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Ultimate crossroad: PhilHealth, PNP battle for survival in UVL Season 4 Semifinals
Video: Watch video on YouTube MANILA—The hardwood of Paco Arena will transform into a high-stakes battleground tomorrow, June 17, as the UNTV Volleyball League (UVL) Season 4 single round-robin semifinals push two powerhouse teams to the absolute brink. The second game of the day features a dramatic, must-win collision between the PhilHealth Health Insurers and the PNP Lady Patrollers. Both squads are reeling from agonizing opening-day defeats—PhilHealth falling short against COMELEC, and PNP dropping their first match to BFP. With their backs firmly against the wall, the math is brutal and unforgiving: the victor keeps their Finals dream alive, while the loser will face a 0-2 disadvantage and will be placed in a dangerous spot. This...
Dam water levels can recover despite El Nino impact PAGASA
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) expects water levels in dams across the country to recover amidst the impact of El Niño. “Marami po sa atin sa mga monitor dams ay nasa mababa pa pong kalagayan but they are showing na pataas po yung kanilang trend with this coming flood season” according to PAGASA Hydro-Meteorology Division Chief Rosalie Pagulayan According to PAGASA, one of the impacts of El Niño is to intensify the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), which can bring heavy rains to the western sections of the country. PAGASA also explains that if the western section experiences heavy rainfall, the primary beneficiaries will be Ambuklao and San Roque...
Sen. Bato surrenders 20 firearms following license revocation over ICC warrant
Video: Watch video on YouTube QUEZON CITY—The Philippine National Police (PNP) successfully seized 20 firearms from Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa in Davao City on June 11, following the revocation of his gun licenses. The Regional Civil Security Unit (RCSU) 11 took custody of the weapons in compliance with a Notice and Order of Revocation issued by the PNP Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO). According to a statement from the PNP-Civil Security Group (CSG), "A total of 20 firearms were accounted for, properly recorded, and issued with corresponding acknowledgment receipts before being transported to the RCSU 11 office at Camp Sgt. Quintin M. Merecido, Buhangin, Davao City." Officials confirmed that the weapons are now under official...
Bartebonia, Adili families respond to apology statement of Coach Tab Baldwin
Video: Watch video on YouTube Ateneo Blue Eagles Men’s Basketball Team head coach Tab Baldwin E×ρréššed his apology on June 12, 2026. “And in this, I feel I failed. And I'm sorry. To the depth of my being, I'm sorry,” he said Baldwin E×ρréššed his grief over the tragic loss of the two players, Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, lamenting that he would no longer be able to guide them and develop their potential on the basketball court. “Yes, as a coach, I lost my boys too. Never again would I be able to help them develop into the basketball player they wanted to be, to help them grow into the young man that they promised that they could be,” he said However, the families of the two deceased student-athletes reject the apology statement...
GenSan Intl Airport resumes commercial flights
Video: Watch video on YouTube GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The General Santos International Airport has resumed its commercial flight operations following the facility repairs, particularly on the passenger terminal building, caused by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Sarangani. According to Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Giovanni Lopez, the agency and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) have completed a safety assessment. Lopez confirmed the resumption of commercial operations on June 15, 2026, to prevent travel delays for passengers. The CAAP held a coordination meeting with the airline operators, airport stakeholders, and concerned government agencies to guarantee safe and orderly airport...
Coach Tab Baldwin no-show in CIDG and DOLE summons
Video: Watch video on YouTube Ateneo Blue Eagles Basketball Coach Thomas Anthony “Tab” Baldwin didn’t appear at the appointment scheduled by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Francis Tolentino, scheduled on June 15, 2026, to show his Alien Employment Permit. Tolentino previously stated that Baldwin must present his permit authorizing him to work as the head coach of the university. “Kailangan pumunta po sa harap ko si Coach Baldwin sa Lunes, alas 10 ng umaga personally, to show his valid and current Alien Employment Permit issued by this department, authorizing him to serve as head coach of the Ateneo de Manila University men's basketball team,” he said [“Coach Baldwin must personally appear before me on Monday...
Diesel, kerosene price rollbacks set for June 16 to 22
Good news for motorists, fuel price rollbacks are expected this week, particularly for diesel and kerosene. However, a mixed adjustment is seen for gasoline, with a potential rollback and a slight price hike. Diesel prices are set to drop by ₱3.71 to ₱5.71 per liter, while Kerosene will decrease to ₱0.50 to ₱2.50. For gasoline, a rollback of ₱0.32 is possible, but a slight increase not exceeding ₱1.68 per liter may also take effect. According to the Department of Energy (DOE), the oil price adjustment will be effective from June 16 to 22, 20026. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 16, 2026 12:26 AM
US at Iran, lalagda na sa peace deal sa Switzerland; US blockade, aalisin na
Inanunsyo ni United States President Donald Trump na natapos na ang digmaan at nagkasundo na ang Amerika at Iran sa isang peace deal. Inihayag naman ni Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif na nakatakdang lagdaan sa Biyernes ang kasunduan sa Switzerland, habang wala pa ring tugon ang Israel sa naturang anunsyo. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 16, 2026 12:08 AM
Pagbaba ng presyo ng langis, inaasahan sa paglagda ng U.S.-Iran peace deal
Umaasa ang Department of Energy na bababa ang presyo ng langis at magiging matatag ang suplay nito kapag natuloy ang kasunduan ng Estados Unidos at Iran. Kabilang sa naturang kasunduan ang ganap na pagbubukas ng Strait of Hormuz. Sa kasalukuyan, tinatayang may mahigit 40 araw na suplay ng diesel, gasolina at LPG ang bansa. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 16, 2026 12:10 AM
US at Iran, nakabuo ng kasunduan para sa permanenteng pagtigil ng operasyong militar sa Middle East
Matapos ang mahigit tatlong buwang digmaan, kinumpirma na ng Estados Unidos at Iran na naabot na nila ang isang kasunduan para sa permanenteng pagtigil ng operasyong militar sa Gitnang Silangan. Ayon kay Trump, napirmahan na umano ang nasabing kasunduan electronically at nakatakda naman ang official signing ceremony sa Biyernes sa Switzerland. Hindi pa tukoy ang eksaktong nilalaman ng agreement, subalit ilalabas umano ito sa publiko sa lalong madaling panahon. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 16, 2026 10:38 AM
The ominous pattern leading up to a super El Niño, revealed by NASA satellites
LINK: https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/other/the-ominous-pattern-leading-up-to-a-super-el-ni%C3%B1o-revealed-by-nasa-satellites/ar-AA25aFhD?uxmode=ruby&ocid=winp2fpent&cvid=6a2895448d7f4dc68a02c01ff0e017bf&ei=11 . . GYST: "The strongest heat signals are forecast across southern and western North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, North Africa, and much of Asia. In the Southern Hemisphere, Northern South America is likely to see the strongest warming, while Southern Africa is forecast to experience widespread above¿normal temperatures. In Australia, warmer conditions are mainly expected along the western, southern, and eastern coasts, with no clear trend in the north. Tropical regions are also forecast to be hotter than...
Tulfo threatens arrest for senators in 'fake' Blue Ribbon Committee hearings
LINK: https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/national/erwin-tulfo-threatens-arrest-for-senators-in-fake-blue-ribbon-committee-hearings/ar-AA24UsFh?uxmode=ruby&ocid=winp2fpent&cvid=6a2397be16fc432b9f38836c92ba7ee0&ei=12 . . GYST: "Kung sila, uulitin po nilang mag-hearing; subukan po nila. Lalo na po yung Blue Ribbon, subukan. Subukan po ninyo, mag-hearing po kayo ng Blue Ribbon, kasi po hindi na po ako papayag na maghi-hearing-hearingan kayo diyan at I will have you arrested. I promise," Tulfo said. "Kahit na senador ka, kahit na sinasabi mong matanda ka na, ilang taon ka na sa Senado, try me. Magpa-hearing ka ng Blue Ribbon ulit," " . . THOUGHTS: love him or hate him i dont give a single fcc. the senate is now a huge Circus. kampihan ng...
NAPOLCOM official, viral cop in heated argument during press conference
LINK: https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/national/napolcom-official-viral-cop-in-heated-argument-during-press-conference/ar-AA24I39M?uxmode=ruby&ocid=winp2fpent&cvid=6a20cc7828a740c1b02b8c3ef683e6dd&ei=14 . . GYST: "Suan alleges that during the altercation, the old motorist attempted to run him over. He claimed to have video evidence of the event that he had received from barangay authorities. The policeman further stated that the elderly person had a history of involvement in other crimes, including frustrated murder and reckless imprudence that resulted in bodily harm. Suan's own disciplinary record was also questioned by the NAPOLCOM official, who brought up prior administrative cases, suspensions, and demotions. According to Calinisan...
Gov't readies for Habagat - possible super El Niño overlap
link: https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/national/gov-t-readies-for-habagat-possible-super-el-ni%C3%B1o-overlap/ar-AA24xnoU?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=6a1e2ec2f5ae48b4b56e0f68dced20ba&cvpid=6a1e2f10b20844a5af7f375d58955910&ei=20 . . GYST: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and other water agencies will clean up lakes and fix facilities. They will also save water, control how much is used, set up water tanks and treatment units, and make sure that people's access to clean water is a top priority. . . PERSONAL THOUGHTS: Tho personally not related to politics and other mainstream news. nature is now fighting back and this time. lumalala and lumalalakas ang mga damage(s) na naitatala neto saatin while ang mga bagyo ay...

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