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Orani, Bataan City – As the country faces a growing number of disasters, the readiness of rescuers is also being strengthened.

UNTV News and Rescue aims to establish the KDR Adventure Camp as a world-class rescue training center that could become the rescue hub or rescue capital of the Philippines.

In his statement, Kuya Daniel Razon expressed his hope that, with God's help, the site would become a center for rescue training for the Philippines.

"I'm really inclined na sa tulong at awa ng Panginoon. Itong dako natin dito ay maging isang sentro ng Rescue Training sa buong Pilipinas."

[I'm really inclined, with the help and mercy of the Lord, that this place of ours will become a center for Rescue Training for the whole Philippines.]

A center for life-saving training during disasters and calamities, this is the broad vision of Kuya Daniel Razon for the KDR Adventure Camp, aimed at shaping emergency responders with complete skills who are ready to respond to different kinds of emergencies whenever needed.

As part of the preparation, the camp's facilities are being continuously developed to keep up with modern standards of rescue training.

In his statement, Kuya Daniel Razon shared an update on the rescue tower, noting that it will continue to be developed for use in training, along with other facilities currently being worked on such as collapsed structures and vehicles that can be used for training.

"Ako po ay nasasabik na ibinabalita sa inyo na naumpisahan na natin yung rescue tower. Pero yun po ay magiging patuluyan na idedevelop natin para magamit sa training. Including po yung ngayon na ating sinisikap na magawa mga pasilidad kagaya po ng mga collapsed structure, yung mga vehicle na puwedeng magamit."

[I'm excited to share with you that we have already started the rescue tower. But that will be continuously developed so it can be used for training. Including what we are currently working on, such as facilities like collapsed structures and vehicles that can be used.]

Aside from the rescue tower, the camp will also build a collapsed structure suited for urban search and rescue, set up vehicles for vehicle extrication, and create training areas where actual rescue scenarios can be simulated.

In his statement, Kuya Daniel Razon emphasized the value of families having at least one member trained in rescue or first aid:

"Alam mo, yung hindi ka lang problemahin, malaking tulong na yun kasi alam mo na yung gagawin mo. Kaya kung ang bawat pamilya ay mayroon din sanang nag-training, sa bawat pamilya mayroong isang marunong mag-rescue o yung nanay at tatay marunong man lang ng first aid."

[You know, it's already a big help just knowing that you won't be a problem [to others] because you already know what to do. That's why it would help if every family had someone trained — someone in each family who knows how to rescue, or at least a mother and father who know first aid.]

According to him, it is a big help if even just one family member has knowledge of first aid and basic rescue training, since the first few minutes of an emergency are the most critical in saving lives.

Kuya Daniel is also pushing for large companies to have their own rescue teams, so that they are not solely dependent on government responders, especially during widespread disasters.

In his statement, Kuya Daniel Razon suggested that it could be considered to make it mandatory, through a law, for companies of a certain size to have their own rescue team:

"Ang isa lang po na maaaring baka puwedeng pag-isipan, kung paanong magiging mandatory sa pamamagitan ng isang batas, na ang bawat kumpanya na mayroong size na hihigit — halimbawa, to a certain number, kung ano yung nakikita ninyong pangangailangan. Halimbawa, for example, bawat kumpanya na ang size ay nasa 200 or 500 — kung may 500 ka nang employee, specially kung yan ay nasa isang building, nasa isang lugar, dapat maging mandatory na mayroon kayong sarili ninyong rescue team na pwedeng makagawa. Kaya, di po ba, sinikap natin — lahat ng mga empleyado ng UNTV dapat mayroon kayong training sa first aid, sa kung ano pa man, lahat."

[The only thing that might be worth considering is how to make it mandatory through a law — that every company with a size exceeding, for example, a certain number, depending on what you see as the need. For example, every company with a size of around 200 or 500 — if you already have 500 employees, especially if they're in one building, in one location, it should be mandatory that you have your own rescue team that can respond. That's why we made an effort — all UNTV employees should have training in first aid, and whatever else, all of it.]

As an established rescue unit, UNTV News and Rescue has been providing free basic first aid and basic life support training to companies, organizations, and communities, in line with the advocacy started by Kuya Daniel of "Tulong muna, bago balita.”

With the fulfillment of these plans, Kuya Daniel hopes that a strong culture of preparedness and rescue will be built so that more lives can be saved during times of calamity and emergency.

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The Philippine National Police has not confirmed the circulating information that Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa has been arrested.

This was stated by Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla in a text message today.

Sen. dela Rosa has an existing warrant of arrest from the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a co-conspirator of former President Rodrigo Duterte in the case of crimes against humanity in connection with the Duterte administration's war on drugs.

Senator Bato was last seen at the Senate on May 13.

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Metro Manila, Philippines – The Senate did not let pass the temporary restraining order (TRO) issued against the wage increase for minimum wage earners in Metro Manila.

According to several senators, this is unjust, especially since the wage increase went through the proper process.

Several senators strongly condemned the temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by the Pasig Regional Trial Court, which halted the implementation of the additional wage for minimum wage earners in Metro Manila.

Senator Robinhood Padilla opened the discussion on the matter and mentioned that he was among those who went to the Pasig RTC yesterday to call for the immediate dismissal of the issued temporary restraining order (TRO).

According to Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri, it is unjust to further delay the long-awaited wage increase for workers after it was already approved by the Wage Board.

In his statement, Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri appealed to the court to have compassion for workers who need the additional wage at this time:

"Maawa naman po ang ating korte sa mga kababayan na nangangailangan ng dagdag sahod sa panahong ito, we are crying for a living wage kaya itinulak natin yung 100 pesos legislative wage increase."

[May our court have mercy on our countrymen who need the additional wage at this time, we are crying for a living wage, which is why we pushed for the 100 pesos legislative wage increase.]

On this matter, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian emphasized that the wage increase went through the proper process, which is why he is among those calling on the Supreme Court to review the issuance of the TRO by the Pasig RTC.

In his statement, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said that if the 100-peso minimum wage increase was approved in a calmer situation, it is needed now more than ever, and called on his colleagues in the judiciary to protect and support the wage increase for minimum wage workers set by the DOLE.

"Kung naaprubahan natin ito sa mas kalmadong sitwasyon yung 100 peso min. wage, ngayon pa mas kailangan manggagawa kaya kasama sen. Padilla, majority leader, na manawagan sa akasamahan judiciary alagaan, bigyan karampatan suporta manggagawa min wage na ginawa ng DOLE."

[If we approved this in a calmer situation, the 100-peso minimum wage, then now it is even more needed by workers, which is why I join Sen. Padilla, the majority leader, in calling on our colleagues in the judiciary to protect and give proper support to the minimum wage for workers set by the DOLE.]

As chairman of the Senate Committee on Labor, Senator Joel Villanueva also wants clarity on the issue.

In his statement, Senator Joel Villanueva said he was confused as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Labor, citing Article 126, which he said clearly prohibits any court, tribunal, or other entity from issuing an injunction or TRO against proceedings before the commission or regional boards:

"I am confused, Mr. President, as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Labor, because Article 126 is very clear, very clear, crystal clear — I don't think you need [an] interpreter for this, Mr. President. Prohibition against injunction: no preliminary or permanent injunction, or — ito ho verbatim — no TRO may be issued by any court, tribunal, or other entity against any proceedings before the commission or regional boards."

Senator Bong Go also called on companies, saying that if the wage increase would not actually cause them losses, it would be good for them to simply share it with the workers.

In his statement, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go said that the sacrifice being asked of big businesses is very small compared to the help it would give to the poor who barely have enough to eat every day:

"Napaka liit po nito na sakripisyo niyo po sa malalaking negosyante, malaking tulong [sa] mahihirap na halos walang makain sa araw-araw."

[This is such a small sacrifice for you big businessmen, [but it's] a big help to the poor who barely have anything to eat every day.]

Meanwhile, Senator JV Ejercito also pointed out that it is difficult to achieve economic progress if workers do not receive the living wage and benefits they deserve, which is why he is also among those pushing for the wage increase.

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Manila, Philippines – Around 978 thousand low-income SSS members have received a 2,000-peso cash aid, based on data from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) released yesterday.

This is under the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (Uplift) Assistance Program.

The beneficiaries belong to the Group 3 category.

These are employees earning below 20,000 pesos in salary, who made at least one SSS contribution in 2025 or 2026, and who have a disbursement account.

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Crime recorded across the country dropped by 36.12 percent in July this year, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Data showed that recorded crimes fell from 3,458 in July 2025 to 2,209 in July this year — a decrease of 1,249 cases.

The PNP said this decline runs contrary to the perception of some that the Philippines remains in a state of disorder.

PNP Chief Pgen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. attributed this gap between the data and public perception to sensationalized crime reporting, particularly on social media.

Speaking on the matter, Nartatez said the PNP does not shy away from having incidents reported or highlighted publicly, noting that this pushes police officers to work harder on resolving cases through investigation, citing the recent shooting incident involving a vlogger as an example.

"Mas gusto natin sa PNP na ma-sensationalize o mailabas yung mga insidente na ito, lalong-lalo na kung nanggaling ito sa social media at sa PNP Press Corps, at naibabalita kaagad sa amin. Mas maganda because that is the challenge for every police officer to have an investigative solution, like what happened with the recent shooting involving our vlogger." PNP Chief said.

[We actually prefer these incidents to be sensationalized or brought out, especially if they come from social media and the PNP Press Corps, and reported to us immediately. It's better because that is the challenge for every police officer to have an investigative solution, like what happened with the recent shooting involving our vlogger.]

Nartatez said the drop in crime last month was the result of more effective police monitoring on the streets, adding that the results reflect the PNP's continuing partnership with communities and other agencies.

"These results reflect the continuing efforts of the PNP, together with our communities and partner agencies, to prevent crime, strengthen police visibility, and keep our neighborhoods safe." Nartatez added.

Beyond the drop in crime rate, the PNP also reported the results of its anti-drug and anti-criminality operations for the month.

In July alone, the PNP carried out around 5,526 anti-drug operations, leading to the arrest of 6,368 individuals and the seizure of approximately P387 million worth of illegal drugs.

On wanted persons, the PNP arrested a total of 8,199 individuals — 2,352 of whom were listed as most wanted persons, while 5,847 were other individuals sought by the law.

The PNP acknowledged that it cannot control how the public perceives the crime situation, but assured the public that it will continue its work of maintaining peace and order nationwide.

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