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KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday vowed in an Independence Day address that his country would fight Russia’s invasion “until the end” and would not be making “any concession or compromise”. “We don’t care what army you have, we only care about our land. We will fight for it until the end,” Zelensky said in a video address on Wednesday, which also marks six months since the invasion began. “We have […]
by Sebastian Smith Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Joe Biden celebrated US Independence Day on Sunday with an upbeat assessment of a country he said is roaring back to post-pandemic life, even if Covid-19 has yet to be fully “vanquished.” Speaking before a festive crowd of 1,000 guests on the White House South Lawn, Biden drew a comparison between the declaration of independence from the British Empire in 1776 and […]
Stresses importance of both nations working together to defeat pandemic and ensure freedom of navigation in disputed seas (Eagle News) – US President Joe Biden sent his greetings to all Filipinos on the occasion of the 123rd independence day of the Philippines, and hoped for a stronger and more vigorous relations between the two nations. Biden, in his video message, also said that it is important for both nations to look into working on […]
PHL leader says all should be inspired by country’s heroes in video message commemorating 123rd PHL Independence Day (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte joined the entire Filipino nation in celebrating the 123rd anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine independence, urging Filipinos to be inspired by the country’s heroes and to be “heroes in our own right.” In his message, the 76-year old Philippine leader noted how the “challenges of the past year have tested […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte will physically attend Independence Day rites on Saturday, June 12. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said he was, however, not “at liberty” to give additional details. He said the event will be held outside Metro Manila. “Ang mensahe po natin, talagang ang Pilipino sa mula’t mula iaalay ang buhay para sa kalayaan ng inang bayan,” Roque said. The President himself did not attend last year’s Independence Day rites in Rizal […]
(Eagle News)–Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta on Friday, June 12, urged Filipinos to pay tribute to the country’s frontliners, whom he called the “new heroes.” “Habang ginugunita natin ang kagitingan ng ating mga bayani na nag-alay ng kanilang karunungan at nagbuwis ng kanilang buhay upang ipaglaban ang ating kalayaan at kasarinlan, nararapat din na bigyan natin ng pagpupugay ang ating mga bagong bayani –ang ating mga frontliners na buong tapang na hinaharap ang banta ng sakit […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte urged Filipinos to “move forward with courage, hope and optimism” as the country wages a “united battle” against the COVID-19 pandemic. The President, in his Philippine Independence Day video message aired on Friday, June 12, made the statement as he noted “we now have the opportunity to demonstrate that we possess tbe same gallantry of spirit and the nobility of character as the heroes of our past.” He said Filipinos honor […]
(Eagle News) – Vice-President Leni Robredo led the celebration of the 121st Independence Day at the Rizal Park on Wednesday, June 12, while President Rodrigo Duterte is set to visit military troops in Lanao del Sur later in the day. As in the previous years, President Duterte decided to skip the Independence Day ceremonies in Luneta. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that “there must be some special reason” why Duterte again decided to go […]
One of the most significant dates in the Philippine’s history is Independence Day because it marks the nation’s independence from the Spanish rule on June 12, 1898. Filipinos celebrate it annually on June 12. Research by: Diana Lescano Infographics by: Erdy Peletina / Carlyzar Cruz
(Eagle News)–Former Senate President Koko Pimentel III urged Filipinos to do their part in nation-building by selecting “good leaders,” among others. “Ultimately, bringing our country from the Third World to the First World requires constant effort on our part to (do this), to always put the interests of the country first, and eternal vigilance in holding our leaders accountable for their actions,” he said. He noted that there were also “bold solutions available” such as federalism. […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Education on Tuesday, June 5, said there would be no classes on June 12 and June 15. Filipinos will mark the country’s 120th Independence Day on June 12. On June 15, Muslims will observe Eid’l Fitr that marks the end of Ramadan.
WARSAW, Poland (AFP) — Poland’s right-wing leaders on Monday spoke out against xenophobia after a controversial Independence Day march organised by far-right groups. Having started small in 2009, the annual event attracted a large following this year, with police estimating the crowd on Saturday in Warsaw at around 60,000. While many marchers denied membership of or sympathy for extreme right groups, the event also drew representatives of far-right parties from Britain, Hungary, Italy and Slovakia, among others. […]
