Albay Representative Joey Salceda on Saturday, June 12, said the essence of independence is the power to dream and achieve them. ‘’For me, we are not yet free -- from the pandemic of poverty, pandemic of low expectations of what our nation can accomplish. Filipinos continue to struggle for...
Today marks the 123 rd Independence Day of our country. It was on June 12, 1898 when Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed our independence from foreign rule, ceremonially symbolized by the unfurling of the Philippine flag and the playing of our national anthem. What came after were a series of events...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid Today, we commemorate, Araw ng Kalayaan, the day Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed Philippine independence on June 12, 1898 by raising the Philippine flag. It was the first time the Philippine National Anthem then called “Marcha Nacional Filipina, was...
“What does independence mean to us?” This is the question posed by Education Secretary Leonor Briones to education stakeholders as the country commemorates its 123rd Independence Day this year. Education Secretary Leonor Briones during the virtual symposium enjoined stakeholders to continue...
On the eve of the nation’s 123rd Independence Day celebration, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded Friday, June 11, government agencies to look after the welfare, health, and safety of their essential staff or frontliners, citing that the country’s “heroes" include state employees....
Fair weather conditions will prevail over Luzon while the rest of the country will have cloudy skies with rain showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, June 12, as the Philippines celebrates its 123rd Independence Day. Personnel from the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine rehearse a flag-raising in front of the...
The story behind the Zapote Bridge, a National Historical Landmark Two battles were fought there by brave Filipino soldiers against the Spanish forces in 1897 and against the Americans in 1899 Despite the odds against them, the Filipino soldiers fought to defend the border of Cavite A 2013 photo of...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday said the continued presence of Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea and the government kowtowing to Beijing’s interests is an insult to Philippine independence. That is why Filipinos, especially the country’s government officials should take a united...
Photo by JM Pagulayan True to its word, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will open to the motoring public on Saturday, June 12 the new Sta. Monica-Lawton Bridge, which links the business and industrial hubs of the cities of Pasig, Makati, and Taguig. ALL SET -- Department of...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) haven't encountered any security threats in its monitoring ahead of the commemoration of the 123rd Independence Day on Saturday, June 12. PNP Chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar (File photo / MANILA BULLETIN) Despite this, PNP Chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar said Friday,...
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has reminded Filipinos to register to vote in the May 2022 polls, saying that their votes will free the country from a “rotten” system. In a video message posted on his Facebook page, the former senator greeted the public on the commemoration of the 123rd...
The image of a Philippine flag waving in the air is a sight to behold for every soldier. It is a vivid reminder of what they strive to serve and protect—the Filipino people and the country. Philippine Navy sailors and marines composing the Philippine Navy (PN)'s Naval Task Force (NTF) 82 conduct a...
