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US, hindi pumayag na bigyan ng lisensya ang Ukraine sa paggawa ng Patriot missile system
Video: Watch video on YouTube Itinanggi ni US President Donald Trump na pumayag siyang bigyan ang Ukraine ng lisensya na magbibigay ng karapatan sa Kyiv na gumawa ng US-made Patriot missile systems. Ito ay sa kabila ng mahigpit na pakiusap ni Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy na kailangang-kailangan na ng Kyiv ang karagdagang air defense systems laban sa tumitinding pag-atake ng Russia. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 3, 2026 9:14 AM
Pagpipiyansa ni ex-Sen. Revilla, mukhang trinabaho sa Sandiganbayan ayon sa Ombudsman
Video: Watch video on YouTube Kung si Ombudsman Crispin Remulla ang tatanungin, mukhang trinabaho umano ang naging ruling ng Sandiganbayan na payagang makapagpiyansa si former Senator Bong Revilla Jr. na may kaugnayan sa flood control *******. Sa katunayan, aniya, hindi pa nito isinauli ang pera sa Sandiganbayan matapos maabsuwelto sa PDAF scam. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 3, 2026 9:09 AM
DPWH, Manila City LGU plans to build catch basin project along Espana Blvd
Video: Watch video on YouTube Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon and Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Damagoso E×ρréšš confidence that floodwaters along España Boulevard will subside faster once a catch basin is completed. The initiative is a response to the severe flooding along the major thoroughfare last week due to heavy rains. According to Sec. Dizon, the drainage system along España Boulevard has existed since 1950; starting this September, the DPWH will expand the system, which may help the floodwaters to subside faster. In line with this, the Manila City LGU is currently preparing a prospective site to build the catch basin facility. “Magkakaroon lang ng konting abala doon sa kambal na...
Ombudsman moves forward with solar probe; Legardas vow vindication over 'utterly baseless' charges
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Office of the Ombudsman is now moving forward with a meticulous evaluation of plunder and graft complaints filed against Senator Loren Legarda and her son, Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste. Ombudsman Crispin Remulla firmly dispelled rumors of political bias, asserting that state investigators are systematically reviewing the evidence regarding alleged anomalies in solar projects. Refusing to back down, Senator Legarda swiftly fired back to deny the corruption allegations and protect her decades-long record in public service. “All my public life since 1998, I have always upheld my integrity, which I hold dearly. This allegation is a taint on my person that is totally undeserved,”...
Filipino golfer Justin Quiban fights through qualifiers to clinch PGA Tour berth at Rocket Classic
Video: Watch video on YouTube Filipino professional golfer Justin Quiban has officially secured his spot in the Rocket Classic at the Detroit Golf Club after a grueling, high-stakes battle through both pre-qualifying and Monday qualifying rounds. Defying the odds in golf’s most unforgiving elimination format, Quiban earned one of the few coveted open spots to punch his ticket directly to the main stage. This gritty performance marks just the second PGA Tour appearance of his career, showcasing his resilience and readiness to compete against the sport's elite. Quiban joins fellow standout Rico Hoey in representing the Philippines, doubling the nation’s presence and giving Filipino golf fans plenty to look forward to this weekend. As he...
Hungary envoy says goodbye to Philippine Senate
Video: Watch video on YouTube Hungarian Ambassador Titanilla Tóth met with Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito for a final farewell meeting on July 30. The senators thanked the outgoing ambassador for her hard work in making the bond between the Philippines and Hungary much stronger. They specifically praised Hungary for always sending quick help to the Filipino people during severe natural disasters. During the meeting, the leaders talked about the active partnership between lawmakers from both countries. They E×ρréššed strong confidence that this close friendship will continue to grow through their official parliamentary groups. Both sides agree that keeping these communication lines open is key to...
Middle class to benefit from the proposed higher annual income tax exemption
Video: Watch video on YouTube Following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to expand income tax exemptions, House Committee on Ways and Means Chairperson and Marikina 2nd District Rep. Miro Quimbo believes this would provide much-needed relief to the middle class. In the proposed bill, the annual income tax exemption will climb to ₱350,000. “Ang middle class, ito yung portion ng ating population na nagbabayad ng buwis pero never nakakatanggap ng ayuda. Sila ang parating napag-iiwanan pagdating sa mga tulong ng gobyerno. Pero pagdating sa tax burden, sila ang pumapasan ng 90% ng burden ng individual taxpayers sa ating lipunan,” Quimbo said [“The middle class is a portion of our population that pays taxes but never receives...
Sen. Lacson, ibinunyag ang umano'y pekeng larawan at double appropriations sa Taguig projects
Video: Watch video on YouTube Naglabas si Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson ng panibagong impormasyon kaugnay ng umano'y ghost projects sa Taguig City. Ayon sa senador, natukoy na ang umano'y money trail o daloy ng pondo sa mga proyekto, habang ilang infrastructure projects umano ang gumamit ng pekeng mga larawan at may isyu rin ng double appropriations. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 31, 2026 6:59 PM
Barbers calls Sara Duterte's gov't criticisms ironic'
MANILA, Philippines — A former lawmaker said Vice President Sara Duterte’s criticisms against the current administration comes off as “very ironic” as they vilified former Vice President Leni Robredo when she did the same against Duterte’s father. In a press briefing on Friday, former Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said that Robredo, even if she was armed with data on the former president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, was still subjected to harsh criticisms as she was accused of painting a bad picture of the Philippines. However, Barbers noted that Duterte is basically doing the same thing, when she said in a protest rally in the Hague, Netherlands that the gun violence situation in the country is so bad that it only takes...
VP Sara Duterte, nilinaw na walang personal na galit kay PBBM
Video: Watch video on YouTube Trabaho lang, walang personalan. Ito ang nilinaw ni Vice President Sara Duterte kaugnay ng estado ng kanyang relasyon kay Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Ayon sa bise presidente, ang kanyang mga pahayag laban sa administrasyon ay bahagi ng kanyang karapatan bilang isang mamamayan na magpahayag ng saloobin. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 31, 2026 6:57 PM
PNP partners with DepEd to strengthen campus security
Video: Watch video on YouTube Following the President’s directive during his 5th SONA for concerned agencies to collaborate on enhancing school safety, the Philippine National Police (PNP) assured that it will comply, as this is also aligned with its mandate. “Magtutulungan ang lokal na pamahalaan, ang barangay, PNP, DepEd, upang palakasin ang seguridad sa paaralan.” PBBM said on his SONA [“The local government, the barangay, the PNP, and the DepEd will work together to strengthen school security.”] According to the PNP, its mandate is to ensure public safety, including educational institutions. “Ang eskwelahan natin ay member of the community. Of course, tutulong tayo sa mga opisyales ng DepEd at other training institutions,” said PNP...
Mana ng nanay mo, pwede bang angkinin ng tita mo?
Video: Watch video on YouTube Kapag usapang mana ang pinag-uusapan, madalas nauuwi ito sa hindi pagkakaunawaan sa loob mismo ng pamilya. Kung ang lupa ay minana ng isang kapatid, maaari pa bang makialam o mag-claim ang iba niyang kapatid? Alamin kung paano karaniwang tinitingnan ang ganitong usapin sa ilalim ng batas. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 31, 2026 6:51 PM
TUCP E×ρréššes dismay over TRO in NCR wage hike
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) E×ρréššed dismay over the suspension of the wage hike for minimum wage earners in Metro Manila. The delay follows the issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) of the Pasig Regional Trial Court against the implementation of NCR Wage Order No. 27. According to TUCP Spokesperson Carlos Oñate, the concern should have first been brought before the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) as an appeal before its transfer to the court. “Kung meron silang problema sa inilabas na wage order, dapat umakyat sila sa National Wages and Productivity Commission as an appeal,” he said The labor group highlighted that RA 6727 or the Wage Rationalization Act...
Dengue cases in Cebu City climb over 12%
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Cebu City Health Department has recorded 1,228 dengue cases over the past six months. The figure is 12.35% higher compared to the 1,093 cases recorded during the same period last year. “Sa ating lungsod simula nitong Enero hanggang sa Hulyo 18 ng kasalukuyang taon, mayroon na tayong naitala na kaso ng dengue na 1,228,” according to Councilor Dave Tumulak [“In our city, from January to July 18 of this year, we have recorded 1,228 dengue cases.”] Ten individuals have been confirmed dead due to the disease. “Mayroong sampung kaso na nasawi dahil sa dengue,” Coun. Tumulak said [“There are ten fatal cases due to dengue.”] Based on the data, the majority of the afflicted are male. Children aged 1 to 10 are...
Skin itchiness of FPRRD, healing now - VP Sara Duterte
Video: Watch video on YouTube The skin itchiness experienced by former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is now healing, according to Vice President Sara Duterte. They reportedly brought this to the attention of their lawyer in order to inform the International Criminal Court of the former President's condition. This was aimed at preventing the further spread of the skin itchiness, since the former President is diabetic and they are trying to avoid him developing wounds on his body. VP Sara gave an update on her father's condition. "Natuyo na yung mga bilog-bilog na pulo noong pagdating ko sobrang pula nila at para silang pimple looking, natuyo na s'ya. Nagpapasalamat kami kasi inaksyunan kaagad ng detention unit." [The round, red spots...
VP Sara again calls for immediate release of FPRRD from ICC detention
Video: Watch video on YouTube Vice President Sara Duterte again called for the immediate release of her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who has been detained at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands for over a year now. According to VP Sara, the continued detention of her father is unjust and merely a result of politicking. The Vice President again stressed that the Rome Statute has no basis for the continued detention of the former President. She also criticized the ICC's assessment regarding former President Duterte being a flight risk. VP Sara stressed that her father's continued detention has dragged on for over a year despite the lack of legal basis. "He should be released and he should be released...
PBBM launches implementation of several priority government programs in Tarlac
Video: Watch video on YouTube President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the distribution of 10-kilo rice packs, a meeting with 2,555 Presidential Scholars, and the turnover of ₱102.2 million in funds for 511 barangays in Tarlac this Thursday, July 30. This is part of the continuing implementation of the priorities laid out by the President in his State of the Nation Address, including the strengthening of education, food security, and services directly felt by every Filipino family. The President thanked the local government for its cooperation in programs focused on improving the livelihood and future of the youth. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 31, 2026 2:08 PM
Removing non-technical system loss charge won't cause losses for distribution utilities - ERC, DOE
Video: Watch video on YouTube Distribution utilities will not incur losses from the removal of the non-technical system loss charge. This was stressed by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Department of Energy (DOE) during a Senate hearing on the proposal to stop passing on to consumers the costs arising from îllégâl connections, jumpers, and other forms of pilferage. According to the ERC, while distribution utilities' income may be reduced, this will not cause them to suffer losses or go bankrupt, since non-technical system loss makes up only a small portion of the total system loss. ERC Chairperson Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan said non-technical system loss represents about 1 to 1.5% of a distribution utility's total...
Gun violence remark a reality, not clickbait - VP Duterte
Video: Watch video on YouTube Vice President Sara Duterte stands by her statement regarding gun violence in the Philippines and insists that this is the reality in the country today. This came after Malacañang's challenge for the Vice President to release data to prove her statements about the alleged widespread violence in the country. "Reality and not just a clickbait." This was stressed by Vice President Sara Duterte to support her statements on gun violence in the Philippines. In a statement released by the Vice President, she stood by her claim that gun violence is truly widespread in the country and said this should not be treated as clickbait or just a headline. According to the Vice President, reports of shootings, killings...

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