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Senate probes online grooming behind school shooting; Hontiveros vows to protect young gamers
Video: Watch video on YouTube PASAY CITY—The Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality sounded a massive alarm on July 1, revealing that a violent extremist group is actively radicalizing Filipino youth through popular gaming platforms like 𝚁𝚘𝚋𝚕𝚘𝚡, Minecraft, and Gorebox. Senators launched the intense inquiry following the June 22, 2026 shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, where two Grade 9 students tragically killed three classmates and injured several others. Investigators uncovered digital trails directly linking the shooters to "764," a nihilistic, Texas-originated extremist group designated as a terrorist organization in Canada and flagged as a national security threat by the...
Pahayag ni Sen. Marcoleta kaugnay ng impeachment at kasong plunder, sinagot ni Cong. Barbers
Video: Watch video on YouTube Walang kinalaman ang isyu ng impeachment trial kay Vice President Sara Duterte napipintong pagsasampa ng Office of the Ombudsman ng kasong plunder vs Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. Ito ang tugon ni House Impeachment Trial Spokesperson at Adviser Robert Ace Barbers matapos ang pinakahuling pahayag ng Senador kaugnay ng isyu. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 2, 2026 3:13 PM
NPA commander killed in CamSur clash
Video: Watch video on YouTube A New People’s Army (NPA) commander was killed in an encounter in Pamplona, Camarines Sur. Authorities identified the deceased commander as alias Verano, the leader of Platoon 1 of Kilusang Larangang Guerilla 2, sub-regional Committee 1 and Bicol Regional Party Committee. The clash happened between the rebel group and the 91st Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army, which lasted for almost eight minutes. The encounter occurred while the military was conducting a combat operation. An M563 *****, also known as a ‘Baby Armalite ’, was recovered from the deceased commander. Other rebels escaped from the authorities. RELATED VIDEO: Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 2, 2026 12:52 PM
National Museum expands presence in Baler, Aurora
Video: Watch video on YouTube BALER, AUORA — The National Museum of the Philippines has officially opened its regional component located in Baler, Aurora. In a photo shared by the Department of Tourism, you can see a look-alike view of the iconic Banaue Rice Terraces in a portion of a building. According to DOT, the new establishment aims to stand as a cultural landmark where people can see the rich history and culture of Aurora. “The NMP-Baler stands as a new cultural landmark dedicated to preserving and showcasing the province's rich history and culture,” the DOT said The National Museum of the Philippines in Baler is the first regional component established in Central Luzon. The establishment was officially inaugurated on Tuesday...
14-year old gunman broke police aunts locker to get the firearm
Video: Watch video on YouTube During the Senate probe into the Tacloban school shooting incident, Police Staff Sergeant Arla Pacienca revealed how his 14-year-old nephew, alias Nash, got her Glock 17 firearm. According to Pacienca, the gunman entered his house and broke the plastic locker where the gunbox is located, containing a Glock 17 firearm. “Nash unlawfully entered my own house,” she said “He forcibly damaged my locker. It was locked, and my house was locked as well po,” she added During the hearing, Senate Committee Chairperson for Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender Equality Risa Hontiveros asked Pacienca, “Yung plastic locker, standard ba na pang-safe keep yun ng firearm? Plastic locker? Hindi mas matibay na locker?"...
Mother of deceased student in Tacloban supports separate facility for minor offenders
Video: Watch video on YouTube Jennelyn Badoria, mother of a deceased student, Joyancee “Yancy” Separa, in the Tacloban school shooting, agrees with the appeal to lower the age of criminal liability following the tragic incident. “Gusto ko lang sabihin na kung pwede pababaan yung edad na pwedeng makasuhan,” she said It is also unfavorable for Badoria that the gunman will only be brought to Bahay Pag-asa because the suspect is a minor. “Sabi nung nakabaril sa anak ko, wala daw crime liability. So paano yan? Isaaano lang yan sa Bahay pag-asa? Pwede naman siguro. I agree yung sinabi ni Tulfo. I agree po yung sinabi niya pwede naman siyang makulong doon sa ibang pasilidad na pwede sa kanilang edad para nila maramdaman yung sakit, yung parusa...
No cellphones during instructional hours DepEd
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued an order that prohibits all learners and school personnel from using portable electronic devices during instructional hours. On the other hand, the department will grant exemptions for two important purposes — academic and emergency. The use of gadgets will allow for academic purposes, such as accessing educational platforms, digital resources, or other online activities; the emergency purpose covers communication during disasters, medical crises, or immediate safety concerns. The order is in accordance with DepEd Order No. 006, s. 2026 or the Guidelines on Ensuring Safe and Motivating Learning Environment (ESMLE). Earlier, Mayor Gungun Gica ordered the...
Papalit kay Gen. Brawner bilang susunod na AFP Chief of Staff, wala pang kumpirmasyon Sec. Teodoro
Video: Watch video on YouTube Wala pang kumpirmasyon kung sino ang susunod na AFP Chief of Staff sa nalalapit na pagreretiro ni General Romeo Brawner Jr. ngayong Hulyo. Ayon kay Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., nasa prerogative ng Pangulo ang pagpili ng susunod na lider ng AFP at tumanggi itong isapubliko ang mga isinasagawang rekomendasyon. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 2, 2026 10:02 AM
Trump, pinag-iisipang bumalik sa all-out war laban sa Iran
Video: Watch video on YouTube Posibleng hindi makumpleto ang panibagong 60-araw na itinakda sa US-Iran Memorandum of Agreement dahil sa nagpapatuloy na tensyon sa pagitan ng dalawang panig. Kasunod ito ng patuloy na magkakasalungat na pahayag ng Amerika at Iran sa gitna ng maselang negosasyon kaugnay ng mga teknikal na detalye ng kasunduan. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 1, 2026 9:21 PM
Ombudsman Remulla, iginiit na hindi pinupuntirya si Sen. Marcoleta
Video: Watch video on YouTube Sinabi ni Ombudsman Remulla na batid niya ang mga kilos-protestang isinasagawa kasunod ng pag-anunsyo ng napipintong pagsasampa ng kaso laban kay Senator Rodante Marcoleta. Iginiit niya na walang pinupuntiryang sinumang indibidwal ang Office of the Ombudsman at ang lahat ng kaso ay dumaraan sa tamang proseso at nakabatay sa ebidensya. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 1, 2026 9:14 PM
PNP, itinangging may border checkpoint para harangin ang rally
Video: Watch video on YouTube Kumalat sa social media ang mga video at larawan ng umano'y pagharang sa ilang sasakyang patungo sa rally sa Metro Manila. Nilinaw ng Philippine National Police (PNP) na hindi ito kaugnay ng pagtitipon at iginiit na matagal nang ipinatutupad ang mga border checkpoint sa mga pangunahing entrada ng Metro Manila. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 1, 2026 9:10 PM
No threat: Palace sees no danger to security in religious group's Edsa protest
Video: Watch video on YouTube There is no perceived threat to the security of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. from the protest staged by a religious group at Edsa. The Palace also responded to Vice President Sara Duterte's criticisms of the administration. The Palace emphasized that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. respects the rights of every Filipino, particularly when it comes to freedom of E×ρréššion and freedom of assembly. However, according to Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro, it becomes a different matter when laws are violated. "Ang Pangulo naman ay nirerespeto ang karapatan ng bawat tao, ang freedom of E×ρréššion, ang freedom of assembly pero hindi kinikilala ng Pangulo ang mga pang-aabuso na kaakibat dito." (The...
Labor groups oppose planned executive session for substitute bill on legislated wage hike
Video: Watch video on YouTube Labor groups have opposed a planned executive session for the substitute bill on the legislated wage hike, saying the move lacks transparency. The House Committee on Labor and Employment approved a motion to convene an executive session for the substitute bill covering the pending measures on the legislated wage hike. This will take place after the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 27, 2026. Several bills are currently pending in the House of Representatives seeking a wage increase for workers, including proposals ranging from a 100-peso to a 1,200-peso increase. During the hearing, Rep. Johanne Monich Bautista, Senior Vice Chairperson of the House Committee on...
Marcos to proceed with four-day official visit to Canada today
Video: Watch video on YouTube President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will proceed with his trip to Canada today for a four-day official visit. The President is set to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Joseph Carney to discuss various areas of cooperation between the two countries. Also part of the discussion will be the Philippines' ASEAN chairmanship, with Canada serving as a dialogue partner of the regional bloc since 1977. President Marcos will also push the country's interests as he meets with Canadian businessmen and investors. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 1, 2026 4:39 PM
Marcos hopes for stronger relations with US as he welcomes new ambassador
Video: Watch video on YouTube President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. E×ρréššed hope for a more solid relationship with the United States after welcoming the new US Ambassador-designate, Lee Lipton, at Malacañang yesterday. Ambassador Lipton presented his credentials to President Marcos as the new US envoy to the Philippines. According to the new US ambassador, he will work hard to further deepen the partnership between America and the Philippines, particularly when it comes to security, economic, and commercial ties. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 1, 2026 4:40 PM
DepEd needs additional plantilla positions for security guards Sec. Angara
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Department of Education (DepEd) plans to intensify safety and security measures in schools following the three violent incidents inside the school premises, where both students were involved and victimized. In light of this, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara stated that it is now necessary to add plantilla positions for security guards. “Well, siguro kailangan natin ng pondo or ng position para sa security guard. Yun ang pinakaimportante,” he said. “Yung ibang school kailangan ng more than one security guard. So kulang na kulang yung mga plantilla items natin for security,” Angara also emphasized the importance of security, noting that students must feel safe while studying their lessons at school. “Habang...
Rally ng isang religious sa may EDSA White Plains, ipagpapatuloy ngayong araw
Video: Watch video on YouTube Nakakuha na ng permit mula sa Quezon City local government ang religious group para sa ikalawang araw ng kanilang rally sa may bahagi ng EDSA White Plains. Samantala, tiniyak naman ng Philippine National Police ang pagpapatupad ng maximum tolerance sa nasabing kilos-protesta upang mapanatili ang kapayapaan at kaayusan sa lugar. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 1, 2026 10:46 AM
Mga alegasyon vs. Sen. Marcoleta, sapat para kasuhan ng plunder ayon sa Ombudsman
Video: Watch video on YouTube Buo ang loob ng Office of the Ombudsman na sapat ang ebidensya upang kasuhan ng plunder si Senator Rodante Marcoleta matapos umano itong tumanggap ng kabuuang ₱75 million mula sa iba't ibang indibidwal. Ayon sa tanggapan, gaya ng panawagan ng mga raliyista, transparency at accountability ang kanilang isinusulong. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 1, 2026 10:51 AM
Rally sa EDSA, walang permit ayon sa PNP; mga responsable, pananagutin
Video: Watch video on YouTube Itinaas ng Philippine National Police ang alert status ng buong pwersa nito sa full alert kasunod ng emergency rally ng isang religious group ngayong araw. Mahigpit ang ipinatutupad na seguridad sa EDSA People Power Monument at kahabaan ng White Plains sa Quezon City simula pa kaninang umaga. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 30, 2026 9:42 PM

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