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Unang Balita sa Unang Hirit: (Part 1) JANUARY 19, 2026 [HD]
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Unang Balita sa Unang Hirit: (Part 1) JANUARY 19, 2026 [HD]

Return of Former DPW Secretary Emmanuel Bonoan

Arrival and Investigation Context

  • Former DPW Secretary Emmanuel Bonoan returned to the Philippines after a two-month stay in America, attending hearings related to flood control projects.
  • Bonoan is under an immigration lookout bulletin due to investigations into alleged anomalies involving over 30 billion pesos allocated for flood control projects.
  • His return was delayed because of his wife's surgery; he arrived on January 18 from Taipei.

Senate Blue Ribbon Committee Hearing

  • Bonoan is among several individuals summoned by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee for hearings regarding kickbacks associated with flood control projects.
  • Other notable figures included in the investigation are former Congressman Manzalico and COA Commissioner Mario Lipana.

Current Infrastructure Issues

  • Senator Kiko Pangilinan highlighted that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure cannot proceed due to lack of quorum following resignations from key officials.
  • Concerns were raised about ongoing issues in various regions, including Bulacan and Cavite, indicating widespread infrastructure problems.

Financial Irregularities and Accountability

  • There are allegations of advance payments made by contractors despite some projects not being funded yet, raising questions about financial sources.
  • Senator Pangilinan responded to claims that only senators are implicated in anomalies, asserting that all invited congressmen failed to attend the hearings.

Infrastructure Damage Due to Typhoon Ada

Inspection Findings

  • During an inspection in Camarines Sur, Secretary Vince Dizon expressed concern over structural integrity after observing significant damage on Mauka Bridge caused by heavy traffic.

Impact of Typhoon Ada

  • The typhoon caused extensive damage across Bicol Region, including a bamboo bridge collapse affecting local transportation between barangays.

Community Response and Recovery Efforts

  • Residents faced flooding issues leading to evacuations; plans are underway for constructing more resilient bridges in affected areas like Oas.

Centenarian's Secret to Longevity

Lifestyle Insights from Estela Deos Reyz

  • A centenarian from Ilo-Ilo City shares her active lifestyle habits, emphasizing regular stretching exercises as part of her daily routine.
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Narito ang mga nangungunang balita ngayong January 19, 2026 - Dating DPWH Sec. Bonoan, bumalik na sa Pilipinas matapos manatili ng 2 buwan sa Amerika | Dating DPWH Sec. Bonoan, kabilang sa mga pinadadalo sa pagdinig mamaya ng Senate Blue Ribbon Committee kaugnay ng flood control issue | Sen. Pangilinan: Mahalaga ang imbestigasyon ng Senate Blue Ribbon Committee sa kuwestiyonableng flood control projects dahil hindi maituloy ng ICI ang tungkulin nito | Sen. Pangilinan: Inimbitahan ang mga idinawit na kongresista sa Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing pero hindi sumipot - DPWH Sec. Vince Dizon, naramdaman ang pag-uga ng Mauca Bridge sa gitna ng kanilang inspeksiyon - Bamboo bridge sa Manito, nawasak dahil sa Bagyong Ada; mga residente, nagbabangka para makatawid sa pagitan ng 2 barangay | Ilang mabababang lugar, binaha; ilang spillway, hindi madaanan kasunod ng malakas na ulan | Mga truck, stranded dahil sa Bagyong Ada - Lakas ng Bagyong Ada, nagdulot ng baha at pagguho ng lupa sa ibang panig ng Bicol - 100-year old na lola, madaling araw pa lang ay nag-eehersisyo na Unang Balita is the news segment of GMA Network's daily morning program, Unang Hirit. It's anchored by Arnold Clavio, Susan Enriquez, Ivan Mayrina, and Mariz Umali, and airs on GMA-7 Mondays to Fridays at 5:30 AM (PHL Time). For more videos from Unang Balita, visit http://www.gmanetwork.com/unangbalita. For Kapuso abroad, subscribe to GMA Pinoy TV (http://www.gmapinoytv.com/) for GMA programs.