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)
Other News
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
Rain causes landslides in Nepal
KATMANDU, Nepal (Eagle News) – Severe rains caused landslides in Nepal which results in dozens dead and missing although there are still no exact figures reported. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/tQ2U5wR8e60
Hailstorm paralyzes Madrid
MADRID, Spain (Eagle News) – A massive hailstorm paralyzed Spain’s capital of Madrid. Said hailstorm induced severe flooding in the city, which affected the public transport system. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)
Private pilots in Russia sets world record for flying formation
MOSCOW, Russia (Eagle News) – By forming a diamond while in flight, 25 private pilots were able to set a world record for flying formation. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/g2zKeDxGwbU
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)
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
