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...
This year’s celebration of Independence Day becomes even more exciting and meaningful with the opening of the fourth edition of Likha. Spearheaded by the Office of the First Lady, Louise Araneta-Marcos, Likha is a highly anticipated event that celebrates the Philippines’ rich artistry and...
Malacañang has directed all government agencies to support the celebration of the 127th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence from May 28 to June 12, 2025. File photo Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 77, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Feb. 13, mandates all...
Senator Loren Legarda on Sunday, September 15 urged Filipinos to remember the importance of the historic opening of the Malolos Congress and use it as a reminder to uphold the country's independence. In commemorating the 126th anniversary of the opening of the Malolos Congress, Legarda...
BACOLOD CITY – Twelve MassKara Festival dancers from this city traveled to Milan, Italy on Friday, June 28, to perform in the Sandiwa Fiesta Europa’s 126th Philippine Independence Day event this weekend. COUNCILOR Jason Villarosa (left), chairperson of the Committee on Tourism of the Bacolod...
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan (Rep. Yamsuan’s Facebook) Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan is urging the Filipino youth to be “safekeepers” of the valuable lessons from the country’s storied past. In his speech...
BACOLOD CITY – The provincial government of Negros Occidental acknowledged the unwavering dedication and sacrifices of responders in the Kanlaon Volcano eruption during the 126th Independence Day celebration here on Wednesday, June 12. NEGROS Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson leads the...
ILOILO CITY – The province of Iloilo emerged as the grand champion in the float category in the Parada ng Kalayaan (Freedom Day Parade) during the 126th Philippine Independence Day in Manila. ILOILO Gov. Arthur ‘Toto’ Defensor Jr. (center) receives the trophy from Secretary Benjamin...
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) turned over P4.3 million in financial assistance to a total of 907 informal workers from nine barangays in this city on Independence Day. THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) turned over P4.3-million worth of Tulong...
ILOILO CITY – The role of Iloilo in the road to Philippine independence against colonial Spain was showcased in Manila on Wednesday, June 12. THE Cry of Santa Barbara of Santa Barbara, Iloilo is performed during the Parada ng Kalayaan (Freedom Day parade) on Wednesday, June 12, at the...
President Marcos expressed confidence that just like their ancestors, Filipinos of today will never shy away from defending the nation's territory as he recognized those who sacrificed their lives for the country's freedom. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Malacañang file photo)...
