00:05 The trilateral summit of the Philippines, Japan and the United States will discuss China's harassment of the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea.
00:15 According to DFA Acting Deputy Under Secretary Hans Moaimin,
00:20 the three countries' joint vision statement to the WPS is also being discussed.
00:28 DFA assured that the Philippines will continue to strive to resolve the issue in a peaceful and diplomatic manner
00:37 and to have a free access to the areas of South China Sea and to protect the Filipino fishermen.
00:47 Next week, the trilateral summit will be held between President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.,
00:53 President Joe Biden of the United States and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan.
00:58 The Office of the Civil Defense assured that the Philippines is ready in case of a calamity.
01:07 In the new program, OCD Spokesperson Director Edgar Posadas said that they are continuing to ensure the coordination with various LGUs.
01:19 This is proven by the implementation of pre-emptive evacuation in areas affected by the tsunami warning when the strong earthquake hit Taiwan.
01:29 The nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill is also a big help to have the knowledge of each one of them on what to do before and after an earthquake.
01:42 OCD is currently preparing for calamities that may hit the country.
01:49 This includes various training to ensure the safety of each one.
01:53 Meanwhile, let's learn more news on PTV Davao from Julius Pacot.
02:00 Good morning.
02:02 Tourists are now able to see the five new caves or lagoons in the municipality of Matanaw in Davao del Sur.
02:09 Tourism officer in Matanaw, Clover Jane Sabornido, is joining the caves and those who love extreme adventure.
02:19 Even for beginners or those who have no experience in caving,
02:22 they are also talking about the installation of stalactites and other rock formations in the new lagoons.
02:28 They are also talking about the attractions that are being held in the city and the tourists during the summer season.
02:35 Everybody can actually try the caving activity since it is open to all.
02:43 Because mostly, people are afraid of caving.
02:48 More than 15,000 residents in the province of Sultan Kudarat are available for free medical, dental and surgical services.
02:56 On April 4 and April 6, the Sultan Kudarat Provincial Hospital and Provincial Gymnasium will be held in the province.
03:06 The activities will be held by the provincial government in Sultan Kudarat,
03:10 along with the Chinese Foundation and other foundations in Soksar Gen.
03:15 The check-up for the elderly and children is also free.
03:18 The children are also free to go to the caves and the stables.
03:26 The volunteers and doctors from the Chinese Foundation are also invited to participate in the activities in the province.
03:30 The Executive Director for Health Affairs, Dave Abelia, also joined the activities.
03:35 The 3,000 individuals who are being served will be included in the three activities.
03:41 We thank the officials of the Provincial Health Administration for the Sultan Kudarat province that was chosen as the province that is available for free medical service.
03:49 That is the news for this time.
03:52 For other updates, follow and like our social media sites at PTVPH.
03:57 I am Naomi Taborcio for Pamansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
