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NBI agent John Mark Calilung, sasalang sa cross-examination mamaya
Video: Watch video on YouTube Matapos ang direct examination ng prosekusyon sa una nitong testigo mula sa National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), nakatakdang sumalang sa cross-examination si NBI Senior Agent John Mark Calilung. Ang cross-examination ay isasagawa ng defense team sa pagpapatuloy ng impeachment trial laban kay Vice President Sara Duterte. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 8, 2026 2:03 PM
Pagpapatigil sa impeachment trial, pagbobotohan pa kung maglalabas ng TRO ang SC Atty. Tongol
Video: Watch video on YouTube Hindi awtomatikong mahihinto ang impeachment trial kahit maglabas ng temporary restraining order (TRO) ang Korte Suprema, ayon kay Atty. Regie Tongol. Paliwanag ni Tongol, kailangan pa ring pagbotohan ng Senado ang magiging tugon nito sakaling magpalabas ng TRO ang Korte Suprema kaugnay ng impeachment trial. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 8, 2026 2:05 PM
Istratehiya ng defense team ni VP Duterte, binatikos
Video: Watch video on YouTube Binatikos ng House Deputy Minority Leader at ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio ang umano'y istratehiya ng defense team ni Vice President Sara Duterte na pigilan ang presentasyon ng ebidensya sa pamamagitan ng mga teknikalidad. Giit ng mambabatas, dapat magpatuloy ang impeachment trial nang walang pagkaantala at hindi dapat manaig ang anumang delaying tactics. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 8, 2026 2:06 PM
NIA warns of potential irrigation shortage as Magat Dam water level drops
Video: Watch video on YouTube The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) will implement various interventions for farmers who may be affected by an irrigation shortage, as it continues to monitor the situation at Magat Dam. According to NIA Administrator Eduardo Guillen, around 20% to 25% of the estimated 90,000 hectares covered by the Magat irrigation system could lose water supply if the water level in Magat Dam remains low. “Irigated area lang namin so far, ‘yong target area namin na 140,000 kaya pa patubigan naman. Pero diyan sa may Magat area, ‘yan ang may critical dahil mababa na ‘yong ating level. Siguro ang affected diyan around 20,000 hectares sa may Magat area or out of the 90,000,” he said The NIA is already coordinating...
BCBP to work with DepEd on boosting school infra projects transparency
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals (BCBP) will collaborate with the Department of Education (DepEd) to strengthen transparency in school infrastructure projects. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the joint effort between the two institutions aims to establish accountability and good governance in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. Besides, the support from the BCBP will help address school shortages and improve school facilities, according to DepEd. “Ang pakikipagtulungang ito ay sumusuporta sa patuloy na pagsisikap ng Kagawaran na tugunan ang kakulangan sa silid-aralan at pagandahin ang mga pasilidad para sa pag-aaral sa pamamagitan ng mga proyektong...
VP Sara is not required to attend the trial Atty. Tongol
Video: Watch video on YouTube Amid ongoing discussions about Vice President Sara Duterte's appearance in the impeachment trial, the Senate impeachment court doesn’t require her to appear in person. Senate impeachment court Atty. Regie Tongol stated that the presence of her defense team is enough to represent her in the trial. “Cannot be compelled to attend, one, because meron po siyang right against self-incrimination under the Constitution. Hindi rin po siya kinakailangang pumunta naman kasi wala namang pangangailangan sa pagpunta niya dahil nirerepresenta na po siya ng kanyang mga abogado at yung depensa niya ay narerepresenta na rin nung answer niya po na finile,” he said [“Cannot be compelled to attend, one, because she has a right...
BFP and PhilHealth collide in UVL Season 4 Finals game 1
Video: Watch video on YouTube The stakes have never been higher as the UNTV Volleyball League Season 4 explodes into the championship round. The historic Paco Arena in Manila is set to ignite on July 8, 2026, for Game 1 of the highly anticipated best-of-three finals series. Expect a high-octane battle for public service sports supremacy as the tournament's top powerhouses collide in a match where every single spike and dive matters. Headlining this epic showdown is the blockbuster matchup between the BFP Lady Firefighters and the PhilHealth Health Insurers. Both squads enter the arena armed with unique championship-caliber strengths. The Lady Firefighters bring a blazing, high-octane offense and disciplined defensive walls that can...
Mosyon sa SC, hindi awtomatikong magpapahinto sa impeachment trial
Video: Watch video on YouTube Hindi apektado ang impeachment trial ni Vice President Sara Duterte kahit may naghain ng urgent motion with manifestation sa Korte Suprema kahapon upang ipatigil ang nasabing paglilitis. Ayon sa spokesperson ng impeachment court na si Atty. Regie Tongol, hindi awtomatikong hihinto ang paglilitis dahil lamang sa naturang mosyon. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 8, 2026 11:07 AM
PBBM, inatasan ang AFP na palakasin ang depensa at panatilihin ang tagumpay sa seguridad
Video: Watch video on YouTube Inatasan ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) na ipagpatuloy ang mga tagumpay sa seguridad at lalo pang palakasin ang kakayahan ng bansa na ipagtanggol ang teritoryo nito. Ito ang naging pangunahing mensahe ng Pangulo sa First Semester 2026 AFP Command Conference. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 8, 2026 11:08 AM
Supreme Court urged to halt VP Sara impeachment trial over presiding officer issue
Video: Watch video on YouTube A group of lawyers has filed an urgent motion with manifestation before the Supreme Court, seeking to halt the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte. The petitioners questioned the constitutionality of the election of Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero as presiding officer of the impeachment court. The validity of the ongoing impeachment proceedings against the Vice President is now at risk. This is at the center of the very urgent manifestation with motion filed by a group of lawyers before the Supreme Court, coinciding with the first day of the impeachment trial yesterday. The motion seeks the temporary suspension of the proceedings. Led by Atty. Israelito Torreon, the petitioners questioned...
Sen. Marcoleta, hindi pa makahaharap sa Sandiganbayan dahil sa kondisyong medikal PNP
Video: Watch video on YouTube Dinalaw ni Vice President Sara Duterte si Sen. Rodante Marcoleta sa Philippine National Police General Hospital (PNPGH) kaninang umaga, kung saan halos isang oras itong nanatili. Ayon sa Philippine National Police (PNP), hindi pa makababalik sa Sandiganbayan ang senador dahil hinihintay pa ang resulta ng kanyang mga laboratory test. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 7, 2026 7:38 PM
Mosyong ipatigil ang impeachment trial dahil sa isyu ng presiding officer, inihain sa SC
Video: Watch video on YouTube Naghain ang isang grupo ng mga abogado ng urgent motion with manifestation sa Korte Suprema upang ipatigil ang impeachment trial laban kay Vice President Sara Duterte. Kinukuwestiyon ng mga petitioner ang constitutionality ng pagkakahalal kay Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero bilang presiding officer ng Senate impeachment court Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 7, 2026 7:40 PM
VP Sara should personally face and disprove the accusations against her - Palace
Video: Watch video on YouTube Vice President Sara Duterte should personally appear before the impeachment court. This is the opinion of the Palace following the start of the second day of the impeachment trial, which the Vice President was still absent from. "as a filipino and as a lawyer mas maganda yung isang tao naaakusahan ay makaharap niya yung mga witnesses against her" Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro said. (As a Filipino and as a lawyer, it would be better for a person who is being accused to face the witnesses against her.) Vice President Sara Duterte briefly appeared at the Senate hours before the start of the second day of the impeachment trial against her. Her stated purpose was to meet with her defense...
Angat Dam water nears record-low level
Video: Watch video on YouTube The water level of Angat Dam is nearing the lowest level recorded in its history. According to data from PAGASA, the dam's water level was at 157.64 meters as of 8 AM today, July 7. The lowest level recorded in the dam's history was 157.54 meters, logged on July 14, 2010. "Ayon sa PAGASA sa ngayon ay mahihirapang mapataas ang tubig sa dam kahit may mga pag-ulan." (According to PAGASA, it will be difficult to raise the water level in the dam for now even with rainfall.) The agency earlier said that two to three storms are needed before the water in the dam returns to its normal level. "Kailangan ng dalawa hanggang tatlong bagyo bago muling bumalik sa normal na lebel ang tubig sa dam." Angat Dam is the main...
SP Gathalian explains why Escudero must preside over the impeachment trial
Video: Watch video on YouTube Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian stated that he opened the idea to his fellow senators to elect Senator Francis Chiz Escudero as a presiding officer to the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. He clarified in his official statement that Sen. Escudero will preside over the trial, and he will retain full supervision to ensure that proceedings are conducted fairly. “Senator Escudero will preside over the day-to-day conduct of the trial. As Senate President, I retain full supervision over the impeachment court and will stay closely engaged throughout, to ensure the proceedings are conducted fairly, in accordance with the Constitution, our Rules of Procedure on Impeachment Trials, and the highest...
House prosecutors react to VP Sara skipping the 1st day of trial
Video: Watch video on YouTube The House prosecution panel stated that it is the right of VP Sara to have her lawyers represent her instead of physically attending the Senate impeachment court. They also believed that this was the legal strategy employed by her defense team. That was their response when questioned regarding the absence of VP Sara on the first day of trial. “Diskarte nila ‘yan eh, so it’s up to them,” according to Rep. Joel Chua “That's an application of accountability. It's not the house prosecution anymore that's asking her to attend. It's the impeachment court,” Rep. Terry Ridon said “That is her prerogative. Kapag hindi siya umattend, kapag walang counsel, kapag walang answer, the trial will simply proceed,” said Rep...
Pisikal na presensya ni VP Sara Duterte sa impeachment trial, hindi kailangan Atty. Tongol
Video: Watch video on YouTube Hindi kailangan ang pisikal na presensya ni Vice President Sara Duterte sa mga pagdinig ng impeachment trial laban sa kanya. Ayon kay Senate impeachment court spokesperson Atty. Regie Tongol, maaaring magpatuloy ang paglilitis kahit wala ang bise presidente, alinsunod sa mga itinakdang alituntunin ng impeachment court. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 7, 2026 2:46 PM
Prosekusyon, hiniling na i-subpoena ang BIR records nina VP Duterte at Atty. Mans Carpio
Video: Watch video on YouTube Naghain ng panibagong kahilingan ang House prosecution team matapos isauli ng Senate impeachment court ang kahong naglalaman ng tax records nina Vice President Sara Duterte at ng kanyang asawang si Atty. Mans Carpio. Hiniling ng prosekusyon na ipa-subpoena ang mga dokumento mula sa Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). Samantala, itinuring din ng prosecution panel na naging matagumpay ang pagsisimula ng impeachment trial laban kay VP Duterte. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 7, 2026 2:49 PM
Sen. Rodante Marcoleta visited by VP Sara Duterte at PNPGH
Video: Watch video on YouTube Manila – Vice President Sara Duterte arrived at the Philippine National Police General Hospital (PNPGH) at 7 a.m. to visit Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. The Vice President's visit lasted only an hour, as she left at around 8:30 AM. According to PNPGH Internal Medicine Department Chief Ltcol. Benaly Bayani, who is also a nephrologist, Sen. Marcoleta is in stable condition, except for complaints of chest and nape pain. His blood pressure is also fluctuating, ranging from 130 to 140 over 80 to 100, Bayani said. In an interview, Bayani explained why the senator's blood pressure needs close monitoring. "Continuous ang BP monitoring namin sa kanya ngayon. Sa ngayon fluctuating ang BP niya for now siyempre considering...
VP Sara Duterte expects to be "bloodied but unbowed" as she arrives at Senate for Day 2 of impeachment trial
Video: Watch video on YouTube Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday once again referred to her impeachment trial as a "bloodbath," this time adding that she expects to be "bloodied but unbowed." Duterte delivered this in a short statement upon arriving at the Senate to convene with her lawyers for a supposed meeting. She did not attend the day's trial proceedings. Defense spokesperson Atty. Michael Poa said Duterte visited the defense team to avoid any inconvenience on their part. Before this, Duterte visited Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, an ally who is under hospital arrest for health reasons. Security remained tight around the Senate complex, with authorities maintaining heightened police deployment as preparations continued for the day's...
16 na boto ng mga senator-judges, kailangan para mahatulan si VP Duterte Sen. Escudero
Video: Watch video on YouTube Nanindigan si Senator-Judge Francis "Chiz" Escudero na mananatiling 16 na boto ang kailangan upang mahatulang nagkasala si Vice President Sara Duterte sa impeachment trial. Ito ang nilinaw niya sa kaniyang unang pahayag matapos mahalal bilang presiding officer ng Senate Impeachment Court. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 7, 2026 1:10 PM

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