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The 30th of December marks the anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal's execution in Bagumbayan, Manila, in 1896. Today, we commemorate his life and works as one of the nation's great heroes. I hope President Bongbong Marcos heeds his own words. President Bongbong Marcos tells Filipinos to 'reflect on the kind of life that we want to live' as the country commemorates the 126th anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal’s martyrdom. #RizalDay https://t.co/CIipcBo7g4 — CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) December 30, 2022 Today, Dec. 30, 2022, we commemorate the Rizal Day. May we always remember the heroism of Dr. Jose Rizal and his contribution to the rise of our country this Rizal Day. #RizalDay2022 pic.twitter.com/0iWtbVfhR2 — Manila Bulletin News (@manilabulletin) December 29, 2022 Ngayon ang ika-126 taong anibersaryo ng pagpaslang sa bayaning si Jose Rizal sa noon ay Bagumbayan, ngayo'y Rizal Park sa Luneta, Maynila. #RizalDay Basahin ang kaugnay na ulat: https://t.co/d9zqEXy...

Watch Rappler's special coverage as president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. takes his oath office on Thursday, June 30, at the National Museum in Manila Good morning from Manila. Today, Ferdinand Marcos Jr will take his oath as the 17th President of the Republic of the Philippines. Oath taking will take place at the steps of the building now known as the National Museum of the Fine Arts — once home to the legislative branch. pic.twitter.com/48srPDyjTV — Bea Cupin (@beacupin) June 29, 2022 Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos takes his oath as the 17th President of the Philippines at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Manila today, June 30, 2022. https://t.co/OXpjIhAtZh — GMA Regional TV News (@GMARTVNews) June 30, 2022

John Oliver discusses the current presidential election in The Philippines and why Bongbong Marcos is – albeit in a very limited and unflattering way – sort of like Ant-Man. Vice President Leni Robredo thanks and encourages her supporters to not give up even if her rival Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is leading the presidential race. #TheFilipinoVotes 🇵🇭 Read the story: https://t.co/yK4hVzam1z pic.twitter.com/kklN3FmlBR — CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) May 9, 2022