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PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBAN FacebookMessengerTwitterLinkedInShare The first stanzas of the Philippine National Anthem speak of the fervor and passion, “Alab ng Puso,” in the heart of the country to protect and hold its independence from invaders and aggressors: “Sa manlulupig, di ka pasisiil.” Today, June 12, 2023, is Independence Day, one century and …

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 state-of-the art technology in minting the country’s first-ever …

Photo Credit: ohchr.org A RECENT study by Stanford University and the Wall Street Journal revealed that Instagram is the favorite platform of pedophile networks for pandering content showing child sexual abuse. The study found that “large networks of accounts that appear to be operated by minors are openly advertising self-generated …

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 for the 125th Philippine Independence Day …

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 …