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Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro urged the public to remember the sacrifice and courage of the country’s forefathers as the Philippines celebrates its 125th Independence Day today. In a statement, Teodoro said that the country’s heroes are the backbone of the Philippines’ sovereignty. “This is not only a day to celebrate …

UNITED States Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed the “longstanding” alliance between Washington and Manila as he wished the Philippines a joyous Independence Day celebration. The United Kingdom, Japan, China, France, and Canada, through their embassies in Manila, also joined Filipinos on Monday in celebrating the Philippines’ 125th Independence Day. …

Conducted from March 24 to 28, 2023, the survey found that 50% of respondents across the country think the economy will be better than the present, higher than the 46% recorded in October 2022. The highest optimism was recorded in the Visayas with 69%, followed by balance Luzon with 47%, …

Photo Credit: pinoypubliko.com VICE PRESIDENT Sara Duterte-Carpio, Senator Raffy Tulfo and former vice president Leni Robredo were picked as the top personalities to succeed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed. The poll was held from April 15 to 18. Twenty-eight percent of …

Despite Mayon Volcano’s effusive eruption, there is no need yet to raise the volcano’s alert status to level 4 according to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) OIC Director Teresito Bacolcol. Mayon Volcano spews ash and lava as seen from Legaspi city, Albay, on June 11, 2023. The province of …

Photo Credit: ABS-CBN News FORMER senator and Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff Rodolfo Biazon died on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the age of 88. Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon announced his father’s passing. “It is with deep sadness that we announce that the bell has rung and …

Philippine Constitution Association President and Lakas-CMD Party President Martin Romualdez and wife Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez (2nd right) shares a historic moment with (from left) Lakas-CMD President Emeritus and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (2nd left) and Lakas-CMD National Advisory Council and Surigao Del Sur Rep. Prospero Pichay …

Sightseers still welcome in Albay, but DOH warns of toxic volcano gases Mayon was red with fresh lava on Sunday night in this video grab from CNN Philippines, while firemen ration water to evacuees who fled the volcano’s danger zone in Camalig, Albay  As the crater of the majestic Mayon …

FIRST FAMILY PIC. In this photo posted on Facebook, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stand beside former First Lady Imelda Marcos, in a wheelchair, after their usual Sunday lunch at home. First Lady Marie Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos on Sunday posted a photo showing her and her husband, …

Sec. Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN THE Philippines and Sweden aim to deepen partnership in building their respective “green and blue” economy, Environment Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said. The secretary made the remark during the Swedish National Day as she reaffirmed the Philippine government’s commitment to pursue its green …