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Sandiganbayan, tiniyak na batas at ebidensya ang batayan sa plunder case vs. Sen. Marcoleta, et al.

Sandiganbayan, tiniyak na batas at ebidensya ang batayan sa plunder case vs. Sen. Marcoleta, et al.

Video: Watch video on YouTube Naglabas ng pahayag ang Sandiganbayan hinggil sa warrant of arrest na inisyu laban kina Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, dating Congressman Mike Defensor, at dalawa pang nahaharap sa kasong plunder. Iginiit ng korte na ang lahat ng magiging desisyon ay ibabatay lamang sa Konstitusyon at mga ebidensyang ihaharap ng magkabilang panig. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 7, 2026 1:13 PM
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VP Sara skips trial for super typhoon preparations, says Atty. Poa

VP Sara skips trial for super typhoon preparations, says Atty. Poa

Video: Watch video on YouTube Amid the approaching super typhoon entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), Vice President Sara Duterte is focused on preparation efforts, according to Defense Team Spokesperson Atty. Michael Poa. He stated that the Vice President had skipped the first day of the impeachment trial because she was in a planning session for Super Typhoon Bavi. “Actually, ang mandato po niya bilang bise presidente magtrabaho para sa bayan at yun nga po ‘yung ginagawa niya. In fact, I just spoke to her a few minutes ago. She's actually in a planning session with members of the OVP to prepare for Super Typhoon Bavi. So yun ang ginagawa niya,” he said According to the defense team, the lawyers will represent the Vice...
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Hindi pagdalo ni VP Duterte sa impeachment trial, tinawag na pagtalikod sa pananagutan

Hindi pagdalo ni VP Duterte sa impeachment trial, tinawag na pagtalikod sa pananagutan

Video: Watch video on YouTube Tinawag ng isang miyembro ng House prosecution panel na pagtalikod sa pananagutan ang hindi personal na pagdalo ni Vice President Sara Duterte sa unang araw ng impeachment trial. Sa kabila nito, iginiit ng prosekusyon na handa silang iharap ang anila'y matitibay na ebidensya laban sa Pangalawang Pangulo. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 6, 2026 7:37 PM
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Kahong naglalaman ng tax records ni VP Sara Duterte, ipinababalik ng impeachment court sa BIR

Kahong naglalaman ng tax records ni VP Sara Duterte, ipinababalik ng impeachment court sa BIR

Video: Watch video on YouTube Iniutos ng Senate impeachment court na ibalik sa Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) ang selyadong kahon na naglalaman ng tax records ni Vice President Sara Duterte. Inaprubahan din ng impeachment court ang pagpapalabas ng subpoena sa mga kawani ng ilang bangko kaugnay ng financial transactions ng Pangalawang Pangulo at ng kanyang asawa na si Atty. Manases Carpio. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 6, 2026 7:44 PM
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Escudero orders unauthorized Duterte tax records back to BIR

Escudero orders unauthorized Duterte tax records back to BIR

Video: Watch video on YouTube PASAY CITY—Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero ordered the immediate return of a sealed box containing Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) tax records today, ruling their presence in the Senate legally unauthorized. Although the House of Representatives bundled the tax files with the transmitted Articles of Impeachment, Escudero clarified that the Senate never issued a formal subpoena or lawful order to compel the BIR to surrender the highly sensitive documents. Because the prosecution panel has not yet formally marked or offered the tax records as evidence, the presiding officer emphasized that the chamber cannot legally hold onto them...
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Quezon City sees sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, health office steps up monitoring

Quezon City sees sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, health office steps up monitoring

Video: Watch video on YouTube Quezon City has logged a sharp rise in Covid-19 infections over the past three weeks, pushing local health authorities to ramp up efforts to track and contain the spread. The Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) said in a social media post on Sunday that cases climbed by 265.22 percent, going from 23 infections between May 21 and June 10 to 84 infections from June 11 to July 1. The city has now logged 146 confirmed cases since the start of the year. Data from the QCESD showed children aged 14 and below make up the largest share of cases at 30 percent, while those aged 25 to 29 and senior citizens aged 60 and above each account for 16 percent. Female patients outnumbered male patients...
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Senate Impeachment Court denies house push to force VP Dutertes arraignment

Senate Impeachment Court denies house push to force VP Dutertes arraignment

Video: Watch video on YouTube PASAY CITY—The Senate impeachment court on July 6, junked a high-stakes motion by House prosecutors to compel the immediate, in-person arraignment of Vice President Sara Duterte. Lead House Prosecutor Representative Gerville Luistro took the floor to anchor the motion, citing Rules 7, 9, and 21 of the Impeachment Rules of Procedure to demand a formal reading of the charges. “The prosecution respectfully moves for the reading of the four articles of impeachment and the entry of corresponding answer or plea for each article of impeachment... This is consistent to the Senate rules on impeachment particularly rule 7,” Luistro argued, asserting that a plea of not guilty should be entered into the record...
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SP Gatchalian rallies Senate workforce around integrity and excellence

SP Gatchalian rallies Senate workforce around integrity and excellence

Video: Watch video on YouTube PASAY CITY—Senate President Win Gatchalian energized the Senate workforce during the flag ceremony on July 6, by issuing a powerful call to uphold unity, professional excellence, and institutional integrity. Drawing from his 25 years of public service as a mayor, congressman, and senator, Gatchalian outlined a clear vision for the institution, challenging employees to anchor their daily duties in unwavering service to the Filipino people. The Senate leader laid out four non-negotiable principles of public service to guide the chamber's personnel: integrity, professionalism, dedication, and leadership by example. He emphasized that true professionalism means ensuring "every cent" of their salary is earned...
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Sen. Escudero elected as Presiding Officer

Sen. Escudero elected as Presiding Officer

Video: Watch video on YouTube The position for Senate Presiding Officer for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte has been revealed. Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is elected as a Presiding Officer of the Senate impeachment court for the second time. Escudero got the post from the 12 votes of his fellow members of the majority, while 8 objected from the minority. Before the election, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano pointed out that “It is very clear in the constitution of the Philippines that the presiding officer is the Senate president.” However, Sen. Gatchalian pushed for the election of the Senate presiding officer from the lineup of the present senators. Senator Ping Lacson nominated Escudero for a post, but Cayetano...
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Senator Marcoleta will face his case courageously

Senator Marcoleta will face his case courageously

Video: Watch video on YouTube The Sandiganbayan has issued the warrant of arrest against Senator Rodante Marcoleta was arrested, following the plunder case filed by the Ombudsman. On Monday, July 6, 2026, Marcoleta arrived at the Sandiganbayan Third Division, stating that he would face the law and a plunder case filed against him. He also emphasized that he will not hide amidst the ongoing matter. “Ako ay hindi magtatago. Haharapin ko ang ang batas, ang asunto,” he said [“I will not hide. I will face the law, the matter.”] Following the issuance of the arrest warrant, the anti-graft court denied the motion to quash he filed earlier. From the Sandiganbayan, Marcoleta, Defensor, and Espiritu were brought to the PNP Criminal Investigation...
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Ebidensya laban kay VP Duterte, handang iharap kahit hindi dumalo sa impeachment trial

Ebidensya laban kay VP Duterte, handang iharap kahit hindi dumalo sa impeachment trial

Video: Watch video on YouTube Handa ang House prosecution panel na iharap ang mga ebidensya laban kay Vice President Sara Duterte kahit hindi siya personal na dumalo sa impeachment trial. Ayon sa mga tagapagsalita ng prosekusyon, ang hindi pagharap ng Pangalawang Pangulo sa paglilitis ay nagpapakita ng kanyang karakter. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 6, 2026 2:46 PM
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PBBM insists his administration alone exposed the flood control project anomaly

PBBM insists his administration alone exposed the flood control project anomaly

Video: Watch video on YouTube President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. defended himself against calls for him to resign over the flood control project anomalies. According to the President, he himself exposed the irregularities in the said projects, which he said were not addressed by previous administrations. However, President Marcos emphasized that his administration's fight against the flood control anomaly continues. President Marcos questioned why past administrations did not take similar action if they were aware of the same problems. "And I'm the only one that has started to do anything about this. Bakit ang mga nakaramba na Pangulo, nakita pa kayong ginawang gano'n? Meron ba silang kinulong? Meron ba silang pi-freeze na account? Meron ba...
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Tight security enforced inside and outside the Senate

Tight security enforced inside and outside the Senate

Video: Watch video on YouTube Double security measures are being implemented within the Senate premises, with every room where visitors and media are directed being surrounded by security personnel. As the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte began at the Senate today, tight security was enforced inside and outside the building. Everyone entering the Senate is required to have their online application approved through the Senate's Visitor Management System (VMS) before being allowed inside the building. Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Alfred Corpuz earlier said that Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel have been deployed within the Senate premises, in sufficient numbers to ensure the area is safe and secured before the start...
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Alexander Eala beats Iga Swiatek to reach Wimbledon fourth round

Alexander Eala beats Iga Swiatek to reach Wimbledon fourth round

Video: Watch video on YouTube Filipina tennis star Alex Eala scored the biggest win of her career on Saturday, July 4, 2026 beating defending champion Iga Świątek 7-6(9), 6-2 in the third round of Wimbledon. The 21-year-old Eala, seeded No. 29, saved two set points in a tight first-set tiebreak before sealing the win in one hour and 25 minutes on Centre Court. She capped off the victory with a crosscourt forehand winner, then broke down in tears, calling it a childhood dream come true. Eala raced to a big lead early in the second set. Świątek fought back and saved two match points, but Eala held her nerve and closed out the win on her third match point. It was Eala's second career win over Świątek, after she also beat the Polish star at...
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Good News naman! Alex Eala is the first Filipino women's singles player to reach the Last 16 in Wimbledon.

💡 Trivia Good News naman! Alex Eala is the first Filipino women's singles player to reach the Last 16 in Wimbledon.

Alex Eala advances to the Round of 16 of the Wimbledon Championships after dethroning world No. 3 and defending champion Iga Swiatek of Poland, 7-6, 6-2, at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club in London on Saturday. more news on: https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/7/4/alex-eala-dethrones-defending-champion-iga-swiatek-advances-to-wimbledon-fourth-round-2254
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Mahigit 2,300 patay; libo-libo ang sugatan sa lindol sa Venezuela

Mahigit 2,300 patay; libo-libo ang sugatan sa lindol sa Venezuela

Video: Watch video on YouTube Umabot na sa mahigit 2,300 katao ang nasawi, mahigit 5,000 ang sugatan, at halos 16,000 ang nawalan ng tirahan matapos ang malakas na lindol sa Venezuela noong nakaraang linggo. Ayon kay World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, inaasahang tataas pa ang bilang ng mga nasawi habang lumilipat na mula search and rescue patungo sa recovery phase ang operasyon. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 4, 2026 2:32 PM
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Prosekusyon, tiwalang matutuloy ang paglalahad ng ebidensya laban kay VP Duterte sa July 6 trial

Prosekusyon, tiwalang matutuloy ang paglalahad ng ebidensya laban kay VP Duterte sa July 6 trial

Video: Watch video on YouTube Handa na ang House Prosecution Panel para sa pagsisimula ng impeachment trial ni Vice President Sara Duterte sa Lunes, July 6. Sa gitna ng paghahanda, iginiit ng prosekusyon na hindi mapipigilan ng depensa ang paglalahad ng kanilang mga ebidensya laban sa bise presidente. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 4, 2026 2:20 PM
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Ex-Cong. Defensor questions plunder case filed against him, others

Ex-Cong. Defensor questions plunder case filed against him, others

Video: Watch video on YouTube Former Cong. Mike Defensor has questioned the plunder case filed by the Office of the Ombudsman against him, Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, and two other businessmen. The former lawmaker maintained that no government funds were stolen, no favors were requested or received, and the money he gave to Sen. Marcoleta before the campaign period of the 2025 elections was his own private money. "Walang ninakaw na pondo ng gobyerno, walang pabor na hiningi o tinanggap, at pribadong pera ang ibinigay ko kay Senator Marcoleta bago ang campaign period ng 2025 elections." (No government funds were stolen, no favor was requested or received, and the money I gave to Senator Marcoleta before the campaign period of the 2025...
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ICC Trial Chamber III grants partial access to prosecution over items seized from Duterte

ICC Trial Chamber III grants partial access to prosecution over items seized from Duterte

Video: Watch video on YouTube The Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has granted part of the prosecution's request to access some of former President Rodrigo Duterte's belongings currently in the custody of the ICC Registry. "Makatuwiran ang inilatag na batayan ng prosecution para makatulong ang mga ito sa imbestigasyon kaugnay ng kasong crimes against humanity ni dating Pangulong Duterte." (The grounds presented by the prosecution are reasonable, as these items could aid the investigation related to the crimes against humanity case against former President Duterte.) However, the Court denied the request to access all the keys confiscated from the former president, citing insufficient justification from the...
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DepEd: Shift to online classes not the solution amid string of school security threats

DepEd: Shift to online classes not the solution amid string of school security threats

Video: Watch video on YouTube The Department of Education (DepEd) clarified that shifting to online classes is not the solution for students following a string of reports of violence in schools nationwide. Amid growing concern from parents due to consecutive incidents of violence in schools across the country, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said schools cannot immediately transition to an online learning setup. "In some schools it exists but it's not something that is readily available. Alam niyo naman yung state of internet infrastructure natin at siyempre yung ibang magulang hindi rin kaya na bantayan." (You know the state of our internet infrastructure, and of course some parents also cannot afford to monitor it.) According to...
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