MANILA, Philippines, june 11 (Eagle News) — Various groups in Mindanao accused Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. of political ambitions as the reason for his alleged delaying actions against the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
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MMDA asks public to join metro wide earthquake drill
MAKATI City, Philippines, June 11 (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) asked all sectors to join the hour-long metro-wide earthquake drill on July 30. The MMDA asks various organizations that want to participate to register online at this website metromanilashakedrill.com (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Malacañang has no position regarding anti-political dynasty bill
MANILA, Philippines, June 11 (Eagle News) — According to Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda, the Palace is yet to form a position regarding the proposed anti-political dynasty bill in the House of Representatives, adding that there were previous attempts to pass said bill but all went to naught. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/pZPb_JZNt3I
342 victims from capsized ship on Yangtze River identified by DNA
JUNE 11 (Reuters) — A total of 342 victims from capsized ship on the Yangtze River have been identified as of 09:00 Thursday after their DNA matching process were finished, according to police officers in central China’s Hubei Province. About 170 legal medical experts and technicians have been allocated for body identification work in Jianli, Jingzhou, and Wuhan in Hubei after the 2,200-ton-“Eastern Star” sank in the river with 456 passengers and crews on board […]
Gun industry hopes to recover this year
MANDALUYONG City, Philippines, June 11 (Eagle News) — The Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers hope that they will recover from a dismal 2014 as strict laws cause gun sales to be reduced by 90%. With revisions on on the firearms this year, said organization believes that the gun industry will now be able to recover. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/OlinZk-PVyI
Independence Day in the Philippines
Let’s remember the courage of our heroes That lead to the birth of our nation Their courage and determination Allowed us to live free Happy Independence Day! Infographics designed by Lianne Erica Soro Research by Mary Rose Faith Bonalos
Winner of automation bidding should adopt PCOS system
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 10 (Eagle News) — According to the House Committee on Electoral Reforms and Suffrage, the new service provider to win the automated election bidding is obligated to adapt their system to the existing Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) system. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/hoUK67I-ut0
“Stop Binay” protest held in Makati City
MAKATI City, Philippines, June 10 (Eagle News) — A protest group conducted mass actions with the aim of stopping Vice-President Jejomar Binay from running for presidency on 2016. Named #StopBinay, the protest was staged in known Binay territory, Makati City. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Quorum questioned during BBL interpellation
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 10 (Eagle News) – In the last day of the plenary debate and interpellation of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), Representative Lito Atienza questioned if there is a quorum due to the low numbers of Congressmen present which resulted in the postponement of the said debate. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Congressmen wants to summon Wang Bo
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 10 (Eagle News) – More members of the House of Representatives are clamoring for the appearance of alleged Chinese crime lord Wang Bo in the investigation of the House of Representatives regarding the bribery issue in the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Congress approves free wi-fi
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 10 (Eagle News) — The Congress approved giving the public free wi-fi access in public buildings, public terminals, public parks and plazas all over the country. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/8PqMl4vOAao
Angat Dam water level remains low
JUNE 10 (Eagle News) — Despite the continuous rain showers, the water level in Angat Dam remains low. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), said water levels even went down. (Bulacan, Philippines) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/55C2fRR5q4A





