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GUV URGES ILOCANO RIZALISTS TO PROMOTE PATRIOTISM, SOCIAL JUSTICE

Thursday 21st of June 2012

VIGAN CITY, June 21 (PIA) -- The governor and the national chairman of the League of Provinces of the Philippines urged Ilocanos to promote the spirit of patriotism as a key to attain peace, solidarity, and prosperity. Gov. Luis “Chavit” Singson made the call during the 151st birth anniversary celebration of the national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, held at the Lyric Hall in this historical heritage city. The annual floral offering at the foot of Dr. Rizal at Plaza Salcedo was led by Singson, together with government officials and employees, students and teachers, and the members of the Order of the Knights of Rizal (OKOR) – Ilocos Sur Chapte...

TUGUEGARAO CITY, April 9 (PIA) -- A 36-year-old soldier, who is now a group commander of the information support affairs of the information development center, civil relations service in camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, inspired the young graduates who are about to enter tertiary education to become responsible citizens and uphold the essence of patriotism during the graduation rites of more than a hundred of high school graduates held at the gymnasium of the University of Saint Louis on March 31, 2...

"Yong nakikita ko marami pong tumatangkilik sa mga kanlurang produkto kaysa produkto ng ating bansa. Ang mga bansang ito ay sila tuloy ang paunlad ng paunlad. Dapat tangkilikin natin ang mga produktong gawa sa Pilipinas para lilikha ng mga job opportunities," (I observe that many patronize western products than Philippine products. These countries producing these goods are the ones becoming more progressive. We should patronize our own products so there will be more job opportuni...

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Flag days set in Bacolod City

BACOLOD CITY, May 24 (PIA) - Bacolod City Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia has declared May 28 to June 30 as Flag Days in Bacolod City. This is in commemoration of the 113th celebration of Philippines independence. Leonardia signed Executive Order No. 14 series of 2011, enjoining all business establishments, private and government offices, non government organizations, barangays, residents of the community and owners of public and private motor vehicles to display the Philippine F...