Briones encourages teachers to emphasize local heroes in history, social studies lessons

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/12/2019

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines —Every town has a hero who fought for freedom. Amid the celebration of the country’s 121st Independence Day, Education Secretary Leonor Briones urged teachers to emphasize the integration of local history in social sciences…

SM Seaside City marks Independence Day with flag raising ceremony

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/12/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–SM Seaside City joined the rest of the country in celebrating Independence Day with the traditional flag raising ceremony held earlier today and a display of the different Filipino talents and games at the mall’s…

On Independence Day, cause-oriented groups ask: Are Filipinos really free?

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/12/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Are Filipinos “really” free? This is the question raised by  cause-oriented groups as they trooped to Colon Street on Wednesday, June 12, to commemorate the 121st Philippine Independence Day. Member organizations of the…

121st Independence Day Celebration: There is a hero in everyone who serves the community – Briones

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/12/2019

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — 121 years have passed since the declaration of the Philippine independence, but many continue to strive for freedom against social problems like poverty, illegal drugs and road congestion. “While our ancestors fought for…

Over 11K jobs available at simultaneous Independence Day job fairs in CV

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/11/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and other government agencies will conduct simultaneous Independence Day job and business fairs in Central Visayas on Wednesday, June 12. In a statement, Regional Director Salome Siaton said…

Slim chance for Duterte to join Independence Day celebration at Lapu-Lapu shrine — exec

Futch Anthony Inso 06/10/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — There is a slim chance that President Rodrigo Duterte will attend the National Commemoration of the Independence Day Celebration on June 12, in Lapu-Lapu City. This is according to Dr. Rene Escalante, National…

We’re not celebrating BOPK but Independence Day –Tom

CNU Intern 06/12/2018

Osmeña slams no show of Barug Team Rama dads at Plaza Sugbu event No one from the opposition group Barug Team Rama-PDP Laban showed up during the Cebu City government’s celebration of the country’s 120th Independence Day…

Taxi driver honored during Independence Day commemoration in Bohol

Inquirer.net 06/12/2018

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – The 120th Independence Day commemoration in Bohol province on Tuesday was highlighted with the giving of recognition to a “modern hero.” The provincial government honored Winifredo Balbido Maquindang, a native of Loboc town,…

Groups to mark Independence Day with protest march

CNU Interns, Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/11/2018

WHILE the Cebu City government will celebrate the country’s 120th Independence Day with a flag-raising ceremony and a short program, militant groups will also hold a protest rally with a march from Fuente Circle to Colon Street.…

Independence Day chess today in Ayala

Glendale G. Rosal 06/11/2018

IN celebration of the 120th Philippine Independence Day, a blitz chess competition will be held today at the Ayala Center Cebu. The tournament will be featuring two age groups: the 16-under and the 12-under. Both will use…

Groups to hold rallies on Independence Day

CNU Intern 06/11/2018

Militant groups such as Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston) Cebu and Anakbayan Cebu will hold rallies in celebration of Independence Day tomorrow (June 12). Around fifteen (15) groups with an estimated number of…

Celebrate Independence Day at your favorite SM Malls

PR 06/10/2017

SM Supermalls joins the entire nation in celebrating Philippine Independence on June 12. Come and celebrate an exciting and fun Independence Day at SM City Cebu, SM Seaside City Cebu, and SM City Consolacion. To start off…

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