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(Eagle News) — One policeman was killed while three others were hurt in a clash with New People’s Army rebels in Albay, the Philippine National Police said on Thursday, June 25. A report from the Police Regional Office 5 identified the deceased as Patrolman Emerson Belmonte, a member of the 1st Albay Provincial Mobile Force Company; and those hurt as PCpl Marlon Beltran, Pat Roy Resurrection and Pat John Mark Paz. The report said the […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Friday, June 19, hailed the country’s frontliners in the fight against COVID-19, calling them “modern-day heroes.” In a statement issued on the 159th birth anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the country’s “courageous frontliners rise up to the challenge and serve as beacons of hope to a people weary and fearful of the present global health scare.” He said the country was “proud” of them. […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte paid tribute to health workers and other “unnamed heroes” in the forefront of the fight against COVID-19, as the country commemorated Araw ng Kagitingan on April 9. In a message, the President honored the medical professionals and health workers, military, police and law enforcement personnel, firefighters, security guards, and front liners in the food service, transport, waste disposal and other essential industries. He said that while the battle of […]
Praises ordinary Filipinos, WW II veterans, too (Eagle News)–The Office of the Civil Defense lauded the country’s modern-day heroes as the Philippines celebrates the Day of Valor on Thursday, April 9. In a statement, Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad, OCD administrator, hailed in particular the country’s frontliners “who tirelessly perform their duties to keep every Filipino safe,” patients who “voluntarily divulge their COVID-19 status to aid in contact tracing,” and the ordinary Filipino for “staying at home.” […]
(Eagle News)—The Palace on Sunday, Dec. 30, urged Filipinos to “become modern-day heroes to sustain our fight for freedom from all the ills of society.” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the statement on Rizal Day, which commemorates the martyrdom of the country’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. “In these challenging and crucial times, we need equally courageous and principled Filipinos, stripped of apathy and selfishness..,” Panelo said. According to Panelo, “it is a useless life […]
QUEZON CITY, May 28 (PIA) -The awards were presented to Fidel Josue (fisheries), Demetrio de Ocampo (high value crops), Jerry Villanada (rice), and Leon Bonilla (corn). The four were recognized for their commendable impact to the growth and development of the Philippine agriculture. The recognition was conferred by DA Undersecretary for Operations Emerson Palad, Assistant Secretary for Finance Ophelia Agawin, and Region IV-B Regional Executive Director Cipriano Santiago. Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala, through his […]
