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Rizal monument in Airdrie now a recognized PH historical site

Marjorie Carmona Newman | TFC News Airdrie
Posted at Jun 24 09:15 AM

In commemoration of the 161st birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal, a historical marker was unveiled on the monument of the Philippine national hero in Airdrie, Canada. Read more »

Story of PH revolutionary hero told in Fil-Am's book

Steve Angeles | TFC News USA
Posted at Mar 22 08:20 PM

A new children's book turns the spotlight on Gliceria Marella-Villavicencio who is often referred to as a forgotten Philippine hero. Read more »

BSP launches '125-Piso' commemorative coin

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 11 03:08 PM

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Friday said it has released a limited edition 125-Piso commemorative coin to honor the 125th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal. Read more »

Barbados declares Rihanna a national hero

Reuters
Updated as of Nov 30 02:55 PM

Barbados declared hit singer Rihanna a national hero at its republican celebrations in her hometown of Bridgetown. Read more »

Celebrating Andres Bonifacio

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 29 09:52 PM

November 30 is the 158th birth anniversary of Bonifacio, the founder and “Supremo” of the Kataastaasan Kagalang-galang na Katipunan (KKK) and considered as the “Father of the Philippine Revolution.” Read more »

The National Museum complex reopens in celebration of Rizal’s birthday

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Jun 19 12:05 PM

A self-guided “Rizal Trail” showcasing the museum’s collections about Dr. Rizal is the highlight of this reopening Read more »

‘Everyday hero’ in China stabbed, critical after trying to stop violent rampage

Mandy Zuo, South China Morning Post
Updated as of Jun 01 01:44 PM

A man who was critically injured while trying to stop a violent rampage that left seven people injured on Saturday night in Nanjing has been hailed as a national hero in China.   Read more »

Why Rizal’s letter to the women of Malolos remains relevant to Filipino feminists of today

Carmen Guerrero Nakpil
Updated as of Mar 29 07:57 PM

As we end Women’s Month, we revisit Carmen Guerrero Nakpil’s illuminating essay that gives context to the intense reaction met by the brave act of a group of young women in 1889 Philippines      Read more »

A closer look at the P5000 bill, and why Lapu-Lapu needed to be on the money

RHIA GRANA
Updated as of Jan 20 09:16 PM

The hero takes back the spotlight in the year where his victory in Mactan is celebrating its 500th anniversary   Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: December 30, 2020

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 01 03:42 PM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

Honoring Jose Rizal

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 30 11:27 AM

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana leads the wreath-laying ceremony in commemoration of the 124th Anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal with Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso and National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) Chairman Rene R. Escalante at the Rizal Monument in Manila on Wednesday.  Read more »

Knights of Rizal reenact hero’s last walk

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 30 10:08 AM

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THE DAY IN PHOTOS: December 28, 2020

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 01 03:43 PM

Here are the day's big stories in photos. Read more »

Preparing for Rizal Day

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 28 02:45 PM

A personnel from the Department of Public Works and Highways replaces flags at the Dr. Jose Rizal National Monument on Monday.  Read more »