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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
16-km underground tunnel ng Hamas, sinelyuhan na ng Israel
Video: Watch video on YouTube Tone-toneladang semento ang ibinuhos ng Israel Defense Forces sa isang mahabang tunnel na ginamit bilang kuta ng mga militanteng Hamas sa Gaza Strip. Ayon sa Israel Defense Forces, layunin ng hakbang na permanenteng maisara ang lagusan upang hindi na ito magamit sa karahasan at pananakot sa mga komunidad. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 30, 2026 9:49 PM
Thousands of INC members rally along EDSA in support of Marcoleta facing plunder case
Video: Watch video on YouTube MANILA – Thousands of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members held a surprise rally along EDSA and at Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila on Tuesday, June 30, to E×ρréšš support for Senator Rodante Marcoleta as he faces a looming plunder case before the Sandiganbayan. The mass gathering, which started before dawn, caused heavy traffic along major EDSA stretches and forced the closure of White Plains Avenue, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). Police estimated around 8,000 to 9,000 rallyists at the People Power Monument in Quezon City, with more than 2,000 others gathered at Liwasang Bonifacio. Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla announced on Monday, June 29, that his office is set to file...
Metro Manila Workers to get historic 85 daily wage hike
Video: Watch video on YouTube The National Capital Region’s minimum wage will rise to ₱780 by January 2027, based on the newly approved salary adjustment of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The ₱85 daily wage increase is divided into two tranches. The ₱ 60 increase will be implemented in the first tranche on July 19, 2026 — from ₱695 to ₱755. The ₱ 25 increase in the second tranche will take effect on January 20, 2027 – from ₱755 to ₱780. The ₱85 increase is the largest wage adjustment granted in NCR. Over 1.1 million workers are expected to benefit from the implementation of wage hike, according to DOLE. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 30, 2026 3:10 PM
Rally sa EDSA na nagdulot ng perwisyo sa mga motorista, suporta ng INC kay Sen. Marcoleta
Video: Watch video on YouTube Kinumpirma ng Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) sa isang opisyal na pahayag na ang emergency rally sa EDSA People Power Monument at Liwasang Bonifacio ay bilang suporta kay Senator Rodante Marcoleta. Nagdulot naman ng aberya sa byahe at perwisyo sa motorista ang nasabing kilos-protesta. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 30, 2026 2:44 PM
Sen. Kiko calls for budget increase for ube production amid rising demand
Video: Watch video on YouTube Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform Chairperson Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is calling for an increased budget allocation for local ube production under the 2027 National Budget amid the rising demand for ube in the market. The Senator also highlighted a study conducted by the Philippine Root Crop Research and Training Center, which identified the following challenges in ube production: Limited access to equipment and other resources Pests and plant diseases Lack of mechanization The dominance of small-scale farming systems Aside from ube production, Pangilinan noted that funding for the Department of Agriculture and attached agencies is to be boosted to provide sufficient support for...
Ex-DPWH Sec. Bonoan, gagawing state witness; mahigit 8 kaso, isasampa ng Ombudsman ngayong linggo
Video: Watch video on YouTube Nakatakdang gawing state witness si dating DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, na nahaharap din sa kasong graft at plunder kaugnay ng umano’y maanomalyang flood control projects. Samantala, kinumpirma ni Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla na mahigit walong kaso laban sa mga kongresista, contractor, at ilang senador ang nakatakdang sumailalim sa preliminary investigation. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 30, 2026 8:40 AM
Iran, muling iginiit ang mahigpit na pamamahala sa mga dumaraan sa Strait of Hormuz
Video: Watch video on YouTube Muling tumaas ang tensyon sa Strait of Hormuz kasunod ng pinakahuling palitan ng pag-atake ng Iran at Estados Unidos. Dahil dito, pansamantalang sinuspinde ng United Nations ang isinasagawang evacuation para sa libu-libong seafarers na na-stranded sa paligid ng strait matapos maipit sa digmaan sa nakalipas na apat na buwan. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 30, 2026 8:41 AM
ManilaMed at BMPI-UNTV, nagbigay ng libreng konsultasyong medikal para sa mga kababaihan
Video: Watch video on YouTube Mahalaga ang regular na konsultasyong medikal para sa mga kababaihan upang maagapan at maiwasan ang paglala ng mga karamdaman. Bilang bahagi ng adbokasiya sa preventive healthcare, nagsagawa ng libreng konsultasyon ang ManilaMed at BMPI-UNTV para sa mga kababaihan. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 29, 2026 8:46 PM
House Prosecution ready as Senate Pre-Trial order looms ahead of VP Duterte Impeachment
Video: Watch video on YouTube The House prosecution panel is fully prepared and waiting for the Senate impeachment court to issue its crucial pre-trial order, exactly one week before the formal trial of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte begins. House trial spokesman Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong of Lanao del Sur announced on June 29, that the upcoming order is essential because it will map out the precise procedures and timeline for the trial proper starting July 6. “Well, handang-handa na po ang House prosecution panel. In fact, nag-aantay po tayo kung ano po ‘yung ... kailan po ilalabas ng korte yung pre-trial order nila.” Congressman Alonto Adiong said in an interview. He emphasized that the document serves a vital structural purpose for both...
Why are you still exhausted despite getting 8 hours of sleep?
Video: Watch video on YouTube Exhausted despite getting enough sleep? Eight hours is widely recognized as the recommended benchmark for a healthy sleeping routine. However, simply hitting that numerical target doesn’t automatically guarantee you will wake up fully recharged. But why do we feel tired even though we get 8 hours of sleep? The primary reason is a lack of quality rest. How to improve the quality of rest? Hitting the recommended sleeping hours is not enough. You also need to obtain a good quality of rest during bedtime for you to recover. To achieve improved quality of rest, experts suggest considering these lifestyle adjustments for a bedtime routine: Optimize the sleep environment Keep your bedroom as dark, quiet, and cool...
Total cellphone ban in schools to be enforced in Dumanjug, Cebu
Video: Watch video on YouTube Mayor Gungun Gica orders the implementation of a cellphone ban in public and private schools in Dumanjug, Cebu. Because of this, parents are required to register their contact information so they can be reached immediately for emergency concerns. Security personnel will also be deployed 24 hours to ensure the safety and security of the students, teachers, and staff. All students are required to undergo an inspection before entering school. Any sharp objects, deadly weapons, and items that could cause trouble will be confiscated. Authorities will also flag minors riding motorcycles without a license. The curfew for minors will be implemented. Curfew hours for grade 10 students and below will start at 8:00...
House prosecution panel names 2nd batch of private prosecutors
Video: Watch video on YouTube After the House prosecution panel introduced the first batch of private prosecutors, it has now named the second batch of private prosecutors who will assist in the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The additional members of the prosecution team include: Atty. Theodore Te Atty. Reynaldo Robles Atty. Arnold Labay Atty. Mae Divinagracia House Prosecution Panel spokesperson Atty. Benjamin Tolosa Jr. Former Surigao del Norte Rep. Ace Barbers Beyond joining the roster of private prosecutors, former Rep. Barbers has been appointed as impeachment adviser of the House prosecution panel. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 29, 2026 9:55 PM
PNP, DENR to join forces vs îllégâl mining and logging
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Philippine National Police and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources will join forces to strengthen forest protection against îllégâl miners and loggers. The coordination and alliance comes after the arrest of three îllégâl miners found in Surigao Del Sur who failed to show the necessary permit for the mining operation. According to PNP Chief PGen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., the arrest of three îllégâl miners proves the strong joint forces with the community. “The arrest of these three îllégâl miners is proof of that strong coordination and alliance with the community. And we intend to keep it that way,” he said He also emphasized that environmental protection is not for DENR alone...
Senior citizen na namaga ang binti ng halos 20 pulgada, tinulungang madala sa ospital
Video: Watch video on YouTube Dalawang senior citizen ang tinulungan ng UNTV News and Rescue na madala sa ospital para maipasuri sa Nueva Ecija at Valenzuela City. Isa sa kanila ang isang lalaki na namamaga ang binti at halos kasinglaki na ng hita, habang ang isang biyuda naman ay biglang nakaranas ng pamamanhid sa kalahati ng kanyang katawan. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 29, 2026 8:44 PM
Ilang eskwelahan, nakatanggap ng banta ng karahasan; seguridad, paiigtingin ng PNP
Video: Watch video on YouTube Paiigtingin ng Philippine National Police ang mga hakbang para matiyak ang kaligtasan ng mga mag-aaral sa mga paaralan. Kasunod ito ng mga insidente ng karahasan sa ilang eskwelahan sa bansa, kabilang ang pananaksak sa isang paaralan sa Cavite at pamamaril sa San Jose National High School sa Tacloban. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 29, 2026 8:28 PM

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