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)
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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
Cooking competition to celebrate Independence Day
KAWIT, Cavite (Eagle News) – Various chefs from all over the province of Cavite gathered in the garden of General Emilio Aguinaldo for a cooking competition to commemorate Independence Day. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/mtb84C2W9gQ
Agricultural groups assure stable meat prices despite El Niño
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – According to the Samahan ng Industriyang Agrikultura or SINAG, the price of poultry and pork will not be affected by the El Niño phenomenon despite the additional costs incurred by poultry and hog raisers. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/sFi4dM1k09k
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)
CJ Sereno leads Independence Day celebration in Caloocan
CALOOCAN City, Philippines (Eagle News) – Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno served as the guest of honor in the Independence Day celebrations held at the Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan City. (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)
PNOY defends celebration in Iloilo
STA. Barbara, Iloilo (Eagle News) – President Noynoy Aquino explained why he chose to celebrate Independence Day in Iloilo, saying that it is about time that the contributions of the other regions to the independence of the country should be recognized. He added that he will celebrate the 2016 Independence Day in Mindanao. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/zkTXkCBRSSE
Sen. Poe leads Independence Day celebration in San Juan
SAN JUAN, Metro Manila (Eagle News) – Senator Grace Poe lead the flag-raising ceremony in the Pinaglabanan Shrine in San Juan, Metro Manila. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/6bJzIQGKb1c
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)
President can increase Bangsamoro entity in Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – According to the Malacañang, the President can widen the territory of the Bangsamoro entity through an executive order. The statement was made after the controversial provision allowing nearby provinces to join the Bangsamoro entity through a plebiscite was struck out by the leadership of the Congress. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/6NBZVXOMZzE





