As a student in Madrid in the early 1880s, Jose Rizal complained about rude children mistaking him for a Chinese. He was also mistaken for a Japanese in a Paris museum, but Rizal rode along and…
MANILA, Philippines — As it remembered national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s dedication to service on his 159th birth anniversary, Malacañang on Friday lauded the frontliners battling the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic (COVID-19 as) “modern-day heroes.” “The…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Do your part in nation-building and in upholding democracy.” This was the message of Dr. Jocelyn Gerra, commissioner of Cebu City’s Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission (CHAC), as the city commemorated on Monday…
Cebu City, Philippines— Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Monday, September 9, 2019, released a statement on the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) confirmation that the hog deaths in Rizal province were caused by African Swine Fever. The DA…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Google Philippines featured a special doodle of country’s national hero, Jose Rizal, in celebration of his 158th birthday on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. The static doodle illustrates a portrait of Rizal, a quill…
Cebuanos are encouraged to be always grateful of the efforts and martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal. This was the speech delivered by Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña during a ceremony held at Plaza Sugbo today, Sunday (December…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang urged the Filipino youth to draw inspiration from the life of Dr. Jose Rizal and emulate the principles that made him the country’s greatest hero. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the statement on…
The temporary suspension of quarry operations will just worsen the country’s inflation, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero warned yesterday. Earlier, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) released a memorandum suspending quarrying operations in Regions 1, 3,…
Last June 19, Cebuanos unveiled a gift for the 157th birth anniversary of the country’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. One of Cebu City’s busiest streets, was baptized Rizal Lane. The entire stretch of road, fronting Cebu…
Cebuanos gave a special gift for the national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, as they celebrated his 157th birth anniversary on Tuesday (June 19) by renaming a street to honor Rizal’s legacy and heroism. Vice Mayor Edgardo Labella,…
I finally got the chance to join this year’s Gabii sa Kabilin organized by the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) and I was overwhelmed by public response and interest to their own heritage and culture. I was…
SAN PEDRO CITY-A police officer was wounded in a shoot-out between law enforcers and suspected illegal drug pushers in Cainta town in Rizal province on Saturday. Chief Supt. Guillermo Eleazar, Calabarzon police chief, said the members of…
