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Lawmakers hope for swift extradition of KOJC Leader Apollo Quiboloy

Lawmakers hope for swift extradition of KOJC Leader Apollo Quiboloy

Video: Watch video on YouTube Lawmakers E×ρréššed hope for a swift process of extradition for KOJC Leader Apollo Quiboloy, who faces several charges in the US. House Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila De Lima hopes that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will not delay the matter. “This has been a long time coming. We hope that Apollo Quiboloy’s extradition to the United States proceeds without delay,” she said “We understand that the DOJ has already anticipated this, and we hope it will act swiftly to assess the request and immediately seek the President’s clearance, which is just a matter of procedure,” she added House Minority Leader and Akbayan Party-list Rep. Percy Cendaña also E×ρréššed the...
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PH receives US extradition request for Apollo Quiboloy

PH receives US extradition request for Apollo Quiboloy

Video: Watch video on YouTube The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that the Philippines has received the extradition request of the United States for KOJC Leader Apollo Quiboloy, who will face several charges in the US. Quiboloy is included on the most wanted list of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). According to the DFA, the request has already been endorsed to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Quiboloy was arrested in September 2024 at the KOJC Compound in Davao City. Actions from the DOJ regarding the request are currently awaited; UNTV will publish further details once available. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 7, 2026 3:20 PM
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Desisyon ng Sandiganbayan sa piyansa ni ex-Sen. Revilla, "mahirap lunukin" ayon sa Ombudsman

Desisyon ng Sandiganbayan sa piyansa ni ex-Sen. Revilla, "mahirap lunukin" ayon sa Ombudsman

Video: Watch video on YouTube Iginiit ng Office of the Ombudsman na si dating Senador Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. ang umano'y "lead link" sa sabwatan kasama ang ilang dating opisyal ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Kaya naman, sinabi ng Ombudsman na "mahirap lunukin" ang naging desisyon ng Sandiganbayan na payagan siyang makapagpiyansa. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 7, 2026 12:34 PM
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2 aktibong pulis, huli sa ilegal na bentahan ng baril sa Caloocan City

2 aktibong pulis, huli sa ilegal na bentahan ng baril sa Caloocan City

Video: Watch video on YouTube Huli sa akto ang dalawang aktibong pulis na umano'y nagbebenta ng mga baril sa isinagawang buy-bust operation ng Philippine National Police (PNP) sa Caloocan City. Bukod sa kakaharaping kasong kriminal, iniimbestigahan din ng mga awtoridad kung nagamit sa iba pang krimen ang mga baril na ibinebenta umano ng dalawang pulis. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 7, 2026 12:36 PM
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30 Yemeni forces, nasawi sa pag-atake ng Houthi rebels sa ilang military camps

30 Yemeni forces, nasawi sa pag-atake ng Houthi rebels sa ilang military camps

Video: Watch video on YouTube Pinangangambahang lalo pang lalala ang tensyon sa Yemen kasunod ng muling pag-init ng labanan sa pagitan ng Houthi rebels at mga puwersa ng pamahalaan. Ito ay matapos maglunsad ang Houthi ng malakihang pag-atake sa ilang kampo ng militar sa gitnang bahagi ng bansa, na umano'y pagganti sa pagpapalakas ng puwersa ng Saudi Arabia sa rehiyon. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 7, 2026 12:37 PM
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Korte, maaaring maharap sa 'political storm' kung hindi babawiin ang TRO sa wage hike labor group

Korte, maaaring maharap sa 'political storm' kung hindi babawiin ang TRO sa wage hike labor group

Video: Watch video on YouTube Naniniwala ang isang labor group na maaaring maharap sa isang "political storm" ang korte kung hindi nito pagbibigyan ang hiling na bawiin ang temporary restraining order (TRO) sa P85 wage increase sa Metro Manila. Ayon sa grupo, dumarami ang mga employer na maaaring magsampa rin ng kaparehong petisyon sa ibang hukuman upang pigilan ang implementasyon ng naturang dagdag-sahod. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 6, 2026 8:17 PM
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Paggamit ng alyas o code sa confidential funds, hindi pinapayagan Heidi Mendoza

Paggamit ng alyas o code sa confidential funds, hindi pinapayagan Heidi Mendoza

Video: Watch video on YouTube Hindi pinapayagan ang paggamit ng alyas o code sa mga dokumentong may kaugnayan sa confidential funds, ayon kay dating Commission on Audit official Heidi Mendoza. Ayon kay Mendoza, hindi maaaring pairalin ang confidentiality kung isinasantabi ang accountability sa paggamit ng confidential funds. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 6, 2026 8:20 PM
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Ilang senator-judge na umano'y may pinapanigan, binatikos ng Palasyo

Ilang senator-judge na umano'y may pinapanigan, binatikos ng Palasyo

Video: Watch video on YouTube Binatikos ng Malacañang ang ilang senator-judge na umano'y halatang may pinapanigan sa impeachment trial ni Vice President Sara Duterte. Ayon kay Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro, dapat manatiling walang kinikilingan ang mga senator-judge at hindi kumikilos na tila abogado ng alinmang panig. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 6, 2026 8:10 PM
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DepEd Davao City apologizes to PBBM over students behavior

DepEd Davao City apologizes to PBBM over students behavior

Video: Watch video on YouTube The Schools Division of Davao City apologizes to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. regarding the inappropriate behavior of four students during his visit on July 28, 2026. The agency assures the public that it does not tolerate such behavior and emphasized that the students’ actions do not reflect the image of its schools. “We deeply regret the incident and assure the public that such conduct is not tolerated and does not reflect the values of respect, discipline, and responsibility that our schools uphold,” they said The agency also stated that four students involved and their parents were invited to a mandatory conference to ensure appropriate interventions are provided following the incident. “Four (4)...
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MMDA asks NBI to probe NCAP phishing scam

MMDA asks NBI to probe NCAP phishing scam

Video: Watch video on YouTube The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has received complaints regarding text blasts sent to several individuals. The text messages claim that the recipients have committed a violation under the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). However, it was revealed in the investigation that the messages did not originate from the agency, according to MMDA chief Atty. Romando Artes. “Tingin namin, napakarami ng naloko. Kasi sa amin alone, 180 plus na, almost 200 na tao na ang nagbabayad po ng penalty na wala naman pong huli talaga. Nang tinanong namin kung bakit sila nagbayad ang lumalabas po ay naka-receive sila ng text,” he said [“We believe a large number of people have been scammed. In our office...
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SC dismisses petitions vs VP Duterte impeachment

SC dismisses petitions vs VP Duterte impeachment

Video: Watch video on YouTube The Supreme Court dismisses the petitions challenging the House of Representatives' action on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte as moot. This means the issues raised in the petitions no longer need to be resolved by the court. According to the Supreme Court, this is because the House of Representatives has already approved and transmitted the articles of impeachment to the Senate. “The SC ruled that the issues raised in the petitions had become moot, or no longer required resolution, because the House had already approved and transmitted the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate,” according to SC spokesperson Atty. Camille Sue Mae Ting The dismissed petitions were separately...
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30 terms you keep hearing at the impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte

30 terms you keep hearing at the impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte

Video: Watch video on YouTube As the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte continues, viewers following the proceedings are likely to encounter a steady stream of legal and courtroom terminology, from Latin phrases invoked by lawyers to specific audit terms tied to the confidential funds issue at the heart of the case. Here's a rundown of the terms you'll keep hearing, explained. 1. Presiding Officer - The Chief Justice or the Senate President who leads and manages the conduct of the impeachment trial. Source: 1987 Philippine Constitution, Art. XI, Sec. 3(6) 2. House Prosecution Panel - The group of House of Representatives members who act as prosecutors, presenting evidence and arguments to prove the impeachment charges...
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Transcript ng House hearings, 'di na maaaring basahin at gamiting ebidensya Impeachment Court

Transcript ng House hearings, 'di na maaaring basahin at gamiting ebidensya Impeachment Court

Video: Watch video on YouTube Pinagbigyan ng Impeachment Court ang hiling na judicial notice ng prosekusyon para sa official records ng ilang House committee hearings. Batayan ito ng House prosecution team sa confidential funds misuse na article of impeachment laban kay Vice President Sara Duterte. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 6, 2026 12:06 PM
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Kasunduan sa pagbubukas ng Strait of Hormuz, posibleng ilabas sa susunod na 48 oras ayon kay Trump

Kasunduan sa pagbubukas ng Strait of Hormuz, posibleng ilabas sa susunod na 48 oras ayon kay Trump

Video: Watch video on YouTube Posibleng ianunsyo sa loob ng susunod na 48 oras ang kasunduan kaugnay ng pagbubukas at pamamahala sa Strait of Hormuz. Inanunsyo ng Iran na isinasapinal na nila ng Oman ang isang kasunduan kaugnay ng bagong ruta at mas ligtas na daanan ng mga barko sa mahalagang waterway. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 6, 2026 12:13 PM
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TUCP: Another group files petition to block P85 wage hike

TUCP: Another group files petition to block P85 wage hike

Video: Watch video on YouTube Following an active Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) issued by the Pasig Regional Trial Court in favor of two construction firms to hold the P85 wage hike in NCR, another group filed a petition to the Navotas Regional Trial Court that supports the same action. According to Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP), this action paves the way for similar petitions that will prolong delays in implementing the long-awaited wage increase for millions of workers. “Naggagayahan pa. May TRO na sa Pasig. Mayroon pang nag-file ng bagong kaso sa Navotas RTC. Saan na po ito matatapos? Lahat ba ng RTC pafilan nitong iilang employers na to na ayaw lang magbayad ng umento sa sweldo? “ TUCP spokesperson Carlos Oñate...
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Farmers seek 30% safeguard duty on imported rice

Farmers seek 30% safeguard duty on imported rice

Video: Watch video on YouTube The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) has formally filed a petition to the Tariff Commission to implement an additional 30% safeguard duty on imported rice. On August 4, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported that an estimated 3.3 million metric tons of imported rice have entered the country. For local, farmers, this will be a serious concern, especially with the upcoming harvest season. According to the group, local farmers allegedly lose nearly P50 billion annually due to oversupply of imported rice. However, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. stressed that it is important to make sure that the supply of rice is sufficient, as the country is preparing for the impacts of El Niño on agricultural...
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CIDG nabs faith healer for owning unlicensed guns

CIDG nabs faith healer for owning unlicensed guns

Video: Watch video on YouTube The Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested a faith healer in Cavite, following a complaint from a patient regarding its alleged fraudulent scheme. According to Cavite CIDG Chief Lt. Col. Mark Jason Gatdula, aside from offering healing services, the faith healer was also selling amulets, locally known as anting-anting, as protection against bullets. Gatdula added that the faith healer also possesses unlicensed guns. “Pinagyabang po ng ating albularyo ang kanyang mga di-lisensiyadong baril kagaya ng caliber 357, 45, at ng 22,” he said [“Our faith healer boasted his unlicensed firearms, including a 357, 45, and 22 caliber revolver.”] Hence, the authorities...
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Ilang senator-judges, kinuwestiyon kung sino ang accountable officer sa confidential funds

Ilang senator-judges, kinuwestiyon kung sino ang accountable officer sa confidential funds

Video: Watch video on YouTube Bumalik sa witness stand ngayong araw ang prosecution witness na si Atty. Roderick Wamil para sa interjections o pagtatanong ng senator-judges. Umiikot pa rin ang pagdinig sa umano'y misuse, misappropriation, at irregular liquidation ng confidential funds ni Vice President Sara Duterte. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 5, 2026 7:34 PM
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DOH, uunahin ang inspeksyon sa umano'y ghost health centers sa bansa

DOH, uunahin ang inspeksyon sa umano'y ghost health centers sa bansa

Video: Watch video on YouTube Prayoridad ng Department of Health (DOH) ang pag-inspeksyon sa mga umano'y ghost health centers sa iba't ibang bahagi ng bansa. Kasama ang binuong Council of Health Experts, layunin ng ahensya na matiyak na maayos na napapakinabangan ng mga komunidad ang mga health center at iba pang proyektong pangkalusugan. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 5, 2026 7:36 PM
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Alex Eala, haharapin si Alycia Parks sa unang laban bilang WTA champion sa National Bank Open

Alex Eala, haharapin si Alycia Parks sa unang laban bilang WTA champion sa National Bank Open

Video: Watch video on YouTube Mula sa makasaysayang pagkapanalo sa Washington, D.C., didiretso ang Pinay tennis ace at WTA Tour champion na si Alex Eala sa National Bank Open. Makakaharap ni Alex ang American tennis player na si Alycia Parks sa Centre Court ng National Bank Open sa Toronto, Canada. Mapapanood ang laban ngayong gabi, oras sa Pilipinas. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 5, 2026 7:40 PM
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Ex-COA auditor: P125-M confidential fund spending within 11 days not îllégâl

Ex-COA auditor: P125-M confidential fund spending within 11 days not îllégâl

Video: Watch video on YouTube There is no provision under Commission on Audit (COA) rules that prohibits the disbursement of P125 million in confidential funds within an 11-day period, a former state auditor testified during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, August 4. A former state auditor at the COA's Intelligence and Confidential Funds Audit Office (ICFAO) Atty. Roderick Wamil made the statement under cross-examination by the defense panel, which has sought to challenge the prosecution's characterization of how confidential funds were spent by the Office of the Vice President (OVP). Wamil said Joint Circular 2015-01, which governs the use of confidential and intelligence funds, contains no specific rule...
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TUCP calls on 3 govt agencies to defend 85 wage hike

TUCP calls on 3 govt agencies to defend 85 wage hike

Video: Watch video on YouTube The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) calls on the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the Department of Economic Planning and Development (DepDev) to protect and defend workers with minimum wage. Under House Resolution No. 1291 filed by the group, the three agencies were urged to uphold the legality of NCR Wage Order No. 27, which grants the P85 wage increase for minimum wage earners in Metro Manila, and to ensure that all Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards continue conducting regular reviews and adjustments of minimum wages nationwide. According to TUCP Spokesperson Carlos Oñate, protecting workers is crucial amid reports...
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