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(Eagle News) — The country paid tribute at high noon today, June 12, on the commemoration of the 119th Philippine Independence Day, the soldiers and policemen killed in the fighting in Marawi City, a they remembered the heroes who gave their lives fighting Islamist terrorists. With the sound of taps in the background, the names and photos of the 58 heroes of Marawi were flashed on the screen as television channels joined the high […]
Eagle News Cavite – Pinangunahan nina Senador Panfilo Lacson at Toursim Secretary Wanda Teo ang pagdiriwang ng 119th Independence Day Celebration sa Kawit, Cavite. Kasama sa mga naging aktibidad sa pagdiriwang ang pagtataas ng watawat ng Pilipinas sa balkonahe ng mansyon ni Hen. Emilio Aguinaldo kung saan doon din unang iwinagayway ang bandila ng Pilipinas. Matapos ito ay ang wreath laying activity naman sa puntod ni Hen. Aguinaldo. Batangas – Ginunita […]
(Eagle News) — Despite intense fighting among government troops and local terrorists, the Philippine flag was hoisted in the city hall of Marawi on Monday, the day the nation celebrates its 119th year of independence. As the flag was raised, an emotional Mayor Majul Usman Gandamra thanked all those who were instrumental in helping Marawi City “rise again.” “Nais ko pong pasalamatan ang lahat ng aking mga kababayan na tumulong sa amin dito sa Marawi […]
(Eagle News)– The military is eyeing to liberate Marawi City on Independence Day. “Rest assured, our soldiers are doing their part, they’re doing their best and are continuing on with this effort on the ground to facilitate the liberation of Marawi hopefully by Monday,” Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla Jr. said during the Mindanao Hour briefing on Friday. “The chief of staff made the announcement hoping that Monday we […]
Israel Ambassador Effie Ben Matityau hosted a reception to celebrate the 69th anniversary of the independence of the state of Israel held at the SM the fort. The Ambassador said, holding the Independence Day celebration in Manila is special for Israelis. He recalled the contributions of two former Philippine Presidents in building relationships between the two countries. https://youtu.be/O9jqp2kWCAU
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — Indonesia will sink up to 71 impounded foreign boats this month on its Independence Day, a minister said Monday, ramping up a campaign to deter illegal fishing in its vast waters. The world’s biggest archipelago nation has been seeking to stop foreign vessels fishing without permission in its territory, with President Joko Widodo claiming it costs the economy billions of dollars annually. So far 176 foreign boats captured fishing illegally have […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Filipino protesters said Monday that Chinese coastguard ships blocked and sprayed them with water as they sailed to a disputed South China Sea shoal to plant a Philippine flag for independence day. China claims most of the strategic and resources-rich sea and has controlled Scarborough Shoal, just 230 kilometres (145 miles) off the main Philippine island of Luzon, since a 2012 standoff with the Philippine Navy. The Kalayaan Atin Ito (Freedom […]
Mahigpit na pinaalala ng Department of Labor (DOLE) sa mga private employer na sundin ang independence day pay rules.
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Metro Rail Transit, as well as Light Rail Transit Lines 1 and 2, will offer free rides to all commuters on June 12 to commemorate the country’s Independence Day. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
(Reuters) — Americans marched in star-spangled parades, ran relay races, gathered for fireworks shows and crowned a new world hot dog eating champion as they celebrated Independence Day in traditional style on Saturday (July 4). Possible security threats, wildfires in the West and rainy weather on the East Coast apparently did little to dampen the spirits of celebrants decked out in red, white and blue from their headbands to their shoelaces The crowd in Washington, D.C. […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – Filipino veterans gather at the Manila North Cemetery in celebration of the Independence Day which was held in the site of the proposed Mouseleo De Los Veteranos. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/FR7IIIpvBH8
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – Various activities were held as part of the Independence Day celebration which includes a job fair in Luneta. Said job fair was successful in drawing many job-seekers. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/wklZ57CilIY
