00:01A delightful Thursday evening to all of you, this is Ais Martinez who is pleased to bring you PTV News
00:07Now.
00:08We kick off tonight's top stories.
00:10The Department of National Defense rejected China's claim that Philippine operations near Baho de Masilok area are self-directed farce,
00:18asserting these are lawful and routine under international law.
00:22It criticized China's military for harassing Filipino fisherfolk while calling for peaceful engagement, calling this contradiction to the real farce.
00:30D&D also reported that a Philippine Coast Guard air patrol received radio challenges from Chinese forces during a recent
00:37mission.
00:38It added that China opposes the Philippines' transparency efforts because they expose lawful actions and misleading narratives in the West
00:47Philippine Sea.
00:49The House Committee on Population and Family Relations approved a substitute bill aimed at modernizing the Philippine civil registry system
00:57and addressing gaps in birth and death registration.
01:00The measure consolidates over 29 proposals and seeks to amend the outdated civil registry law to improve documentation of vital
01:08events.
01:08It introduces reforms such as easier late registration, stronger data sharing among agencies, and the digitalization of processes, especially for
01:18remote areas.
01:19Lawmakers say the bill is a crucial step toward ensuring Filipinos gain access to essential services tied to legal identity.
01:28So that's a wrap for tonight's show.
01:31Join us anew next week for another round of stories here and abroad breaking at the hour.
01:35And remember to always stay connected by catching the news right here.
01:39I'm Ice Martinez wishing you all a restful night ahead and thank you for watching PTV News Now.
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