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How NCAP works: Notices, payment options, and more
Video: Watch video on YouTube The No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) is an initiative to monitor violations in traffic laws, rules, and regulations through the installation of CCTV cameras on major thoroughfares. Although no physical apprehension is involved on-site, violators can still be caught based on CCTV footage. According to the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), captured footage will undergo review and validation before a Notice of Violation (NOV) is issued to the registered address of the violator. The delivery process for a Notice of Violation (NOV) varies depending on the type of vehicle. For private vehicles, the NOV is sent via PhilPost to the owner’s address as registered in the Land Transportation Management...
UK drought may lead to food shortage
Video: Watch video on YouTube United Kingdom – The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has warned that a shortage of certain types of food may occur if the severe drought in the United Kingdom continues. According to the NFU, wheat and oats yields are very low this year, while livestock farmers are being forced to use their winter feed reserves early since grass is not growing. The drought has already hit large parts of England and the whole of Wales, while more than 20 million people are currently under a hosepipe ban due to water shortages. Farmers say vegetable production is declining because farmlands lack sufficient water, which in turn is driving up the cost of farming. The NFU is calling on the government to build more water storage...
Senator Imee Marcos insists on consultation before Pax Silica project
Video: Watch video on YouTube Senator Imee Marcos believes that consultation should first be conducted before the government proceeds with the planned construction of the Pax Silica Industrial Center in New Clark City, Tarlac. The senator questioned where the supply of water and electricity would come from, especially now that farmers are already experiencing shortages and brownouts have become frequent. For the lawmaker, the promised billion-dollar investment and jobs to be created by the project are not enough if the livelihood of farmers and indigenous residents in the area would be sacrificed in exchange. Senator Imee requested that the Senate investigate the complaints of farmers, who have reportedly been stopped from planting and...
Burnham Lake to reopen on September 1, 2026
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Baguio City government targets to reopen Burnham Lake in the celebration of Baguio Day on September 1, 2026. According to Mayor Benjamin Magalong, the lake is currently only half-full. “Ang percentage ng water niya ngayon is nasa 50% na. Sana may dumating pang dalawang bagyo. Huwag sana yung nakakasirang bagyo, pero we want more rains para malagyan ng tubig,” he said The Burnham Lake was closed in October 2025 as part of a rehabilitation project under the Burnham Park Master Plan, funded by the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA). Changes and upgrades include deepening the lake, constructing a new view deck and retaining wall, and enhancing surrounding facilities. Mayor Magalong...
Sen. Marcoleta, hindi nagpasok ng plea sa kasong paglabag sa P.D. No. 46
Video: Watch video on YouTube Hindi nagpasok ng plea si Sen. Rodante Marcoleta sa kasong nakabinbin sa First Division ng Sandiganbayan kaugnay ng umano'y paglabag sa Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 46, na nagbabawal sa mga opisyal ng gobyerno na tumanggap ng regalo. Samantala, nagpasok ng not guilty plea ang kapwa akusado ng senador na si Aristotle Viray. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 3, 2026 2:47 PM
US at Japan, nagsagawa ng foreign exchange action para suportahan ang humihinang yen
Video: Watch video on YouTube Nagsagawa ng makasaysayang foreign exchange action ang Estados Unidos at Japan upang suportahan ang humihinang halaga ng Japanese yen. Inihayag ni US President Donald Trump na binili ng Amerika ang Japanese yen sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon sa mahigit isang dekada bilang pagpapakita ng suporta at pagkakaibigan sa Japan. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 3, 2026 2:49 PM
LIVE: Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte | DAY 11 August 3, 2026
Video: Watch video on YouTube The historic Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, day 11, August 3, 2026. 🔴 What are the charges against VP Sara Duterte?The House of Representatives transmitted four major Articles of Impeachment to the Senate, which include: 1. Assassination Threats: Public death threats directed against President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former Speaker Martin Romualdez. 2. Unexplained Wealth: Alleged failure to truthfully disclose assets in her SALN from 2022 to 2024. 3. Bribery: Alleged procurement and bribery irregularities involving DepEd officials. 4. Misuse of Public Funds: Alleged irregularities surrounding ₱612.5 million in confidential and intelligence...
Rep. Romualdez ready to face investigation on flood control anomaly lawyer
Video: Watch video on YouTube Leyte 1st District Representative and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is ready to face the preliminary investigation of the Office of the Ombudsman in connection with the alleged anomaly in flood control projects. His lawyer, Atty. Ade Fajardo, assured that Rep. Romualdez will answer all accusations against him, and that his only request is due process and equal treatment in the investigation. Atty. Fajardo also stressed that the lawmaker is not fleeing and remains in the country to continue performing his duties as representative of the 1st District of Leyte. The former House Speaker's camp further insisted that there is no evidence linking him to the 2025 national budget aside from his signing of...
KDRAC at Night unveils star-studded August music lineup
Video: Watch video on YouTube Orani, Bataan — KDR Adventure Camp (KDRAC) is set to light up its stage once again this August as its signature dinner concert series, KDRAC at Night, welcomes a fresh roster of talented performers for four unforgettable Sunday nights. Held every Sunday evening at the scenic KDR Adventure Camp in Orani, Bataan, KDRAC at Night has steadily built a name for itself as more than just a concert — it’s a full dining and entertainment experience. Unlike typical concerts where guests stand in crowds or watch from a distance, KDRAC at Night seats its audience at elegantly set dinner tables, complete with plated meals served throughout the evening. This intimate setup allows guests to enjoy a relaxed, restaurant-like...
LPG prices climb to 2.50 to 3.00 amid fuel rollback
Video: Watch video on YouTube Prices in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) dealers are set to implement a price hike this August. REGASCO has announced the ₱2.50 increase per kilogram. Hence, there will be a ₱27.50 additional adjustment for each 11 kg cylinder. The increase is effective today, August 3, 2026. Petron and Solane also declared an increase of ₱3.00 per kilogram, which will also be implemented this month. However, a rollback in oil products is expected to begin on August 4, 2026. Diesel - ₱0.50 to ₱1.00 Gasoline - ₱0.50 to ₱1.00 Kerosene - ₱1.50 to ₱2.00 The local price adjustment is driven by the ongoing changes in global oil market prices. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 3, 2026 12:40 PM
House prosecution panel may cut witnesses for Article I
Video: Watch video on YouTube The House prosecution panel has listed 13 witnesses for Article I, or the alleged misuse of confidential funds against Vice President Sara Duterte. According to House Prosecution Panel Member and Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua, there is a possibility of reducing the number of witnesses once they determine that sufficient evidence against the accused has been established. “Let's say after presenting 8 or 9 witnesses, (kung) tingin namin, solid na solid na, so we can move on to the next article,” he said [“Let's say after presenting 8 or 9 witnesses, if we think it’s already solid, so we can move on to the next article.”] The prosecution team is set to present the two witnesses from the...
US, hindi pumayag na bigyan ng lisensya ang Ukraine sa paggawa ng Patriot missile system
Video: Watch video on YouTube Itinanggi ni US President Donald Trump na pumayag siyang bigyan ang Ukraine ng lisensya na magbibigay ng karapatan sa Kyiv na gumawa ng US-made Patriot missile systems. Ito ay sa kabila ng mahigpit na pakiusap ni Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy na kailangang-kailangan na ng Kyiv ang karagdagang air defense systems laban sa tumitinding pag-atake ng Russia. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 3, 2026 9:14 AM
Pagpipiyansa ni ex-Sen. Revilla, mukhang trinabaho sa Sandiganbayan ayon sa Ombudsman
Video: Watch video on YouTube Kung si Ombudsman Crispin Remulla ang tatanungin, mukhang trinabaho umano ang naging ruling ng Sandiganbayan na payagang makapagpiyansa si former Senator Bong Revilla Jr. na may kaugnayan sa flood control *******. Sa katunayan, aniya, hindi pa nito isinauli ang pera sa Sandiganbayan matapos maabsuwelto sa PDAF scam. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 3, 2026 9:09 AM
DPWH, Manila City LGU plans to build catch basin project along Espana Blvd
Video: Watch video on YouTube Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon and Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Damagoso E×ρréšš confidence that floodwaters along España Boulevard will subside faster once a catch basin is completed. The initiative is a response to the severe flooding along the major thoroughfare last week due to heavy rains. According to Sec. Dizon, the drainage system along España Boulevard has existed since 1950; starting this September, the DPWH will expand the system, which may help the floodwaters to subside faster. In line with this, the Manila City LGU is currently preparing a prospective site to build the catch basin facility. “Magkakaroon lang ng konting abala doon sa kambal na...
Ombudsman moves forward with solar probe; Legardas vow vindication over 'utterly baseless' charges
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Office of the Ombudsman is now moving forward with a meticulous evaluation of plunder and graft complaints filed against Senator Loren Legarda and her son, Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste. Ombudsman Crispin Remulla firmly dispelled rumors of political bias, asserting that state investigators are systematically reviewing the evidence regarding alleged anomalies in solar projects. Refusing to back down, Senator Legarda swiftly fired back to deny the corruption allegations and protect her decades-long record in public service. “All my public life since 1998, I have always upheld my integrity, which I hold dearly. This allegation is a taint on my person that is totally undeserved,”...
Filipino golfer Justin Quiban fights through qualifiers to clinch PGA Tour berth at Rocket Classic
Video: Watch video on YouTube Filipino professional golfer Justin Quiban has officially secured his spot in the Rocket Classic at the Detroit Golf Club after a grueling, high-stakes battle through both pre-qualifying and Monday qualifying rounds. Defying the odds in golf’s most unforgiving elimination format, Quiban earned one of the few coveted open spots to punch his ticket directly to the main stage. This gritty performance marks just the second PGA Tour appearance of his career, showcasing his resilience and readiness to compete against the sport's elite. Quiban joins fellow standout Rico Hoey in representing the Philippines, doubling the nation’s presence and giving Filipino golf fans plenty to look forward to this weekend. As he...
Hungary envoy says goodbye to Philippine Senate
Video: Watch video on YouTube Hungarian Ambassador Titanilla Tóth met with Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito for a final farewell meeting on July 30. The senators thanked the outgoing ambassador for her hard work in making the bond between the Philippines and Hungary much stronger. They specifically praised Hungary for always sending quick help to the Filipino people during severe natural disasters. During the meeting, the leaders talked about the active partnership between lawmakers from both countries. They E×ρréššed strong confidence that this close friendship will continue to grow through their official parliamentary groups. Both sides agree that keeping these communication lines open is key to...
Middle class to benefit from the proposed higher annual income tax exemption
Video: Watch video on YouTube Following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to expand income tax exemptions, House Committee on Ways and Means Chairperson and Marikina 2nd District Rep. Miro Quimbo believes this would provide much-needed relief to the middle class. In the proposed bill, the annual income tax exemption will climb to ₱350,000. “Ang middle class, ito yung portion ng ating population na nagbabayad ng buwis pero never nakakatanggap ng ayuda. Sila ang parating napag-iiwanan pagdating sa mga tulong ng gobyerno. Pero pagdating sa tax burden, sila ang pumapasan ng 90% ng burden ng individual taxpayers sa ating lipunan,” Quimbo said [“The middle class is a portion of our population that pays taxes but never receives...
Sen. Lacson, ibinunyag ang umano'y pekeng larawan at double appropriations sa Taguig projects
Video: Watch video on YouTube Naglabas si Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson ng panibagong impormasyon kaugnay ng umano'y ghost projects sa Taguig City. Ayon sa senador, natukoy na ang umano'y money trail o daloy ng pondo sa mga proyekto, habang ilang infrastructure projects umano ang gumamit ng pekeng mga larawan at may isyu rin ng double appropriations. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 31, 2026 6:59 PM
Barbers calls Sara Duterte's gov't criticisms ironic'
MANILA, Philippines — A former lawmaker said Vice President Sara Duterte’s criticisms against the current administration comes off as “very ironic” as they vilified former Vice President Leni Robredo when she did the same against Duterte’s father. In a press briefing on Friday, former Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said that Robredo, even if she was armed with data on the former president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, was still subjected to harsh criticisms as she was accused of painting a bad picture of the Philippines. However, Barbers noted that Duterte is basically doing the same thing, when she said in a protest rally in the Hague, Netherlands that the gun violence situation in the country is so bad that it only takes...
VP Sara Duterte, nilinaw na walang personal na galit kay PBBM
Video: Watch video on YouTube Trabaho lang, walang personalan. Ito ang nilinaw ni Vice President Sara Duterte kaugnay ng estado ng kanyang relasyon kay Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Ayon sa bise presidente, ang kanyang mga pahayag laban sa administrasyon ay bahagi ng kanyang karapatan bilang isang mamamayan na magpahayag ng saloobin. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 31, 2026 6:57 PM
PNP partners with DepEd to strengthen campus security
Video: Watch video on YouTube Following the President’s directive during his 5th SONA for concerned agencies to collaborate on enhancing school safety, the Philippine National Police (PNP) assured that it will comply, as this is also aligned with its mandate. “Magtutulungan ang lokal na pamahalaan, ang barangay, PNP, DepEd, upang palakasin ang seguridad sa paaralan.” PBBM said on his SONA [“The local government, the barangay, the PNP, and the DepEd will work together to strengthen school security.”] According to the PNP, its mandate is to ensure public safety, including educational institutions. “Ang eskwelahan natin ay member of the community. Of course, tutulong tayo sa mga opisyales ng DepEd at other training institutions,” said PNP...

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