January 23 Holiday: Araw ng Republikang Filipino, 1899 Declared

January 23 Holiday in Bulacan

The President of the Republic Pres. Benigno Simeon Aquino III declared every 23rd of January as “Araw ng Republikang Filipino, 1899” under Proclamation No. 533. The proclamation by the President is to commemorate the inauguration of the First Philippine Republic as announced by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. Related Articles: List of Philippine Holidays … Read more

AFP Chief Dellosa Thanks Paquito Diaz not Ochoa

Outgoing Ochoa Speech on Gen . Bautista Appointment

Outgoing AFP Chief Gen. Jessie Dellosa made a slip of the tongue during the farewell message as he mentioned iconic actor Paquito Diaz. Both Paquito Diaz and Paquito Ochoa have the same first name. Dellosa’s mistake drew smiles and subdued laughter from the audience which includes the highest official in the land, the President and … Read more