Risa Hontiveros Reacts to Victim-Blaming FB Post of Lucban PNP Senator Risa Hontiveros slammed the Philippine National Police (PNP) of Lucban after the victim-blaming social media post over abused women. The female Senator said on her Twitter account regarding the controversial social media post of the Facebook page of Lucban Municipal Police Station, “there is … Read more
16 Students Nabbed In Iligan City For Gathering to Call Out Anti-Terror Bill ANTI-TERROR BILL – Sixteen (16) students were arrested in Iligan City for gathering to call out Anti-terror bill. The Anti-terror bill aims to toughen the Philippine government’s anti-terrorism policies. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte previously certified it as an urgent bill. However, several … Read more
Emilio Aguinaldo mistakenly identified as Andres Bonifacio State-run PTV mistakenly identified Andres Bonifacio, the Katipunan Supremo, for the first President of the Philippines, Emilio Aguinaldo. On June 12, the country is celebrating the 122nd anniversary of Independence Day. This day served as a commemoration of the hardships that heroes went through in order for the … Read more
Holiday Pay Rules for June 12 (Independence Day) Issued by DOLE The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded the employers of the proper holiday pay rules for June 12 (Independence Day). Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III reminded the business companies and employers to follow the proper pay rules for June 12, 2020 (Friday – … Read more
Opposition Senators Says Filipinos Are Not Really Free FILIPINOS – During the commemoration of the Philippines’ independence from foreign colonizers, speakers had different thoughts about absolute freedom. Just recently, president Rodrigo Duterte already shared his message for the 2019 PH Independence day. This is the 121st celebration of the country’s emancipation. Other than the president, … Read more
The Philippines National Police Is Planning To Investigate The ‘Staged’ Selling Of Chinese Flags PNP PLANS – An alleged ‘staged’ selling of Chinese flags at Luneta park was reported days before the coming Philippines Independence Day. CCTV footage reveals three personas behind the recent issue of supplying Chinese flags for vendors to sell at Luneta. … Read more
US Embassy Closed on Independence Day The US Embassy and its affiliated offices will be closed on June 12, 2019 (Wednesday) in observance of the Independence Day. On Monday (June 10, 2019), the United States embassy in Manila issued an advisory announcing the suspension of their operations on Wednesday. The embassy informed the public that … Read more
Free Train Rides on Independence Day (June 12) Offered by LRT & MRT The Light Rail Transit Lines 1 and 2 and Metro Rail Transit 3 are going to offer free train rides to the commuters on the upcoming Independence Day (June 12). Train is one of the most popular transportation vehicles not only in … Read more
DOLE Reminds Employers of Pay Rules For June 5 & 12 The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded both employers and employees of the pay rules for upcoming holidays this June. DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III issued an advisory informing the employers to pay employees with proper wages for June 5 (Eid’l Fitr) and … Read more
Pinay Actress Agot Isidro Posts Controversial Independence Day Message The Filipina actress Agot Isidro has posted a controversial Independence Day message on Twitter and garnered various reactions online. On Tuesday (June 12, 2018), the Filipino people celebrated “Araw ng Kalayaan” (Independence Day) commemorating the independence of the Philippines from Spain. Various government and private sectors nationwide … Read more