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Published March 17, 2021, 1:39 PM
Philippine Coast Guard personnel have rescued Eastern Samar Rep. Maria Fe Abunda and Borongan City Mayor Jose Ivan Agda after the motorized banca they were riding in stalled off the waters of Guian, Eastern Samar during the unveiling ceremony of the historical marker in Homonhon Island on Thursday, March 17.
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Aside from the two local officials, also rescued were 14 other passengers on board the FBCA Bencor motorized banca at around 8 a.m.
Published January 16, 2021, 12:52 PM
The House Committee on Basic Education and Culture has approved a resolution seeking to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Philippines’ part in the first circumnavigation of the world on the island of Homonhon on March 17, 1521.
House Resolution No. 1403, principally authored by Eastern Samar Rep. Maria Fe Abunda, gained the nod of the House panel, chaired by Pasig City Rep. Roman Romulo.
House Deputy Speaker Sorsogon Rep. Evelina Escudero moved for the approval of Abunda’s resolution.
Abunda noted that the first circumnavigation of the world in Homonhon Island 500 years ago is “the beginning of one of the most important historical events in the life of the Philippines.”