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NBI Director Melvin Matibag receives death threat
Video: Watch video on YouTube The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is continuing its investigation into the alleged death threat received by Senator Risa Hontiveros. In line with this, the NBI has detected a group chat containing threats against the Senator and other personalities. According to NBI Director Melvin Matibag, they have observed what allegedly appears to be a pattern in the reports of threats they have received. “It's creating a pattern na parang ang dali-daling manakot eh,” he said [“It's creating a pattern that makes it seem so easy to make threats.”] “After na namatay si Mima, yung isang vlogger, may mga sinasabing isunod ng patayin ‘tong mga tao na ‘to and there are personalities including nga diyan (yung)...
PBBMs Mahiya naman kayo remark is a PR stunt VP Sara
Video: Watch video on YouTube Vice President Sara Duterte called the ‘mahiya naman kayo’ remark of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a PR stunt. The Vice President explained that the President only said this to make it appear as if he had no involvement in the flood control project anomalies. She also asserted that the President cannot distance himself from the issue because he was the one who signed the budget that is linked to the controversy. “Yung sinabi niya na ‘mahiya naman kayo’, it was a PR stunt na sinali nila yung linya na yon sa speech niya,” she said She also criticized the administration for allegedly failing to hold accountable or jail anyone involved in the flood control *******. “Wala naman siyang napakulong sa flood...
Evidence on alleged flood control project anomalies in Taguig submitted to Ombudsman
Video: Watch video on YouTube Senator Panfilo Lacson has submitted several documents and testimonies to the Office of the Ombudsman regarding alleged anomalies in flood control projects in Taguig City. In his X post yesterday, Senator Lacson said he has already turned over the evidence to the anti-graft court, which will undergo further evaluation and a possible motu proprio investigation ("posibleng moto propio investigation"). Senator Lacson had earlier disclosed alleged evidence related to reported double billing and collection in infrastructure projects in Taguig City. Senator Lacson is linking the issue to Senate Minority Leader Allan Peter Cayetano. However, Senator Cayetano has firmly denied this ("mariin itong itinanggi ni...
NBI targets to complete the 2019 SEA Games investigation in 3 to 4 weeks
Video: Watch video on YouTube The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) aims to wrap up the investigation into the alleged anomalies in the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games within a month. “We’re intending to wrap it up in 3 to 4 weeks lang kasi malinaw naman yung ebidensya,” NBI Director Matibag said [We’re intending to wrap it up in just 3 to 4 weeks because the evidence is already clear.”] According to NBI Director Melvin Matibag, they have already seen clear evidence regarding the case. He added that out of the seven individuals summoned by the bureau, one has already responded to the subpoena. Besides, the bureau is still awaiting documents to be submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commission on Audit...
Cayetano calls Marcos 'president of the opposition' in counter-SONA
Video: Watch video on YouTube Manila, Philippines – Senate Minority Leader Senator Alan Peter Cayetano delivered his counter-State of the Nation Address or “Counter-SONA” a day after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fifth SONA on July 27, where he described the President as the "president of the opposition." The senator made this remark following his defense of fellow senators facing plunder cases, namely Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Rodante Marcoleta, as well as Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, who has a warrant of arrest from the International Criminal Court (ICC). "Sabi ng Pangulo, I am president not only of my family. And it is worth [it] yung palakpak na binigay sa kaniya. But can we add, the president is also not only the...
Bill seeking to lower electricity rates filed in Senate
Video: Watch video on YouTube Senate Committee on Energy Chairman Senator Erwin Tulfo has filed two bills aimed at lowering electricity prices. Among the measures filed by the senator is Senate Bill No. 2339, or the proposed Energy Tax Repeal Act, as well as Senate Bill No. 2340, which seeks to exempt from the 12 percent Value Added Tax the system loss being passed on to consumers. Aside from the two bills, Senator Erwin Tulfo also filed a resolution seeking a Senate investigation into the policy that allows system loss on electricity to be passed on to consumers. According to the Lawmaker, they will continue the hearing tomorrow, July 30, on the proposed amendment to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2021, or the EPIRA Law...
Blogger, humingi ng paumanhin kay NBI Dir. Matibag at asawa nito kaugnay ng umanoy mansyon sa U.S.
Video: Watch video on YouTube Humingi ng paumanhin ang political blogger na si Sass Rogando Sasot kina National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag at asawa nitong si Congresswoman Anna Marie Matibag. Kaugnay ito ng nauna niyang post na mayroon umanong mansyon ang mag-asawa sa Baldwin Place sa California na nagkakahalaga ng nasa $1.16 million. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 29, 2026 1:59 PM
Pagtanggal sa system loss charge sa electricity bill, nararapat para sa patas na singil PBBM
Video: Watch video on YouTube Muling binigyang-diin ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang kahalagahan ng patas na singil sa kuryente sa pamamagitan ng pagtanggal sa mga hindi nararapat na ipinapataw na bayad sa electricity bill. Ito ang muling inihayag ng Pangulo sa inagurasyon ng Energy Museum, kasabay ng ika-25 anibersaryo ng Electric Power Industry Reform Act o EPIRA Law. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 29, 2026 1:56 PM
Hindi direktang pagbanggit kay ex-Speaker Romualdez sa SONA ni PBBM, pinuna ni Sen. Marcoleta
Video: Watch video on YouTube Nakukulangan si Sen. Rodante Marcoleta sa pagtalakay sa flood control ******* sa unang mga minuto pa lamang ng State of the Nation Address o SONA ni Pangulong Marcos Jr. nitong Lunes, July 27. Dito, sinabi ng Pangulo ang napipintong pagkakaso laban sa dating Speaker ng Mababang Kapulungan ng Kongreso. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 29, 2026 11:26 AM
Sen. Marcoleta, humihiling na padaluhin sila ni Sen. Estrada sa impeachment trial ni VP Sara
Video: Watch video on YouTube Bagama't nakapiit sa kulungan, nais pa rin ni Senator Rodante Marcoleta na magampanan ang kanyang tungkulin sa Senado. Kaugnay nito, humihiling ang mambabatas sa Mataas na Kapulungan ng Kongreso na pagbigyan siya at si Senator Jinggoy Estrada na dumalo sa impeachment trial ni Vice President Sara Duterte. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 29, 2026 11:26 AM
Ukraine, kinondena ang umano'y hindi makatarungang pagbabanta ng Iran
Video: Watch video on YouTube Hindi nagustuhan ng Ukraine ang mga banta ng Iran matapos tamaan ng puwersa nito ang isang Iranian cargo ship sa Caspian Sea. Ayon kay Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, walang batayan ang mga pagbabanta ng Tehran dahil matagal na umano itong tumutulong sa Russia sa pamamagitan ng pagsu-supply ng mga drone at armas. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 29, 2026 11:32 AM
Philippine Navy investigates the death of an officer candidate
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Philippine Navy is continuing its investigation into the death of Navy Officer candidate Aldwayne Dulnuan; they temporarily declined to provide further details while the investigation is ongoing. The family and friends of Dulnuan have called for a transparent and impartial investigation to determine the true cause of his death. According to the statement released by the Philippine Navy, Officer Cadet Dulnuan experienced severe dizziness and tremors on the morning of July 21, after completing the 5km run at the Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui in Zambales. The medical personnel of the Philippine Navy immediately administered first aid before he lost consciousness and was rushed to San Marcelino...
Usec. Castro responds to the sachet governance remark of the Akbayan Party-list
Video: Watch video on YouTube Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro gave President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a perfect score for his report to the nation on July 27, 2026. In line with this, Usec. Castro also responded to comments from the Akbayan Party-list, which labeled the Marcos administration as allegedly practicing ‘sachet governance’ for allegedly offering piece-by-piece solutions to the problems of the Filipinos. “Sa ikalimang State of the Nation Address (SONA) ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., malinaw ang larawan ng kanyang pamamahala: “sachet governance.” Patingi-tinging responde sa malalaking problema ng mga tao,” according to Akbayan Partylist [“In the 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President...
Impeachment trial sequence may change Atty. Tongol
Video: Watch video on YouTube The schedule of the Senate impeachment court regarding the discussion of the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte may change. Senate impeachment court Atty. Regie Tongol explains that both sides may agree to hear the complaints through article-by-article presentation. “We still don't know if the presiding officer will cancel tomorrow's hearing kung they agree today about that kind of sequence,” he said This means that instead of the prosecution presenting all complaints before the defense presents the evidence, it could be possible for the defense to immediately respond or present a witness. “Nakakuha na po yung impeachment court today ng manifestation of the House Prosecution Panel...
Ex-Speaker Martin Romualdez, pinasasagot na sa Ombudsman sa reklamong plunder at iba pa
Video: Watch video on YouTube Nasa preliminary investigation na ng Office of the Ombudsman ang iba't ibang reklamong isinampa laban kay dating House Speaker Martin Romualdez at iba pa niyang kapwa respondent. Ayon sa Ombudsman, pinasasagot na ang mga ito kaugnay ng mga alegasyon na inihain laban sa kanila. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 28, 2026 7:00 PM
Consumer group, tinawag na 'barya' ang planong pagtanggal ng systems loss charges
Video: Watch video on YouTube Tinawag ng isang consumer group na "barya" lamang ang planong pagtanggal ng systems loss charges na binanggit ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa kanyang State of the Nation Address (SONA). Samantala, nagpahayag naman ng suporta ang Meralco at ang Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) sa panukalang reporma sa EPIRA upang makatulong sa pagpapababa ng presyo ng kuryente sa bansa. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 28, 2026 7:57 PM
Mga bakal sa gumuhong gusali sa Angeles City, mula sa substandard steel factory
Video: Watch video on YouTube Lumabas sa imbestigasyon ng National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) na ang mga bakal na ginamit sa gumuhong gusali sa Angeles City, Pampanga noong Mayo ay nagmula sa isang substandard steel factory. Iniimbestigahan na rin ng mga awtoridad kung nagamit din ang mga naturang substandard na bakal sa ilang flood control projects sa lalawigan. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 28, 2026 8:06 PM
Trump, itinanggi ang mga ulat na nauubos na ang imbak ng armas ng U.S.
Video: Watch video on YouTube Mariing na pinabulaanan ni U.S. President Donald Trump ang mga balita na nagkukulang na ang Estados Unidos ng mga armas dahil sa digmaan nito sa Iran. Ayon kay Trump, marami pa ring imbak na mga missile at iba't ibang uri ng ammunition ang U.S. at higit pa ito sa kanilang kakailanganin. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 28, 2026 1:27 PM

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