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Typhoon Maymay brings heavy rain to large parts of Luzon
Video: Watch video on YouTube Typhoon Maymay brought heavy rainfall to a large part of Luzon before weakening into a low pressure area. The typhoon made landfall in the town of Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, in the early hours of yesterday morning. It brought strong winds and heavy rain that caused flooding in several areas of the province. Due to the flooding, several roads became impassable, including the Poblacion–Cayus Road and the Banoen–Malideg Creek Road in Quirino, Ilocos Sur. A wooden bridge in Barangay Tungay was also swept away by strong water currents, making the area impassable. Authorities closely monitored the water level of the Abra River due to the continuous rainfall brought by the typhoon. In Barangay Pangpangdan, Sto...
VP Duterte slams gov't 'pattern' of political harassment, calls out Palace spokesperson
Video: Watch video on YouTube Vice President Sara Duterte believes the current administration is preoccupied with politics and is allegedly harassing individuals who oppose them, while also taking a swipe at Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, saying she should be more professional as the President's spokesperson. Asked to react to what appears to be the current administration singling out personalities not allied with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Vice President Duterte said the pattern is clear. She said everyone who does not fall in line with the Palace is experiencing various forms of harassment. "Well, it shows kung ano yung pinagkakaabalahan ng administrasyon ngayon, ng gobyerno ngayon pinagkakaabalahan nila ay pulitika dahil...
VP Sara Duterte thanks supporters after leading presidential preference surveys
Video: Watch video on YouTube Vice President Sara Duterte E×ρréššed her deep gratitude to the people who continue to support and trust her and the Office of the Vice President despite the challenges the office has faced. This was the Vice President's response when asked by the media for her reaction to consistently leading several surveys on preferred presidential candidates for the 2028 elections. When asked for her reaction to consistently topping several presidential preference surveys ahead of the 2028 elections, Vice President Duterte said she remains grateful to the Filipino people regardless of where she lands in the rankings. "Sa lahat ng surveys mula noong 2022 lagi ay ang aking pagpapasalamat sa taumbayan dahil patuloy yung...
Palace calls out senator-judges for taking sides in Duterte impeachment trial
Video: Watch video on YouTube Malacañang has called on senator-judges to remain impartial in the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, though it declined to name those it believes have shown apparent bias during the proceedings. Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro said several senator-judges appear to be acting more like lawyers arguing for one side rather than impartial members of the impeachment court, a role she said runs counter to their duty to remain fair and unbiased throughout the trial. Asked to react to the conduct of certain senator-judges during the impeachment proceedings, Castro explained that this perceived bias has been apparent in several instances since the trial began. "Marami po...
Is the Audi e-tron Still Worth It 3 Years After?
Video: Watch video on YouTube Ang Audi e-tron ang pinakaunang all-electric vehicle na na-release ng Audi. Marami ang na-excite at marami rin ang nagduda sa kakayahan nito sa umpisa. Silipin natin, kasama si Mr. Rico Severino, ang EV Philippines Community President, kung sulit pa nga ba ito matapos ang 3 taon. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 7, 2026 4:35 PM
Cavaliers charge ahead: AFP outlasts PhilHealth to secure Quarterfinal spot
Video: Watch video on YouTube MANILA—The AFP Cavaliers continued their hot streak in the UNTV Cup Season 12 second-round elimination stage, turning back the PhilHealth Health Insurers, 86–79, on August 5, at the Paco Arena. Driven by aggressive transition plays and clutch defense late in the game, the Cavaliers weathered PhilHealth’s counter-attack to bag the crucial victory. The triumph officially elevates AFP to the No. 3 seed in the updated team standings as the tournament hits its most crucial stretch. This triumph marks a crucial back-to-back winning streak for the Armed Forces squad, following their hard-fought victory against the Ombudsman Graftbusters on August 2. Maintaining momentum from their previous outing, the Cavaliers...
Hurisdiksyon ng Senate impeachment court sa kaso ni VP Sara, pinagtibay ng SC decision
Video: Watch video on YouTube Kinilala ng Senate impeachment court ang naging desisyon Korte Suprema sa petisyon ng kampo ni Vice President Sara Duterte laban sa House impeachment proceedings. Ayon kay impeachment court Spokesperson Atty. Regie Tongol, pinagtibay ng nasabing desisyon ang jurisdiction ng Senado sa impeachment case vs VP Sara. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 7, 2026 3:57 PM
Lawmakers hope for swift extradition of KOJC Leader Apollo Quiboloy
Video: Watch video on YouTube Lawmakers E×ρréššed hope for a swift process of extradition for KOJC Leader Apollo Quiboloy, who faces several charges in the US. House Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila De Lima hopes that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will not delay the matter. “This has been a long time coming. We hope that Apollo Quiboloy’s extradition to the United States proceeds without delay,” she said “We understand that the DOJ has already anticipated this, and we hope it will act swiftly to assess the request and immediately seek the President’s clearance, which is just a matter of procedure,” she added House Minority Leader and Akbayan Party-list Rep. Percy Cendaña also E×ρréššed the...
PH receives US extradition request for Apollo Quiboloy
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that the Philippines has received the extradition request of the United States for KOJC Leader Apollo Quiboloy, who will face several charges in the US. Quiboloy is included on the most wanted list of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). According to the DFA, the request has already been endorsed to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Quiboloy was arrested in September 2024 at the KOJC Compound in Davao City. Actions from the DOJ regarding the request are currently awaited; UNTV will publish further details once available. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 7, 2026 3:20 PM
Desisyon ng Sandiganbayan sa piyansa ni ex-Sen. Revilla, "mahirap lunukin" ayon sa Ombudsman
Video: Watch video on YouTube Iginiit ng Office of the Ombudsman na si dating Senador Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. ang umano'y "lead link" sa sabwatan kasama ang ilang dating opisyal ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Kaya naman, sinabi ng Ombudsman na "mahirap lunukin" ang naging desisyon ng Sandiganbayan na payagan siyang makapagpiyansa. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 7, 2026 12:34 PM
2 aktibong pulis, huli sa ilegal na bentahan ng baril sa Caloocan City
Video: Watch video on YouTube Huli sa akto ang dalawang aktibong pulis na umano'y nagbebenta ng mga baril sa isinagawang buy-bust operation ng Philippine National Police (PNP) sa Caloocan City. Bukod sa kakaharaping kasong kriminal, iniimbestigahan din ng mga awtoridad kung nagamit sa iba pang krimen ang mga baril na ibinebenta umano ng dalawang pulis. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 7, 2026 12:36 PM
30 Yemeni forces, nasawi sa pag-atake ng Houthi rebels sa ilang military camps
Video: Watch video on YouTube Pinangangambahang lalo pang lalala ang tensyon sa Yemen kasunod ng muling pag-init ng labanan sa pagitan ng Houthi rebels at mga puwersa ng pamahalaan. Ito ay matapos maglunsad ang Houthi ng malakihang pag-atake sa ilang kampo ng militar sa gitnang bahagi ng bansa, na umano'y pagganti sa pagpapalakas ng puwersa ng Saudi Arabia sa rehiyon. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 7, 2026 12:37 PM
Korte, maaaring maharap sa 'political storm' kung hindi babawiin ang TRO sa wage hike labor group
Video: Watch video on YouTube Naniniwala ang isang labor group na maaaring maharap sa isang "political storm" ang korte kung hindi nito pagbibigyan ang hiling na bawiin ang temporary restraining order (TRO) sa P85 wage increase sa Metro Manila. Ayon sa grupo, dumarami ang mga employer na maaaring magsampa rin ng kaparehong petisyon sa ibang hukuman upang pigilan ang implementasyon ng naturang dagdag-sahod. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 6, 2026 8:17 PM
Paggamit ng alyas o code sa confidential funds, hindi pinapayagan Heidi Mendoza
Video: Watch video on YouTube Hindi pinapayagan ang paggamit ng alyas o code sa mga dokumentong may kaugnayan sa confidential funds, ayon kay dating Commission on Audit official Heidi Mendoza. Ayon kay Mendoza, hindi maaaring pairalin ang confidentiality kung isinasantabi ang accountability sa paggamit ng confidential funds. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 6, 2026 8:20 PM
Ilang senator-judge na umano'y may pinapanigan, binatikos ng Palasyo
Video: Watch video on YouTube Binatikos ng Malacañang ang ilang senator-judge na umano'y halatang may pinapanigan sa impeachment trial ni Vice President Sara Duterte. Ayon kay Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro, dapat manatiling walang kinikilingan ang mga senator-judge at hindi kumikilos na tila abogado ng alinmang panig. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 6, 2026 8:10 PM
DepEd Davao City apologizes to PBBM over students behavior
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Schools Division of Davao City apologizes to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. regarding the inappropriate behavior of four students during his visit on July 28, 2026. The agency assures the public that it does not tolerate such behavior and emphasized that the students’ actions do not reflect the image of its schools. “We deeply regret the incident and assure the public that such conduct is not tolerated and does not reflect the values of respect, discipline, and responsibility that our schools uphold,” they said The agency also stated that four students involved and their parents were invited to a mandatory conference to ensure appropriate interventions are provided following the incident. “Four (4)...
MMDA asks NBI to probe NCAP phishing scam
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has received complaints regarding text blasts sent to several individuals. The text messages claim that the recipients have committed a violation under the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). However, it was revealed in the investigation that the messages did not originate from the agency, according to MMDA chief Atty. Romando Artes. “Tingin namin, napakarami ng naloko. Kasi sa amin alone, 180 plus na, almost 200 na tao na ang nagbabayad po ng penalty na wala naman pong huli talaga. Nang tinanong namin kung bakit sila nagbayad ang lumalabas po ay naka-receive sila ng text,” he said [“We believe a large number of people have been scammed. In our office...
SC dismisses petitions vs VP Duterte impeachment
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Supreme Court dismisses the petitions challenging the House of Representatives' action on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte as moot. This means the issues raised in the petitions no longer need to be resolved by the court. According to the Supreme Court, this is because the House of Representatives has already approved and transmitted the articles of impeachment to the Senate. “The SC ruled that the issues raised in the petitions had become moot, or no longer required resolution, because the House had already approved and transmitted the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate,” according to SC spokesperson Atty. Camille Sue Mae Ting The dismissed petitions were separately...
30 terms you keep hearing at the impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte
Video: Watch video on YouTube As the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte continues, viewers following the proceedings are likely to encounter a steady stream of legal and courtroom terminology, from Latin phrases invoked by lawyers to specific audit terms tied to the confidential funds issue at the heart of the case. Here's a rundown of the terms you'll keep hearing, explained. 1. Presiding Officer - The Chief Justice or the Senate President who leads and manages the conduct of the impeachment trial. Source: 1987 Philippine Constitution, Art. XI, Sec. 3(6) 2. House Prosecution Panel - The group of House of Representatives members who act as prosecutors, presenting evidence and arguments to prove the impeachment charges...
Transcript ng House hearings, 'di na maaaring basahin at gamiting ebidensya Impeachment Court
Video: Watch video on YouTube Pinagbigyan ng Impeachment Court ang hiling na judicial notice ng prosekusyon para sa official records ng ilang House committee hearings. Batayan ito ng House prosecution team sa confidential funds misuse na article of impeachment laban kay Vice President Sara Duterte. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 6, 2026 12:06 PM

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