The Philippines is commemorating the enduring heroism and sacrifice of Jose Rizal, honoring the life, works, and ideals of the national hero whose legacy continues to shape the Filipino nation. The 129th anniversary of Rizal’s martyrdom is observed on December 30, 2025, with official rites including flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies at the Rizal National Monument […]
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LIST: Filipino Films About Freedom to Watch this Independence Day
Here is a list of Filipino films and documentaries to watch as the Philippines marks its 124th observance of Independence Day this June 2022.
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Manila’s Metropolitan Theater reopens for Battle of Mactan quincentenary
The iconic Metropolitan Theater (MET) in Manila is set to reopen this year with celebratory events leading to the quincentennial or 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan on April 27, 2021.
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Philippines’ and Asia’s largest heritage church in Taal, Batangas fully restored
The fully restored Taal Basilica in Batangas has been turned over by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) to the Archdiocese of Lipa after three years of restoration.
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Restored Barasoain Church turned over to Bulacan parishioners
The newly restored Barasoain Church has finally been turned over to Bulacan parishioners by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP).
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Restoration of Manila’s iconic Metropolitan Theater moving forward, first phase finishing soon
Stunning pictures of the Metropolitan Theater (MET) in Manila were revealed on Monday by Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso, revealing how the first phase of the heritage building’s rehabilitation is moving forward a year after work began.
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Heneral Luna actor John Arcilla supports Salute a Clean Flag movement
Award-winning international actor John Arcilla, who has played many iconic roles including the Philippine revolution’s Heneral Antonio Luna, showed his support to the Salute to a Clean Flag (STACF) movement launched to promote respect for the Philippine flag. Arcilla, who portrayed the lead character in the critically-acclaimed film Heneral Luna, joined the flag ceremony which […]
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