two novels—*Noli Me Tangere (The Social Cancer) and El...
The Philippine Army (PA) and Australian Army officially ended the second phase of the Philippines-Australia Army-to-Army Exercise (PAAAE) “Kasangga” on Friday, June 23. *Australian soldiers stand in formation during the concluding rites of Philippines-Australia Army-to-Army Exercise (PAAAE)...
Gayatri Bery, a non-executive director and member of the Risk Oversight Committee for RCBC. A board member of Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), Gayatri Bery, has been conferred as a Qualified Risk Director® after being awarded a prestigious Certificate in Risk Governance® from the DCRO...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL We have to admit it: We were among the throngs of television viewers who got hooked to the telenovela “Maria Clara at Ibarra,” a material which won the hearts of many. In this telenovela, the lead character “Klay Infantes” – played by young actress Barbie Forteza –...
Sixty descendants of Dr. Jose Rizal, widely regarded as the greatest Philippine hero, have been invited by Mayor Roseller H. Rizal of Calamba and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) to join the wreath-laying ceremonies to commemorate his 162nd birth anniversary on Monday,...
The municipal government of Angono is enjoining everyone to emulate the characteristics of the country’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. Speaking before the municipal government employees and guests during the flag raising ceremony at the municipal grounds, Municipal Administrator Clodualdo...
Japanese Ambassador to Manila Kazuhiko Koshikawa on Monday, June 19, commemorated Dr. Jose Rizal’s 162nd birth anniversary by posting a photo beside his monument at Hibiya Park in Tokyo, Japan. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhiko Koshikawa stands beside Jose Rizal's statue at Hibiya...
The Czech Embassy in Manila commemorated on Monday Philippine national hero Jose Rizal's 162th birth anniversary. The embassy remembered Rizal's friendship with Czech-born Ferdinand Blumentritt, which can be likened to the current relationship between Prague and Manila. Blumentritt, who...
On Filipino Youth Day, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has challenged the youth to study well and serve their communities and people in need. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) In his video message on Monday, June 19, the President expressed belief...
Arnold Quizol/MANILA BULLETIN City of Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna- Pangan unveiled the new monument and historical marker of Padre Burgos at Padre  Burgos Street, Ermita, Manila, on Monday, June 19. "Ang paglalagay ng mahalagang monument ni Padre Jose Burgos ay pag alala sa kanyang naging bahagi...
Senator Francis Tolentino on Monday, June 19, led the commemoration of the 162nd birth anniversary of the country’s National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, in Calamba City, Laguna. The lessons and legacy left behind by Rizal should inspire the present and future generations by striving to change for...
Today, June 19, 2023, marks the 162nd anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal’s birth. We not only commemorate his life but also his legacy in various fields such as literature, arts, medicine, and philosophy. He is, after all, widely regarded as the “greatest Malayan who ever lived.” It is...
