Death toll in Sagñay, CamSur landslide now at 30, 16 others missing
Landslide area in Camarines, Sur On December 29, the family of Melvin Gonzales was having dinner when they heard a roaring sound amid the heavy downpour. The sound marked the rock slide at the upper...
View ArticleRep. Batocabe’s kin approves reward for two suspects-turned-witnesses
Batocabe’s eldest son Atty. Justin QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has turned the two suspects in the murder of Ako Bicol Party list Rep. Rodel Batocabe into witnesses...
View ArticleRetired cop surrenders after shooting his neighbor in Calamba, Laguna
LAGUNA, Philippines – A retired Calamba policeman surrendered to authorities after shooting and killing a neighbor on Wednesday (January 2). Retired SPO4 Ruben Lapitan shot 21-year-old Carlo Odasco...
View ArticleArmed groups urged to give way for relief operations in Samar
Department of Social Welfare and Development’s relief operations in Lope de Vega, Northern Samar SAMAR, Philippines — The Office of the Civil Defense Region 8 calls on armed groups in typhoon-hit...
View ArticlePOPCOM pushes part time jobs for senior citizens
FILE PHOTO: Senior Citizens (UNTV News) MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) wants to uphold respect for senior citizens and prove that they are not...
View ArticleDeath toll from TD Usman reaches 122
Rescue operation in landslide site in Sagñay, Camarines Sur MANILA, Philippines —The number of fatalities from the wrath of Tropical Depression Usman has increased. Based on the latest records of...
View ArticleUNTV advocates total firecracker ban as gov’t agencies push for its...
Kuya Daniel Razon during UNTV Repaso 2017 | PVI MANILA, Philippines – Since 2010, the UNTV has been deploying its News and Rescue teams across the country to respond to emergency situations such as...
View ArticleDuterte to visit Usman-hit Bicol Region on Friday
Usman-hit Legazpi, Albay MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte is set to visit areas wrecked by Tropical Depression Usman in Bicol Region particularly, Camarines Sur. The president is...
View ArticleDaraga Mayor Carlwyn Baldo named as mastermind in Rep. Batocabe’s slay
A photograph of Daraga Mayor Carlwyn Baldo QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Daraga Mayor Carlwyn Baldo is now facing charges of double murder and six counts of frustrated murder along with six other...
View ArticlePalace unworried over travel advisories vs. Mindanao travel
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang is unfazed by the travel advisories released by United Kingdom and Australia to their nationals against travel to Mindanao. This is due to a bombing incident at a mall...
View Article3 Lipa City Jail inmates charged for drug law violation
MANILA, Philippines — Three inmates in Lipa City Jail, who were caught in the act of using illegal drugs inside their cells on Tuesday (January 1) underwent inquest proceedings. They are facing...
View ArticleColmenares: Rep. Arroyo’s acquittal from electoral sabotage case could...
House Speaker Gloria Arroyo QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Just before the year 2018 ended, the Pasay City Regional Trial Court acquitted former president now House Speaker Gloria Arroyo of electoral...
View ArticleDaraga Mayor Carlwyn Baldo denies hand in Rep. Batocabe’s assassination
Daraga town Mayor Carlwyn Baldo denies orchestrating the assassination of AKO Bicol party-list Representative Rodel Batocabe. ALBAY, Philippines — Incumbent Daraga Mayor Carlwyn Baldo has denied...
View ArticleOnline dealer of high-grade marijuana arrested in QC
Drug surrenderer Enrico Zamora (L); Suspect 22-year-old Nigel Nicolas (R) QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Quezon City Police District Station 7 arrested 22-year-old Nigel Nicolas on Thursday night...
View ArticleTraders eye options for pork importation amid African Swine Fever scare
MANILA, Philippines — The Meat Importers and Traders Association is confident of having alternative countries to import pork from amid the ongoing outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF). However,...
View ArticleFilipino designer Mak Tumang eyed for dressing up next Miss Universe
Filipino designer Mak Tumang MANILA, Philippines — Apart from her beauty, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray stood out in her gowns in the pageant. The Filipino-Aussie beauty’s best assets and features...
View ArticleGunman, back-up driver in Batocabe slay yielded to authorities
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – One of the gunmen in the murder of Ako Bicol Party list Rep. Rodel Batocabe voluntarily yielded to authorities on Friday (January 4). PCSupt. Amador Corpus of the PNP-CIDG...
View ArticleInflation drops to 5.1% in December 2018 — PSA
MANILA, Philippines — Due to the decline in prices of food, drinks and transportation, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the inflation rate in December 2018 dropped to 5.1...
View ArticleComelec weighs decision on placing Daraga, Albay under its control
FILE PHOTO: Comelec Spokesperson Director James Jimenez MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) remains undecided on whether or not to place the municipality of Daraga, Albay under...
View ArticleMRT-3 rehab to begin this month
FILE PHOTO: Metro Rail Transit Line-3 MANILA, Philippines — Rehabilitation for Metro Rail Transit Line-3 is set to begin this month. Included in the rehabilitation works are the overhauling of 72 light...
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