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Hindi bababa sa 20 patay sa pinakabagong malawakang pag-atake ng Russia sa Kyiv

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
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PBBM, kumpiyansang magbubukas ng maraming oportunidad ang upper-middle-income status ng Pilipinas

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
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Senate prep underway: Gatchalian inspects session hall ahead of Duterte impeachment trial

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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Batas vs. nihilistic violent extremism, ipinanawagang unahin

Batas vs. nihilistic violent extremism, ipinanawagang unahin

Video: Watch video on YouTube Hinikayat ng Department of Justice (DOJ) ang Kongreso na gawing prayoridad ang pagpasa ng batas laban sa nihilistic violent extremism (NVE). Kaugnay ito ng nangyaring shooting sa isang paaralan sa Tacloban City, kung saan sinasabing naimpluwensiyahan ng isang extremist group ang mga kabataang sangkot sa insidente. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 2, 2026 9:11 PM
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US at Iran, kapwa nagpapalakas ng pwersa sa gitna ng tactical pause

US at Iran, kapwa nagpapalakas ng pwersa sa gitna ng tactical pause

Video: Watch video on YouTube Habang umiiral ang 60-day period ng memorandum of agreement (MOA), kapwa nagpapalakas ng pwersa ang Amerika at Iran batay sa mga pahayag ng magkabilang panig. Kasunod ng indirect talks sa Qatar, sinabi ni Qatari Foreign Minister Majed Al Ansari na pansamantalang umiiral ang tahimik na yugto habang nananatiling epektibo ang kasunduan. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 2, 2026 9:16 PM
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Go sounds alarm over school attacks, demands urgent mental health and safety overhaul

Go sounds alarm over school attacks, demands urgent mental health and safety overhaul

Video: Watch video on YouTube PASAY CITY—Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go on July 1, declared a youth mental health and school safety crisis following a recent wave of school violence, including a deadly shooting at Jose National High School in Tacloban City. Speaking at a Senate committee hearing, Go warned that these violent incidents require immediate legislative and administrative intervention to protect students nationwide. He emphasized that the situation has escalated beyond a routine law enforcement problem, demanding a comprehensive national response. During the Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality hearing, the lawmaker reclassified the violence as a critical public health issue. Go directly...
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World Bank confirms upper-middle-income status of Philippines DepDev

World Bank confirms upper-middle-income status of Philippines DepDev

Video: Watch video on YouTube The World Bank has confirmed the status of the Philippines as an upper-middle-income country. Based on the World Bank's latest income assessment this July, the Philippines' gross national income per capita has reached 4,850 US dollars, surpassing the 4,636 US dollar threshold for upper-middle-income countries. According to the Department of Economy, Planning and Development, or DepDev, this improvement is driven by the continued growth of the Philippine economy, macroeconomic management, and long-term structural reforms. DepDev added that this development only shows the resilience of the Philippine economy. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: July 2, 2026 3:35 PM
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PBBM concerned about possible disruption in EDSA protest; selective justice, denied

PBBM concerned about possible disruption in EDSA protest; selective justice, denied

Video: Watch video on YouTube President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he sees no problem with the protest held in White Plains along EDSA, noting that his only concern lies elsewhere. According to the President, the issue is not the protest itself, but the possible entry of other personalities or groups into the rally whose sole intention would be to cause trouble. The Chief Executive explained that authorities have received information suggesting that certain individuals or groups may attempt to infiltrate the gathering in order to incite disorder. He emphasized that this is the primary concern being monitored, rather than the protest activity itself. Marcos stressed that the most important consideration for the government is ensuring that...
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Senate probes online grooming behind school shooting; Hontiveros vows to protect young gamers

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...
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Pahayag ni Sen. Marcoleta kaugnay ng impeachment at kasong plunder, sinagot ni Cong. Barbers

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
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NPA commander killed in CamSur clash

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
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National Museum expands presence in Baler, Aurora

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...
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14-year old gunman broke police aunts locker to get the firearm

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?"...
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Mother of deceased student in Tacloban supports separate facility for minor offenders

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...
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No cellphones during instructional hours DepEd

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...
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Papalit kay Gen. Brawner bilang susunod na AFP Chief of Staff, wala pang kumpirmasyon Sec. Teodoro

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
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Trump, pinag-iisipang bumalik sa all-out war laban sa Iran

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
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Ombudsman Remulla, iginiit na hindi pinupuntirya si Sen. Marcoleta

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
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PNP, itinangging may border checkpoint para harangin ang rally

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
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No threat: Palace sees no danger to security in religious group's Edsa protest

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...
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Labor groups oppose planned executive session for substitute bill on legislated wage hike

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...
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Marcos to proceed with four-day official visit to Canada today

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
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Marcos hopes for stronger relations with US as he welcomes new ambassador

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
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