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Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela reiterated that the Philippines does not need to seek permission from China to conduct operations within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The response was made after the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) stated that they were allegedly allowed the medical evacuation of two wounded members of the Philippine Navy as a humanitarian consideration.

According to Rear Admiral Tarriela, the Philippines does not need and will never ask for permission from China to transfer or execute a mission for its personnel within its own territorial waters.

Tarriela emphasized that Ayungin Shoal lies strictly within the EEZ and continental shelf of the Philippines, based on the 2016 Arbitral Award under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

He also reiterated that China has no legal rights over the territory; the BRP Sierra Madre stationed at the Ayungin Shoal is a commissioned vessel and is legitimately situated within the Philippine territory.

He noted that what is truly illegal is the continuous intrusion of the Chinese Coast Guard into waters outside of its jurisdiction.

Tarriela further highlighted that the medical evacuation was conducted for the Philippine soldiers who were injured after being struck with batons by CCG personnel on July 20 near BRP Sierra Madre.

PCG vessels BRP Melchora and BRP Malapascua arrived at the Ayungin Shoal for medical evacuation. However, the CCG allegedly attempted to block the operation by deploying rigid-hulled inflatables and executing blocking maneuvers against PCG ships. Despite harassment, the PCG successfully completed their mission.

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The agreed-upon schedule of the senator-judges in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is now final.

According to Senate Presiding Officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero, starting Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the trial schedule will shift from 2:00 PM to a new window of 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

“Now, on July 29, again, as agreed in caucus by the senators and the senator-judges, the new time of the trial will be from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and the session of the Senate will be on or at 4:00 PM,” he said

Escudero clarified that there will be no trial on July 27, 2026 due to the scheduled State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

“During caucus, the senator-judges agreed for next week, there will be no trial on Monday given that it's the State of the Nation Address of the President,” he said

There will also be no trial on July 28 to make way for the traditional contra-SONA.

“There will be no trial on Tuesday to afford the minority the opportunity to prepare and deliver their contra-SONA, which is a tradition in relation to the State of the Nation Address by the President,” he said

Hence, the impeachment court will resume on July 29, 2026, and the new schedule will be effective.

The presiding officer further noted that starting in August, the trial will run from Monday to Wednesday, in the same agreed-upon time.

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The Philippine National Police identifies the two suspects in the killing of content creator Alicia Lipata or Mima Alicia in Caloocan City.

According to PNP Public Information Office Acting Chief PCol. Allen Rae Co, the suspects might be syndicate members or rented to slay the victim.

They identified the suspects through backtracking and forward tracking of CCTV footage, and through the statements of the witnesses.

“Na-identify na po, actually less than 24 hours, we are already able to identify. Nakilala na po natin ang mga salarin sa pagpatay sa vlogger po sa Caloocan City,” said the PNP PIO chief

“Most probably, ito po ay miyembro ng sintikato or inupahan ng isang sindikato upang ipapaslang or ipapatay (ang vlogger),” he added

The investigation is ongoing; UNTV will publish further details once available.

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Walang iregularidad sa naging pagpupulong nina National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag at House Lead Prosecutor at Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro bago ang pagharap nito sa impeachment court.

Ayon sa prosekusyon, normal ang ganitong paghahanda sa pagitan ng abogado at testigong ihaharap sa korte.