Tag: Philippine Independence Day

VP Robredo leads 119th PHL Independence Day rites, as President Duterte issues statement urging preservation of PHL sovereignty

(Eagle News) — Vice-President Leni Robredo led the 119th Philippine Independence day rites at the Jose Rizal monument in Rizal Park, along with Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano, in the absence of President Rodrigo Duterte. Malacanang did not immediately say why President Duterte was not able to attend the Philippine Independence Day rites, but Cayetano said the President was not feeling well after his successive trips to various military camps in Mindanao.  Duterte also […]

Philippine pride shown at PHL Independence Day Celebration in New York

  By Percival Cunanan EBC New York/Eagle News Service NEW YORK, USA (Eagle News) — International beauty pageant titleholders and Filipina beauty queens Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach, Miss World Megan Young, and Miss International Kyle Versoza; renowned Filipina singer Lani Misalucha; and American Idol star Fil-Am Jessica Sanchez. They were just among the Filipino talents of all ages who came to the 119th Philippine Independence Anniversary Commemoration at the Madison Square Park, Madison Avenue, New […]

Independence Day in the Philippines

Let’s remember the courage of our heroes That lead to the birth of our nation Their courage and determination Allowed us to live free Happy Independence Day! Infographics designed by Lianne Erica Soro Research by Mary Rose Faith Bonalos