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flex012 · Wed at 1:04 PM

Video: Watch video on YouTube Inilatag na ng administrasyon ni US President Donald Trump ang plano ng Amerika na pabagsakin ang ekonomiya ng Iran sa pamamagitan ng mas malawak na sanctions. Kasama dito ang banta ng parusa sa mga bansa at kumpanyang patuloy na tutulong at makikipagnegosyo sa Tehran. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 26, 2026 12:56 PM

flex012 · Wed at 12:55 PM

Video: Watch video on YouTube Hindi kinatatakutan ng House Prosecution Team ang pagtestigo sa impeachment trial ni Colonel Raymund Dante Lachica. Siya ang military official na sinasabing pinag-release-san ng daang milyong pisong halaga ng confidential funds ng tanggapan ni Vice President Sara Duterte at nakakaalam sa confidential operations na pinaggamitan ng pondo. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 26, 2026 12:50 PM

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube Inihayag ng Assistant Chief of Staff ni Vice President Sara Duterte na si Lemuel Ortonio na nag-abono pa umano siya para sa operations ng Office of the Vice President. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 25, 2026 7:25 PM

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube Nagpaalala si General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. sa publiko na maging responsable sa paglikha at pagbabahagi ng mga larawang gawa o binago gamit ang Artificial Intelligence (AI). Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 25, 2026 7:18 PM

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube Nagbanta ang Amerika sa lahat ng mga bansang susuporta sa Iran sa pamamagitan ng pagpapadala ng dolyar na aalisin sila sa US Banking System. Kasunod ito ng opisyal na pagpapatupad ng Operation Economic Outcast laban sa Iran. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 25, 2026 7:20 PM

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube Pinagpapaliwanag ng Land Transportation Office ang aktor na si Niño Muhlach sa kinasangkutan niyang aksidente sa Antipolo City. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 25, 2026 7:26 PM

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube PASAY CITY—The Senate of the Philippines took immediate action on August 24, targeting the disturbing surge in school violence and expanding safeguards for children both on campus and online. Lawmakers actively tackled crucial measures, including the upcoming sponsorship of the proposed School Safety Act to combat campus bullying, debates on stricter anti-child online sexual abuse legislation, and the expansion of the national child nutrition program. Addressing recent violent campus incidents in Tacloban City and Zamboanga City, Senate President Win Gatchalian cautioned against the potential mental health risks of holding active-shooter simulations in academic institutions. Following these concerns, the...

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube MANILA—The stakes have never been higher as the UNTV Cup Season 12 Semifinals kick off on August 26, 2026, live from the iconic Paco Arena. Four powerhouse teams remain, but only two will punch their ticket to the ultimate championship stage. Operating under an unforgiving single round-robin format, every single match becomes a critical must-win battle where every team faces off against each other. There is zero room for error; one slip-up could cost these government public servants the ultimate glory of lifting the trophy for their respective agencies and delivering millions in prize money to their chosen charities. The opening clash at 3:00 PM pits Armed Forces against Law enforcement in a blockbuster...

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube MANILA—The COMELEC Vanguards capped off their UNTV Cup Season 12 campaign on a high note, outlasting the Judiciary Magis in a thrilling 107-103 overtime victory during their Quarterfinal clash on August 19 at the Paco Arena. Both squads pushed their limits through a grueling battle, delivering an intense finish to their tournament run despite facing elimination from the postseason standings. Marios Martinez spearheaded COMELEC's attack, turning in a stellar performance that earned him Best Player of the Game honors. Martinez dominated the court, dropping 33 points while grabbing 5 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists to lift the Vanguards past their opponents in extra time. His explosive scoring and floor...

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube Pag-IBIG Fund and the City Government of Naga began turning over affordable homes to qualified city government employees who are acquiring their properties through Pag-IBIG Housing Loans. The turnover marks the first group of city employees to become homeowners through a partnership signed just two months ago to help public servants, particularly those in lower salary grades and first-time homebuyers, gain greater access to affordable housing and financing. The Naga City Employees’ Housing Project initially covers 576 housing units at BellaVita Naga in Barangay Pacol, each priced at an affordable ₱350,000. Making the homes even more affordable, qualified employees may purchase them through Pag-IBIG Housing...

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube MANILA—The AFP Cavaliers completed a flawless quarterfinal sweep in UNTV Cup Season 12, overpowering OP Bagong Pilipinas, 97-87, at the Paco Arena on August 19, 2026. AFP dominated the high-stakes clash from start to finish, maintaining their composure and executing tight offensive plays to secure their third straight win in the quarterfinals round. Paulino Rebollos took charge as the Best Player of the Game, putting on an offensive clinic with 21 points and 5 assists. Rebollos effectively directed the Cavaliers' tempo, orchestrating clutch possessions and delivering key baskets whenever OP Bagong Pilipinas attempted to rally back. Reflecting on their stellar run, Rebollos pointed to their continuous game...

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube Nagpapatuloy ang isinasagawang imbestigasyon ng Philippine National Police sa shooting incident sa Ateneo de Zamboanga University noong August 18. Ayon kay Police Regional Office 9 spokesperson PMaj. Shellamie Chang, hinihintay din nila ang magiging resulta ng imbestigasyon ng Special Investigation Task Group sa insidente. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 25, 2026 4:25 PM

Well1AmNichtDiePerson · Aug 25, 2026

Source: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/999715/bsp-adds-time-deposits-to-pera-investment-options/story/ CTTO

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube Mas palalakasin pa ng Philippine Coast Guard ang kanilang fleet sa gitna ng inaasahang pagdating ng mga bagong barko sa mga susunod na taon. Ayon sa PCG, nasa plano ang pagdating ng hanggang 50 bagong sasakyang-dagat, bilang bahagi ng modernization program ng ahensya. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 25, 2026 4:29 PM

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube Nagkasundo ang mga top diplomat ng South Korea at Estados Unidos na palakasin ang kanilang koordinasyon para sa North Korea nuclear issue at kapayapaan sa Korean Peninsula. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 25, 2026 4:34 PM

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube Ininspeksyon ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang isang planta na pagawaan ng sasakyan sa Caloocan City. Nais makita ng Pangulo ang magiging kakayahan ng bansa na makagawa ng sariling electric vehicle o e-vehicle. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 25, 2026 4:26 PM

Well1AmNichtDiePerson · Aug 25, 2026

Source: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/personalfinance/979729/filipinos-given-more-options-for-opening-pera-accounts/story/

Well1AmNichtDiePerson · Aug 25, 2026

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2291621/marcos-pushes-for-local-production-of-filipino-made-e-jeeps-e-tricycles CTTO

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube Office of the Vice President (OVP) Assistant Chief of Staff Lemuel Ortonio was declared a hostile witness today, following the appearance of the former special disbursing officer, Gina Acosta, in the Senate Impeachment Court. As a hostile witness (or a witness who has opposite interests with the prosecution), the rules of the court allow the prosecution to ask him leading questions, or questions answerable by yes or no. The court is continuously discussing Article I, which centers on the alleged misuse of confidential funds of the Vice President. During the direct examination with private prosecutor Atty. Mae Divinagracia, Ortonio confirmed that the OVP has no confidential funds during the term of the...

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has classified the impounded supercar registered under the name of the actor Derek Ramsay as misdeclared when it was brought into the Philippines in 2021. This classification means the vehicle was declared as a lower model compared to its actual specifications. BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno explained that smugglers use this scheme to lower the price as well as the taxes to pay to the government. “Dapat ito ay Porsche Spyder 918. Ang dineklara rito ay Porsche Boxster. Ano ang ibig sabihin no’n? Ang Boxster, ang halaga nung ipinasok ito nung 2021, hindi ito bababa sa 8 to 10 million,” he said “Subalit ang ginawa rito, dapat na bayaran kahit Boxster ito, dapat bayaran rito ay...

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube PAGCOR recorded a total income of P95.14 billion in 2025, reflecting a P2.38 billion decline from the P97.52 billion revenue posted in 2024. PAGCOR Chairman Alejandro Tengco explained that the revenue drop was primarily driven by the anti-POGO campaign and the delinking of e-wallets and online bank payment systems from ****** platforms. “There was an order coming from the Senate in a hearing sometime in September of last year, requesting the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to implement the delinking of the payment apps sa lahat po ng mga online gaming customers natin. So, after that was implemented, we had experienced a downtrend of 40% in gaming activities,” Tengco said Despite the revenue drop, PAGCOR assured...

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube Ayaw ibunyag ng tagapagsalita ng defense team ni VP Sara Duterte ang kanilang strategy sa nagpapatuloy na impeachment trial laban sa Pangalawang Pangulo. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 25, 2026 10:55 AM

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube Nagpulong ang mga kaalyado ng Ukraine sa Kyiv para magpakita ng suporta sa bansa sa gitna ng patuloy na pag-atake at pagbabanta ng Russia. Sa pulong, nangako ang United Kingdom at iba pang kaalyado na patuloy nilang palalakasin ang depensa ng Ukraine, partikular ang air defense nito. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 25, 2026 11:01 AM

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube Former Office of the Vice President (OVP) special disbursing officer Gina Acosta said Col. Raymund Dante Lachica was the official who knew how the OVP's confidential funds were used, as she returned to the witness stand in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial. During the 17th day of the trial on Monday, August 24, Acosta repeatedly identified Lachica, the former head of the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group, as the person tasked with implementing the OVP's confidential activities on the ground. Acosta said she released P125 million in confidential funds to Lachica in December 2022 because he had been designated to handle the OVP's confidential operations. “Siya po ang may alam, siya...

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube Manila, Philippines – Several senator-judges E×ρréššed frustration over the repeated answers of former Office of the Vice President special disbursing officer Gina Acosta as she faced further questioning on the handling of the OVP’s confidential funds. Senator-judge Panfilo Lacson pressed Acosta over how the funds were released and accounted for, questioning whether her role as special disbursing officer was merely ministerial or whether she exercised judgment before approving transactions. Lacson noted that even if the funds were intended for confidential activities, purchases and disbursements still had to be supported by proper documentation, including official receipts and signatures from actual...

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube The Sandiganbayan has allowed detained Sen. Jinggoy Estrada to temporarily leave the New Quezon City Jail to undergo an X-ray procedure on both knees at a private hospital in San Juan City on Wednesday, August 26. In a resolution, the anti-graft court’s Fifth Division granted Estrada’s request for medical leave after he cited persistent pain in both knees and a previous diagnosis of osteoarthritis, a condition that has made walking difficult for him. Estrada said his orthopedic doctor recommended an X-ray of both knees to determine whether his condition had worsened. The procedure is expected to take about 15 to 30 minutes. The prosecution opposed the request, arguing that Estrada’s reported condition was...

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube The United States has warned countries and companies that continue doing business with Iran that they could face penalties as Washington intensifies its economic campaign against Tehran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced what the Trump administration calls “Operation Economic Outcast,” a new push aimed at cutting Iran off from its remaining financial and commercial links around the world. Bessent earlier described the campaign as an “economic D-Day” and the largest financial offensive Washington has mounted against an adversary. The new measures are aimed at companies, financial institutions and other entities that help Iran generate revenue or evade existing US sanctions. Washington...

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube Orani, Bataan — KDR Adventure Camp's Sunday dinner concert series, KDRAC At Night, delivered an unforgettable evening for guests as international Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and record producer Lil' Eddie graced the stage at the camp's Events Hall on August 16, 2026. Lil' Eddie, born Edwin Serrano, is a Filipino-Puerto Rican artist recognized across the global music industry for his work as a performer, songwriter, and producer. He has written and produced for major international acts and has earned multiple Grammy nominations along with Grammy wins over the course of his career. The artist joined KDRAC At Night's feature performer, Kris Lawrence, as a special guest for the night, delivering a...

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube Nilinaw ni Senator Francis Escudero ang tunay na layunin ng panukalang pagpapalawig sa termino ng barangay at Sangguniang Kabataan officials. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 25, 2026 10:56 AM

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube Nagbanta ang Estados Unidos sa mga bansang patuloy na makikipagkalakalan sa Iran sa gitna ng tinawag nitong “economic D-Day” laban sa Tehran. Subalit para sa Iran, ang hakbang na ito ng Washington ay patunay lamang umano na nabigo ang military campaign ng Amerika at kailangan na nitong umasa sa economic pressure. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 25, 2026 10:59 AM

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube Nangako ang Japan na magbibigay ng kinakailangang suporta kay International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane matapos siyang patawan ng sanctions ng United States. Si Akane ang kauna-unahang Japanese national na namuno sa ICC. Source: UNTV News and Rescue Date posted: August 25, 2026 11:03 AM

flex012 · Aug 25, 2026

Video: Watch video on YouTube More unusual names surfaced in acknowledgment receipts submitted to account for the Office of the Vice President’s confidential fund expenditures during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. Among the names presented by the prosecution were Antonio Pagong, Timon Andrew Pusa, Xuniso P. Belat, Don Piang, May Pamana and Shane Ngitngit. The receipts showed that Pagong, Pusa and Belat purportedly received P100,000 each. Piang was listed as receiving P250,000, while Pamana and Ngitngit were associated with P150,000 each. The stated purposes included the purchase of information, transportation and supplies for confidential operations. Former OVP special disbursing officer Gina Acosta, however, admitted...

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