The Department of National Defense (DND) cited on Monday, June 12, the “selfless contributions” of Filipinos then and now to establish a free country that its citizens enjoy today. *Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (Courtesy of DND) * This was remarked by DND...
CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – The Police Regional Office-3 (Central Luzon) on Independence Day vowed to continue serving the people to the best of its ability. “Ipagpatuloy natin ang ating tapat na serbisyo upang supilin ang iligal na droga, kriminalidad, at katiwalian sa bansa...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo has urged Filipinos to cherish the qualities exemplified by Filipino ancestors to achieve Philippine independence. 125th Philippine Independence Day (Noel Pabalate) In his message for the 125th Independence Day, Manalo honored the sacrifices of Filipino ...
On the 125th Philippine Independence Day, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos encouraged Filipinos to own the fight that gave their country its independence and challenged them to assert it day by day. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the flag raising and wreath laying ceremonies...
The United States has sent well wishes to the Philippines for its celebration of the 125th Independence Day, reaffirming its longstanding alliance to the country. Philippine flag (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Through Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the US congratulated Filipinos in...
The Philippines is still fighting the same battles even after 125 years of freedom from foreign colonizers. Sen. Risa Hontiveros made this assessment on Monday, June 12, in her 125 th Independence Day message. “Today, as we commemorate our 125th Independence Day, we remember the...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday, June 12 vowed to be persistent in advancing Filipino workers’ rights. Estrada, chairman of the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources, made the remark in line with the country’s 125 th year celebration of its...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos’ remarks at the launching of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ commemorative coins underline the significance of the 125th Anniversary of Philippine Independence. Citing a country’s currency as a mark of its sovereignty, he applauded the BSP’s adoption of...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will lead the country's commemoration of the 125th Independence Day in Manila on Monday, June 12. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Based on an advisory from Malacañang, the Chief Executive will attend the Independence Day...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) vowed to improve its capabilities to continuously fulfill its duties to protect the country and uphold the country’s freedom. *(File photo) * This was stressed by Col. Medel Aguilar, AFP spokesperson, as he urged the public to join the commemoration of the...
By Alex Amansec This Monday, June 12, marks the 125th year of Philippine independence. As we celebrate our freedom, it’s always important to honor the valiant Filipino spirit that got us to where we are today. From national heroes to superheroes to ordinary citizens, here are seven films you can...
The country’s Independence Day celebration will never be complete without any sightings of foreign ambassadors wearing elegant Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana dresses. European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron fits one of the barongs that he would wear on Philippine Independence Day on...
