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History made in D.C.: Senate honors Alex Ealas breakthrough WTA title

History made in D.C.: Senate honors Alex Ealas breakthrough WTA title

Video: Watch video on YouTube PASAY CITY—The Senate rallied behind Alex Eala on August 4, celebrating her historic victory at the 2026 WTA Mubadala DC Open. Eala became the first Filipina to capture a WTA singles crown, a landmark triumph in Washington D.C. that propelled her to a career-high World No. 20. The plenary hall echoed with praise as lawmakers cheered her hard-fought win and called for stronger, sustained investment in local sports development to build on this global success. Senate President Win Gatchalian lauded Eala for giving the nation its first international tennis championship, noting how millions of Filipinos stayed up late to watch her match. He emphasized that the late-night sacrifice ρáíd off, bringing much-needed...
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Atty. Michael Poa apologizes to FVP Binay over confidential funds remark

Atty. Michael Poa apologizes to FVP Binay over confidential funds remark

Video: Watch video on YouTube PASAY CITY—Atty. Michael Poa offered a public apology to former Vice President Jejomar Binay on August 4 after raising the issue of 2014 confidential funds on the twelfth day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The former Office of the Vice President (OVP) spokesperson clarified that he had no intention of attacking the former official when he brought up the past budget allocations. “I have to apologize if I offended anyone from VP Binay’s camp. I didn’t want to drag his name into this,” Atty. Poa stated directly in a press conference after the court proceedings. Poa explained that his statement was meant to show that confidential funds are not exclusive to current Vice President Sara...
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Crime rate drops 36% in July, but public perception still shaped by sensational reporting PNP

Crime rate drops 36% in July, but public perception still shaped by sensational reporting PNP

Video: Watch video on YouTube Crime recorded across the country dropped by 36.12 percent in July this year, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). Data showed that recorded crimes fell from 3,458 in July 2025 to 2,209 in July this year — a decrease of 1,249 cases. The PNP said this decline runs contrary to the perception of some that the Philippines remains in a state of disorder. PNP Chief Pgen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. attributed this gap between the data and public perception to sensationalized crime reporting, particularly on social media. Speaking on the matter, Nartatez said the PNP does not shy away from having incidents reported or highlighted publicly, noting that this pushes police officers to work harder on...
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Several senators criticize Pasig RTC's TRO against NCR wage increase

Several senators criticize Pasig RTC's TRO against NCR wage increase

Video: Watch video on YouTube Metro Manila, Philippines – The Senate did not let pass the temporary restraining order (TRO) issued against the wage increase for minimum wage earners in Metro Manila. According to several senators, this is unjust, especially since the wage increase went through the proper process. Several senators strongly condemned the temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by the Pasig Regional Trial Court, which halted the implementation of the additional wage for minimum wage earners in Metro Manila. Senator Robinhood Padilla opened the discussion on the matter and mentioned that he was among those who went to the Pasig RTC yesterday to call for the immediate dismissal of the issued temporary restraining order...
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KDR Adventure Camp in Bataan aims to become the Philippines' 'rescue capital'

KDR Adventure Camp in Bataan aims to become the Philippines' 'rescue capital'

Video: Watch video on YouTube Orani, Bataan City – As the country faces a growing number of disasters, the readiness of rescuers is also being strengthened. UNTV News and Rescue aims to establish the KDR Adventure Camp as a world-class rescue training center that could become the rescue hub or rescue capital of the Philippines. In his statement, Kuya Daniel Razon E×ρréššed his hope that, with God's help, the site would become a center for rescue training for the Philippines. "I'm really inclined na sa tulong at awa ng Panginoon. Itong dako natin dito ay maging isang sentro ng Rescue Training sa buong Pilipinas." [I'm really inclined, with the help and mercy of the Lord, that this place of ours will become a center for Rescue Training...
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Ex-US Army general, nagbabala sa US laban sa compromised mediators sa US-Iran talks

Ex-US Army general, nagbabala sa US laban sa compromised mediators sa US-Iran talks

Video: Watch video on YouTube Wala pang kumpirmasyon kung natuloy ang inaasahang muling pag-uusap ng mga kinatawan ng Iran at Estados Unidos ngayong Martes, batay sa naunang inanunsyo ni US President Donald Trump. Samantala, nagbabala ang isang dating mataas na opisyal ng US Army sa Trump administration laban sa paggamit ng mga tinawag niyang ‘compromised mediators’ sa pakikipag-usap sa Iran at sa mga kaalyadong bansa. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 4, 2026 9:09 PM
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Ceuta border, nilagyan ng floating barrier laban sa îllégâl immigrants

Ceuta border, nilagyan ng floating barrier laban sa îllégâl immigrants

Video: Watch video on YouTube Naglagay ang pamahalaan ng Spain ng floating barrier sa maritime border ng Ceuta upang pigilan ang mga pagtatangkang iligal na pagpasok ng mga migranteng nagmumula sa Morocco. Layunin ng hakbang na palakasin ang seguridad sa hangganan at mapigilan ang pagdami ng mga ilegal na pagtawid sa nasabing lungsod. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 4, 2026 9:12 PM
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SILG. Remulla, sinabing walang impormasyon ang PNP sa pag-aresto kay Sen. Ronald dela Rosa

SILG. Remulla, sinabing walang impormasyon ang PNP sa pag-aresto kay Sen. Ronald dela Rosa

Video: Watch video on YouTube Sinabi ni Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla na wala umanong impormasyon ang Philippine National Police (PNP) kaugnay ng kumakalat na balitang naaresto na si Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa. Ito ang pahayag ng kalihim sa isang text message ngayong araw. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 4, 2026 9:07 PM
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PNP to strengthen community intelligence vs îllégâl ********

PNP to strengthen community intelligence vs îllégâl ********

Video: Watch video on YouTube The Philippine National Police (PNP) is determined to eradicate îllégâl ******** in the country. Hence, PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered ground commanders to strengthen community intelligence. PGen. Nartatez believes that the most effective way to abolish îllégâl ******** comes from the direct communication of residents with the police. This strategy aims to identify and dismantle îllégâl ******** operations across various regions. Based on the record, 9,401 individuals were arrested, while over ₱3.2 million worth of bet money and ******** paraphernalia were confiscated, as of July 2026. PGen. Nartatez clarified that the strategy is not only applicable in Metro Manila but also...
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LTFRB to release decision on provisional fare hike for PUVs this week

LTFRB to release decision on provisional fare hike for PUVs this week

Video: Watch video on YouTube Transport groups have different requests regarding their proposed fare hike for public utility vehicles (PUVs), according to PISTON National President Mody Floranda. “Magkakaiba yung petition. Yung iba ay merong ₱5; yung MANIBELA ay ₱2. Ang PISTON ay merong ₱10,” he said [“The petitions differ. Others are asking for ₱5; MANIBELA is asking ₱2. The PISTON has ₱10.”] However, transport groups still didn’t secure the grant to their request on fare adjustments covering traditional jeepneys, UV E×ρréšš, motorcycle taxis, and regular taxis. This follows the hearing conducted by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on the pending fare hike petitions amid rising fuel prices. According to...
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72 patay sa pagtawid ng libo-libong migrante mula Morocco patungong Ceuta

72 patay sa pagtawid ng libo-libong migrante mula Morocco patungong Ceuta

Video: Watch video on YouTube Umakyat na sa 72 ang bilang ng mga nasawi sa pagtawid ng libo-libong migrante mula Morocco patungo sa Spanish enclave na Ceuta. Sinisi naman ng pamahalaan ng Morocco ang maling impormasyon sa social media, mga human trafficking group, at maling pagkakaunawa sa isang desisyon ng korte sa Spain sa biglaang pagdagsa ng mga migrante. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 4, 2026 12:40 PM
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Israel, nagpahayag ng pangamba sa U.S. hinggil sa Hamas disarmament plan

Israel, nagpahayag ng pangamba sa U.S. hinggil sa Hamas disarmament plan

Video: Watch video on YouTube Ipinarating na ng Israel sa Estados Unidos ang pangamba nito kaugnay ng planong pagdisarma sa Hamas sa ilalim ng U.S.-backed peace framework. Patuloy na iginiit ng Israel na hindi ito aatras sa Gaza at mananatiling naka-deploy ang mga puwersa nito hangga’t hindi ganap at napapatunayang nagsuko na ng armas ang Hamas. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 4, 2026 12:43 PM
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LIVE: Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Day 12 August 4, 2026

LIVE: Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Day 12 August 4, 2026

The historic Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, day 12, August 4, 2026. 🔴 What are the charges against VP Sara Duterte?The House of Representatives transmitted four major Articles of Impeachment to the Senate, which include: 1. Assassination Threats: Public death threats directed against President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former Speaker Martin Romualdez. 2. Unexplained Wealth: Alleged failure to truthfully disclose assets in her SALN from 2022 to 2024. 3. Bribery: Alleged procurement and bribery irregularities involving DepEd officials. 4. Misuse of Public Funds: Alleged irregularities surrounding ₱612.5 million in confidential and intelligence funds under the OVP and DepEd...
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Alleged fake Filipino behind major power grid projects exposed by BI

Alleged fake Filipino behind major power grid projects exposed by BI

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BREAKING NEWS: Alex Eala makes history as first Filipino to win WTA Tour singles title

BREAKING NEWS: Alex Eala makes history as first Filipino to win WTA Tour singles title

Video: Watch video on YouTube Washington, D.C – Alex Eala made history as the first Filipino to win a WTA Tour singles title. The 20-year-old defeated world No. 3 Jessica Pegula of the United States, 4-6, 6-4, 6-0, in the final of the 2026 Mubadala DC Open in Washington, D.C. The match was delayed several times because of thunderstorms and had to be completed over two days. Play was suspended Sunday night, with Pegula ahead in the match, before resuming Monday. Eala lost the opening set and later trailed 4-3 in the second. She then won nine consecutive games to take the second set and finish the final set without allowing Pegula to win a game. Before reaching the championship match, Eala defeated several prominent players, including...
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GMK turns 19 with a fresh look and bigger heart for public service

GMK turns 19 with a fresh look and bigger heart for public service

Video: Watch video on YouTube For nineteen years, Good Morning Kuya (GMK) has opened the day for countless Filipino households, and this Monday, the long-running morning show proved it still has room to grow. The GMK program begins at 6:30 AM with Kuya Daniel Razon greeting the Kasangbahays, a fitting start for a program that has built its identity on both public service and everyday news and talk. Joining Kuya Daniel in the new format were familiar faces Ayra Mariano, Joshua Dionisio, Ian Miranda, Celine Ang, and Tini Balanon — a lineup that has anchored GMK's mornings for the past 4 years. The show also marked the return of Leslie Longboen to television, with Kuya Daniel welcoming her into the GMK family. Leslie was earlier at the...
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How NCAP works: Notices, payment options, and more

How NCAP works: Notices, payment options, and more

Video: Watch video on YouTube The No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) is an initiative to monitor violations in traffic laws, rules, and regulations through the installation of CCTV cameras on major thoroughfares. Although no physical apprehension is involved on-site, violators can still be caught based on CCTV footage. According to the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), captured footage will undergo review and validation before a Notice of Violation (NOV) is issued to the registered address of the violator. The delivery process for a Notice of Violation (NOV) varies depending on the type of vehicle. For private vehicles, the NOV is sent via PhilPost to the owner’s address as registered in the Land Transportation Management...
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UK drought may lead to food shortage

UK drought may lead to food shortage

Video: Watch video on YouTube United Kingdom – The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has warned that a shortage of certain types of food may occur if the severe drought in the United Kingdom continues. According to the NFU, wheat and oats yields are very low this year, while livestock farmers are being forced to use their winter feed reserves early since grass is not growing. The drought has already hit large parts of England and the whole of Wales, while more than 20 million people are currently under a hosepipe ban due to water shortages. Farmers say vegetable production is declining because farmlands lack sufficient water, which in turn is driving up the cost of farming. The NFU is calling on the government to build more water storage...
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Senator Imee Marcos insists on consultation before Pax Silica project

Senator Imee Marcos insists on consultation before Pax Silica project

Video: Watch video on YouTube Senator Imee Marcos believes that consultation should first be conducted before the government proceeds with the planned construction of the Pax Silica Industrial Center in New Clark City, Tarlac. The senator questioned where the supply of water and electricity would come from, especially now that farmers are already experiencing shortages and brownouts have become frequent. For the lawmaker, the promised billion-dollar investment and jobs to be created by the project are not enough if the livelihood of farmers and indigenous residents in the area would be sacrificed in exchange. Senator Imee requested that the Senate investigate the complaints of farmers, who have reportedly been stopped from planting and...
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Burnham Lake to reopen on September 1, 2026

Burnham Lake to reopen on September 1, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube The Baguio City government targets to reopen Burnham Lake in the celebration of Baguio Day on September 1, 2026. According to Mayor Benjamin Magalong, the lake is currently only half-full. “Ang percentage ng water niya ngayon is nasa 50% na. Sana may dumating pang dalawang bagyo. Huwag sana yung nakakasirang bagyo, pero we want more rains para malagyan ng tubig,” he said The Burnham Lake was closed in October 2025 as part of a rehabilitation project under the Burnham Park Master Plan, funded by the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA). Changes and upgrades include deepening the lake, constructing a new view deck and retaining wall, and enhancing surrounding facilities. Mayor Magalong...
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Sen. Marcoleta, hindi nagpasok ng plea sa kasong paglabag sa P.D. No. 46

Sen. Marcoleta, hindi nagpasok ng plea sa kasong paglabag sa P.D. No. 46

Video: Watch video on YouTube Hindi nagpasok ng plea si Sen. Rodante Marcoleta sa kasong nakabinbin sa First Division ng Sandiganbayan kaugnay ng umano'y paglabag sa Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 46, na nagbabawal sa mga opisyal ng gobyerno na tumanggap ng regalo. Samantala, nagpasok ng not guilty plea ang kapwa akusado ng senador na si Aristotle Viray. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 3, 2026 2:47 PM
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US at Japan, nagsagawa ng foreign exchange action para suportahan ang humihinang yen

US at Japan, nagsagawa ng foreign exchange action para suportahan ang humihinang yen

Video: Watch video on YouTube Nagsagawa ng makasaysayang foreign exchange action ang Estados Unidos at Japan upang suportahan ang humihinang halaga ng Japanese yen. Inihayag ni US President Donald Trump na binili ng Amerika ang Japanese yen sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon sa mahigit isang dekada bilang pagpapakita ng suporta at pagkakaibigan sa Japan. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 3, 2026 2:49 PM
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