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Iran, nagsimula na sa mine-clearing sa Strait of Hormuz Qatar PM
Video: Watch video on YouTube Nagsimula na ang Iran sa mine-clearing operations sa Strait of Hormuz, ayon sa Prime Minister ng Qatar. Kasunod ito ng pagbiyahe nina Iran Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf at Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sa Oman matapos dumalo sa high-level talks sa Switzerland. Nakipagpulong ang mga opisyal ng Iran sa kanilang Omani counterparts upang talakayin ang magiging sistema sa Strait of Hormuz, batay sa nakasaad sa framework ng US-Iran agreement. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 23, 2026 9:43 PM
DepEd finds no liability on the part of principal and teachers in Tacloban shooting incident
Video: Watch video on YouTube Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara agreed with the Philippine National Police (PNP) that the firearm owner must be held accountable for the violence that happened at San Jose National High School. “Well sinabi rin naman ng PNP ‘to, papanagutin kung kanino nanggaling yung baril. Hindi naman po natural na may baril ang mga bata,” he said [“Well, the PNP already said this, that whoever owned the gun will be held responsible. It is not natural for children to have firearms.”] This comes amid existing commentaries to make the teachers and the principal accountable due to alleged negligence, which is why the suspects smoothly brought the firearms inside the campus. Other commentaries also blame the...
Bloodbath in Tacloban: 3 dead, 20 wounded in San Jose National High School shooting
Video: Watch video on YouTube A horrific school shooting rocked San Jose National High School in Barangay 87, Tacloban City, on Monday morning, June 22, 2026, leaving three minors dead and 20 others wounded. In a Palace briefing on June 23, the Philippine National Police (PNP) disclosed that the attack erupted at around 9:20 AM, during which gunmen fired at least 34 shots. The tragedy claimed the lives of two female students and one male student, while 13 of the wounded minors remain confined in the hospital and seven have been discharged. Authorities quickly apprehended the two suspects, who are students at the school and are now under police custody as Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL). The suspects are identified as alias...
Shielding the Future: NCRCOM and DepEd-NCR unite to protect youth
Video: Watch video on YouTube QUEZON CITY—The National Capital Region Command (NCRCOM) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines solidified its alliance with the Department of Education–National Capital Region (DepEd-NCR) during a high-level courtesy call on June 22, in Barangay Bago Bantay. Led by NCRCOM Commander Major General Gregorio B. Hernandez Jr., the military delegation met with DepEd-NCR Officer-in-Charge Assistant Regional Director Rita E. Riddle to align strategies for student welfare. Key military leaders, including Lt. Col. Deodelyn A. Blas of the 11th Civil-Military Operations Battalion (11CMOBn) and the commander of the 12th CMOBn, actively participated in the joint briefing. The strategic meeting focused on shielding...
Senate reopens digital child safety probe following Tacloban school shooting
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Senate is reopening its inquiry into digital child safety on July 1 to scrutinize online radicalization among minors following a fatal school shooting in Tacloban City. Driven by the tragedy, the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality will investigate whether online platforms and gaming spaces actively fail to prevent the spread of violent content and the grooming of minors. This upcoming session builds directly on the committee's April 14 investigation into how digital spaces are being exploited to manipulate children into violence. Committee Chairperson Senator Risa Hontiveros emphasized on June 23, that the probe will look into how online networks have turned into...
AFP dismisses alleged clash with DND Secretary Teodoro
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) firmly shut down social media rumors claiming tension exists between ranking military generals and Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. over his alleged dual citizenship. In a press briefing on June 23, at Camp Aguinaldo, AFP Navy spokesperson Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad dismissed reports that a majority of generals would file a case against Teodoro, calling the claim "a joke that should be laughed at." AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Trinidad reinforced this stance, stating the military will not dignify "baseless and unverified allegations" meant to drag the professional, non-partisan institution into politically...
Legal na proteksyon sa 2 menor de edad na sangkot sa Tacloban school shooting, dapat pairalin DOJ
Video: Watch video on YouTube Binigyang-diin ng Department of Justice na nararapat pairalin ang legal protection at pangangalaga sa dalawang menor de edad na nasangkot sa shooting incident sa isang paaralan sa Tacloban City kahapon. Samantala, binisita naman ng kinatawan ng Department of Education ang mga naging biktima ng pamamaril. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 23, 2026 10:10 AM
Bullying, umanoy dahilan ng pamamaril ng dalawang estudyante sa Tacloban City PNP
Video: Watch video on YouTube Lumalabas sa inisyal na imbestigasyon ng pulisya na ang posibleng dahilan ng pamamaril ng dalawang estudyante sa loob ng isang paaralan sa Tacloban City ay paghihiganti umano dahil sa bullying. Sa ngayon, nasa kustodiya na ng pulisya ang dalawang estudyanteng sangkot sa nangyaring shooting incident sa loob ng San Jose National High School kahapon. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 23, 2026 10:09 AM
Hustisya, hiling ng mga pamilya ng mga nasawing estudyante sa Tacloban shooting
Video: Watch video on YouTube Habang patuloy ang imbestigasyon ng mga awtoridad sa insidenteng ikinasawi ng apat na estudyante at ikinasugat ng pitong iba pa, hustisya ang panawagan ng mga naulila, kasabay ng paghahanda ng mga ahensya ng pamahalaan ng kinakailangang tulong at psychosocial support para sa mga apektado. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 23, 2026 10:11 AM
Luistro denies she was eaten alive during pre-trial conference
Video: Watch video on YouTube Lead Public Prosecutor and Batangas 2nd District Representative Gerville Luistro denies the claims that she was ‘eaten’ alive by the defense panel of Vice President Sara Duterte during the pre-trial conference. Luistro dismissed the rumors and called it fake news. She also urged the public to be cautious about the content that they are watching on social media. “That is not true. I charge it to fake news, and the people should become very cautious now in watching from the social media. We should be careful in deciphering what is correct and what is false,” she said Legal Spokesperson Atty. Benjamin Tolosa explained that it would have been ‘factually impossible’ for the defense panel to gain an advantage as...
PNP to intensify security in schools
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Philippine National Police will intensify the implementation of intensified security measures in schools. This follows the recent violent incidents that happened inside the campus where both students are the suspects and victims. PNP Chief PGen Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said that “Violence has no place in our schools. Our learners, teachers and school personnel deserve an environment that is safe and conducive to learning.” Recently, a shooting incident occurred in San Jose National High School in Tacloban City where three students died while six were wounded. According to Philippine National Police Public Information Office Chief, PCol. Allen Rae Co, based on the investigation, the suspect had...
Wish 107.5 goes to Arellano University for its on campus tour
Video: Watch video on YouTube Wish 107.5 is ready to roll its iconic bus into Arellano University for the ‘on campus tour’ on June 23, 2026. The FM station on wheels is set to bring live performances of rising OPM artists from KDR Music House, including: Eloisa Hakki Destiny Palisoc Polaris Oh Stella! Levii Dwarf Kevin Montillano The Wish campus tour aims to bring world-class Filipino talent to the youth. See you, mga Kasangbahay and Wishers! Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 23, 2026 12:23 AM
House prosecution panel introduces Atty. Tolosa as its legal spox
Video: Watch video on YouTube The House Prosecution panel has officially introduced Atty. Benjamin Tolosa Jr. as its new legal spokesperson. Atty. Tolosa was introduced during a conference led by Lead Public Prosecutor and Batangas 2nd District Representative Gerville Luistro. Tolosa clarified that Lanao Del Sur 1st District Representative Zia Alonto Adiong and Kabataan Party-list Representative Renee Co will remain as House Trial Spokesperson of the prosecution team. “I will focus on acting as spokesperson, but of course, the main spokespersons will still be Congressman Adiong and Co,” he said He explained that his role as a spokesperson is to deliver quick updates needed by the public once the trial proceeds officially. “Main purpose...
Marcos inspects irrigation project in Bohol, to visit government projects in Cebu
Video: Watch video on YouTube President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. kicked off his provincial engagements with the inauguration of a key irrigation project in Bohol before heading to Cebu to visit several ongoing government programs. The President first attended the inauguration of the Mabini-Cayacay Small Reservoir Irrigation Project in Mabini, Bohol, where he underscored the importance of such infrastructure for farmers facing the threat of El Niño. According to the President, around 700 farmers from the Mabini-Cayacay Irrigators Association are expected to benefit from the project. In his remarks, Marcos said that through the project, irrigation would be supported across 530 hectares of farmland spanning five barangays in Mabini and Alicia...
Major rollback in petroleum product prices expected this week
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Department of Energy is anticipating a significant rollback in petroleum product prices this week, following developments between the United States and Iran. According to the Department of Energy, diesel prices are expected to be reduced by approximately ₱8 to ₱10 per liter. Gasoline prices, meanwhile, are expected to drop by ₱4 to ₱5 per liter, while kerosene is expected to see a rollback of ₱9 to ₱11 per liter. The Department of Energy is expected to announce the final oil price adjustment later, which will take effect tomorrow, Tuesday, June 23. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 22, 2026 1:30 PM
Evidence marking begins as Senate Impeachment Court resumes Duterte pre-trial
Video: Watch video on YouTube PASAY CITY—The Senate impeachment court officially resumed its pre-trial conference today, June 22, marking a critical step forward in the historic impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte. Guided by Senate Secretary and Clerk of Court Renato N. Bantug Jr., alongside Deputy Clerks Atty. Marivic Laurel-Garcia and Atty. Maria Valentina Cruz, the session focused heavily on the formal marking of documentary evidence. This legal groundwork directly targets Articles 1 and 2 of the active impeachment complaint filed against the Vice President. Legal heavyweights from both sides converged at the Senate to anchor their positions for the upcoming trial. Batangas Representative Gerville Luistro spearheaded...
No Arrest Warrant: PNP dismisses rumors against Senator Marcoleta
Video: Watch video on YouTube QUEZON CITY—The Philippine National Police (PNP) clarified on June 22 that it has not received any official communication or court order regarding a supposed arrest warrant against Senator Rodante Marcoleta. The statement comes after Marcoleta claimed he received information about a looming arrest tied to complaints over the alleged non-disclosure of ₱75 million in campaign donations during the 2025 midterm elections. Speaking at a press briefing at Camp Crame in Quezon City, PNP information chief and spokesperson Col. Allen Rae Co directly addressed the speculation, stating, "As of now, the PNP has not received any official communication regarding said warrant." The police leadership emphasized that the...
21 Filipinos detained in Russia return home
Video: Watch video on YouTube 21 Filipinos who had been detained in Russia for nine months have returned to the Philippines. Their release came as a result of talks between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit last week. One of the returning Filipinos described the moment they learned they were going home. "Noong nalaman namin na dumating si President Bongbong Marcos sa Kazan, sabi ko dun sa room namin, 'Lord, ihulog mo miracle ngayong nandito President namin sa Russia.' Kinaumagahan, nandiyan na yung balita na nagsabi, 'Pack all your things, you go home,' sabi ng security sa detention. So grabe ang saya namin, for joy, nag-iiyakan. Natugunan na po...

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