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HEROES ARE NOT COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS – BRIONES

Reflecting on the contributions of national heroes to Philippines independence, Education Secretary Leonor Briones underscored that persistence and commitment and not physical fitness and age determine make up a hero. In her message at the Department’s simultaneous flag-raising ceremony in celebration of the Battle of Mactan’s 500th anniversary recently, Briones mentioned a new development from […]

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NEW P5K BILL, MEDAL FEATURE LAPU-LAPU – CHAN

Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu Mayor Junard Chan has announced that Lapu-Lapu, the Filipino hero who fought the Spaniards at the Battle of Mactan is being featured in the new P5,000 commemorative banknote and medal. The new P5,000 bill is the country’s highest cash denomination so far.  Chan presented to the media the commemorative banknote which bears […]