ZAMBOANGA CITY – Mayor John Dalipe urged the people here to embody modern heroism by upholding the values of patriotism and service in their daily lives. Dalipe, speaking during the commemoration of the 127th Philippine Independence Day celebration with the theme, “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan,...
ILOILO CITY – Ceremonies were held in this city and Santa Barbara town, Iloilo province to celebrate the 127th Philippine Independence Day on June 12. Events were held in the two places that played pivotal roles in ending the more than 300-year Spanish rule in the country. Santa Barbara is where...
As the Philippines celebrates its 127th Independence Day, senators called for stronger unity and cooperation among Filipinos despite the political issues hounding the country. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, who attended the Independence Day rites at the Barasoain Church in...
On Independence Day, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has enjoined the nation to remember the Philippines ' contributions to the world in upholding international law. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo also encouraged Filipinos to bear in mind that the country was the earliest...
The lack of concern for the needs of the people is the true foe of freedom, President Marcos said on Independence Day as he slammed government officials who abuse their positions and abandon their duties. Speaking at the celebration of the 127th anniversary of Philippine Independence and...
As Vice President Sara Duterte looked back at the sacrifices of the country’s heroes in fighting for freedom, she reminded Filipinos on Thursday, June 12, during the Philippines’ 127th Independence Day celebration to continue to defend the country against oppressors and abusers. ...
President Marcos called on Filipinos to uphold their rights and freedoms through excellence, patriotism, and collective service to the nation as he led the celebration of the 127th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence on Thursday, June 12. In his message, the President...
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-6 (Western Visayas) urged employers and participating agencies to hire more job seekers during the Kalayaan Job Fair on June 12 here where more than 10,000 jobs are available. Lawyer Sixto Rodriguez Jr., DOLE-6 regional director, said...
Amid ongoing territorial disputes and broader regional security challenges, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. called on Filipinos to recognize the ongoing responsibility of safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty and to contribute actively to peace and progress....
ILOILO CITY – The province of Iloilo is set to defend its crown in the Parada ng Kalayaan (Freedom Day Parade) in Manila in the 127th Philippine Independence Day celebration on Thursday, June 12. Similar to last year, the float depicted the Cry of Santa Barbara, the pivotal moment when the...
The southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” will bring rain and gusty winds across several areas on Thursday, June 12, which could dampen Independence Day celebrations, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. In its special weather...
More than 72,000 local and overseas job opportunities will open on June 12 through the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) job fair held in celebration of Independence Day. DOLE Assistant Secretary Patrick Patriwirawan Jr. said some 800 employers from various industries are expected to...
