00:00A delightful Eulotide Thursday evening to all, Rod Lagosad here, homegrown and happy to bring you PTV News Now.
00:08So let's get to the buzz which people are talking about.
00:12Former House of Operations Chairperson Elizalde Co. just had his Philippine passport cancelled by the Department of Foreign Affairs yesterday.
00:19Ironically and sadly enough, the azure chances of catching him and bringing him back home remain unchanged, uncertain even.
00:26Word has it, the embattled globe-hopping, former House of Operations Chair and one of the handful of whales in the flood control scam is reportedly in Portugal,
00:34where he has found safe sanctuary and where the long arm of the log cannot reach and touch him for now.
00:39Co. is believed to have a special get-out-of-jail pass abroad in the form of golden passport and visa,
00:45which the Portuguese government grants to foreigners who flunk in at least half a million euros in business investments
00:50or a quarter of a million donation to arts and culture programs of the country.
00:54It primarily qualifies applicants and limited stay in the country, travel all about countries in the EU,
01:00and a shot at permanent residency and even citizenship after five years.
01:04When asked last week over how the government intends to bring local government's chief,
01:09Jan B. Cremulo Ponte to the question to the DFA for a clear and definitive reply.
01:14Hopes are still high to bringing the fugitive lawmaker through sustained coordination with the Portuguese government
01:19and help from the public to track him down and pinpoint his whereabouts.
01:27The Philippine Coast Guard is on heightened alert from December 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026
01:32as part of the nationwide Oplan Biyahing Ayos Pasko 2025 to ensure the safety of holiday travelers.
01:39PCG personnel will assist at seaports, collaborate with the Department of Transportation,
01:43and implement additional security measures to handle the influx of passengers.
01:48Coast Guard medical teams and Canaan units will be deployed to offer emergency services
01:52and inspect vessels for prohibited items.
01:55The PCG will also patrol popular tourist areas to maintain safety and security during the holiday season.
02:01So that's it up for tonight's show.
02:05Join us a new tomorrow for a recap of the events in the next week just past in our Global Roundup.
02:10And always stay connected by catching the news right here.
02:12This is Rod Laguzad wishing you all a restful night ahead of urging everyone to spread the Christmas cheer.
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