President Duterte Leads Independence Day Rites For Second Time Since Presidency

President Rodrigo Duterte

President Duterte led the Independence Day rites for the second time since his presidency. President Rodrigo Duterte physically led the Independence Day rites for the second time since assuming his post on June 30, 2016. On Saturday, President Duterte led the celebration of the country’s 123rd Independence Day at the Bulacan Capitol Grounds in Malolos, … Read more

President Duterte Encourages Filipinos To Emulate Heroes To Beat COVID-19

President Duterte

President Duterte encouraged Filipinos to emulate heroes to beat COVID-19 123rd PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY — President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday encouraged Filipinos to emulate heroes to beat COVID-19. President Duterte made the statement in a video message aired on Saturday after the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony held in celebration of the 123rd anniversary of Philippine … Read more

President Duterte To Physically Attend Independence Day Commemoration On Saturday

President Duterte

President Duterte will physically attend the Independence Day commemoration on Saturday. Malacañang on Thursday said that President Rodrigo Duterte will physically attend the Independence Day commemoration on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that President Duterte will physically attend the 123rd Independence Day rites on June 12, which will be held “outside Metro Manila”. … Read more