Day: August 25, 2025

Manila: Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Monday urged Filipinos to continue fighting corruption, injustice, and indifference, warning that tolerating these ills would betray the memory of Filipino heroes whose sacrifices won the country’s freedom. “We remember that freedom was never given to us lightly. It was fought for, defended, and won through the blood, sweat and tears of those who came before us,” Romualdez said in his National Heroes’ Day message. “That is why we cannot allow corruption, injustice or indifference to undo the gains our heroes secured. To do so would be a betrayal of their memory.” According to

Iloilo: Seven barangays from Iloilo province that hurdled the national screening for the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangay (SGLGB) were recognized by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) during the Liga Day at the Iloilo Sports Complex here on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, DILG Iloilo Director Carmelo Orbista, in his message, said the SGLGB is not just an award but a ‘symbol of integrity, transparency, accountability, and most of all, service excellence.’ He noted that the achievement of these barangays is a testament to the dedication of their leaders and constituents in upholding

Manila: Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday emphasized the collective responsibility of all Filipinos in defending the nation’s independence, asserting that this duty does not rest solely on a select few. According to Philippines News Agency, Teodoro, in his National Heroes’ Day message, stated, “Ang paninindigan para sa ating kasarinlan ay tungkulin hindi lamang ng iilan, ngunit pananagutan ng bawat Pilipino (Standing up for our independence is not the duty of only a few, but of all Filipinos).” He expressed hope that the patriotism and heroism inherent in every Filipino remain vibrant, as evidenced by

New york: The three Filipino nationals involved in a fatal bus accident on a New York freeway last week have been discharged from the hospital and cleared for travel. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) stated that the Filipinos are based in Qatar. DFA spokesperson Angelica Escalona assured that the Philippine Consulate General in New York is providing continuous assistance to the group. ‘A consulate representative will meet them to ascertain their needs and ensure their welfare until their scheduled departure,’ Escalona said. On August 22, a tourist bus carrying 54 passengers, including Filipinos, Indians,

Butuan city: The Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Caraga Region (DSWD-13) has prepared its resources for the possible impacts of a low pressure area (LPA) that continues to bring inclement weather to most parts of the region. According to Philippines News Agency, as of 8 a.m. on Monday, the LPA was monitored 150 km east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar. The Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD) of DSWD-13 is on standby and presented updates on the availability of the agency’s prepositioned food and non-food items in strategic locations across the region, the agency said in a statement. The