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CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than a century after the Philippines declared independence from Spanish colonial rule, progressive groups took to the streets of Cebu City on Friday, June 12, arguing that the country has yet to achieve what they described as genuine national freedom. Carrying banners and placards, participants joined the “HINDIPENDENCE DAY: People’s

    MANILA, Philippines — It would not matter whether acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, or even former Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano presides over Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Luistro said the House prosecution panel has faith in

CITY OF MALOLOS, BULACAN—In a modest workshop in this historic city, strips of buri leaves are transformed into delicate birds, radiant suns, and miniature Philippine flags. Through the centuries-old Filipino art of “puni”—the intricate folding and weaving of palm leaves—Bulacan artisans are crafting more than decorative ornaments. They are creating symbols of patriotism, resilience, and

MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and other top government officials in commemorating the 128th Anniversary of Philippine Independence during ceremonies held Friday at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. Marcos led the traditional Independence Day rites, which included the flag-raising ceremony, wreath-laying at the Rizal

BAUTISTA, PANGASINAN—Inside a concrete-and-wood house typical of late 19th-century Philippine architecture, a young soldier-poet penned patriotic verses in Spanish in August 1899 while taking a break from his work for the revolutionary newspaper La Independencia. More than a century later, the house where the poem was written—known as Casa Hacienda—remains privately owned. Despite its place

As Filipinos celebrate Independence Day on June 12, Leon Gallery’s Spectacular Midyear Auction on June 13 offers more than a parade of collectibles. It presents a remarkable archive of nationhood: revolutionary documents, rare newspapers, early maps, colonial chronicles, and iconic artworks that trace the long and complex story of the Philippines. Taken together, the auction’s

Pia Wurtzbach Breaks Silence as Halfies Debate Takes Center Stage PIA WURTZBACH – Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach captured attention online after sharing a powerful reflection on identity and Filipino pride amid the ongoing halfies debate. Pia Wurtzbach appeared to hit two birds with one stone as she celebrated Philippine Independence Day while also addressing ... Read more

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s all systems go for the stacked fight card of “Sanman 101” set on Saturday, June 13, at Villa Kristen Resort and Hotel in General Santos City. All fighters cleared the official weigh-in on Friday, with main-event boxers Criztian Pitt Laurente and Jing Aguan both making the required limit for their

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong lodged a cyber libel complaint against the 18 ‘ex-bodyguards’ of former Rep. Zaldy Co at the Marawi City Prosecutors Office on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The 18 individuals, including several former soldiers, were identified as Co’s bodyguards who allegedly funneled flood control

Team Cebu City opened its campaign with a strong start, bagging two gold medals at the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships.