QC Mayor Herbert Bautista denies being a drug protector
Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista At the height of the issue that local government officials are involved in illegal drugs, Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista directly denies that he is a drug...
View ArticleDrug-dependent youth to be provided rehabilitation – NYC Chair Aiza Seguerra
NYC Chairperson Aiza Seguerra talks with UNTV Correspondent Yoshiko Sata. Newly-appointed National Youth Commission (NYC) Chairperson Undersecretary Cariza “Aiza” Seguerra announces that the agency...
View ArticlePNP, all set for senate hearing on August 22
PNP Chief Ronald Dela Rosa gestures as he speaks before the press in a conference at PNP Headquarters in Quezon City. QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Police Chief Ronald Dela Rosa is ready to disclose all...
View ArticleLLDA estimates 20M for fishpen, fishcages demolition
Aerial view of Laguna Lake captured via UNTV drone. The Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) will have to spend 15 to 20 million pesos for the demolition of illegal fishpen and fish cages in Laguna...
View ArticleLong-time drug user turns self in to “Serbisyong Kasangbahay”
A long-time drug-dependent surrenders to the program Serbisyong Kasangbahay. The number of drug-dependents who come to the program “Serbisyong Kasangbahay” to surrender because of fears for their...
View ArticleDOE ensures enough power supply
From July 26 to August 5, Luzon experienced a series of power outages due to insufficient supply of energy. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso Cusi explains in the Senate Committee on Energy...
View ArticleLocal officials to face charges due to operation of illegal dumpsites
Three municipalities ignored the chance given to them by the Office of the Ombudsman to explain the illegal operation of dumpsites. Because of this, the Ombudsman is now preparing the case that they...
View ArticleChina launches ‘hack-proof’ communications satellite
World’s first quantum satellite is launched in Jiuquan, Gansu Province, China, August 16, 2016. China Daily/via REUTERS China on Tuesday launched the world’s first quantum satellite, which will help it...
View ArticleMexicans seek to combat pollution with vertical gardens
Mexico City, internationally known for its high levels of pollution and endless traffic jams, is developing a project to modify the look of hundreds of pillars supporting elevated roads with vertical...
View ArticleNew Bangsamoro Enabling Law, targets to be crafted ASAP
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE — This is the precise statement of the Presidential Peace Adviser on the Peace Process Secretary Jesus Dureza when asked what their target timeline is to craft the new law that...
View ArticleKnock, knock! Google Duo video call is here
Erik Kay, engineering director at Google, introduces Allo and Duo on stage during the Google I/O 2016 developers conference in Mountain View, California May 18, 2016. REUTERS/Stephen Lam Now, all you...
View ArticleIndonesian kidnap victim escapes from Abu Sayyaf Group in Sulu
FILE PHOTO. Indonesian kidnap victim escapes from Abu Sayyaf group in Sulu. The Western Mindanao Command (WESMINCOM) reported that an Indonesian kidnap victim was able to escape from the Abu Sayyaf...
View ArticleHouse Committee on Public Information prioritizes enactment of FOI bill
MANILA, Philippines — The House Committee on Public Information will do its best to pass the controversial Freedom of Information bill within the year. According to the committee’s chairman,...
View ArticlePAGASA explains occurrence of tornado in Manila
MANILA, Philippines — Many Manileños were caught off-guard after witnessing a tornado tore through parts of their city last Sunday. But how does a tornado form? According to PAGASA, a tornado usually...
View ArticleHigh number of drug pusher, user surrenderees can be considered a success –...
MANILA, Philippines — More than 600 thousand drug pushers and users have already surrendered to authorities just months after President Rodrigo Duterte assumed office. Following the disclosure of the...
View ArticleFull transcript of Sen. Leila de Lima’s response to Pres. Duterte’s accusations
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Leila de Lima delivered an emotional response to President Rodrigo Duterte’s tirade on Wednesday when he accused the senator of collecting drug payoffs with her...
View ArticleFirst batch of new E-Passport to be released this week
E-Passport In 2009, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) launched the first design of the E-Passport. After seven years, it is now modified with its latest design set to be launched this week. DFA...
View ArticleEnvironment-friendly Philippine cities receive recognition
Several cities in the Philippines receive trophies for participating in the Earth Hour City Challenge of the World Wide Fund for nature or WWF which ran from 2015 to 2016. The challenge aims to...
View ArticleLaguna Lake troubled by heavy metal contamination, siltation
Aerial view of Laguna Lake captured via UNTV drone. Laguna Lake is now shallower than it was decades ago. Laguna Lake Development Authority General Manager Neric Acosta says sediments from 11 major...
View ArticleDOT plans to integrate terminal fee to airplane tickets
DOT plans to integrate terminal fee to airplane tickets Major airlines companies have agreed to the integration of the terminal fee into departing passengers’ airline ticket payments. This transpired...
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