The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday honored Filipino heroes of World War II and their contribution to the country’s freedom with simple commemorative rites at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani in Taguig City as the nation observes National Heroes Day. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea presided over the ceremony that was highlighted by the laying of wreath to the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier and the opening of the exhibit “Mga Bayani ng Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig”. He was accompanied by military host, Maj. Gen. Henry Doyaoen, the AFP Internal Auditor. Also present were National Historical Commission of the

The Quezon City government is calling on its eligible enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) beneficiaries, who have not claimed the national government financial aid, to do so until Tuesday. The city government officially wrapped up its distribution on Aug. 28 but there are still 89,154 households that have yet to claim their ECQ ayuda (aid) on their schedules. As of Aug. 28, a total of 2,339,420 individuals or 747,520 families have claimed between PHP1,000 and PHP4,000 from various distribution centers. “Sa tulong ng mga city department, barangay, at law enforcers, na-distribute natin agad ang ayuda para sa mga indigent nating mamamayan

The ruling Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) wing headed by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi expressed hope that Senator Christopher “Bong” Go would reconsider their endorsement for him to be the party’s standard bearer. Cusi, PDP-Laban President, made this remark after Go formally declined the ruling party’s endorsement to be its presidential candidate with President Rodrigo Duterte as his running mate in the 2022 national elections. “The NEC [National Executive Committee] understands your position. Nevertheless, we are determined to endorse you as PDP Laban candidate for President of the Philippines in the coming National Elections,” he said in a letter

The creation of the Virology Institute of the Philippines (VIP) will receive PHP983 million under the proposed budget of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for 2022. House Assistant Majority Leader and Cebu First District Representative Eduardo Gullas said the country’s first research and development institute, devoted exclusively to the study of Covid-19 and other viral diseases in humans, animals and plants, will be housed in a state-of-the-art facility inside the New Clark Economic Zone in Capas, Tarlac, “The DOST will be getting PHP1.3 billion for new R&D (research and development) spending next year, and P983 million of the

Governor Daniel Fernando on Monday called on Bulakenyos to continue remembering the legacy of one of the province’s greatest son, propagandist and writer Gat Marcelo H. del Pilar. In his message during the 171st birth anniversary of the hero at Dambanang Marcelo H. del Pilar in Sitio Cupang, Barangay San Nicolas here, Fernando asked his province-mates, especially the youth, not to forget the patriotism, bravery and intelligence of del Pilar as exemplified by his works as a lawyer, revolutionary, and propagandist. “Ating isapuso at isaisip na ang Agosto 30 ng bawat taon ay makasaysayang araw para sa ating lahi. Nawa’y

Malacañang is leaving it to the Office of the Ombudsman to release the statement of assets liabilities and net worth (SALN) of President Rodrigo Duterte. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this statement after Vice President Leni Robredo urged Duterte to publicize his net worth if he is truly serious about ending corruption in government. “The stance of the Office of the President has been clear and consistent: We leave it to the Office of the Ombudsman, an independent constitutional body, to release to the public President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN),” Roque said in