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Romualdez stressed, having difficulty sleeping; doctor warns of stroke risk
Video: Watch video on YouTube MANILA — Former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez is experiencing stress and difficulty sleeping while confined at Cardinal Santos Medical Center, according to one of his attending physicians. Dr. Rogelio Libarnes said there is also concern that Romualdez could suffer what he described as a “silent stroke” because of the lawmaker’s medical history. The warning refers to a possible risk and not a confirmed new stroke. Romualdez has a history of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions. Previous reports citing his medical records said he has coronary artery disease and cerebrovascular ischemic disease and underwent angioplasty in 2024. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla also earlier said...
Teodoro expects continued China assertiveness, urges stronger PH response
Video: Watch video on YouTube MANILA — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the Philippines should expect continued assertiveness from China and strengthen the way it responds to developments in the West Philippine Sea. Speaking at the 2nd Manila Strategy Forum on Thursday, Teodoro said he expects China’s current behavior to continue and stressed the need for the Philippines and its partners to adjust their response. “I think we will see more of the same. We should not expect any change in their behavior; what we should change is the way we react,” Teodoro said. He cited increasing Chinese activities in the West Philippine Sea, including the reported harassment of Philippine Coast Guard and naval vessels and aircraft, as well as...
Filipino optimism rebounds as 48% expect better quality of life in next 12 months SWS
Video: Watch video on YouTube MANILA — Nearly half of Filipinos expect their quality of life to improve over the next 12 months, with public optimism rebounding sharply from earlier this year, according to a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The June 20 to 29, 2026 survey found that 48 percent of Filipinos believe their quality of life will improve, while 31 percent expect it to remain unchanged. Only 8 percent said they expect their living conditions to worsen, while 12 percent did not give an answer. These results produced a net personal optimism score of +40, which SWS classifies as “excellent.” The latest score was 17 points higher than the +23 recorded in March 2026 and slightly above the 2025 average of +39. SWS said...
Release ng clinical abstract ni Rep. Romualdez, request umano ng kanyang staff admitting doctor
Video: Watch video on YouTube Ipinagpatuloy ng Sandiganbayan 3rd Division ang pagdinig sa mosyon ni dating House Speaker Martin Romualdez na manatili sa pribadong ospital sa halip na sa bilangguan. Inimbitahan ng korte ang kanyang mga doktor mula sa Cardinal Santos Medical Center sa San Juan City. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: September 11, 2026 2:32 PM
SILG Remulla, positibong malapit nang maaresto si Sen. Bato dela Rosa
Video: Watch video on YouTube Lumalakas na ang posibilidad na maaresto si Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, ayon kay DILG Sec. Jonvic Remulla. Tumanggi naman ang Kalihim na magbigay pa ng detalye kaugnay sa umano’y pagkukupkop o pagprotekta sa Senador, dahil maaari aniya nitong makompromiso ang kanilang operasyon. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: September 11, 2026 8:30 AM
Iranian-backed group na Houthi, nakuha na ang port city ng Mokha malapit sa Bab al-Mandab Strait
Video: Watch video on YouTube Lumalawak ang teritoryong kontrolado ng Houthi rebels sa Yemen matapos maagaw ang estratehikong port city ng Mokha at Zuqar Island. Dahil dito, mas lumalapit ang Iran-backed group sa Bab al-Mandab Strait, na isa sa pinakamahahalagang shipping routes sa mundo. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: September 11, 2026 8:34 AM
Luzon Economic Corridor investment forum, sinalubong ng anti-Pax Silica protest
Video: Watch video on YouTube Dinaluhan ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang Luzon Economic Corridor investment forum, kung saan nakaharap niya ang mga dayuhang mamumuhunan para sa planong Pax Silica hub. Kasabay nito, nagprotesta sa venue ang ilang grupong tutol sa Pax Silica initiative, na nauwi sa komosyon. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: September 10, 2026 8:44 PM
Damdamin ni PBBM sa pagkakaaresto kay Rep. Romualdez, hindi na dapat alamin Usec. Castro
Video: Watch video on YouTube Nanindigan ang Malacañang na hindi makikialam si Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa hiling na hospital arrest ng kaniyang pinsan na si dating House Speaker Martin Romualdez. Dagdag pa ng Malacañang, hindi na rin importante na malaman pa ang damdamin ng Pangulo hinggil sa kaso ng kaniyang pinsan, at iginiit na hindi tamang sabihin na inilaglag ito ni PBBM. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: September 10, 2026 8:34 AM

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