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118 days ago

Following the footsteps of a 70-year friendship

By Ida Anita Q. Del Mundo | 118 days ago

This is a busy year for the Indian Embassy in the Philippines, as they prepare several celebrations and activities for their...

Starweek Magazine

A Prologue to American Independence Day

By Dr. Nestor Alonso II | July 19, 2019 - 12:00am

Last July 4, the United States commemorated the adoption of its Declaration of Independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Marco Polo Plaza Cebu GM Brian Connelly from the U.S. invited the local media to a dinner...

148 days ago

Freeman Cebu Lifestyle

151 days ago

The Fourth of July

By Mike Toledo | 151 days ago

The current crop of millennials and Generation Z would probably know of July 4 as the Independence Day of the United States...

Newsmakers

Holiday distress

AS A MATTER OF FACT - By Sara Soliven De Guzman | June 17, 2019 - 12:00am

Last week majority of the Filipinos celebrated the 121st anniversary of Philippine Independence Day in the malls. Is this a sign of hope or hopelessness?

180 days ago

Opinion

A Muslim interpretation of Philippine history

FROM A DISTANCE - By Carmen N. Pedrosa | June 16, 2019 - 12:00am

Every Independence Day the themes revolve around how Filipinos declared their independence from Spain and became the first constitutional republic in Asia. But who were the Filipinos?

181 days ago

Opinion

Our forefathers died for the flag

GOTCHA - By Jarius Bondoc | June 14, 2019 - 12:00am

Selling of Chinese flags is contrived at Rizal Park for online posting last eve of Independence Day. Months earlier at Malacañang during the Chinese president’s state visit, only his country’s...

183 days ago

Opinion

183 days ago

WATCH: Dubai Festival City Mall's special 'Imagine Show' for Philippine Independence Day

By Rosette Adel | 183 days ago

A mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Thursday (Philippine time) displayed the colors of the Philippine flag in its customized...

News Videos

183 days ago

WATCH: Pinoys in Dubai gather for Philippine Independence Day commemoration

By Rosette Adel | 183 days ago

The Filipino community in Dubai, United Arab Emirates united on Thursday (Philippine time) as the world’s tallest skyscraper,...

News Videos

184 days ago

10 held in Cavite Independence Day rites

By Emmanuel Tupas | 184 days ago

At least 10 members of various militant groups were arrested when they interrupted the Independence Day celebration in Kawit,...

Nation

184 days ago

'Ay, gera ba?': Watawat baliktad sa ASEAN Independence Day greeting

By James Relativo | 184 days ago

Laking pagtataka ng ilang Pilipino nang makita ang inilabas na pagbati ng ASEAN para sa ika-121 taon ng Araw ng Kasarinl...

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Chinese research ships to get permits only when exploring undisputed seas

China has expressed its willingness to abide by international law after issuing a new policy on marine scientific research in foreign countries.

1 day ago

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7 in 10 Filipinos concerned about China's military might — poll

Amid China's activities in the West Philippine Sea, about seven in 10 Filipinos have expressed concern about Beijing's growing military power, according to a Pew Research Center survey.

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Philippines is 'the lead in the South China Sea disputes,' Locsin claims

"[W]e stand up to China in the things that matter without fail and are acknowledged by Vietnam as the lead in the South China Sea disputes," Locsin wrote on his Twitter account.

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US Air Force conducts overflights at SCS

The United States Air Force has been sending its planes and other air assets to conduct flight operations across the South China Sea to implement Freedom of Navigation Operations in the region.

6 days ago

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