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PBBM insists his administration alone exposed the flood control project anomaly
Video: Watch video on YouTube President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. defended himself against calls for him to resign over the flood control project anomalies. According to the President, he himself exposed the irregularities in the said projects, which he said were not addressed by previous administrations. However, President Marcos emphasized that his administration's fight against the flood control anomaly continues. President Marcos questioned why past administrations did not take similar action if they were aware of the same problems. "And I'm the only one that has started to do anything about this. Bakit ang mga nakaramba na Pangulo, nakita pa kayong ginawang gano'n? Meron ba silang kinulong? Meron ba silang pi-freeze na account? Meron ba...
Tight security enforced inside and outside the Senate
Video: Watch video on YouTube Double security measures are being implemented within the Senate premises, with every room where visitors and media are directed being surrounded by security personnel. As the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte began at the Senate today, tight security was enforced inside and outside the building. Everyone entering the Senate is required to have their online application approved through the Senate's Visitor Management System (VMS) before being allowed inside the building. Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Alfred Corpuz earlier said that Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel have been deployed within the Senate premises, in sufficient numbers to ensure the area is safe and secured before the start...
Alexander Eala beats Iga Swiatek to reach Wimbledon fourth round
Video: Watch video on YouTube Filipina tennis star Alex Eala scored the biggest win of her career on Saturday, July 4, 2026 beating defending champion Iga Świątek 7-6(9), 6-2 in the third round of Wimbledon. The 21-year-old Eala, seeded No. 29, saved two set points in a tight first-set tiebreak before sealing the win in one hour and 25 minutes on Centre Court. She capped off the victory with a crosscourt forehand winner, then broke down in tears, calling it a childhood dream come true. Eala raced to a big lead early in the second set. Świątek fought back and saved two match points, but Eala held her nerve and closed out the win on her third match point. It was Eala's second career win over Świątek, after she also beat the Polish star at...
Good News naman! Alex Eala is the first Filipino women's singles player to reach the Last 16 in Wimbledon.
Alex Eala advances to the Round of 16 of the Wimbledon Championships after dethroning world No. 3 and defending champion Iga Swiatek of Poland, 7-6, 6-2, at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club in London on Saturday. more news on: https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/7/4/alex-eala-dethrones-defending-champion-iga-swiatek-advances-to-wimbledon-fourth-round-2254
Mahigit 2,300 patay; libo-libo ang sugatan sa lindol sa Venezuela
Video: Watch video on YouTube Umabot na sa mahigit 2,300 katao ang nasawi, mahigit 5,000 ang sugatan, at halos 16,000 ang nawalan ng tirahan matapos ang malakas na lindol sa Venezuela noong nakaraang linggo. Ayon kay World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, inaasahang tataas pa ang bilang ng mga nasawi habang lumilipat na mula search and rescue patungo sa recovery phase ang operasyon. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 4, 2026 2:32 PM
Prosekusyon, tiwalang matutuloy ang paglalahad ng ebidensya laban kay VP Duterte sa July 6 trial
Video: Watch video on YouTube Handa na ang House Prosecution Panel para sa pagsisimula ng impeachment trial ni Vice President Sara Duterte sa Lunes, July 6. Sa gitna ng paghahanda, iginiit ng prosekusyon na hindi mapipigilan ng depensa ang paglalahad ng kanilang mga ebidensya laban sa bise presidente. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 4, 2026 2:20 PM
Ex-Cong. Defensor questions plunder case filed against him, others
Video: Watch video on YouTube Former Cong. Mike Defensor has questioned the plunder case filed by the Office of the Ombudsman against him, Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, and two other businessmen. The former lawmaker maintained that no government funds were stolen, no favors were requested or received, and the money he gave to Sen. Marcoleta before the campaign period of the 2025 elections was his own private money. "Walang ninakaw na pondo ng gobyerno, walang pabor na hiningi o tinanggap, at pribadong pera ang ibinigay ko kay Senator Marcoleta bago ang campaign period ng 2025 elections." (No government funds were stolen, no favor was requested or received, and the money I gave to Senator Marcoleta before the campaign period of the 2025...
ICC Trial Chamber III grants partial access to prosecution over items seized from Duterte
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has granted part of the prosecution's request to access some of former President Rodrigo Duterte's belongings currently in the custody of the ICC Registry. "Makatuwiran ang inilatag na batayan ng prosecution para makatulong ang mga ito sa imbestigasyon kaugnay ng kasong crimes against humanity ni dating Pangulong Duterte." (The grounds presented by the prosecution are reasonable, as these items could aid the investigation related to the crimes against humanity case against former President Duterte.) However, the Court denied the request to access all the keys confiscated from the former president, citing insufficient justification from the...
DepEd: Shift to online classes not the solution amid string of school security threats
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Department of Education (DepEd) clarified that shifting to online classes is not the solution for students following a string of reports of violence in schools nationwide. Amid growing concern from parents due to consecutive incidents of violence in schools across the country, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said schools cannot immediately transition to an online learning setup. "In some schools it exists but it's not something that is readily available. Alam niyo naman yung state of internet infrastructure natin at siyempre yung ibang magulang hindi rin kaya na bantayan." (You know the state of our internet infrastructure, and of course some parents also cannot afford to monitor it.) According to...
PNP monitors transnational online group promoting violence to youth
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group will conduct an intensified cyber patrolling following an issue regarding an online extremist group that promotes violence to the youth. The initiative aims to separate or protect the youth from the group that may encourage them to be violent. Authorities will investigate the so-called online ãdül† groomers linked to the 764 network, a transnational online extremist group. The possible involvement of Filipino locals will also be included in the investigation, according to PNP Chief PGen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. It is believed that the two shooters in San Jose National High School in Tacloban may be victims of the group. It is also possible that they...
No comment: House prosecution skips comment on pre-trial order
Video: Watch video on YouTube The House prosecution panel will no longer submit a comment on the pre-trial order of the Senate Impeachment Court. According to Atty. Benjamin Tolosa Jr., legal spokesperson of the House prosecution and also a private prosecutor, this is to avoid any possibility of delay in the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The pre-trial order contains the matters agreed upon by the prosecution and the defense following the pre-trial conference for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. This serves as the guide for the impeachment trial itself. He said the prosecution decided not to submit a comment anymore to avoid any possibility that it could be used to delay the trial on July 6, 2026. He added that there are...
Marcos, Carney sign agreements as Philippines, Canada elevate ties to strategic partnership
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Philippines and Canada signed two agreements following a meeting between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. One of the agreements is the Joint Declaration of Intent on Energy and Natural Resources Cooperation. The second covers tourism and migration. President Marcos said the two countries also signed bilateral understandings and declarations of cooperation in tourism, culture, and labor and migration. "I am also glad to have witnessed today the signing of bilateral understandings and declarations of cooperation in the areas of tourism, culture, and labor and migration. These agreements will help us harness the strong people-to-people ties between our two countries...
Rep. Leila de Lima at iba pang mambabatas, naghain ng counter-affidavit sa reklamo ni Atty. Carpio
Video: Watch video on YouTube Naghain na ng counter-affidavit si Representative Leila de Lima at iba pang miyembro ng House Committee on Justice kaugnay ng reklamong isinampa laban sa kanila ni Atty. Manases "Mans" Carpio. May kaugnayan ang reklamo sa paglalantad ng bank records ni Carpio sa isinagawang pagdinig ng Kamara kaugnay ng impeachment case laban kay Vice President Sara Duterte. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 3, 2026 2:11 PM
Affidavits sa Ombudsman, hindi pa mapirmahan ng ex-bodyguards dahil umano kay Atty. Baligod
Video: Watch video on YouTube Hindi pa napipirmahan ang mga affidavit ng ilang dating tauhan ni Zaldy Co na nakatakdang isama bilang ebidensya sa planong kasong isasampa laban kay dating Speaker Martin Romualdez. Ayon sa Office of the Ombudsman, nabinbin ang pagpirma sa mga affidavit dahil umano sa paulit-ulit na paghingi ng extension ng kanilang legal counsel na si Atty. Levito Baligod. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 3, 2026 2:12 PM
DILG Sec. Remulla, hiniling ang extension sa serbisyo ni PBGen. Hansel Marantan
Video: Watch video on YouTube Hiniling ni Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla sa National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) ang extension sa serbisyo ni PBGen. Hansel Marantan. Ayon sa kalihim, nais niyang manatili sa serbisyo si Marantan dahil sa mahalagang papel nito sa pagpapatupad ng mga programa at operasyon ng Philippine National Police. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 3, 2026 2:13 PM
Pilipinas at Canada, lumagda sa mga kasunduan
Video: Watch video on YouTube Nagpulong sina Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney upang talakayin ang pagpapalawak ng ugnayan ng Pilipinas at Canada. Kasunod ng bilateral meeting, lumagda ang dalawang bansa sa ilang kasunduan na inaasahang magpapalakas ng kooperasyon sa iba't ibang sektor. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 3, 2026 2:14 PM
Affected communities of earthquake in Venezuela seek additional assistance
Video: Watch video on YouTube Following the devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela, the country will need additional assistance to recover from the destruction left by the natural hazard. Despite the challenges, the government continues its efforts to address the immediate needs of affected communities. Disaster relief operations remain ongoing including distribution of food, water, and essential assistance, and the deployment of healthcare services. The World Food Programme, Red Cross, and other humanitarian organizations also joined to support affected communities. Rescue teams from 27 countries also continue the search operations. “We continue working. At this hour, we have eight active sites where we have detected that there...
14-year-old gunman in Tacloban is currently under DSWD intervention program Asec. Dumlao
Video: Watch video on YouTube Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao confirms that Alias Nash, a 14-year-old gunman in Tacloban school shooting is currently under an intervention program through Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY). While staying at the RRCY, he will be given rehabilitative and therapeutic activities monitored by the assigned case worker. Asec. Dumlao also described the current condition of Nash inside his room. “Siya po ay binabantayan ng ating mga case worker. Mayroon din pong pulis na nakabantay sa labas po ng kanyang kwarto. By the way, yung kanyang kwarto ay mayroon siyang sariling kama doon, may sariling palikuran, may sariling ceiling fan...
House prosecution team, hindi na nagkomento sa pre-trial order
Video: Watch video on YouTube Hindi na magsusumite ng komento ang House prosecution team sa pre-trial order ng Senate Impeachment Court. Ayon kay Atty. Benjamin Tolosa Jr., legal spokesperson ng House prosecution team at isa ring private prosecutor, ito ay upang maiwasan ang anumang posibleng pagkaantala sa paglilitis kay Vice President Sara Duterte. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 3, 2026 9:55 AM
Hindi bababa sa 20 patay sa pinakabagong malawakang pag-atake ng Russia sa Kyiv
Video: Watch video on YouTube Mahigit 20 ang nasawi habang halos 100 naman ang sugatan matapos muling maglunsad ang Russia ng isa sa pinakamalawak nitong pag-atake sa kabisera ng Ukraine na Kyiv. Tumagal nang mahigit 11 oras ang sunod-sunod na pagpapakawala ng daan-daang drone at missile na tumama sa mga residential area at iba pang imprastrakturang sibilyan. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 3, 2026 9:58 AM
PBBM, kumpiyansang magbubukas ng maraming oportunidad ang upper-middle-income status ng Pilipinas
Video: Watch video on YouTube Opisyal nang umangat ang Pilipinas mula sa lower-middle-income patungo sa upper-middle-income country. Ayon kay Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr., patunay ito na nagiging epektibo ang mga hakbang ng pamahalaan upang mapaunlad ang ekonomiya at makalikha ng mas maraming oportunidad para sa mga Pilipino. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 2, 2026 9:09 PM
Senate prep underway: Gatchalian inspects session hall ahead of Duterte impeachment trial
Video: Watch video on YouTube PASAY CITY—The Senate is officially shifting into high gear as it prepares to transform into an impeachment court. Senate President Win Gatchalian led a comprehensive, top-to-bottom inspection of the Senate facilities and Session Hall on June 30, ensuring the upper chamber is physically and logistically ready for the historic proceedings. With the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte scheduled to gavel in on July 6, legislative leaders are racing against the clock to iron out the final details of the high-stakes setup. Flanked by Senate Secretary Renato N. Bantug Jr. and a team of chamber officials, Gatchalian meticulously reviewed the layout of the main plenary hall where the senators will sit as judges...

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