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PBBM, pinatitiyak ang tulong sa liblib na lugar at tuloy-tuloy na Oplan Kontra Baha
Video: Watch video on YouTube Nagpatawag si Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ng situation briefing upang talakayin ang mga hakbang ng pamahalaan sa epekto ng habagat na nagdulot ng pagbaha sa maraming lugar. Ayon sa Malacañang, nagbigay na ang Pangulo ng mga direktiba sa ilang miyembro ng Gabinete upang tiyakin ang tulong sa mahirap maabot na komunidad at ang tuloy-tuloy na pagpapatupad ng Oplan Kontra Baha. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 10, 2026 7:35 PM
Bangkay ng mag-ina na magka-yakap, nahukay sa ilalim ng gumuhong lupa
Video: Watch video on YouTube Patuloy ang isinasagawang rescue operations ng mga otoridad mula sa nangyaring landslide sa Barangay Guisad Surong sa Baguio City, kung saan umabot na sa walo ang naitalang mga namatay. Kabilang na rito ang nahukay na labi ng mag-ina na natagpuang magkayakap mula sa ilalim ng gumuhong lupa. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 11, 2026 11:06 AM
30,000 hanggang 50,000 North Korean troops, ipadadala sa Russia
Video: Watch video on YouTube Base sa impormasyong nakuha ng Ukraine, tinatayang nasa 30,000 hanggang 50,000 na karagdagang sundalo ng North Korea ang ipadadala sa Russia. Ayon kay Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, makakakuha ang mga North Korean troops ng karanasan sa modern warfare sa pakikipaglaban kasama ng Russia. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 11, 2026 11:14 AM
Sec. Dizon E×ρréššes dismay over potholes found on newly fixed EDSA section
Video: Watch video on YouTube Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon E×ρréššed frustration over potholes he observed on Buendia Southbound in Makati. The affected road section is a part of the DSA rehabilitation project and has been newly asphalted. The section is reportedly the most depressed section in the area and deteriorated due to heavy rains since the weekend. In response, Secretary Dizon directed to do the repair once the weather gets better. “Kapag medyo gumanda na yung panahon, aayusin na ‘to nang permanente,” he said [“Once the weather gets better, this will be permanently repaired.”] He emphasized that the contractor will shoulder all expenses. “(They’ll) fix it. No cost to government. The...
Monsoon, typhoon damage over 3,000 schools DepEd
Video: Watch video on YouTube Over 3,000 schools were affected by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and Typhoon Maymay, according to the Department of Education (DepEd). Based on the records from the Incident Management Reporting System, 1,929 sustained minor damage, 653 recorded major damage, while 617 were totally damaged. The DepEd Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service continues to monitor the impact of the monsoon on schools across Luzon and Visayas. The department is set to allocate ₱16,282,000 for clean-up and clearing operations for 597 affected schools; ₱94,521,000 will be allocated for the repair of 11,929 minor-damaged classrooms. The clean-up, clearing, and repair operations aim to restore affected schools to good...
DPWH, prayoridad ang implementasyon ng flood mitigation at flood control masterplans
Video: Watch video on YouTube Prayoridad pa rin ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) ang mga flood control project sa bansa. Ayon kay Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon, may nakalaang pondo sa 2027 para sa pagpapatupad ng mga flood mitigation at flood control masterplan. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 10, 2026 7:37 PM
The Doctors Hospital Inaugurates New Physical Rehabilitation Medicine Section in Bacolod
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Doctors’ Hospital, Inc. (TDHI) marks another milestone in advancing healthcare in Negros Island with the inauguration of its new Physical Rehabilitation Medicine Section at the TDHI Annex Building. Established in 1950, TDHI began as a small group practice founded by young doctors who shared a vision of providing quality healthcare to the community. Over the decades, it has grown into a premier private tertiary hospital serving Bacolod City and the island of Negros. In 2019, the hospital became part of the expanding network of Mount Grace Hospitals, Inc., further supporting its efforts toward modernization and continued development of its facilities and people. Today, TDHI offers a broad range of medical...
Senate, House shift to work-from-home setup on August 10 due to habagat
Video: Watch video on YouTube Manila, Philippines - The Senate and the House of Representatives shifted to a work-from-home setup on Monday, August 10, as heavy rains and flooding brought by the southwest monsoon, or habagat, continued to batter Metro Manila and nearby provinces. Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian ordered the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte and the chamber's plenary session postponed to Tuesday, August 11. Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr. said in an advisory that the trial and session "are cancelled and shall resume tomorrow, Tuesday, 11 August 2026." The House likewise moved its session to Tuesday. The Senate's move followed Malacañang's Memorandum Circular No. 123, which directed government offices...
Gallant exit: PhilHealth outlasts Judiciary in 6664 thriller for final victory
Video: Watch video on YouTube MANILA—The PhilHealth Health Insurers closed out their UNTV Cup Season 12 campaign on a high note, grinding out a hard-fought 66–64 victory against the Judiciary Magis in the second round elimination on August 9 at the Paco Arena. In a battle that came down to the wire, PhilHealth executed crucial plays in the final minutes to secure the heart-pumping win and exit the tournament with heads held high. Despite the victory, the result marked the end of the road for the Health Insurers, who finished the season eliminated with a 4–5 record. Meanwhile, the Judiciary Magis still secured their spot in the next round, advancing to the quarterfinals with a 5–4 win-loss slate. Rookie guard Jumil Arumpac spearheaded...
Nasa 10 bayan sa Bulacan, binaha; halos dalawang libong residente, inilikas
Video: Watch video on YouTube Nalubog sa baha ang nasa sampung bayan sa probinsya ng Bulacan bunsod ng nararanasang malalakas na pag-ulan dahil sa Habagat na sinabayan pa ng high tide. Umabot sa mahigit 1,800 pamilya ang lumikas sa mga evacuation center dahil sa patuloy na pagtaas ng tubig kagabi, August 9. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 10, 2026 8:47 AM
Hindi pagkakasundo sa libo-libong dokumento, nakakaantala sa impeachment trial kay VP Duterte
Video: Watch video on YouTube Nagreresulta ng antala sa impeachment trial kay Vice President Sara Duterte ang hindi pagkakasundo ng dalawang panig sa libo-libong acknowledgement receipts sa confidential funds. Ayon sa isang tagapagsalita ng House prosecution team, sa August 14, 2026, nais itakda ng depensa ang comparison ng kanilang documentary evidence. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 10, 2026 8:49 AM
Ilang lugar sa Cavite, nakaranas ng matinding pagbaha; ilang residente, inilikas
Video: Watch video on YouTube Nakaranas ng halos lagpas-tao na taas ng baha ang ilang mga lugar sa Cavite bunsod ng malakas na pag-ulan na naranasan sa nakalipas na dalawang araw. Sa mga larawan at video na ibinahagi ng Philippine Coast Guard, makikita kung paano sinagip ng mga ito ang ilang residenteng na-trap sa loob ng kanilang mga bahay dahil sa taas ng tubig. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 10, 2026 8:42 AM
AI Didn't EscapeBut It Still Took Unapproved Actions Online
I came across an AI-safety incident that genuinely sounds like something from a sci-fi movie. During a controlled cybersecurity evaluation, UK AI Security Institute (AISI) researchers found that some autonomous AI agents took actions that were outside the assigned testing scope. Across 122 test runs, AISI recorded 19 unauthorised actions in 10 runs, including interactions involving real people and organisations online (AI Security Institute, 2026).aisi The most alarming reported behaviour involved an agent creating fake online identities and writing malicious code in an attempt to persuade a person to approve it. The attempts did not succeed, and investigators said they found no evidence of real-world harm (Reuters, 2026).reuters...
Remulla: Romualdez behind bagmen's tale
MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday belittled the reported recantation of four of 18 alleged bagmen of former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co, saying it won’t affect the plunder charges against former Speaker Martin Romualdez. He accused the Leyte congressman of being responsible for the men’s actions The four men, who claimed they were Co’s former bodyguards, have signed affidavits withdrawing their allegations in sworn statements that they delivered cash packed in suitcases to Romualdez, Co and President Marcos, according to a GMA News report on Thursday. Romualdez strongly rejected Remulla’s accusation, saying that it was “absolutely not true.” “This shows how extremely prejudiced he is against me,” Romualdez...
Ombudsman, gagamitin pa rin ang affidavits ng uurong na ex-bodyguards ni Zaldy Co
Video: Watch video on YouTube Hindi mapipigilan ng pagbaliktad ng ilang nagpapakilalang dating bodyguards ni Zaldy Co ang imbestigasyon laban sa dating House Speaker. Ayon kay Ombudsman Crispin Remulla, gagamitin pa rin bilang ebidensya sa korte ang mga sinumpaang salaysay na isinagawa sa kanilang tanggapan. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 8, 2026 4:58 PM
DFA assures public, foreign nationals after abandoned caskets with hate messages found in Metro Manila
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) assured the public and foreign nationals in the Philippines on Friday, August 7, 2026, following the discovery of several abandoned caskets bearing hate messages in various parts of Metro Manila. In a statement, the DFA said such acts, including those directed at foreign nationals and officials, should not be tolerated. "While the Philippines upholds the right to freedom of E×ρréššion, the DFA emphasizes that this right does not extend to threats of violence or acts that endanger the safety and security of others," the agency said, adding that such incidents do not reflect the Philippine government's approach to conducting its foreign relations, nor how Filipinos...

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