I received a lot of birthday greetings yesterday (my birthday is two months away, in August) because it was Jose Rizal’s 164th birthday. Fortunately, nobody sends me similar greetings on Rizal Day, ...

Coming up on Thursday, June 19, is the birthday of Jose Rizal (1861-1896), whose heroism makes it difficult for people to refer to him by his nickname Pepe Rizal. Pepe is a nickname found throughout ...

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Leading his made-up song “Happy Orbit, Pepe,” instead of the usual “Happy Birthday” tune, National Artist Kidlat Tahimik honored “indio-genius” Jose Rizal on ...

BIRTHDAYS have gotten simpler for me as each year passes. My wants are straightforward, and my eyes cleared of any and all rose-tinted glasses that distort the truths of life. My personal crowd has ...

Rizal was also a sociologist, and a sodalist who loved to join fraternities and associations. He was a sportsman, a tourist who travelled to more than 30 countries.

JOSE Rizal's heroism is officially commemorated every December 30. While designated as a public holiday for Filipinos to give him the honor befitting a national hero, it is easy for them to miss this ...

MANILA, Philippines — The General Santos Warriors repelled the Rizal Xentromall Golden Coolers' final rally and prevailed, 96-89, on Tuesday in the Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-MPBL 2025 Season ...

LUCENA CITY — Police arrested six suspects on Wednesday, June 4, and seized more than P119,000 worth of shabu (crystal meth) and two illegal firearms in separate buy-bust operations in Rizal and ...

It’s never too late for something as timeless as classic OPM — which best describes the seven tracks in “Mga Awit sa J.P. Rizal” — a new album written by a group of siblings called the ...

Dr. José Rizal Park, on the edge of Beacon Hill, is a gathering place for Seattle’s Filipino community. It also has some amazing views of the city.

Eric Camson had 24 points and 23 rebounds as Rizal beat Bataan, 82-71, on Tuesday in the Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League 2025 Season at Ynares Arena Montalban.

After the world did not end in 2000, members of a cult in the Philippines began to abandon its belief that national hero Doctor Jose Rizal was divine. "Rizal mentioned in some of his writings that the ...