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Marcos inspects irrigation project in Bohol, to visit government projects in Cebu
Video: Watch video on YouTube President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. kicked off his provincial engagements with the inauguration of a key irrigation project in Bohol before heading to Cebu to visit several ongoing government programs. The President first attended the inauguration of the Mabini-Cayacay Small Reservoir Irrigation Project in Mabini, Bohol, where he underscored the importance of such infrastructure for farmers facing the threat of El Niño. According to the President, around 700 farmers from the Mabini-Cayacay Irrigators Association are expected to benefit from the project. In his remarks, Marcos said that through the project, irrigation would be supported across 530 hectares of farmland spanning five barangays in Mabini and Alicia...
Major rollback in petroleum product prices expected this week
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Department of Energy is anticipating a significant rollback in petroleum product prices this week, following developments between the United States and Iran. According to the Department of Energy, diesel prices are expected to be reduced by approximately ₱8 to ₱10 per liter. Gasoline prices, meanwhile, are expected to drop by ₱4 to ₱5 per liter, while kerosene is expected to see a rollback of ₱9 to ₱11 per liter. The Department of Energy is expected to announce the final oil price adjustment later, which will take effect tomorrow, Tuesday, June 23. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 22, 2026 1:30 PM
Evidence marking begins as Senate Impeachment Court resumes Duterte pre-trial
Video: Watch video on YouTube PASAY CITY—The Senate impeachment court officially resumed its pre-trial conference today, June 22, marking a critical step forward in the historic impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte. Guided by Senate Secretary and Clerk of Court Renato N. Bantug Jr., alongside Deputy Clerks Atty. Marivic Laurel-Garcia and Atty. Maria Valentina Cruz, the session focused heavily on the formal marking of documentary evidence. This legal groundwork directly targets Articles 1 and 2 of the active impeachment complaint filed against the Vice President. Legal heavyweights from both sides converged at the Senate to anchor their positions for the upcoming trial. Batangas Representative Gerville Luistro spearheaded...
No Arrest Warrant: PNP dismisses rumors against Senator Marcoleta
Video: Watch video on YouTube QUEZON CITY—The Philippine National Police (PNP) clarified on June 22 that it has not received any official communication or court order regarding a supposed arrest warrant against Senator Rodante Marcoleta. The statement comes after Marcoleta claimed he received information about a looming arrest tied to complaints over the alleged non-disclosure of ₱75 million in campaign donations during the 2025 midterm elections. Speaking at a press briefing at Camp Crame in Quezon City, PNP information chief and spokesperson Col. Allen Rae Co directly addressed the speculation, stating, "As of now, the PNP has not received any official communication regarding said warrant." The police leadership emphasized that the...
21 Filipinos detained in Russia return home
Video: Watch video on YouTube 21 Filipinos who had been detained in Russia for nine months have returned to the Philippines. Their release came as a result of talks between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit last week. One of the returning Filipinos described the moment they learned they were going home. "Noong nalaman namin na dumating si President Bongbong Marcos sa Kazan, sabi ko dun sa room namin, 'Lord, ihulog mo miracle ngayong nandito President namin sa Russia.' Kinaumagahan, nandiyan na yung balita na nagsabi, 'Pack all your things, you go home,' sabi ng security sa detention. So grabe ang saya namin, for joy, nag-iiyakan. Natugunan na po...
Panukalang no work, no pay para sa matataas na opisyal ng gobyerno, inihain sa Senado
Video: Watch video on YouTube Isinusulong ni Sen. Erwin Tulfo ang isang panukalang batas na magpapatupad ng “no work, no pay” sa mga matataas na opisyal ng pamahalaan na uma-absent nang walang sapat na dahilan. Sa ilalim ng panukala, sakop ang pangulo, pangalawang pangulo, mga mambabatas, kalihim ng gabinete at iba pang mataas na opisyal ng gobyerno. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 22, 2026 10:46 AM
Pormal na negosasyon sa pagitan ng Iran at US, nagsimula na sa Switzerland
Video: Watch video on YouTube Nagsimula na ang pormal na negosasyon sa pagitan ng Estados Unidos at Iran sa Bürgenstock, Switzerland kung saan personal na dumalo ang mga delegado ng dalawang bansa. Kasunod ito ng naunang pagpapaliban noong June 19 ng nakatakdang pag-uusap dahil sa muling pagsiklab ng karahasan sa Lebanon sa pagitan ng Israel at Hezbollah. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 22, 2026 10:48 AM
Strait of Hormuz, muling isinara ng IRGC dahil sa nagpapatuloy na pag-atake sa Lebanon
Video: Watch video on YouTube Muling isinara ng Iran ang Strait of Hormuz kasunod ng nagpapatuloy na pag-atake ng Israel sa Lebanon sa kabila ng umiiral na tigil-putukan sa pagitan ng Israel Defense Force at grupong Hezbollah. Tinutulan naman ito ng Estados Unidos at iginiit na nananatiling bukas ang mahalagang ruta. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 22, 2026 10:49 AM
PNP warns the public vs vishing scams
Video: Watch video on YouTube Have you ever heard the word “VISHING”? Vishing or voice phishing scam is a type of scam that utilizes phone calls and social engineering tactics to deceive the victims. In light of this, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) is warning the public to remain vigilant against this fraudulent scheme. According to the PNP, the red flags or signs indicating you may be targeted by a vishing scam include: • Humihingi ng sensitibong impormasyon [Requesting sensitive information.] • Nagpapanggap na para sa “verification” [Posing as a representative conducting account verification.”] • Gumagamit ng pekeng caller ID [“Using fake caller ID.] • Nananakot o nagpi-pressure [“Employing threats and...
Start using AI agents for your business
The year 2025 marks the age of AI agents, which are artificial intelligence systems that perform various tasks autonomously. For example, Otter.ai’s agent, Otter Pilot, links to virtual meetings, records, and transcribes content. Then, it provides businesses with a summary with a list of recommended actions. The largest corporations understand this tech wave, so they’re riding it by developing their proprietary AI agents. Ensure your business also comes up on top by incorporating these assistants into your operations. The largest corporations understand this tech wave, so they’re riding it by developing their proprietary AI agents. Ensure your business also comes up on top by incorporating these assistants into your operations...
House prosecution to study next steps on conviction threshold in Duterte impeachment trial
Video: Watch video on YouTube The House prosecution panel is yet to determine its course of action regarding the conviction threshold, the required number of votes to secure a conviction, in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. House Lead Prosecutor and Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro said the panel is currently focused on the pre-trial conference. Luistro E×ρréššed preference for the conviction threshold issue to be resolved before the impeachment trial concludes, but noted that the prosecution team remains concentrated on the pre-trial conference and the forthcoming pre-trial order from the impeachment court, which will serve as a roadmap that cannot be violated during proceedings. The lawmaker said the...
Israel at Hezbollah, nagkasundo sa tigil-putukan sa Lebanon
Video: Watch video on YouTube Nagkasundo ang Israel at Hezbollah sa isang tigil-putukan sa Lebanon matapos manganib ang mas malawak na US-Iran peace deal dahil sa muling pag-igting ng labanan. Mahalaga ang pagwawakas ng labanan sa Lebanon dahil isa ito sa mga kondisyon upang maisulong ang mas malawak na kasunduan sa pagitan ng Estados Unidos at Iran at muling ganap na mabuksan ang Strait of Hormuz sa pandaigdigang paglalayag. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 20, 2026 1:59 PM
Hakbang ng House prosecution kaugnay ng conviction threshold sa impeachment trial, pag-aaralan pa
Video: Watch video on YouTube Pag-aaralan pa ng House prosecution panel kung ano ang magiging hakbang nito kaugnay ng conviction threshold o kinakailangang bilang ng boto para makakuha ng conviction sa impeachment trial ni Vice President Sara Duterte. Ayon kay House lead prosecutor at Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro, sa ngayon ay nakatutok muna sila sa pre-trial conference. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 20, 2026 2:03 PM
Eala stuns world No. 2 Rybakina, storms into Berlin Open quarterfinals
Video: Watch video on YouTube Filipino tennis sensation Alexandra Eala delivered one of the biggest upsets of her career on Thursday, June 18, defeating world No. 2 Elena Rybakina in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4, to reach the quarterfinals of the 2026 Berlin Open. Playing on the Steffi Graf Stadion, the Filipina wildcard overturned an early deficit to upset the Kazakh in straight sets at the WTA 500 grass-court tournament. The victory carried a layer of redemption for the 21-year-old. Rybakina had ended Eala's run at the Italian Open earlier this season with a 6-4, 6-3 win on the clay courts of Rome. This time, on grass, the tables turned. Eala overturns 4-1 deficit to claim opening set In the first set, Eala rallied from a 4-1 deficit to...
Villar family possible involvement on the delayed LRT Extension Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxcxPUBlyBs House reso ukol sa naantalang LRT-1 extension project, hindi pa nasisimulan ang imbestigasyon 2:01:30 interview with las piñas congressman mark santos who proposed an investigation for the delayed lrt extension 2:22:23 anchors commentary Sa video (mula 2:30:42 pataas), binasa at ipinaliwanag ng anchor ang isang opisyal na liham na isinulat ni Cynthia J. Javarez, Presidente ng MV Holdings (Golden MV Holdings, Inc., na kalaunan ay naging Villar Land Holdings Corporation — isa sa mga pangunahing kumpanya ng Villar family sa real estate). ### Ano ang nilalaman ng liham? Ang liham ay ipinadala sa Department of Transportation (DOTr). Ipinahayag dito ang interes o pananaw ng kumpanya tungkol sa...
VP Sara's defense team insists it came prepared for impeachment pre-trial conference
Video: Watch video on YouTube The legal team of Vice President Sara Duterte has pushed back against claims that its lawyers were unprepared for the first day of the pre-trial conference related to her impeachment trial in the Senate. Defense team spokesperson Atty. Michael T. Poa said they were aware of statements circulating on social media suggesting otherwise, but firmly denied the allegations, saying the team had been preparing for the impeachment proceedings long before the pre-trial conference began. "The defense takes exception to that, because definitely, dumating kami rito nang handa. Naghanda kami ng napakatagal na panahon. Dumating kaming handa. The records will speak for itself." [The defense takes exception to that, because...
Cayetano hits back at Lacson over P700-M Senate spending claim
Video: Watch video on YouTube Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has dismissed as politically motivated the criticism raised by Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson over the reported P700 million spent by the Senate during Cayetano's 28-day tenure as Senate President. Lacson had taken to social media to question the spending under Cayetano's leadership, E×ρréššing regret over the P700 million allegedly used during those 28 days. Cayetano, however, pushed back against the framing of the figures. "Sabi ni Sen. Lacson. Sayang ang pera. Nung si Alan Cayetano ang Senate President, 700 million ang nagastos." [Sen. Lacson said it was a waste of money — that 700 million was spent when Alan Cayetano was Senate President.] Cayetano argued that the math used by...
Imbestigasyon sa Senate shooting noong May 13, ipinaubaya na ni SP Gatchalian sa DOJ
Video: Watch video on YouTube Ipinaubaya na ni Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian sa Department of Justice ang imbestigasyon sa shooting incident na naganap sa Senado noong May 13. Umiwas na rin ang senador na magbigay ng karagdagang komento kaugnay ng pahayag ng DOJ na hindi umano under attack ang Senado sa naturang insidente. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 19, 2026 10:35 PM
Statement ni ex-coach Tab Baldwin, hindi tugma sa salaysay ng Ateneo players SILG
Video: Watch video on YouTube Nagpakita na sa Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group ang nagbitiw na Ateneo Blue Eagles head coach na si Tab Baldwin kasama ang dalawa pang miyembro ng coaching staff. Ito ay kasunod ng ikalawang subpoena na ipinadala ng CIDG kaugnay ng hindi nila pagdalo sa naunang mga imbitasyon ng pulisya. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 19, 2026 10:39 PM
US Vice President JD Vance, binalaan ang Israel officials sa pagbatikos kay Trump
Video: Watch video on YouTube Dismayado si United States Vice President JD Vance sa ulat na may ilang opisyal ng Israel na bumabatikos kay US President Donald Trump at sa kasunduang nilagdaan nito sa Iran sa halip na magpasalamat. Nagbabala si Vance na huwag sayangin ng Israel ang relasyon nito sa pinakamalakas na kaalyado at aniya'y nag-iisang tagapagtanggol ng bansa – ang Pangulo ng Amerika. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 19, 2026 10:40 PM
DPWH sets end-of-June deadline for delayed drainage project in PGH
Video: Watch video on YouTube Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon discovered an incomplete drainage project inside the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital (UP PGH). This discovery followed an inspection conducted by the DWPH in response to the flooding reported both inside and outside the PGH building. “You know, our people don't deserve this. Sabi nga ni Pangulo, our people deserve better than this. Hospital to e. PGH to eh. Kaya sinasabihan ko yung kontratista. Sabi ko, “Nakikita mo ba 'yung mga tao dito? Hindi ka ba—wala ka man lang malasakit? Yung delay na na kino-cause mo, yung hirap na kino-cause mo dito sa mga pasyente dito," Sec. Dizon said [“You know, our people don't deserve...

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