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Atty. Justin Nicol Gular as Deputy Spokesperson of the defense team
Video: Watch video on YouTube The defense panel of Vice President Sara Duterte names its deputy spokesperson, Atty. Justin Nicol Gular. Defense spokesperson Atty. Michael Poa said that Gular will represent just in case he is not available for interviews. “Kasi nga minsan nahihirapan na ako with the media schedule. So I'm tapping him to be the deputy spokesperson of our defense team. So, in case hindi ako available, at least someone will help the defense in terms of having to get her message across," he said Atty. Gular is a senior associate in Fortun Narvasa & Salazar law firm; graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of San Carlos. RELATED VIDEO: Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 15, 2026 2:43 PM
Higit 200 PAF personnel, 4 fighter jets at 1 aircraft, sasabak sa Pitch Black 2026 sa Australia
Video: Watch video on YouTube Apat na FA-50 fighter jet at isang C-130 transport aircraft ang ipinadala ng Philippine Air Force sa Australia para makilahok sa Exercise Pitch Black 2026. Kasama rin sa ipinadalang grupo ang mahigit 200 miyembro ng PAF na lalahok sa pagsasanay sa Northern Australia. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 15, 2026 2:25 PM
PBBM, inaprubahan ang pagtatalaga ng AFP at PNP para sa halalan sa BARMM
Video: Watch video on YouTube Inaprubahan ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang pagtatalaga sa Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at Philippine National Police (PNP) bilang katuwang ng Commission on Elections (Comelec) para sa kauna-unahang parliamentary elections ng Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) sa September 14, 2026. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 15, 2026 2:57 PM
Nakararaming Pinoy, pabor sa modernisasyon ng AFP at PCG para sa West Philippine Sea
Video: Watch video on YouTube Mas gusto ng nakararaming Pilipino na palakasin ang kakayahan ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) upang maprotektahan ang karapatan ng bansa sa West Philippine Sea. Ito ang lumabas sa pinakabagong survey ng Social Weather Stations (SWS) na kinomisyon ng Stratbase Group. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 15, 2026 2:58 PM
U.N., nangangamba sa posibleng muling pagsiklab ng digmaan sa Yemen
Video: Watch video on YouTube Nagpahayag ng pangamba ang United Nations sa posibleng muling pagsiklab ng malawakang digmaan sa pagitan ng Houthi rebels at Saudi-backed Yemeni government. Ito ay kasunod ng pag-atake ng Houthi sa Abha International Airport sa Saudi Arabia, na umano'y ganti sa pambobomba sa runway ng Sanaa International Airport. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 15, 2026 2:27 PM
LIVE: Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte | DAY 6 July 15, 2026
The historic Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, day 6, July 15, 2026. 🔴 What are the charges against VP Sara Duterte?The House of Representatives transmitted four major Articles of Impeachment to the Senate, which include: 1. Assassination Threats: Public death threats directed against President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former Speaker Martin Romualdez. 2. Unexplained Wealth: Alleged failure to truthfully disclose assets in her SALN from 2022 to 2024. 3. Bribery: Alleged procurement and bribery irregularities involving DepEd officials. 4. Misuse of Public Funds: Alleged irregularities surrounding ₱612.5 million in confidential and intelligence funds under the OVP and DepEd...
LIVE: Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte | DAY 6 July 15, 2026 Copy
The historic Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, day 6, July 15, 2026. 🔴 What are the charges against VP Sara Duterte?The House of Representatives transmitted four major Articles of Impeachment to the Senate, which include: 1. Assassination Threats: Public death threats directed against President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former Speaker Martin Romualdez. 2. Unexplained Wealth: Alleged failure to truthfully disclose assets in her SALN from 2022 to 2024. 3. Bribery: Alleged procurement and bribery irregularities involving DepEd officials. 4. Misuse of Public Funds: Alleged irregularities surrounding ₱612.5 million in confidential and intelligence funds under the OVP and DepEd...
Baguio City logs 41 COVID-19 cases; CHSO reminds to be cautious amid flu season
Video: Watch video on YouTube Baguio City recorded 41 confirmed cases of COVID-19 from January 1 to July 9, 2026. According to City Health Services Office (CHSO), the situation remains controllable, but the public must still take precautions as the season for respiratory illness begins. The city also logged 1,480 cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILI), with 312 hospitalizations and zero deaths recorded so far. “It is really a cause of alarm kasi nga always naman pag may increase tayo ng cases alarm alarming talaga,” said Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes, City Health Officer [“It is really cause of alarm because whenever we have an increase in cases, it is always alarming.”] “Now is a flu season kaya sumasabay din siya sa mga other flu cases...
Prosecution witness Atty. Lotocs cross-examination resumes; OVPs Atty. Lopez expected to show up in trial
Video: Watch video on YouTube National Bureau of Investigation – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Regional Director Atty. Jeremy Lotoc is scheduled to take the stand on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, for the continuation of his cross-examination on the fifth day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, according to Senate Impeachment Court Spokesperson Atty. Regie Tongol. “Naka-schedule na i-upo ulit si Atty. Lotoc para doon sa continuation ng kanyang cross-examination dahil naalala mo kagabi, hindi natapos ’yon. Na-cut short,” he said [“Atty. Lotoc is scheduled to sit again for the continuation of his cross-examination because, as you remember, it was not finished last night. It was cut short.”] Following the...
Sen. Marcoleta, naka-wheelchair nang ilabas sa PNP General Hospital
Video: Watch video on YouTube Sumailalim sa medical evaluation sa Philippine General Hospital si Sen. Rodante Marcoleta alinsunod sa utos ng Sandiganbayan. Layunin ng medical evaluation na matukoy ang aktuwal na kalagayan ng senador at matugunan ang mga pagdududa sa kanyang kondisyon matapos siyang arestuhin kaugnay ng kasong plunder. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 14, 2026 8:43 PM
Iran, nagbabalak isara ang Red Sea region kung hindi aalisin ang US blockade
Video: Watch video on YouTube Mariing tinututulan ng Iran ang sinimulan nang takeover ng Estados Unidos sa Strait of Hormuz. Kapwa inangkin nina US President Donald Trump at Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi na ang kani-kanilang bansa ang maituturing ngayong "guardian" ng Strait of Hormuz. Kasabay nito, nagbabala ang Iran na maaaring isara ang Red Sea region kung hindi aalisin ng Estados Unidos ang blockade. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 14, 2026 8:48 PM
VP Sara: No assassin, no evidence to prove threats against PBBM
Video: Watch video on YouTube There is no basis or evidence to support the allegations of threats and the supposed assassin or hitman, Vice President Sara Duterte reiterated in response to the prosecution's accusations. Meanwhile, the defense emphasized that they are ready to question the credibility of the testimonies being presented by the opposing panel, one of which involves the related investigation of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Minutes before the start of the fifth day of the impeachment trial today, Vice President Sara Duterte issued a statement in connection with the testimony of NBI-BARMM Regional Director Atty. Jeremy Lotoc during the fourth day of the trial yesterday. According to VP Duterte, the complaints...
NTC TO END ANALOG TV BROADCASTS IN MEGA MANILA BY NOV 22
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) will shut down analog television broadcasts in Mega Manila on November 22 as the government moves to complete the region’s transition to digital terrestrial television. NTC Deputy Commissioner Alvin Blanco said the analog switch-off remains on schedule. “The NTC has issued a memorandum circular for the analog switch-off in Mega Manila. The target date for the ASO is 22 November 2026,” Blanco told Malaya Business Insight. Under Memorandum Circular No. 005-11-2025, television stations operating in the National Capital Region, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, Pampanga, and Bataan are required to migrate to the Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting-Terrestrial (ISDB-T) standard within 12...
Hontiveros files resolution seeking probe into electricity bill surge
Video: Watch video on YouTube Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a resolution seeking an investigation into the alleged questionable surge in electricity bills being charged to consumers. The Department of Energy (DOE), for its part, assured that it supports the move should the Senate proceed with an investigation into the matter. This comes after a series of complaints from consumers over what they claim is an unexplainable spike in their electricity bills. Hontiveros filed Proposed Senate Resolution No. 509 to investigate the policies of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) in connection with complaints of alleged erroneous computation in electric bills. It was earlier reported that the ERC allegedly advised consumers to pay their...
PH, Singapore to strengthen ties as PBBM begins 3-day working visit
Video: Watch video on YouTube President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. begins his three-day working visit to Singapore starting Tuesday, July 14. Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro said Marcos is set to pay a courtesy call on Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, with talks expected to cover trade and investment, the environment and health, and regional and global development, while both nations reaffirm their commitment to ASEAN centrality and regional stability. "Ang working visit na ito ng Pangulo ay bahagi ng pagsusulong ng pamahalaan sa mas matatag na bilateral relations ng Pilipinas at Singapore na siyang magsisilbi bilang susunod na chair ng Association of Southeast Asian Nations sa susunod na taon" (This working visit of...
Resignation of ex-DOH Sec. Herbosa voluntary, not forced Cab. Sec. Abalos
Video: Watch video on YouTube Cabinet Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos denied that former Health Secretary Ted Herbosa was forced to resign from his post. According to Secretary Abalos, Herbosa's resignation from his position was voluntary, noting that Herbosa submitted his courtesy resignation. The courtesy resignation stated that Herbosa stepped down as DOH Secretary in order to recover after undergoing bilateral knee replacement surgery. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (PBBM) accepted Herbosa's resignation to allow him to focus on his health. In a message, Herbosa E×ρréššed his deep gratitude for the opportunity given to him by the President to serve as the 30th Secretary of the Department of Health. Herbosa was replaced...
Typo errors sa subpoena at affidavits, binigyang-diin ng depensa sa impeachment trial
Video: Watch video on YouTube Nakatuon ang ikaapat na araw ng impeachment trial ni Vice President Sara Duterte sa presentasyon at cross-examination ng ikalawang testigo ng House prosecution, si dating National Bureau of Investigation Cybercrime Division chief Atty. Jeremy Lotoc. Isa sa binigyang-pansin ng depensa ang umano'y mga typographical errors, discrepancies sa mga dokumento, at timeline ng imbestigasyon ng National Bureau of Investigation kaugnay ng mga reklamong grave threats, inciting to sedition, at umano'y assassination plot laban kina Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, at dating House Speaker Martin Romualdez. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 14, 2026 3:25 PM
LIVE: Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte | DAY 5 July 14, 2026
The historic Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, day 5, July 14, 2026. 🔴 What are the charges against VP Sara Duterte?The House of Representatives transmitted four major Articles of Impeachment to the Senate, which include: 1. Assassination Threats: Public death threats directed against President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former Speaker Martin Romualdez. 2. Unexplained Wealth: Alleged failure to truthfully disclose assets in her SALN from 2022 to 2024. 3. Bribery: Alleged procurement and bribery irregularities involving DepEd officials. 4. Misuse of Public Funds: Alleged irregularities surrounding ₱612.5 million in confidential and intelligence funds under the OVP and DepEd...
PBBM, wala umanong kinalaman sa imbestigasyon ng NBI laban kay VP Sara Duterte Atty. Lotoc
Video: Watch video on YouTube Itinanggi ng testigo mula sa National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) na ipinag-utos ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang imbestigasyon kay Vice President Sara Duterte. Kaugnay nito, sinabi rin ng NBI na wala itong verified information tungkol sa umano'y assassin na kinausap ng bise presidente. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 14, 2026 2:58 PM
Cross-examination ng defense team ni VP Duterte kay Atty. Lotoc, itutuloy ngayong araw
Video: Watch video on YouTube Itutuloy ngayong araw ng Martes, July 14, ng defense team ni Vice President Sara Duterte ang cross-examination sa ikalawang testigo ng prosekusyon na si Atty. Jeremy Lotoc, Regional Director ng National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Pinuna naman ng isang tagapagsalita ng prosecution team ang umano'y pagtutok ng defense team sa technicalities ng ilang dokumento. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 14, 2026 2:57 PM
UVL Season 4 honors participating teams P2.250 million pesos tax-free grants to chosen charities
Video: Watch video on YouTube SAN JUAN CITY—Embracing the true spirit of public service and athleticism, the UNTV Volleyball League UVL Season 4 held its highly anticipated awarding ceremony on July 12, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre. The event took center stage right before the official commencement of the explosive Game 2 finals showdown between the BFP Lady Firefighters and the PhilHealth Health Insurers. Staying true to the league's noble advocacy, all participating government teams received substantial tax-free cash prizes earmarked directly for their chosen charities. A total of eight non-finalist teams officially took home their hard-earned cash allocations during the pre-game ceremony. Across all ten participating...
PBBM honors tennis star Alex Eala with Presidential Citation after historic Wimbledon run
Video: Watch video on YouTube MANILA—President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. officially honored tennis sensation Alex Eala on July 13, presenting the 21-year-old trailblazer with a Presidential Citation during a homecoming reception at Malacañang. The prestigious award recognizes Eala as the first Filipina to achieve unprecedented success on the international professional tennis circuit, highlighted by her historic Wimbledon campaign. During the ceremony, Marcos lauded Eala as a champion who embodies the finest qualities of the Filipino people and continues to inspire the nation through her grit and humility. Hosted by the President and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, the special homecoming dinner celebrated Eala’s soaring impact on...
House prosecution eye to cut witnesses to speed up the impeachment trial
Video: Watch video on YouTube The House prosecution panel stated that they also want the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte to be concluded as quickly as possible. This was confirmed by the prosecution’s legal spokesperson Atty. Benjamin Tolosa. “We'll do our part, making sure that this could be expedited; again, to the extent reasonably possible. Syempre hindi din naman usapan dito ang pabilisan ano? Importante din dito mailatag nang mabuti ang ebidensya dahil napakaseryoso ng pinag-uusapan natin ng mga charges dito. So, but at the same time, we're cognizant of that fact na gusto natin pare-pareho matapos 'to sa mas madaling panahon. So susubukan natin yan. Pipilitin ho natin yan,” he said When asked if it is possible to...

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