Posts by tag: Independence Day

9 months ago

WHAT FREEDOM?

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WHAT FREEDOM?

In time of the 125th commemoration of Philippine independence, progressive groups in Davao City have challenged Pres. Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. to protect the country amidst the growing tension between the US and China over the West Philippine Sea in a protest Monday, June 12 at the Freedom Park. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)

11 years ago

The Three Stars and a Sun

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The Three Stars and a Sun

By BEVERLY ANN S. MUSNI, YR.

Davao Today

If I may correctly recite the Sibika at Kultura lessons during my elementary years, the three stars in the flag represent the three major islands and the colors blue and red represent peace over war.  It affirms our belief, our conviction, our choice, that peace should reign in our land.

11 years ago

WAR MEMENTOS

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Young and old may view photographs, propaganda and war materials used during the Second World War in an exhibit dubbed…

11 years ago

ON SALE

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A vendor sells miniature Philippine flags along Davao City’s San Pedro Street. On Wednesday, the country celebrates the 115th Independence…

11 years ago

ADORNMENT

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Notebooks, crayons and pencils adorn a Philippine flag displayed in one of the biggest malls in Davao City few days…