SAN Juan, Metro Manila (Eagle News) – In her Independence Day speech in the Pinaglabanan Shrine, Senator Grace Poe said that the Filipinos are not fully free when there is no transparency in government transactions. According to the senator, this is the reason why the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill should be passed. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)
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SC to publicize more SALN
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – According to Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno said that the Supreme Court is considering to make available to the public the summary of the Statement of the Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) as part of the program of transparency of the judiciary. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/HFPvWVzaJaE
CJ Sereno responds regarding alleged BBL unconstitutionality
CALOOCAN City, Philippines (Eagle News) – Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno assured the public that the Supreme Court will ensure that the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) does not violate any provisions of the 1987 Constitution. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)
Independence Day celebrations all over the country
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – Celebrations were held all over the country for the commemoration of the 117th Independence Day with various high government officials leading the celebration in Lipa City, Batangas, in Bukidnon, in Mountain Province and in Pangasinan. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/aXOHuFav_2Q
Philippine athletes target more medals at the 2015 SEA Games
SINGAPORE (Eagle News) – The Philippine team aims to gain more gold medals in the 2015 South East Asian Games. The Philippines is at the sixth position with 24 gold medals. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)
Warriors sets tie against Cavs, 2-2
CLEVELAND, United States (Eagle News) – With a score of 103-82, the Golden State Warriors proved that they are the number one NBA team in the Game 4 of the NBA finals. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/hykk8gfEnDw
Christopher Lee passes away at 93
LONDON, United Kingdom (Eagle News) – British actor Christopher Lee passed away at the age of 93 while undergoing a treatment for respiratory problems in a hospital. Lee is known for his roles as antagonists in many horror films as well as his roles in the “Star Wars” prequels and the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/dVg3p-HvJr8
Independence Day celebrations all over the world
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – As the Philippines celebrated its 117th Independence Day, various activities were held not only all over the country but also all over the world by various Filipino overseas communities. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)
Sandra Bullock walks the yellow carpet in “Minions” premiere
LONDON, United Kingdom (Eagle News) – Sandra Bullock and other stars walked the yellow carpet in the world premiere of the “Minions” in Leicester Square, London in the United Kingdom. The “Minions” will open in Philippine theaters on July 8. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)
Update: PNoy leads Independence Day celebration in Iloilo
STA. Barbara, Iloilo (Eagle News) – President Aquino lead the celebration of the 117th Independence Day in Iloilo. This is the first time that President Aquino celebrated Independence Day in Visayas in his five years as a president. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/kuwxQU7DvjI
PNOY’s Independence Day message
STA. Barbara, Iloilo (Eagle News) – In his Independence Day speech, President Noynoy Aquino said that the next president should continue the fight against corruption, adding that he had already laid down the foundation towards reforms. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)
MILF to surrender arms to government
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is scheduled to surrender its weapons to the government on June 16. Said surrender of weapons will be witnessed by President Noynoy Aquino. Said event will signal the end of armed conflict in Mindanao. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)





