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On Rizal Day, Palace urges Filipinos to become “modern-day heroes” who will “sustain fight for freedom from ills of society”

(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 […]

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Caloocan locals lead rites on Bonifacio Day

(Eagle News)– A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan City to celebrate the 153rd birthday of Andres Bonifacio on Wednesday (November 30). The program began with the raising of the Philippine flag followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine Flag. Attendees then offered flowers to the monument. President Rodrigo Duterte and the local government of Caloocan City sent flowers to the event. The event was led by several Caloocan […]

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