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Senate special session, nagsimula na; Cayetano bloc, wala sa sesyon
Video: Watch video on YouTube Isinagawa ngayong araw, June 17, ang special session sa Senado na ipinatawag mismo ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr., kung saan inaasahang tatalakayin ang ilang prayoridad na panukala. Ngunit wala sa sesyon ang mga senador na nasa panig ng Cayetano bloc o ni Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 17, 2026 2:40 PM
Trump, nagbabala kay Israeli PM Netanyahu kaugnay ng operasyong militar nito laban sa Lebanon
Video: Watch video on YouTube Pinayuhan ni US President Donald Trump si Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu na maging mas maingat at responsable sa mga operasyong militar ng Israel sa Lebanon. Ito ay kasunod ng pahayag ng Israeli leader na magpapatuloy ang kanilang mga hakbang laban sa mga banta sa rehiyon sa kabila ng nakasaad na peace deal sa pagitan ng Estados Unidos at Iran. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 17, 2026 10:46 AM
Sen. Pangilinan at Sharon Cuneta, kinondena ang pagdawit sa kanila ng ex-bodyguards ni Zaldy Co
Video: Watch video on YouTube Tinawag na kasinungalingan at pawang palabas ng mag-asawang Senador Kiko Pangilinan at aktres na si Sharon Cuneta ang pagdawit sa kanila sa isyu hinggil sa umano’y pagtanggap ng maleta na may lamang pera mula sa flood control projects. Samantala, mariin ding itinanggi ng mamamahayag na si Arnold Clavio at TV personality na si Mon Tulfo ang mga alegasyon na kasama rin umano sila sa mga tumanggap ng pera mula sa flood control scam. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 17, 2026 10:43 AM
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urges all senators to attend special session on June 17
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Senate is preparing for a special session on Wednesday, June 17, with acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian calling on all members of the upper chamber to attend. The special session is set to begin at 9:00 AM and is expected to conclude by 4:00 or 5:00 PM. The session follows Proclamation No. 1318 issued by Malacañang, in which President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called for a special session to take urgent action on priority legislation aimed at strengthening social protection. Gatchalian issued a statement encouraging all senators, whether from the majority or minority bloc, to attend. "Nag-issue ako ng statement, encouraging all senators regarding majority or minority to attend," he said. [Nag-isyu...
ALAMIN: Ano ang dapat asahan sa US-Iran peace agreement at bakit ito mahalaga?
Video: Watch video on YouTube Marami ang kumukuwestyon ngayon sa nilalaman ng kasunduan sa pagitan ng Amerika at Iran. Ayon kay United States President Donald Trump, isasapubliko ang nilalaman nito matapos ang formal signing sa Biyernes. Ano ang mga posibleng pakinabang ng mga bansa sa nasabing kasunduan at bakit ito mahalaga? Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 16, 2026 9:06 PM
Ultimate crossroad: PhilHealth, PNP battle for survival in UVL Season 4 Semifinals
Video: Watch video on YouTube MANILA—The hardwood of Paco Arena will transform into a high-stakes battleground tomorrow, June 17, as the UNTV Volleyball League (UVL) Season 4 single round-robin semifinals push two powerhouse teams to the absolute brink. The second game of the day features a dramatic, must-win collision between the PhilHealth Health Insurers and the PNP Lady Patrollers. Both squads are reeling from agonizing opening-day defeats—PhilHealth falling short against COMELEC, and PNP dropping their first match to BFP. With their backs firmly against the wall, the math is brutal and unforgiving: the victor keeps their Finals dream alive, while the loser will face a 0-2 disadvantage and will be placed in a dangerous spot. This...
Dam water levels can recover despite El Nino impact PAGASA
Video: Watch video on YouTube The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) expects water levels in dams across the country to recover amidst the impact of El Niño. “Marami po sa atin sa mga monitor dams ay nasa mababa pa pong kalagayan but they are showing na pataas po yung kanilang trend with this coming flood season” according to PAGASA Hydro-Meteorology Division Chief Rosalie Pagulayan According to PAGASA, one of the impacts of El Niño is to intensify the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), which can bring heavy rains to the western sections of the country. PAGASA also explains that if the western section experiences heavy rainfall, the primary beneficiaries will be Ambuklao and San Roque...
Sen. Bato surrenders 20 firearms following license revocation over ICC warrant
Video: Watch video on YouTube QUEZON CITY—The Philippine National Police (PNP) successfully seized 20 firearms from Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa in Davao City on June 11, following the revocation of his gun licenses. The Regional Civil Security Unit (RCSU) 11 took custody of the weapons in compliance with a Notice and Order of Revocation issued by the PNP Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO). According to a statement from the PNP-Civil Security Group (CSG), "A total of 20 firearms were accounted for, properly recorded, and issued with corresponding acknowledgment receipts before being transported to the RCSU 11 office at Camp Sgt. Quintin M. Merecido, Buhangin, Davao City." Officials confirmed that the weapons are now under official...
Bartebonia, Adili families respond to apology statement of Coach Tab Baldwin
Video: Watch video on YouTube Ateneo Blue Eagles Men’s Basketball Team head coach Tab Baldwin E×ρréššed his apology on June 12, 2026. “And in this, I feel I failed. And I'm sorry. To the depth of my being, I'm sorry,” he said Baldwin E×ρréššed his grief over the tragic loss of the two players, Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, lamenting that he would no longer be able to guide them and develop their potential on the basketball court. “Yes, as a coach, I lost my boys too. Never again would I be able to help them develop into the basketball player they wanted to be, to help them grow into the young man that they promised that they could be,” he said However, the families of the two deceased student-athletes reject the apology statement...
GenSan Intl Airport resumes commercial flights
Video: Watch video on YouTube GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The General Santos International Airport has resumed its commercial flight operations following the facility repairs, particularly on the passenger terminal building, caused by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Sarangani. According to Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Giovanni Lopez, the agency and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) have completed a safety assessment. Lopez confirmed the resumption of commercial operations on June 15, 2026, to prevent travel delays for passengers. The CAAP held a coordination meeting with the airline operators, airport stakeholders, and concerned government agencies to guarantee safe and orderly airport...
Coach Tab Baldwin no-show in CIDG and DOLE summons
Video: Watch video on YouTube Ateneo Blue Eagles Basketball Coach Thomas Anthony “Tab” Baldwin didn’t appear at the appointment scheduled by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Francis Tolentino, scheduled on June 15, 2026, to show his Alien Employment Permit. Tolentino previously stated that Baldwin must present his permit authorizing him to work as the head coach of the university. “Kailangan pumunta po sa harap ko si Coach Baldwin sa Lunes, alas 10 ng umaga personally, to show his valid and current Alien Employment Permit issued by this department, authorizing him to serve as head coach of the Ateneo de Manila University men's basketball team,” he said [“Coach Baldwin must personally appear before me on Monday...
Diesel, kerosene price rollbacks set for June 16 to 22
Good news for motorists, fuel price rollbacks are expected this week, particularly for diesel and kerosene. However, a mixed adjustment is seen for gasoline, with a potential rollback and a slight price hike. Diesel prices are set to drop by ₱3.71 to ₱5.71 per liter, while Kerosene will decrease to ₱0.50 to ₱2.50. For gasoline, a rollback of ₱0.32 is possible, but a slight increase not exceeding ₱1.68 per liter may also take effect. According to the Department of Energy (DOE), the oil price adjustment will be effective from June 16 to 22, 20026. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 16, 2026 12:26 AM
US at Iran, lalagda na sa peace deal sa Switzerland; US blockade, aalisin na
Inanunsyo ni United States President Donald Trump na natapos na ang digmaan at nagkasundo na ang Amerika at Iran sa isang peace deal. Inihayag naman ni Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif na nakatakdang lagdaan sa Biyernes ang kasunduan sa Switzerland, habang wala pa ring tugon ang Israel sa naturang anunsyo. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 16, 2026 12:08 AM
Pagbaba ng presyo ng langis, inaasahan sa paglagda ng U.S.-Iran peace deal
Umaasa ang Department of Energy na bababa ang presyo ng langis at magiging matatag ang suplay nito kapag natuloy ang kasunduan ng Estados Unidos at Iran. Kabilang sa naturang kasunduan ang ganap na pagbubukas ng Strait of Hormuz. Sa kasalukuyan, tinatayang may mahigit 40 araw na suplay ng diesel, gasolina at LPG ang bansa. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 16, 2026 12:10 AM
US at Iran, nakabuo ng kasunduan para sa permanenteng pagtigil ng operasyong militar sa Middle East
Matapos ang mahigit tatlong buwang digmaan, kinumpirma na ng Estados Unidos at Iran na naabot na nila ang isang kasunduan para sa permanenteng pagtigil ng operasyong militar sa Gitnang Silangan. Ayon kay Trump, napirmahan na umano ang nasabing kasunduan electronically at nakatakda naman ang official signing ceremony sa Biyernes sa Switzerland. Hindi pa tukoy ang eksaktong nilalaman ng agreement, subalit ilalabas umano ito sa publiko sa lalong madaling panahon. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: June 16, 2026 10:38 AM

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