Kalayaan job fair: 241 job seekers in C. Visayas ‘hired on the spot’

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 06/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Kalayaan job fair of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has created opportunities for job seekers in the region. In Central Visayas, a total of 241 job seekers were hired on…

126th Independence Day: Cebu City highlights Filipino identity

Pia Piquero 06/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – “We must never forget our identity as Filipinos.” Acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia highlighted this message during his speech at the 126th Independence Day celebration at Plaza Sugbo on Wednesday, June…

Honoring the Philippine flag and national anthem

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 06/12/2024

The Philippine Flag is permanently displayed from May 28 to June 30 by all government offices and agencies, businesses, educational institutions and private residences to celebrate the country’s independence and promote patriotism. National Flag Day in the…

Independence Day 2024: Fewer flaglet vendors are seen on the roads

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 06/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vendors selling flaglets on the streets have symbolized that the celebration of Independence Day is near. In previous years, when classes started in June, flaglet vendors were a common sight near school buildings.…

Independence Day: Growing Filipino diaspora means worldwide celebrations

Associated Press 06/11/2024

In the Philippines — where Spanish and later U.S. colonial rule persisted for nearly four centuries — June 12 is the real Independence Day. That date in 1898 was the pivotal moment when the island nation first…

Independence Day: Cebu City to celebrate event with lesser budget

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 06/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City is preparing for the celebration of the 126th Independence Day this year with a much lesser budget compared to last year. From the original budget of P11 million, the Independence Day…

Bohol town mayor resigns from office

Leo Udtohan 06/13/2023

TAGBILARAN CITY — The mayor of Jagna town in Bohol province has announced that he would step down in December 2023 from office to focus on his consultancy firm. Mayor Joseph Achacoso Rañola shocked his constituents when…

Rama eyes improved ‘Barangayan sa Sugbo’ in 2024

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – With the success of “Barangayan sa Sugbo” held on Monday, June 12, 2023, Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said he plans to make the inter-barangay competition an annual event. Rama also promised to…

Hugot ni Andrea sa paghihiwalay nila ni Ricci: ‘Swerte ako hangga’t kaya ko pang magmahal, at kaya ko ring mahalin ang sarili ko’

Ervin Santiago 06/13/2023

PAK na pak ang Independence Day hugot ng Kapamilya young actress na si Andrea Brillantes na may konek sa isyu ng pakikipagrelasyon. Hindi man nagbanggit ng pangalan ang dalaga ay gets na gets naman ng madlang pipol na ang tinutukoy niya…

Cebu City brings back ‘Barangayan sa Sugbo’ on Independence Day

Emmariel Ares 06/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City celebrated on Monday the 125th anniversary of the proclamation of the Philippine Independence with a twist. Mayor Michael Rama gathered performers coming from the different barangays here for the revival of…

Marcos challenges Filipinos on Independence Day: Assert your liberties

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ 06/12/2023

MANILA, Philippines — With the country celebrating its 125th Independence Day, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. challenged Filipinos to assert the liberties that their ancestors had fought for. Marcos Jr. said that he joins the country in…

The row, rebrandings behind Independence Day

Ambeth R. Ocampo - @inquirerdotnet 06/12/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Every year on or around June 12, there will always be a counterfactual comment that Philippine Independence should rightfully be celebrated on July 4, Philippine-American Friendship Day. Attempting to settle this debate opens us…

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