24 Oras Express: July 16, 2026 [HD]

Philippine authorities made progress in a high-profile murder case, government officials responded to economic and infrastructure concerns, and new developments emerged in ongoing political impeachment proceedings.

• Marine biologist murder — Three of four suspects were arrested for the killing of Kent Carpenter in Negros Oriental, with his partner cleared of involvement [00:16].
• Government aid — President Marcos announced the "Uplift Assistance" program, which provides P2,000 in cash aid to 4Ps beneficiaries, vulnerable households, and low-income workers [06:08].
• Impeachment trial — Prosecution teams seek access to VP Sara Duterte’s financial records, while her defense argues the move violates due process and privacy laws [41:47].
• School violence — Columban College is investigating a video showing a student punching a classmate and hitting them with a chair [04:20].
• MMDA controversy — Official Gabriel Go was pulled from field operations after posting a video of a traffic violator to his personal social media account [26:52].
• Drug operation — Police seized P2.7 million worth of shabu in Intramuros and arrested a key supplier and their runner [10:42].
• Utility concerns — Consumers reported shock at rising electric bills, prompting the ERC to extend a ban on power disconnections for small users [30:49].
• Illegal gambling — The NBI raided a Makati business that posed as an arcade but actually operated illegal Pachinko gambling games [37:54].
• Weather update — A new low-pressure area formed outside the country's border, while heavy rains caused landslides and flooding in Mindanao and Visayas [34:08].
• SEA Games inquiry — Senator Alan Peter Cayetano defended his record against NBI allegations regarding 2019 sports infrastructure projects [48:09].

What is the goal of the government's "Uplift Assistance" program? Why was the MMDA official Gabriel Go prohibited from participating in field operations?