24 Oras Express: December 15, 2023 [HD]

GMA Integrated News

Narito ang mga maiinit na balita sa 24 Oras Express ngayong Biyernes, December 15, 2023:   -Dalawang bata, dalawang iba pa, nasawi sa sunog sa Bacoor, Cavite; 87 pamilya, apektado -Nagtutulak ng shabu sa kalsada, arestado -Mga empleyado ng BI, pinaiiwas sa pagbati ng "Merry Christmas" sa mga pasahero -Economic provisions na humaharang sa mga gustong mamuhunan, isinusulong ni PBBM na maamyendahan -6 na akusado sa pagkawala ng 6 noong 2022, pinayagang magpiyansa ng P500-K kada kaso -Transport strike na nagpahirap sa ilang commuter, ikakasa muli sa Dec. 18-29; tatama sa Pasko -Anticipated Simbang Gabi, simula na; ilang deboto, kanya-kanyang panata at hiling -Prototype wheelchair ng 2 Pinoy Grade 12 students, wagi ng silver medal sa World Robot Games -San Beda Red Lions at Mapua Cardinals, naghahanda para sa Game 3 ng Men's Basketball Finals sa Linggo -Iconic Fiesta Carnival, nagbabalik para magpasaya ng bagong henerasyon -Kapitolyo, inilawan ng mga imaheng pang-Pasko; meron ding underwater immersive experience -Swimming team ng San Beda University, dinomina ang women's at men's division   24 Oras is GMA Network's flagship newscast, anchored by GMA News pillars Mel Tiangco, Vicky Morales, and Emil Sumangil featuring top news stories from the Philippines and the hottest showbiz news on Chika Minute hosted by Iya Villania. Visit GMA News Online (http://www.gmanews.tv/24Oras) for more.   For Kapuso abroad, subscribe to GMA Pinoy TV (http://www.gmapinoytv.com/) for GMA programs, including the full version of 24 Oras.

Transcript

00:00 Live from the GMA Network Center, this is 24 Horas.

00:06 Good evening, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

00:11 Four people were killed in the fire that broke out in Baco, Orcavite.

00:16 Now, it's Christmas time.

00:19 Among them, two children aged 5 and 8 years old.

00:23 More than 80 families were affected and the cost of the fire was 2 million pesos.

00:28 This is Bam Alegre.

00:30 It was hard to open the fire.

00:35 It was 2 in the morning in Talabados, Baco, Orcavite.

00:38 The corners are narrow so the fire trucks can't get inside.

00:42 They spread 15 hose to the center of the fire.

00:46 The first alarm was set at 3 in the morning.

00:48 The budget for the fire responders is not going down.

00:51 The volunteers are with the four fire trucks.

00:53 The fire was controlled at 4 in the morning.

00:57 But the fire responders saw the two children's burnt bodies.

01:01 We saw the two children's bodies when the firemen called.

01:07 We can't get them out because you can't recognize their bodies.

01:13 The two children are the only family members who are sleeping in one of the burnt houses.

01:18 Three of the family members were saved and were able to get out of the house.

01:22 They were taken to a nearby hospital because of the bruises and bruises.

01:26 It was 5 in the morning and the authorities were looking for four more so their family members were emotional.

01:30 One of them is John Paul Cosim who was also found dead because he went out before the fire.

01:38 I don't know if they are still there because I was just about to go out and there was no burnt body.

01:44 I didn't smell anything.

01:46 The firefighters waited until the morning to find the other missing people.

01:50 This is the wide area of Pinzala.

01:54 This is one of the houses where the authorities had a visual on the bodies of the injured.

02:00 After a visual inspection by the Bureau of Fire Protection in the area of Pinzala,

02:04 they were able to find two of the three unaccounted for.

02:07 They are still looking for one.

02:09 The SOCO will process the bodies to find out their identities.

02:14 We identified that the casualties were all children.

02:19 Some were 5 years old, some were 8 years old, 20 years old and 27 years old.

02:24 One of them was missing when he was 8 years old.

02:26 87 families were affected by the fire.

02:28 The Pinzala's value was estimated at 2 million pesos.

02:31 In the initial estimation by the BFP,

02:33 we were looking at an angle where the cause of the fire was an LPG leak.

02:39 But our investigators were still looking and confirming if that was the cause of the fire.

02:45 But based on the testimonies of our witnesses,

02:49 For GMA Integrated News, I'm Bam Alegre.

02:51 The 24-hour news is on.

02:53 Even though it's bright and there are a lot of people,

02:57 a man in Imo, Cavite, is being pushed by a car.

03:02 We were caught and the police officer was arrested.

03:06 Exclusive.

03:08 This rider was using his cellphone when he was approaching a man and he was about to get his money.

03:14 The rider was being careful and he took something from his wallet and gave it to the man.

03:20 In another video, another man was seen talking to the rider.

03:27 Later, the two of them reached each other and the rider left.

03:31 According to Imos Police, those were videos of drug dealers selling drugs in Imos.

03:36 The rider was alone and the paroquians were different.

03:40 Through online, and there were paroquians here.

03:44 If you think about it, he was just going there and he already knew the person who was approaching him.

03:50 When the surveillance was confirmed that the video was a positive drug transaction,

03:55 the bypass operation was immediately stopped.

03:58 He's not a criminal.

04:00 What does it mean that he could use drugs against you?

04:03 Federico Villanueva was arrested.

04:05 He was previously imprisoned for drug trafficking.

04:09 It's a drug swatch list.

04:10 He was just released and he's back to his crime.

04:17 The authorities are now in charge of illegal drug sales.

04:22 The transaction is being done on the road where people are passing by.

04:27 There's no fear in what they're doing.

04:33 GMA Integrated News spoke to Villanueva, who admitted that he was in the video and I asked him what he was doing.

04:40 He's not allowed to use drugs.

04:42 What does he do?

04:44 He's a drug dealer.

04:46 He's not afraid of anyone.

04:48 He's afraid.

04:50 He was forced to do it because his family is hungry and he has no job.

04:53 Villanueva was charged with anti-dangerous drugs act of 2002.

05:00 For GMA Integrated News, Marisol Abduraman, 24 Hours.

05:06 Merry Christmas.

05:08 It's a popular Christmas gift but it was avoided by the people of a government agency

05:13 because they might ask for Christmas gifts.

05:17 Marisumali was charged.

05:19 Merry Christmas.

05:22 It's a custom among us Filipinos to give gifts,

05:25 especially this Christmas, even if you don't know it.

05:28 But heck, the Bureau of Immigration must stop it based on their commissioner's order.

05:34 We discourage them.

05:36 Maybe it's because of the understanding of others, the connotation, they are asking for Christmas.

05:41 But basically we have to understand our culture as much as possible.

05:46 We should not greet during the process.

05:53 It's sad that we reached a point where greeting Christmas with joy has double meaning,

05:58 according to a sociologist.

06:00 We Filipinos are a culture that loves to socialize

06:04 and part of that socialization process is greeting our neighbors.

06:09 Brother Sorita, the head of the Bureau of Immigration, also accepted that because it can't be avoided,

06:14 precautionary measures must be taken to avoid the double meaning of words,

06:21 especially if it's hard to control public perception

06:24 and to avoid conflict of interpretation.

06:28 If there's really a double meaning, we can't do anything.

06:31 So we have now to stick to the etiquette of greetings.

06:34 And what is the etiquette of greeting?

06:36 Our etiquette is simple.

06:38 If you greet, they will also greet you with Merry Christmas.

06:41 If you don't greet, so that there's no double meaning implication,

06:45 you just have to withhold your greeting and just be cordial.

06:49 I've talked to other people,

06:51 it's different if you just greet someone who you're really going to ask for something.

06:54 Everybody is entitled to greet somebody, especially when we're celebrating holidays.

07:01 So it's just like it's up to the intention.

07:05 According to the BI, if they greeted someone first,

07:08 they can greet them back with Merry Christmas.

07:11 For GMI Integrated News, Maris Umali for Tutok, 24 hours.

07:17 In the middle of the talk about the charter change,

07:19 President Bobo Marcos is targeting the provisions that prevent or prevent those who want to move abroad.

07:25 That's the joint force that Ian Cruz and I are talking about.

07:29 Economic provisions that are getting in the way with some of the potential investors that we are trying to bring to the Philippines.

07:40 That's the target that was targeted in the 1987 Constitution that started the study.

07:46 Many people want to move abroad but because of the Constitution.

07:50 The economic provisions do not allow them to or make it non-viable for them.

07:55 And even though it's not mentioned that some are pushing for the change in the length of the terminology and other political provisions,

08:04 the President is not only pushing for the investors and the future of the Philippines here.

08:12 The study is really not about the Constitution, it's about what do we need to change

08:18 so that these potential investors will in fact come to the Philippines.

08:22 He mentioned the investment of the Poblacion Water Treatment Plant of Manila in Montinlupa City

08:30 that can clean water from Laguna Lake for the people of Montinlupa, Paranaque, Las Piñas and Cavite.

08:38 The President said that he expects to feel the great effect of El Nino when the first quarter of 2024 comes.

08:44 He said that the supply of our water is enough but it's a different story when El Nino reaches the second quarter of 2024.

08:53 What we need to do is to prepare a further capacity so that should the El Nino extend to the second quarter of next year,

09:07 we are still at the very least able to supply potable water.

09:11 The President mentioned that he's encouraging the leaders, that's why he's encouraging CHACHA.

09:17 One of his targets in the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit is his last trip abroad this 2023.

09:23 The President left earlier to go to Tokyo, Japan.

09:26 He's encouraging investors in renewable energy, like wind farms in Ilocos Norte,

09:32 which were installed by the Governor of the province.

09:36 ASEC partners, Japan included, to invest in the Philippine renewable energy industry to achieve not only the intentions of ASEC,

09:46 but also the overall goal of the Paris Agreement.

09:50 The 2024 national budget is in full swing. He's waiting for the BICAM report.

09:54 But he can sign it before Christmas.

09:57 Vice President Sara Duterte is the government's caretaker until the President returns on Monday night.

10:03 The Vice President is not present at the departure ceremony earlier.

10:06 For GMA Integrated News, Ivan Meirina.

10:09 Ian Cruz was charged with 24 hours.

10:12 Update on the missing in Buguero.

10:15 The court allowed the six accused in several no-bail cases to pay their fines.

10:20 The missing relatives were dismayed.

10:23 Salima Refran was charged.

10:29 Despite the cases of kidnapping and serious illegal detention being non-bailable,

10:33 Manila RTC Branch 40 granted the petition for bail of the accused

10:38 for the disappearance of six bugueros in Manila Arena in January 2022.

10:43 There are four elements that need to be proven if a person was kidnapped or was detained.

10:50 It turns out that three of those elements were not proven by the prosecution.

10:57 Another thing that the prosecution gave was the point that the relatives of the victim already contributed to the case.

11:06 Half a million pesos were allocated for the Manila Arena security personnel,

11:11 Julie Patidongan, Alias Dondon, Gleer Codilla, Mark Carlos Zabala,

11:16 Virgilio Bayug, Johnny Consolacion and Roberto Mateliano Jr.

11:21 And because six people were missing, the fines of each accused amount to more than three million pesos.

11:28 According to CIDG Calabarzon, the field of the accused is already completing the requirements for the fines.

11:35 But they will wait for the release order from the court.

11:38 The accused of CIDG Region 4A in Cap Vicente Lim, Laguna is under custody.

11:44 There's a possibility that we might just file an MR.

11:47 I will have to discuss this with the prosecutor handling the case.

11:51 But even if this MR is pending, the process of filing or arranging the fines of the accused is still ongoing.

12:03 The partner of John Claude Inunog, who was also the son of the other missing soap operators, was dismayed by the news.

12:11 The DOJ needs to explain why they granted the petition for bail.

12:18 It's clear from the case that they filed that it's a no bail.

12:25 The relatives of the missing people are already helping for their next steps,

12:31 especially considering the possibility that the six accused are also involved in the disappearance of their loved ones.

12:38 They have talked to the Department of Justice and CIDG.

12:42 I called them and asked them to give us a good update on why this happened.

12:49 Will they give us a bonus?

12:52 The department will do everything it can to spread the evidence.

12:58 The prosecutor is only in charge of the evidence he has.

13:02 We are still getting the report from CIDG.

13:06 For GMA Integrated News, Sanima Refra, 24 Hours.

13:11 The gunman in Tigil Pasada is not going to rest until he is joined by the Manibela group.

13:19 The next strike will be held on Monday and will last for two weeks.

13:26 This is where Mackie Pulido is shooting.

13:31 On the second day of Tigil Pasada, it was difficult to ride some routes in Metro Manila,

13:36 so many were late for work or school.

13:39 In Pasig Mega Market, stranded passengers were already running to catch the modern jeep that was coming.

13:47 Because they couldn't run, the couple, senior citizens, couldn't ride.

13:51 There's no car. I'm still breathing. I'm so tired.

13:57 Brenda also couldn't keep up with the chase because she was with her four children.

14:03 If there's a chase, they will run fast. They can't catch up.

14:06 Because they are kids. If they are too fast, the two of them will be left behind.

14:12 In front of the LTFRB office, many members of the Pistons group spent the night.

14:17 Part of their protest movement against their own life as drivers and operators of jeeps.

14:24 One of the people who slept here on the road was Lolo Javier, who has been a jeepney driver for three decades.

14:29 If the plan to modernize the PUV continues, he will lose his life.

14:34 At the age of 63 years old, he may not be accepted as a driver.

14:39 I don't want to depend on the locals anymore. I have a family. That's why I need to support myself.

14:44 From the LTFRB, they took a caravan to Mendiola, where Tigil Pasada was supposed to end.

14:50 But there, they were announced to strike back on Monday, along with the Manibela group.

14:56 This is just the beginning of the protest of Tigil Pasada.

15:00 Next week, the Pistons and Manibela will continue in Tigil Pasada.

15:05 One week until Christmas or until the end of this year.

15:08 The Pistons and LTFRB's discussion on the issue of the December 31 deadline for the consolidation or completion of the cooperative was deadlocked.

15:17 The Pistons believe that the next phase is already out.

15:20 The cooperative they are talking about now, the unit is not named after the operator.

15:25 The unit is not named after the operator.

15:28 How can he say that the unit is his if it's not named after him?

15:31 The issue there is more of an ideological difference.

15:34 They don't want to join a pre-modernization program.

15:39 Somewhere along the way, we have to start.

15:41 The LTFRB does not worry even though the Tigil Pasada is continuously accompanied by the Christmas rush.

15:47 It will be right on the Christmas day.

15:50 Six short routes were affected by the two-day Tigil Pasada.

15:54 They can now use tricycles or buses and modern jeepneys.

15:58 They will be given special permits.

16:00 The Paco's demolition was also condemned by the police.

16:02 Ten modern jeepneys were pierced with a wheel yesterday and the CCTV was able to capture it.

16:07 According to Taguig Police, the two suspects have already been inquested but they are still investigating if they have anything to do with the Tigil Pasada.

16:14 For GMA Integrated News, Macky Pulido, 24 Hours.

16:19 Many are excited for the Christmas Eve.

16:22 That's why the anticipated mass was held before the official start tomorrow, December 16, from Quiapo Church.

16:30 Live on the Kuya Pulo, Sandra Aguinaldo, Sandra.

16:35 You know Emil, I suddenly felt the spirit of the upcoming Christmas.

16:43 Because here in Quiapo Church, the church service will start at 7pm.

16:49 And here, the mass is expected.

16:52 And this is the anticipated mass for the Misa de Gallo tomorrow.

17:01 It's normal for the devotees of the Black Nazarene to worship every Friday in Quiapo Church.

17:08 The mass is almost every hour.

17:10 But aside from that, the mass will be held tonight, at 7pm and 8pm.

17:16 For the Catholics, this is called the anticipated mass for the traditional Misa de Gallo.

17:22 Or the early morning mass that starts on December 16 and ends on December 24.

17:29 According to Quiapo Church, the Misa de Gallo is no different from the early morning mass.

17:34 What's important is to listen and not to just go out.

17:38 So that we can all travel together and prepare for the coming of our Lord.

17:43 He explains, the passing of the night worship service in the day of Shem is an ancient tradition to prepare for the coming of Jesus.

17:53 And the one we give the honor to in the night worship service is Mary, who gave her life to bring the Lord and give it to the world.

18:02 The significance of this night worship service and the Misa de Gallo is that we, like Mary, can bring the Lord to our lives.

18:12 Some of our fellowmen are already ready for the night worship service.

18:16 Ma'am Ivy, are you completing the night worship service?

18:19 Yes.

18:20 Last year.

18:21 So we have a wish that we can complete the night worship service.

18:28 What's your wish?

18:29 For my father to go home.

18:31 And then?

18:33 For him to finish his studies.

18:35 Why are you doing the night worship service?

18:37 For the wishes of my children.

18:40 Our God doesn't really look at you completing the nine days, but this is a prayer of the people.

18:48 You can go inside.

18:50 Outside the church, the police are on the move, especially those who are worshipping.

18:56 Many are also buying around the Church.

19:00 Just a short walk from the church, you can find the popular ham.

19:06 Even though the budget of some of our fellowmen is limited or over, the family still wants to be special.

19:15 One half, one half only. We are only on a budget.

19:19 It's better if there is a budget, than buying alcohol for the children.

19:25 Emil, from where I am standing, I am wondering where the traffic is still good and spacious in front of the Church.

19:39 Tomorrow, more people are expected to come here for the start of the Nisa de Gallo.

19:45 Thank you very much, Sandra Aguinaldo.

19:48 From scraps, turned to a life-changing innovation for PWD.

20:05 The invention of two Grade 12 students from Batangas City is a game-changing one.

20:10 Their prototype wheelchair.

20:13 Let's change the game and innovate.

20:16 Pira-pirasong plywood.

20:22 Prepare for transformation.

20:25 Tira-tirang PVC pipes.

20:28 Prepare to integrate.

20:31 Prototype wheelchair.

20:36 Activate!

20:39 Who would have thought that scraps would transform like this?

20:48 That's why it won the World Robot Games 2023 in Taipei, Taiwan.

20:56 And won a silver medal in the Innovative Robot category.

21:01 But the brains behind it are even more amazing.

21:05 Meet Aaron Moises Ronquillo and Jomil Claveria.

21:10 Grade 12 students from Paharang Integrated School in Batangas City.

21:15 They were inspired by the desire to help the class of the country.

21:22 We saw the need to create an innovation which will improve the quality of life.

21:28 And also for elderly and children with special needs.

21:31 How was it like winning the silver medal?

21:34 We are super satisfied.

21:36 Our robot will be able to help a lot if we can still life-scale it.

21:42 Aside from being remote controlled, the prototype wheelchair is also feature-packed.

21:49 How long did it take to make this?

21:53 We started to fix the wheelchair in September until November.

22:00 Our wheelchair is connected to Bluetooth.

22:04 The one over there is the convertible bed feature.

22:07 And the next is the medical care hub.

22:11 And here is the pulse rate sensor which gives the current reading of the heartbeat.

22:18 Yes, it's instant.

22:19 Instead of shouting or calling the relatives of the patient, we just put an alert pro system.

22:29 And lastly, a foldable table for students to have a workspace.

22:36 Our dream is to compete internationally.

22:42 We are Innovation with a Heart.

22:47 And my fellow Filipinos, it's a pleasure that at such a young age,

22:50 they were able to invent the WeAlert robot wheelchair to address of course the needs of our physically challenged fellow Filipinos.

22:58 Hoping and praying that they will get funding to make their ambition a life-size.

23:04 And immediately, it will help the Filipinos.

23:07 For GMA Integrated News, I am Martin Oviar.

23:12 And what can you say?

23:15 We are changing the game.

23:17 We will find out this Sunday which team will be the true heroes of the game of NCAA Season 99 Men's Basketball.

23:29 The preparation of San Beda Red Lions and Mapua Cardinals for the upcoming Game 3 of the finals this Sunday.

23:36 Brought to you by JP Soriano.

23:42 The practice game of San Beda Red Lions in their gym is intense before they face Mapua Cardinals this Sunday.

23:49 Their momentum is high after they lost to Mapua in Game 2 of the Best of 3 Series of NCAA Season 99 Men's Basketball Championship.

24:00 We also did our homework of course with the help of the coaches and the players.

24:05 We did our viewing and we prepared for what to expect mentally and in-game situations.

24:12 King Lion Jacob Cortez gave 21 points in Game 2.

24:17 It's our first time as a group in this group in the finals.

24:21 And we're just one win away from bringing back the championship to San Beda.

24:28 One of the key players in bringing back the championship to San Beda is James Payosing. He will do everything to bring back the title to the Mendiola.

24:38 We are adding our effort in training. That's what we will do in Game 3.

24:42 Clifford Hopia, who doesn't want to let the ball touch the field in Mapua in Game 2 after receiving 11 rebounds, he will strengthen his defense.

24:55 I will do my best to counter their style in Game 2.

25:00 Instead of feeling down after losing in Game 2, the Cardinals are more eager to fight in their do or die game in Ringo.

25:13 It's good to play when we lose because we have more motivation. We make sure that we play together.

25:21 Mapua is fully prepared for the upcoming championship title.

25:27 Mapua was the last to become the champion in the NCAA in 1991 and was the last to reach the finals in Season 97.

25:37 Stay hungry. We need to be able to keep up with their intensity and energy.

25:47 Their team captain also has some winning tips.

25:50 We need to focus. We need to increase our competitiveness in training.

25:54 The season MVP, Clint Escamiz, is feeling the pressure but he believes that he deserves to win.

26:04 We are going through the pressure in practice and game planning. We are here because we deserve to win the finals. The fight is not over yet.

26:14 On Sunday, December 17, we will find out if the title will go to the Menbiola or Intramuros.

26:23 Game 3 of the NCAA Men's Basketball Finals will be live on GMA-GTV.

26:30 For GMA Integrated News, JP Soriano.

26:34 24 hours.

26:36 You will feel flashback Friday.

26:41 Because the iconic Fiesta Carnival, which has been long gone, is now back in its old place in Cubao, Quezon City.

26:49 Let's celebrate there, especially during Christmas, with the performance of Bernadette Reyes.

26:54 To the kids in their 70s, 80s and 90s, the Fiesta Carnival is now back and it made us happy back then and it will make all generations happy now.

27:10 Romy still remembers when her children were still small and she used to send them to the Fiesta Carnival.

27:19 So on the opening of the Fiesta Carnival today, the couple immediately returned to the place to refresh their memories.

27:27 We have a lot of memories here. My children were here before. Now my children are grown up.

27:33 Clark did not make it to the Fiesta Carnival back then.

27:38 Now that she experienced the joy of this place, she understands why the people who come here are so happy.

27:45 I feel that it's really stress relieving and it's also part of the Christmas spirit which is enjoyment, happiness and love.

27:56 Being a kid, you enjoy different rides like merry-go-round, bump car and many more.

28:05 There are different kinds of playground rides for all ages.

28:08 I'm happy because there are a lot of people and I'm also happy.

28:13 I was a kid in the 80s but I was not able to go to the Fiesta Carnival.

28:18 So this is now open again. We will try different fun rides like this world trip.

28:28 Enjoy the joy of more than 50 kids from St. Martin de Porres Center, Laura Vicuna Foundation and Gawag Kalinga Munting Pamayanan

28:37 which became a part of the charity ride for the Ride All You Can Experience at the Fiesta Carnival.

28:42 Back in the 1970s, this was the place. Today we have more rides.

28:49 We are adding more modern rides like the Wee Jump or the Trampoline. We also have arcades.

28:55 Mel, for those who are planning to go to the Fiesta Carnival in Quezon City, this is open every day until 10pm.

29:05 Thank you very much. Bernadette Reyes.

29:09 Not your ordinary Christmas experience that you can enjoy in some streets in Batangas.

29:16 Paul Hernandez of GMA Visual TV, Malitang Southern Tagalog.

29:23 Paul.

29:25 Oh Emil, if Christmas is just about the vibe, Batangas Capital will not let you down.

29:32 There are play of lights, and an underwater immersive experience.

29:36 At the entrance of Batangas Capital, you will receive a big gift made of arcs.

29:46 The eyes will be filled with sparkling decorations to feel the magic of Christmas.

29:52 There is a video projection of the 68 feet Christmas tree, which was lit by more than 6,000 light bulbs.

29:58 Our symbol is a crown. Batangas is one of the eight signs of the day that was celebrated during the time of the conquest.

30:09 The play of lights are also being decorated.

30:12 The colors of the front of the Capitol are also changing along with the music.

30:18 Another thing that you can do during the night is the Verde Island Passage, an immersive experience inside the tourism building.

30:23 It is amazing. The lighting and background are very creative.

30:29 It's like you're really under the sea. It's like you're free diving.

30:34 Oh Emil, not only in Batangas, after the parade, the parade will follow.

30:46 The stores here will be full of products that will really make you go "Tatak Batangeno".

30:52 Thank you very much, Paul Hernandez of JMA Vigil TV, Balitang Southern Tagalog.

30:58 The determination of the contestants for the upcoming swimming competition of NCAA Season 99 has been shown again.

31:07 The ones above are the brave and brave warriors, known for the performance of Sergi Castillo.

31:13 Three hours of swimming every day for the rookie athlete Lance Rafael Cruz to train.

31:24 His sacrifices have paid off because Lance was chosen for the three-day swimming championship of NCAA Season 99.

31:35 Let us all call it a symphony! You know it, Lance Rafael Cruz!

31:42 Lance won five gold and one silver medals.

31:49 He also broke five NCAA Junior Division records.

31:55 He was also named the most outstanding swimmer in the Junior Division, and became the junior division overall champion of the De La Salle College of St. Benilde.

32:05 Even if there are bad days, keep on training hard. My experience in NCAA was really fun.

32:11 In the women's division, the season 99 champions, San Beda University, have a huge lead.

32:20 This is the 10th year that they have dominated the women's division.

32:25 Angeline Ducabo was named the most valuable athlete from the champion team.

32:30 She won five gold and two silver medals.

32:34 She also broke two new records in the women's division.

32:39 I was overcoming my fears. I didn't believe in myself because I thought I lost my spark in swimming.

32:49 In the men's division, the most anticipated team to reign supreme is San Beda University, which is the 19th season champion of the division.

32:59 The champions in the men's division, San Beda University!

33:06 Two decades. Next year. Next year.

33:10 Jake Evangelista of San Beda is the most valuable athlete.

33:16 Their mentor, Gavino Rojas, is also a pioneer.

33:19 They remind us again and again to give everything to improve not only for us, but for the team and for the whole Benedet community.

33:30 As long as they believe in the coaches and the team, we will continue.

33:41 In the formal closing of the NCAA Season 99 Swimming Championship,

33:46 the team will be on the rise to overcome the obstacles and to improve the ability and quality of the Filipino athlete.

33:55 Just continue to practice. Trust in yourself.

33:59 In the NCAA, the swimmers are strong.

34:05 This is what we want to support so that we can continue to show the world that Filipinos can compete.

34:12 For GMA Integrated News, Cedric Castillo, Nakatuto, 24 hours.

34:17 And now for the news this Friday, I'm Mel Tianco.

34:23 My fellow countrymen, it's almost 10 days, it's almost Christmas.

34:26 I'm Ivan Meirena for a bigger mission.

34:29 For a wider service to the country, I'm Emil Subangil.

34:33 From GMA Integrated News, the news authority of the Philippines, Nakatuto, 24 hours.

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