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00:00 [Music]
00:15 Good evening Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
00:19 Five vehicles were hit by a bus passenger
00:23 in the Dinalupian, Bataan as well as a jeepney passenger.
00:27 Four were injured and up to now, there are critical conditions
00:31 for more than 20 injured.
00:33 It was hard to respond to the victims
00:36 and the driver was disheartened
00:39 because he was driving without a driver's license.
00:42 James Agusti was hit.
00:45 [Music]
00:49 There was no wasted time for the residents and rescuers
00:52 in rescuing the injured jeepney passengers.
00:55 This is the scene of Jose Abad Santos Avenue, Barangay Bangal,
00:58 Dinalupian, Bataan, last night at 7 p.m.
01:01 Some passengers were slowly taken out of the jeepney.
01:06 [Passenger] Slowly, slowly!
01:08 [Reporter] On the left and right of the scene, there were ambulances.
01:11 [Ambulance siren]
01:13 In the initial investigation, the bus was from Pampanga to Olongapo.
01:18 First, a motorcycle, two tricycles and an L300 van were hit
01:24 before the jeepney from Olongapo and Bataan was hit.
01:29 Although the hit was not clear,
01:31 it was seen that the jeepney was several meters high.
01:34 [Siren]
01:36 After the jeepney was hit in the middle of the road,
01:39 the bus went straight here,
01:41 and here on the side of the road, down,
01:43 and the light pole was hit before it went straight here to the store
01:49 and affected the roof of the establishment.
01:52 According to Dinalupian MDR-MO, four people were killed,
01:55 while 26 were injured.
01:57 As for the 22-year-old Carla who was injured,
02:00 she was allowed to go home from the market.
02:03 When I was down there, I was crying and shouting,
02:07 "Lord, save us. Lord, save us.
02:12 Help me. Help us to get out."
02:16 Then a man pulled me there to get me out.
02:22 The 54-year-old bus driver was in the custody of the police.
02:26 I was being held because the wind was gone and the door was open.
02:32 Then?
02:33 I was being followed by a truck or something.
02:38 I was forced to use a vertex seat because I don't have a seat in the roof.
02:42 That's why I was using a vertex seat.
02:45 I just gave them a dispensary to forgive me for stealing.
02:51 I'm not really a criminal.
02:54 It's a disgrace. I really don't like it.
02:57 The driver faces a complaint of reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicide,
03:01 multiple physical injuries, and damage to properties.
03:05 For JEMAI Integrated News, James Agustin, Tutok, 24 Hours.
03:10 There's a higher chance of a kidnapping than a jackpot in the lottery.
03:15 That's why the jackpot winnings from December are being doubted by some senators.
03:22 But according to the PCSO, there's no such thing as imprudence.
03:26 This is what Ma'am Gonzalez pointed out.
03:28 Just yesterday, a lucky winner was the winner of the winning combination of Mega Lotto 645.
03:37 The jackpot is worth more than 45 million pesos.
03:41 But when the Senate Committees on Games and Amusement and Ways and Means heard about the PCSO's lotto games,
03:47 some senators asked why the jackpots in the lotto games are being won one after another.
03:53 In less than one month, five games were won.
03:57 At the same time?
03:58 Yes, in less than a month.
03:59 That's questionable.
04:00 We will have to look at this.
04:02 Without augmentation, this is the natural accumulation of the jackpot from the bets.
04:07 Then, the theory is that the bettors have already attracted the jackpot.
04:12 Then, let's see.
04:14 Months before the jackpot is won.
04:16 So what happened last December is really an anomaly.
04:20 Not just one game, but five games.
04:23 The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center will investigate this.
04:27 The committee also subpoenaed the records of the Bureau of Internal Revenue to see if it is true as a genuine and valuable record.
04:35 In the GMA Integrated News, the lotto results of the PCSO website for the whole of December until yesterday,
04:42 the jackpot of millions of pesos in various lotto games was hit 11 times.
04:47 The total of that 11 jackpot prize is worth more than 2 billion pesos.
04:52 Among the biggest, the Grand Lotto 655 jackpot is worth more than 698 million pesos on December 17.
05:00 Super Lotto 649 jackpot is worth more than 640 million pesos on December 16.
05:06 Ultra Lotto 658 jackpot is worth more than 571 million pesos on December 29.
05:12 And Super Lotto 649 jackpot is worth more than 310 million pesos on December 19.
05:18 Only lone bettors have jackpots on those.
05:21 The chances of winning in betting on various lotto games are 1 in more than 5 million to 1 in more than 40 million.
05:30 That's why there's a chance of getting hit by the jackpot of 1 in 15,000 than the jackpot.
05:35 The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office or PCSO has been surprised by the rumors that they are manipulating the results.
05:42 Particularly, the controversial 649 Grand Lotto where more than 640 million pesos was won by one person who participated online.
05:51 There are those who said to Senator Rafi Tulfo that PCSO is possible to be hit.
05:57 Some are saying that you have a plenum to bet on all possible combinations.
06:12 And you did that.
06:17 The 640 million pesos was won by one person who participated online.
06:28 You can manipulate the machine to have an automatic sequence betting that in a matter of minutes or hours, all numbers can be killed.
06:51 We would like to assure you that you can never manipulate it.
06:58 That's why we are allowed to bet.
07:00 Even I can bet because it's beyond me.
07:03 Betting on all combinations is the right of anybody.
07:07 It doesn't guarantee anything.
07:09 Assuming somebody betted on all the combinations which is allowed,
07:16 it doesn't even guarantee that you will get the jackpot by yourself.
07:22 Assuming you are two, three, four, that's number one.
07:26 Number two, our record shows that all combinations were not bet on the day of the hit.
07:33 Tulfo also asked if it's possible to sabotage the participants when the jackpot was won.
07:38 PCSO said that there is a commission on audit that is included when the winner is manipulated.
07:43 There is also a CCTV in the room where this is done.
07:46 But Tulfo said...
07:48 Now, for example, this is wild imaginations from the bettors.
07:53 All of them sabotaged.
07:55 For example, those who have root access can still manipulate it.
08:03 I talked to all of them.
08:05 Chiefs, bosses, friendship, be quiet.
08:11 Let's change this to the root access.
08:16 Let's show that there is a winner.
08:20 It's possible.
08:22 GM Robles said that the betting will be cut off at 8.30 p.m. before the draw at 9 p.m.
08:31 The bets are already separated so it cannot be changed or added.
08:36 The ball will be put in the stand alone.
08:41 I don't think it's possible because it's not online anymore.
08:45 Right now, we don't have any evidence of fraud.
08:48 The Senate will continue their investigation.
08:51 For GMA Integrated News, Mav Gonzales, Nakatutok, 24 Hours.
08:57 The price of rice is now reaching P75 per kilo in Bicol.
09:02 According to a group, some brands of canned sardines are also expensive.
09:06 But there is a cooking hackbang to make it cheaper.
09:09 Bernadette Reyes, Nakatutok.
09:11 Rice is now P67 in Nagas City.
09:18 But according to the group Bantay Bigas,
09:20 rice is now P75 per kilo in other places in Bicol.
09:25 P60 is the lowest.
09:27 In Mindoro, a rice-producing province,
09:30 P58 to P60 per kilo of rice.
09:33 The government always says that our production is high,
09:38 but the price of rice remains high.
09:41 We expect that it will go down because our production is high.
09:46 We have importation.
09:48 In this store in Quezon City,
09:50 the price of rice is also P60.
09:53 It's hard because before,
09:56 if we buy just P1,000, it becomes P1,300.
10:01 According to Bantay Bigas,
10:03 the Department of Agriculture does not feel that consumers
10:07 have solutions to lower the price of rice.
10:10 When it's built, they will fix the post-harvest facilities,
10:14 they will fix the cold storage.
10:17 They are already doing that.
10:19 They don't root out the reason why we end up with food.
10:25 The Department of Agriculture says that the government is trying
10:29 to help farmers by providing rice, water, and machinery
10:35 to increase the production of rice.
10:38 Last year, the Philippines imported more than 20 million metric tons of rice.
10:43 Imported rice is expensive.
10:45 600 to 700.
10:47 The mandate of the DA is really to have more productivity in our farms.
10:53 To increase the local production of rice.
10:56 According to the Department of Agriculture,
10:58 because of the effect of El Nino,
11:00 the production of rice can go down this year.
11:03 But the government is working on ways to ensure that
11:06 the rice supply is sufficient in the country.
11:09 We're talking with Vietnam for the five-year framework agreement.
11:13 But we are also diversifying the sources of rice beyond Vietnam and our neighbors.
11:21 Even canned sardines, which is one of the most affordable dishes, is now expensive.
11:26 DTI has already approved two pesos or more for some brands.
11:31 DTI is a good canned sardines manufacturer.
11:34 The Philippines plans to launch sardines or more affordable alternatives for buyers.
11:40 At present, it is available in bread.
11:43 That's why we have Pinoy Tasty and Pinoy Pandesal.
11:46 But the Canned Sardines Association of the Philippines
11:49 will take a few more months to launch it.
11:52 But for now, they are looking for ways to lower the price of the sardines launched by the Philippines.
11:59 We may be looking for new sources of tomato paste.
12:03 We also want to work on vegetables, our spices and flavoring items from agricultural products like rice, pepper, etc.
12:17 For GMA Integrated News, Bernadette Reyes, Katooto, 24 Hours.
12:22 In three months, the Transportation Department will allow the construction of their own cooperatives
12:30 to consolidate the demand for modernization of jeeps.
12:35 Good news, this is the last payment that the government will give.
12:41 Joseph Moro has the story.
12:43 The jeeps of the drivers are resting in this terminal in Nagtahan
12:50 after the President gave the unconsolidated traditional jeeps to the workers until April 30
12:55 that were built or joined the corporations or cooperatives.
12:58 At least, we will be able to sleep well for the next three months.
13:03 According to the Department of Transportation,
13:05 due to the extension, there will be no more delays until February 1.
13:10 And those who did not reach the December 31 deadline to consolidate
13:14 are now allowed to build their own corporations and they will not be forced to join others.
13:22 The jeepney drivers want this more.
13:25 We will not give this lot to them.
13:28 We will build it ourselves if it is necessary.
13:31 They have not yet made a decision, but if they will become a cooperative or a corporation,
13:36 they will get locally manufactured modern jeeps
13:39 that are worth from P700,000 to P750,000
13:43 which is lower if the government subsidizes P200,000 for each unit of modern jeep.
13:50 We can afford that, compared to the 2.8 million that is too rich.
13:55 That is for the rich. That is for the masses.
13:57 But the jeepney drivers also said that the three-month extension is still not enough
14:02 to raise funds to replace the unit.
14:05 The DOTR said that there are two years to replace the unit of the jeepney drivers who consolidated.
14:11 Although the Pistons are happy that the extension was given,
14:15 they are still better off to stop the program to study its aspects,
14:20 just like the restoration of the franchise.
14:23 The Pistons want the single operators to be allowed and not to restore the individual franchises that are not allowed,
14:30 said the DOTR.
14:31 Unlike now, the DOTR and LTPRP are playing a cooperative.
14:37 This is what we're saying, a monopoly on the services of our citizens.
14:43 It will be contrary to the concept of consolidation.
14:48 In terms of consolidation, we will be very firm. We will require consolidation.
14:55 The DOTR said that the jeepney drivers are joining a corporation.
15:00 The jeepney drivers will not automatically get the jeepney drivers as their members
15:05 who can be used as private vehicles.
15:07 The DOTR said that the extension is the last deadline that the government will give.
15:12 Even if there are still those who are not joining after April 30,
15:15 the implementation of the PUV Modernization Program will be continued.
15:19 As of now, in Metro Manila, only 3% of the registered jeepneys are not consolidating.
15:26 For GMA Integrated News, Joseph Morong, for 24 Hours.
15:30 Happy Thursday, Chikahan, Kapuso!
15:37 Time to give hope and inspiration.
15:40 That's the agenda for the day of some Sparkle Stars
15:43 who made some patients and staff of the Philippine Children's Medical Center happy.
15:48 Let's go to Tati Bayan.
15:50 Sparkle Stars gave joy and inspiration to the patients and staff of the Philippine Children's Medical Center today.
16:00 The mission is to make all children smile.
16:03 That's why Abod Kamay, who is the dream star of Ken Chan, invited the audience.
16:07 [Music]
16:10 Ken also became an extra close to the beautiful girls of PCMC.
16:15 Ken's wish for the children patients is to have healthy bodies and minds.
16:20 It's also nice to feel that we can touch the hearts of our viewers,
16:26 especially the children, and we can visit them in person.
16:30 You know, you can smile to them, talk to them,
16:33 just a simple smile or a simple touch on their hands, they will be very happy.
16:37 Doc RJ, who is Richard Yap, who is Abod Kamay's dream star,
16:40 went down the stage and took a selfie with the patients.
16:44 We can give hope and inspiration to them, especially to the children who are sick.
16:49 We play doctors, but in our hearts, we really want to help, especially the children.
16:56 The performance was powerful by the Kapuso Girl Group XOXO.
17:01 [Music]
17:06 Sparkle Teen Stars Princess Aliyah and Naomi Park were also present.
17:11 The hosts of the Sparkle Charity Event were Shuvie Etrata and Kim Perez.
17:16 [Music]
17:17 Kenbot Kung Kenbot is the cute and cute 7-year-old Shena Stevens in her dance number.
17:24 [Speaking in Filipino]
17:40 Sofia Pablo was not able to stop her from being emotional
17:44 and giving messages to the children who are sick.
17:47 When I was a child, I experienced a lot of pain.
17:50 I was also 50-50 back then. I kept praying to God.
17:53 So when I see children who are also scared of what's happening, I feel sad.
17:59 So as much as I can, I help them to be happy.
18:03 They were also given a gift and care kit.
18:06 Katati Bayan, updated on the showbiz. Happy Riks!
18:10 Good news, because the Education Department is already studying
18:15 how to increase the tuition fees and other benefits like overtime pay.
18:21 Vice President Sara Duterte wrote that in front of the President
18:25 who also issued some orders to increase the rate of education in the country.
18:31 And that is the joint effort of Ian Cruz and Ivan Mayrina.
18:36 [Music]
18:39 President Bongbong Marcos and Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte
18:45 were also present at the presentation of the DepEd to the President of the 2024 Basic Education Report.
18:50 In her letter, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte said
18:54 that they are already studying how to increase the tuition fees for teachers
18:59 and other benefits like overtime pay.
19:02 Historically, for non-teaching tasks performed outside their regular working hours,
19:09 teachers are only compensated through service credits.
19:14 In the next budget cycle, DepEd will be proposing a budget
19:18 that will enable us to grant overtime pay to our teachers.
19:23 Tomorrow, DepEd will issue an order to remove administrative tasks from teachers
19:30 and to focus on teaching.
19:33 It is said that 10,000 admin personnel will be required for this.
19:37 VP Sara also noted that almost 4,000 classrooms have been built
19:42 to address the shortage and more than 6,000 are being built.
19:47 As a contribution, the President assigned Vice President to lead DepEd.
19:51 The President's choice is to continue the reformation of the education system in the country.
19:57 She is in a hurry to compensate for the damage and construction of classrooms across the country.
20:02 Now, teachers cannot use their assistants in the education of their students.
20:05 The President also specially mentioned to the teachers
20:08 that their ability should be increased as a center of reformation of education in the country.
20:13 She also focused bullying in schools.
20:16 According to the Global Average, the incidents of bullying in schools in the Philippines are higher.
20:21 Every school will steadfastly stand as a no-bully zone, a sanctuary for diversity,
20:29 a resource center for teens, a psychosocial first aid center,
20:33 a mental health nurture, a bulwark against the drug menace,
20:37 a safe space for all, and most important, a safe space for our children.
20:43 For GMA Integrated News, Ivan Meyrina and Ian Cruz, we have been tuned in for 24 hours.
20:51 Not only pollution in the sea, but also pollution in the life of the waste in the coastal areas of Manila Bay.
20:58 It is being revealed in a study that 10 out of 10 waste collected there is plastic.
21:04 Dano Tinkongko was there.
21:06 Instead of fish, we get only garbage.
21:12 It seems that this is what is happening to Merlo's daily fishing in Manila Bay in Tanza, Sanabotas.
21:19 Before, they caught 10 banyeras of fish.
21:23 But now, only two if you're lucky.
21:26 Sometimes, half a banyera if the garbage in the sea is really bad.
21:31 We have to be patient.
21:32 We have to be careful.
21:33 We have to be careful.
21:34 We have to be careful.
21:35 We have to be careful.
21:36 We have to remove the garbage.
21:37 It's up to you.
21:38 If you're tired, if you want to be tired, just rest.
21:39 Go home.
21:40 But if you're not tired, be careful.
21:42 Even if there's garbage, be careful.
21:44 So that you can take home to your family.
21:46 The group Eco Waste Coalition of Lasal University-Das Marinas,
21:50 Korean International Cooperation Agency and DNR
21:54 has been conducting 3 years of study on the waste in Manila Bay.
21:58 In the first year, out of the 10 coastal areas in Manila Bay,
22:02 in Metro Manila, Central Luzon and Region 4A,
22:05 90% of all the garbage collected there is plastic.
22:10 Like single-use plastic such as straws, sachets, foam and plastic bags.
22:15 The average count per meter constant of collected marine litter
22:18 during dry and wet, actually there's no trend.
22:22 The group clarified that it's not because there's a lot of garbage
22:25 that's seen in a coastal area that's where the garbage is coming from.
22:30 The current flow or the direction of the current of the water is a big factor.
22:34 Especially the location of the place, whether it's low or high.
22:39 Plus, not to mention, in Manila Bay there are several catchment basins
22:44 and rivers connected.
22:46 So another big factor is the contributor of the river basin
22:51 that connects to Manila Bay.
22:54 The whole point I guess is not to blame a specific place.
22:59 We need to find the origin and source.
23:04 In June 2024, the group will increase the information campaign
23:08 of surveying coastal areas to find out if it has an effect
23:11 on the garbage that will be collected and surveyed.
23:14 The study also aims to help the right policemen
23:18 to avoid pollution in the sea.
23:20 The study is also hoped to be a way for alternatives
23:24 to traditional plastic sachets.
23:27 They have alternative delivery, refill,
23:30 or they have this system so that their consumer goods
23:36 can reach the communities.
23:38 It's better.
23:39 The consumer's thinking is always,
23:41 "What's in the market is ours."
23:44 Once the manufacturers will offer alternative packaging,
23:50 also in their delivery, that's what will be the focus.
23:54 We could recommend to manufacturers, to companies,
23:58 to start eliminating the use of unnecessary single-use plastics.
24:03 For example, plastic stirrer.
24:05 That's unnecessary.
24:07 It can be gone.
24:09 Straw can be gone.
24:11 So we can start there.
24:15 For GMA Integrated News, I'm Dan, and we'll continue in 24 Hours.
24:19 Former Senator Laila de Lima is studying the case
24:25 against those behind her imprisonment.
24:29 And Maki Pulido is on the scene.
24:31 This is the first public engagement of former Senator Laila de Lima
24:38 since she was released in November.
24:41 In Asia Women Forum 2024,
24:43 de Lima told the story of her imprisonment for almost 7 years
24:47 because of a drug case filed by the Duterte administration.
24:51 She remembered being hostaged inside her cell in Camp Kramer
24:55 in October 2022 when prisoners tried to escape.
24:59 I can even recount to you my harrowing ordeal
25:04 when I was taken hostage right inside my detention cell.
25:09 And when the hostage taker said,
25:12 "By 7.30, ma'am,"
25:15 she said, "ma'am,"
25:17 "I'm going to kill you too."
25:20 I thought that was my end.
25:24 De Lima was acquitted in two cases
25:27 while the remaining cases are being investigated
25:29 by the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court.
25:31 De Lima said that they are still discussing
25:34 the case against those behind her imprisonment.
25:40 Former President Rodrigo Duterte
25:43 and former Justice Secretary Vitaleano Aguirre are leading the case.
25:47 The next step is to file charges
25:51 against those responsible for my persecution.
25:54 And his chief enforcing officer
25:58 was the former Justice Secretary Vitaleano Aguirre.
26:02 We are listening to the reaction of the former President.
26:05 In a phone conversation, Aguirre said that he did not imprison De Lima.
26:10 He said that his actions were in accordance with the law
26:13 and he just fulfilled his duty as Justice Secretary.
26:16 For GMA Integrated News, Mackie Pulido, 24 Hours.
26:21 In our weather forecast,
26:27 there is no storm or low-pressure area
26:29 but some places will be rainy tomorrow.
26:31 Based on the data of the Metro Weather,
26:33 it will be rainy in a large part of Mindanao
26:36 like Caraga, Davao Region, Zamboanga Peninsula,
26:40 Northern Mindanao, and Soxargen.
26:42 Heavy to intense rains are expected
26:44 so be prepared for possible flooding or landslides.
26:48 There will be heavy rains in some parts of Samar and Leyte Provinces,
26:52 Central Visayas, Aklan, and Negros Provinces.
26:55 And in Tagalog, there will be scattered rains in Isabela,
26:59 Aurora, Quezon, Mindoro, and Camarines Provinces.
27:03 The chance of rain is still low in Metro Manila
27:06 but there is always a chance of rain.
27:08 The rainy season in some parts of the country
27:11 is still like sheer life.
27:13 And the rain is still with us
27:15 so we can feel the cold weather, especially in Luzon.
27:19 Earlier this morning,
27:20 the heart rate was 12.6 degrees Celsius in Baguio City
27:25 and in Basco Batanes, 14.8 degrees Celsius.
27:29 That's the lowest in their area since the rain started.
27:33 Meanwhile, it reached 18.4 degrees Celsius in Tanay, Rizal,
27:37 and 18.6 degrees Celsius in Lawag City, Ilocos Norte.
27:41 And now, 10.8 degrees Celsius in La Trinidad, Benguet
27:45 in January 2018,
27:47 the lowest temperature recorded this rainy season.
27:52 And for the fishermen who are still wandering
27:55 in their homes in Luzon and Visayas.
27:58 Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Wang Shilian
28:03 told us that President Bongbong Marcos
28:06 and not just any official when it comes to the issue in the West Philippine Sea.
28:11 The Chinese Embassy also recognizes the President's clarification
28:15 about his greeting to the new leader of Taiwan.
28:18 JP Soriano was there.
28:20 This Dragon Dance Group was led by Chinese Ambassador Wang Shilian
28:28 at the launching ceremony of the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Makati earlier.
28:35 After the program,
28:37 Ambassador Wang was asked about the statement of Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro
28:42 that condemns the Chinese Coast Guard's harassment of fishermen in the Bajo de Macinlo
28:48 and other actions of China in the West Philippine Sea.
28:51 Wang did not directly answer.
28:54 We need to follow the guidance of the President instead of any officials.
28:57 Wang also did not directly answer the question about the statement of Teodoro
29:02 that the Philippines will support the peaceful exploration
29:05 of natural resources exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea
29:10 while also taking into account the external defense of the country.
29:14 Both sides agree to handle maritime disputes through friendly consultations and communications.
29:23 So I think this is the spirit not only of the PCM but also the two presidents.
29:34 We expect that both sides will meet in half way to handle the differences in a proper manner to de-escalate the tension.
29:45 Teodoro said that the Philippines and China cannot compromise
29:50 until China recognizes the people in the UNCLOS and the 2016 Arbitral Award.
29:56 President Marcos also recognizes the clarification in the exclusive interview of GMA Integrated News
30:03 about his welcome to the new leader of Taiwan and the recognition of the Philippines in the One China Policy.
30:09 We have taken note of the clarification and we welcome and we appreciate President Marcos
30:18 reiterating One China Policy and emphasizing that Taiwan is a province of China
30:27 and the Philippines is not endorsing Taiwan independence.
30:32 But for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan,
30:35 it seems that China is pinning the Philippines through the release of painful and insulting comments
30:44 while other countries are praising Taiwan's democratic achievements.
30:49 They are avoiding the actions of China that they do not understand the true meaning of democracy.
30:56 The Chinese Embassy in Taiwan's Mofa has yet to respond.
31:01 For GMA Integrated News, JP Soriano, 24 Hours.
31:07 Congressman Pantaleon Alvarez has already collected evidence.
31:11 He has already given his signature in the People's Initiative.
31:16 He is pointing out the person behind the initiative, House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
31:21 Tina Panganiban Perez is on the scene.
31:23 This is Martin Romualdez. This is his initiative.
31:31 Despite his earlier objections,
31:34 House Speaker Martin Romualdez is still being pointed out by former Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez,
31:41 who is behind the People's Initiative.
31:44 He has already collected evidence about the earlier giving of aid in exchange for signature
31:50 that he will use in his petition against the People's Initiative.
31:55 While they are making the signatures, I also documented it.
32:02 So that when the time comes, I will also file a petition in the Supreme Court.
32:09 Even Senator Coco Pimentel, who is not convinced that the Speaker has anything to do with the P.I.,
32:15 called Romualdez's cousin, President Marcos.
32:19 Why would the President allow his administration to be affected by this issue,
32:25 when the People's Initiative was used by members of Congress as a mode for the people?
32:33 The President should have nipped this in the bud.
32:36 We are trying to get Romualdez's signature,
32:39 but he has repeatedly denied ordering the People's Initiative.
32:44 So you didn't give any orders?
32:46 I don't give orders.
32:48 Albay First District Representative Edsel Agman is studying how to file a petition against COMELEC.
32:55 He is accused of buying signatures.
32:59 In Bohol, Talibon Bishop Patrick Daniel Parcon and Bilaran Bishop Alberto Uy
33:06 are trying to convince the public not to deceive the people who are signing the P.I.
33:10 One of the P.I. members insisted that the Speaker has nothing to do with their search for signatures.
33:17 The Speaker has no direct involvement.
33:20 As you will recall, he is just allowing this process to go through and let the natural course of it take its course.
33:38 They are also ready to face petitions against the People's Initiative.
33:43 For GMA Integrated News, Tina Panganiban Perez, Nakatutok 24 Horas.
33:50 The electricity was cut off but there is still a bill.
33:54 A woman repeatedly denied it but their payment is still being added
34:00 which is more than P100,000.
34:04 They said that on the 24 Hours Facebook page targeted by Rafi Tima.
34:12 Marisa Cebron's family is almost out of appliances in their house in Gawad Kalinga Village in Baseco Compound, Tondo, Manila
34:20 to save on electricity.
34:22 Since the pandemic, they have been cut off from electricity because they cannot pay the P100,000 bill.
34:28 To pay for their two lights and a small electric fan, they are using the electricity of their neighbor's son.
34:36 That's why it's a big surprise that there is a bill for them in August last year.
34:41 Our neighbor gave us the bill and I asked why we are paying the bill.
34:46 The electricity has been cut off since the pandemic.
34:49 I checked and it's P24,000.
34:52 Marisa immediately complained about the incident in Meralco and promised to fix the problem.
34:57 I waited for the email but I did not receive it.
35:00 She said she will check and fix it. I thought it's okay.
35:06 Four months passed and another bill came. The previous P24,000 bill became P134,000.
35:14 We did not pay the P9,000 bill, especially this. It's huge.
35:20 Marisa is asking for a refund based on the bill of Meralco since August.
35:27 But aside from the fact that they did not use it, the consumption is too high.
35:32 Our metro might have been moved to another side and used.
35:38 If it's no longer available, we cannot accept it.
35:41 Just like our neighbor, he has no electricity and he cannot accept it.
35:47 Aside from us, we received this bill, P134,000.
35:53 We brought Maris' problem to Meralco.
35:56 According to their initial investigation, it seems that the line was reconnected.
35:59 But they need to do a thorough investigation to find out how it happened.
36:04 For GMA Integrated News, Rafi Tima is the one who is in charge. 24 hours.
36:10 Plans for a new life are now moving forward in the long-term role of Pasig River in transportation and transportation.
36:18 There are already projections but the question is, will it continue?
36:23 Maris Umali is in charge.
36:25 [Music]
36:30 This is a preview of the new Pasig River after the Pasig River Development Project.
36:36 The side of the river behind the historic Manila Post Office was renovated for aesthetic purposes.
36:43 This is just a showcase area of the longer Pasig River Esplanade,
36:47 where parking and sidewalks are planned to be built.
36:50 Even more, there are ferry stations for commuters.
36:54 This is a 25-kilometer stretch from Manila Bay up to Laguna de Bay.
37:00 It is included in the plan of 150 hectares of forest park comparable to New York Central Park.
37:08 In fact, this is just a revival of the important role of the Pasig River, especially in transportation and transportation.
37:15 This has become a location for several meetings in the novel No Limitangere by Jose Rizal.
37:20 This has become a superhighway for our leaders until the Spanish period.
37:24 The people of Laguna and Batangas, to reach Manila, they have to cross the Pasig River from Laguna de Bay.
37:29 Many administrations are already focusing on cleaning the Pasig River.
37:33 But to expand the plan for the river, thousands of people live next to it that need to be relocated
37:40 to two housing sites that are already mentioned by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development.
37:46 Living in riverbanks, living in easements, also makes our citizens be living in what we call danger areas.
37:54 It is a long process, so the question is, can they do it?
37:58 The river scene in Paris, which was also declared biologically dead before, but they revived it.
38:06 Now, it is used as a tourist attraction, mode of transportation.
38:11 In the whole world, many rivers have died but revived, as a necessary removal of the roadblocks in South Korea.
38:19 And no longer need to move because there is something to learn in the Iloilo River,
38:23 which was once full of garbage, houses, and structures.
38:27 But now, there are 10 kilometers of parking on the side.
38:31 10 years were spent for the project that was continued under the three mayors of the city.
38:36 It means that it was not tied to the limited term of the position.
38:41 Although it is not included in the plan, the government still said that it is good to think about having legislation
38:46 or a rehabilitation law of the Pasig River, so that the continuation of the project is more secure,
38:52 even if it is not completed by the current administration.
38:55 Because aside from the fund, the revival of the river will take time,
39:00 which needs to be faced with patience and political will, one by one, in the next generation.
39:06 For GMA Integrated News, Maris Umali, for Tutok, 24 hours.
39:11 In the world of boys, he's a gentleman.
39:18 Ready to drop everything now, the countryman David Licaujo,
39:22 a proud and certified Swiftie or Taylor Swift fan.
39:26 David is bound to Australia to watch Tay-Tay's concert.
39:29 That's Nelson Canlas' story.
39:32 David Licaujo, a proud and certified Swiftie, will surely have the best day of his life.
39:40 Because next week, he will go to the land down under to watch the era's tour concert of pop superstar Taylor Swift in Australia.
39:50 David is a certified Swiftie.
39:53 It's enchanting to meet Taylor who visited the Philippines 10 years ago.
39:59 I'll be watching Taylor Swift's concert.
40:02 You may not know I'm a big, huge Taylor Swift fan.
40:06 You're a Swiftie.
40:07 I'm a Swiftie.
40:08 Yes, I've been watching her since I was a kid.
40:10 Actually, I watched her concert in Araneta once in 2014.
40:15 So now, her songs have changed.
40:18 Until now, I'm still a fan.
40:20 In a tweet, David said his workout song is the hit song of Tay-Tay's love story.
40:26 Fans also made fun of Taylor Swift's "I Love You" tweets in 2014.
40:33 And listen to Swiftie songs as far as 2012.
40:37 So, break first with the red sun taping to sing along in the long live.
40:42 His vacation will last for a week.
40:45 So, he'll have a much needed break to bond with his family.
40:50 I actually visit Australia frequently because of my sister.
40:54 She lives there.
40:55 She has her family in Australia.
40:58 So, yeah, probably once a year, I visit Australia.
41:02 David will look forward to many things in 2024.
41:05 Aside from his restaurant, he's excited about the showing of their movie, Barbie for Tessa, this year.
41:13 And speaking of Barbie, David admitted that his taping in the red sun is easier.
41:19 He's full of challenges because of his love team.
41:23 She's the one who came to me when I first entered the set.
41:26 I saw her right away.
41:27 So, I think it's been a while since I saw her.
41:32 Of course, I missed her.
41:35 So, again, I always say that if I work with Barbie, I have the assurance that everything will be okay.
41:47 Nelson Canlas, updated on Showbiz Happenings.
41:50 Showbiz Happenings.
41:51 [Music]
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