By Azer Parrocha INDEPENDENCE DAY. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leads the wreath-laying ceremony as part of the country’s 124th Independence Day commemoration at the Rizal Park, Manila on Sunday (June 12, 2022). It was his last time to celebrate the occasion as his six-year term as the country’s chief executive ends on June 30. (Screengrab from RTVM/PCOO) … Continue reading
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Locsin hails Pinoy workers for ‘selfless service’ abroad
By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora MANILA (Philippines News Agency)– Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Saturday hailed all Filipino workers who continue to provide “selfless service and gentle nurture” abroad as the country celebrated its 123rd Independence Day. From medical professionals to seafarers, Locsin said overseas Filipino workers have contributed a lot to the world … Continue reading
Stay united, strong vs. pandemic: Davao mayor
By Prexx Marnie Kate Trozo Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte (Photo courtesy of Davao-CIO) DAVAO CITY (Philippines News Agency)– In time for the celebration of the 123rd Philippine Independence on Saturday, Davaoeños were reminded they can emerge victorious from the Covid-19 pandemic through adherence to safety protocols. Mayor Sara Duterte, in a statement, told her constituents “it … Continue reading
Front-liners’ sacrifices sustain battle vs. Covid-19
By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora HERO WORSHIP. President Rodrigo Duterte (right) attends an Independence Day celebration in Malolos City, Bulacan on Saturday (June 12, 2021). He said all Filipinos, especially front-liners, battling the Covid-19 pandemic are heroes. (Photo courtesy of Sen. Bong Go) MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday honored as “modern heroes” the … Continue reading
Consulate General, St.Anthony’s Church host Philippine Independence Day Mass on June 12
ConGen asks RP nationals to bring passports, sign up for 2016 polls
News Release ConGen asks RP nationals to bring passports, sign up for 2016 polls The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver is advising all qualified Filipino nationals to bring copies of their passports when they attend the major Independence Day festivities in Metro Vancouver so they can register as overseas voters for the 2016 Philippine … Continue reading
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