Narito ang mga balitang ating tinutukan ngayong Biyernes, September 15, 2023
3 bahay sa Brgy. 128, nasunog; sanhi ng apoy, inaalam pa ng BFP
Ilang lugar sa south cotabato, inulan at binaha
P2.589 bilyon na karagdagang pondo, ibinigay sa Comelec para sa BSKE sa Oktubre | Comelec, planong umupa ng mga bagong makina para sa 2025 elections
Hamon ng kampo ni dating Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnie Teves: pangalanan ni DOJ Sec. Remulla ang mga "Warlord"
U.S.D.A.: Pilipinas, maaaring maungusan ang China bilang "World's Top Importer" ng bigas | DA: Mas mababa sa 3.8 million metric tons ng bigas ang inaasahang aangkatin ng Pilipinas ngayong taon
AFP Wescom: Mahigit 20 Chinese fishing vessel, hindi na umaalis sa Iroquois reef; may 5 rin sa sabina shoal | AFP Wescom: Parami nang parami ang Chinese Fishing vessels sa Iroquois at Sabina Shoal | AFP Wescom: Isa ang Recto bank sa pinaplanong lugar para sa major gas exploration project ng Pilipinas | Mga residente ng pag-asa island, limitado ang galawan dahil sa mga barko ng China
"Caregivers Welfare Act," layong mabigyan ng proteksyon at tamang benepisyo ang mga caregiver sa Pilipinas at ibang bansa
PAOCC: Nakakalusot din sa sim registration ang larawan ng cartoon characters - Panayam kay PAOCC Exec. Director Usec. Gilbert Cruz
Reaksiyon ng Smart Communications at Globe Telecom sa pre-registred sim cards
Ilang bahagi ng MacArthur Highway, nagningning dahil sa mga ibinebentang parol | Parol na gawa ng mga PDL, puwedeng mabili sa Zamboanga City
Ilang deboto, may kaniya-kaniyang hiling at panalangin para sa darating na pasko
Bagong NCAA season 99 courtside reporters, kilalanin
Unang Balita is the news segment of GMA Network's daily morning program, Unang Hirit. It's anchored by Arnold Clavio, Susan Enriquez, Ivan Mayrina, and Mariz Umali, and airs on GMA-7 Mondays to Fridays at 5:30 AM (PHL Time).
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3 bahay sa Brgy. 128, nasunog; sanhi ng apoy, inaalam pa ng BFP
Ilang lugar sa south cotabato, inulan at binaha
P2.589 bilyon na karagdagang pondo, ibinigay sa Comelec para sa BSKE sa Oktubre | Comelec, planong umupa ng mga bagong makina para sa 2025 elections
Hamon ng kampo ni dating Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnie Teves: pangalanan ni DOJ Sec. Remulla ang mga "Warlord"
U.S.D.A.: Pilipinas, maaaring maungusan ang China bilang "World's Top Importer" ng bigas | DA: Mas mababa sa 3.8 million metric tons ng bigas ang inaasahang aangkatin ng Pilipinas ngayong taon
AFP Wescom: Mahigit 20 Chinese fishing vessel, hindi na umaalis sa Iroquois reef; may 5 rin sa sabina shoal | AFP Wescom: Parami nang parami ang Chinese Fishing vessels sa Iroquois at Sabina Shoal | AFP Wescom: Isa ang Recto bank sa pinaplanong lugar para sa major gas exploration project ng Pilipinas | Mga residente ng pag-asa island, limitado ang galawan dahil sa mga barko ng China
"Caregivers Welfare Act," layong mabigyan ng proteksyon at tamang benepisyo ang mga caregiver sa Pilipinas at ibang bansa
PAOCC: Nakakalusot din sa sim registration ang larawan ng cartoon characters - Panayam kay PAOCC Exec. Director Usec. Gilbert Cruz
Reaksiyon ng Smart Communications at Globe Telecom sa pre-registred sim cards
Ilang bahagi ng MacArthur Highway, nagningning dahil sa mga ibinebentang parol | Parol na gawa ng mga PDL, puwedeng mabili sa Zamboanga City
Ilang deboto, may kaniya-kaniyang hiling at panalangin para sa darating na pasko
Bagong NCAA season 99 courtside reporters, kilalanin
Unang Balita is the news segment of GMA Network's daily morning program, Unang Hirit. It's anchored by Arnold Clavio, Susan Enriquez, Ivan Mayrina, and Mariz Umali, and airs on GMA-7 Mondays to Fridays at 5:30 AM (PHL Time).
For more videos from Unang Balita, visit http://www.gmanetwork.com/unangbalita. For Kapuso abroad, subscribe to GMA Pinoy TV (http://www.gmapinoytv.com/) for GMA programs.
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00:09 Good morning. Here are the first news of GMA Integrated News.
00:14 [Music]
00:16 Some residents in a barangay in Pasay City were burnt alive.
00:21 Let's find out the situation there in the first live news of James Agustin.
00:24 [Music]
00:25 James.
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00:30 The three houses were burnt down in Barangay 128 in Pasay City earlier this morning.
00:37 At 3 o'clock in the morning, two houses were burnt down in Mary Lou Street.
00:42 The fire spread quickly to the adjacent houses.
00:45 The BFP set off the first alarm.
00:48 Four fire trucks were needed to respond to the scene.
00:51 Residents said that they were just awake when someone shouted "Burn!"
00:55 They said that they were able to get out of the house when a strong smoke came out.
00:57 Angela, who has been living in the area for four months,
01:00 was only able to save one laptop and a few documents.
01:03 Residents evacuated their pets.
01:06 At 4.22 in the morning, the houses were burnt down.
01:10 Three houses were burnt down.
01:11 Three families were also affected according to the Bureau of Fire Protection.
01:15 Someone shouted "Burn! Burn!"
01:20 We went down to the house.
01:22 We were not able to save anything because it was already smoking.
01:25 When we went down, the fire was already spreading.
01:33 When I went out, it was still smoking.
01:35 Then all our neighbors called.
01:38 They went out and the five dogs were burnt.
01:43 We took them all out.
01:45 We also took our dogs out.
01:47 Meanwhile, the BFP is still investigating the fire.
01:54 The fire is still in the area.
01:58 At this time, the fire trucks are still here.
02:00 The firemen are still investigating.
02:03 That's the first news from Pasay City.
02:05 I am James Agustin for JEMA Integrated News.
02:08 Heavy rain was experienced in some places in South Cotabato.
02:11 The barangay was also affected.
02:13 The house was also burnt down.
02:17 This is a warning to the residents to take care of their belongings.
02:22 Rain was also experienced in Coronadal City.
02:25 This was due to the slowdown in the traffic.
02:30 Some residents and students were stranded.
02:33 They were the first to be affected by the rain.
02:35 According to the local, thunderstorms are causing rain in South Cotabato.
02:41 The Commission on Elections gave an additional 2.589 billion pesos
02:47 for the barangay and the youth elections in October.
02:51 Senate Minority Leader Senator Coco Pimentel agreed to the Senate's deliberation
02:56 regarding the proposed budget of the Comileg for 2024.
02:59 This is an addition to the 8.441 billion pesos they were allocated
03:04 in the 2023 General Appropriations Act.
03:08 According to Comileg, they need this because of the number of voters in BSKE after it was abolished.
03:15 The number of presidents, ballot box and electoral boards also increased.
03:20 Comileg also said that the Department of Budget and Management was forced to give them the additional funds.
03:27 The big difference of the funds allocated by Comileg for the 2025 elections
03:32 is the preparation of the 2022 presidential elections.
03:38 Comileg explained that they plan to launch new machines for the next election.
03:45 The former Negros Oriental Third District Representative Arnulfo Tevez Jr.
03:51 led the field where they have the wrong information of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Rimulya.
03:55 According to Rimulya, the congressman who was expelled from Southeast Asia
04:00 and was protected by local warlords.
04:03 In a statement by Tevez's lawyer, Attorney Ferdinand Topacio,
04:07 he challenged Rimulya to point out the warlords who claim to protect Tevez.
04:12 Topacio said that his questions are legitimate,
04:15 so he said that Rimulya should not avoid them, like what the secretaries usually do.
04:20 We are trying to get Rimulya's new statement.
04:24 Rimulya said that they will ask for help from the ASEAN and United Nations to bring Tevez back to the Philippines.
04:31 There is an arrest warrant for Tevez and three other suspects in the murder of the former Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo
04:37 and Sam Naypa last March.
04:39 Tevez also said that he is involved in the murder of Degamo.
04:43 Despite the rising price of rice,
04:46 even in the whole world, the Philippines is waiting for China to become the world's top importer of rice.
04:52 According to the United States Department of Agriculture, it is similar to the Trade Year 2023-2024.
04:58 The Philippines is afraid of the rise of rice to 3.8 million metric tons.
05:03 This is higher than the 3.5 million metric tons of rice importation volume of China.
05:09 The Department of Agriculture said that the Philippines is expecting to increase its rice production this year.
05:15 They are continuing to strive to strengthen local production.
05:19 In the midst of this, the Bantay Bigas group called for President Bongbong Marcos to be appointed as Secretary of Agriculture.
05:26 The reaction of the people is getting more and more intense.
05:29 The Armed Forces of the Philippines is alarmed by the increase of Chinese fishing vessels in the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines.
05:39 Joseph Morong has the first news.
05:45 In the capture of the AFP Western Command's aerial patrol of Westcom in Rosul or Iroquois Reef on September 6 and 7,
05:52 the 20 large Chinese fishing vessels that have hardly left the area were seen.
05:59 They are only 70 to 80 nautical miles or up to 148 kilometers in the ocean
06:04 and they are inside the exclusive economic zone or EEZ of the Philippines.
06:08 That's why Westcom said that it is against the jurisdiction and sovereign rights of the Philippines.
06:13 The most Chinese vessels were seen here.
06:16 But there were also five in Sabina or Escoda Shoal which is closer to Palawan.
06:22 In Sabina Shoal, the China Coast Guard usually waits for the resupply ships of the Philippines to go to Ayungin Shoal.
06:30 There were also two Chinese fishing vessels seen in Baragatan or Nares Bank.
06:35 According to Westcom, the increase of Chinese fishing vessels is dependent on the possible implication of this in maritime security.
06:42 Territorial integrity and the environment.
06:45 This is also the root of the tension in the West Philippine Sea that is putting a threat to the region.
06:51 In the face of this swarming of China, the Philippines will continue to be guarded to protect our interests and the overall security of the region.
07:00 In the resupply mission of September 8, four Chinese fishing vessels were included in the Chinese blockade of the resupply boats and Philippine Coast Guard.
07:09 These are deep sea fishing vessels but they are not used for fishing because the crane is broken and it is a boom.
07:17 It is also equipped with communication equipment and a water cannon on the top of its mast.
07:22 According to Westcom, the Chinese fishing vessels in Escoda and Rosewood Shoals are increasing.
07:28 This June, it reached 40.
07:31 We saw it only reached 10 last January and February.
07:34 Through the ATF West, we were able to drive away 25 Chinese fishing vessels away from Rosewood Reef that time.
07:45 But when August came, they came back again.
07:49 China is trying to have a presence in a place that is close to the Recto Bank, which was declared a gas-rich area.
07:58 Recto Bank is one of the planned locations for a major gas exploration project of the Philippines and is part of the Department of Energy's Service Contract No. 72.
08:08 What we are really preparing is as much as possible, they will not gain full control.
08:16 We should have sovereign rights and jurisdiction over that area.
08:20 If we will not mine that part of our territory, they might gain full control of that area in the long run.
08:28 In Pagasa Island, in Kalayaan, in Pampang, the Chinese Coast Guard and fishing vessels are seen.
08:35 These vessels are almost stationed in their area from morning to night.
08:40 This has been noticed by fishermen for several years.
08:43 The fishermen are used to the peaceful life on the island, and if I will not say that this is Pagasa Island, you will think that this is a famous tourist spot in Ghana, in the rich sea.
08:54 Of course, sir. You are afraid to travel here.
08:57 Now, the fishermen are limited in their activity due to the fear of the Chinese ships.
09:03 No, sir. Until then, they are only with their boat.
09:06 Their income is also reduced because they cannot go far.
09:10 From Palawan, this is the first news. Joseph Morong for GMA Integrated News.
09:15 The Caregiver's Welfare Act is close to the law, which is far from giving protection and proper benefits to the caregivers.
09:23 The first news is from Rafi Tima.
09:25 It's really good for the caregivers.
09:28 Adela has experienced working as a caregiver here and abroad.
09:32 She is taking good care of them.
09:34 But if you compare it with what you earn abroad.
09:37 If I want to borrow, they will give me an advance.
09:41 They ask if I need more money.
09:43 If you need some extra money.
09:45 In the Philippines, the difference is really big.
09:49 Because here, it's just one day, 450 a day.
09:52 Plus, there is a budget for food allowance.
09:57 That's all.
09:58 The protections and benefits that the caregivers should receive will be included in the law if the Caregiver's Welfare Act is passed.
10:05 In Senate Bill 2019, which passed in the third reading this August,
10:09 it states that there should be a contract between the caregiver and the employer.
10:14 It will include the hours and particular jobs of the caregiver, salary and salary, day off, benefits, and other agreements of the two parties.
10:24 The Model Employment Contract will be made by DOLE with the help of the National Tripartite Industrial Peace Council.
10:30 It will be published on all of their websites and will be free to read.
10:35 The minimum wage should be included in the caregiver's salary.
10:38 There is a night shift differential and overtime pay for overtime work.
10:43 The caregiver should receive 5-day leave credits for a year in the service.
10:49 The employer should also be required to receive a certificate from TESDA or accredited training institutions, medical certificate, and NBI or barangay clearance.
11:00 According to the report of Isabel Bendanio Umali of Super Radio DCWB,
11:04 the Senate version of the bill was adopted by the House of Representatives and House Bill 227 was amended.
11:10 Because of this, the bill is not included in the Bicameral Conference Committee
11:14 and President Bongbong Marcos' signature is needed to make the bill come into effect.
11:19 This is the first news. Rafi Tima for GMA Integrated News.
11:23 After the picture of Matching was leaked, the cartoon character was also leaked in the online SIM registration using an equipment that the authorities obtained from the raids.
11:34 To talk about the problems in the SIM registration, we will interview the Executive Director of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission,
11:42 Undersecretary Gilbert Cruz. Good morning to you Usec. This is Maris.
11:47 Good morning Maris and to all the viewers of our program. Good morning to all of you.
11:54 All right Usec Cruz. First of all, what is this equipment that you obtained from the raids and used by the scammers to register the SIM?
12:02 This is the machine. I will not mention the exact details, you might look for it.
12:12 All right. But what is it specifically for?
12:15 What this does is it can register SIM cards simultaneously. The machine is 64 ports. This means that every three minutes, 64 pieces of pre-registered SIM cards can be extracted from the machine.
12:41 How does this work in the Telco system?
12:45 That's what we were wondering about. That's why yesterday, we had a demonstration with the presence of our media friends in the office.
12:56 We tried to get a cartoon character to join us. We also got a famous artist to join us. We just changed his name and his address.
13:11 Actually, we didn't put his address.
13:16 Just a guess.
13:17 Yes, we just added his address. 1234 ABCDE. He still joined the registration that we did.
13:26 So, as we said, it's not foolproof. Those who want to do fraud can really get away with it.
13:38 And this equipment is readily available? Can it be bought in the market?
13:45 Actually, it can be bought online. We tried it and we also interviewed those who own this machine. They said they were able to buy it.
14:01 All right. This situation is really alarming, Usec. Before, it's just a cartoon character, now it's an artist.
14:10 And as you said, it's just a guess that can be addressed and can be used in the Telco system.
14:16 How can the government stop this?
14:19 What they say is that criminals are always one step ahead. The government should be two or three steps ahead.
14:26 How can we do this, Usec?
14:28 Yes, ma'am. Actually, we are thankful to Senator Grace and the Senate is also investigating this.
14:36 We also talked to the management of Telcos and we told them the problem.
14:47 We made some suggestions. We said that Telcos should conduct a more thorough database management.
15:00 They have what they call the Know Your Client or Know Your Customer.
15:05 And here, there are entrances where you can put the necessary information about yourself.
15:14 They should fix this. Especially when it comes to taking pictures.
15:18 Yesterday, we tried to get pictures online from Google and we tried to register.
15:27 But they let us in on the registration.
15:31 But we said that by mere looking at the database of our Telcos, they will know who is not telling the truth or who is faking the identification that they are using.
15:46 Because you can see that the carbon characters are there and it's registered.
15:51 So we can leave. We have here in the Philippines 16 agencies that issue IDs.
16:01 So we should be rewarding the SIM registration to the 16 agencies of our government.
16:12 We have a driver's license, we have a national ID, we have a PIN.
16:19 But we can reward them if the registration is not authentic.
16:26 We can reward them and we will know if the registration is authentic.
16:32 But Jose, in your conversation with the Telcos, what was their explanation?
16:38 Because they said that the name should not be changed but the address can be edited.
16:44 What was their explanation to this?
16:47 Actually, yesterday we tried to edit the address.
16:54 Once you are registered, you can change it.
16:57 So it's a bit dangerous.
16:59 But once you are registered, you can't change it.
17:08 Because that's where the problem is.
17:10 If an ID is being used and investigated, it's very rare to find fake information in that ID.
17:20 So what is the most immediate action that the PAOC, USEC and the Telcos can take?
17:32 What will we do now?
17:34 Considering that this is the situation, we know the problem and the SIM can be changed up to three times.
17:42 How can we avoid the situation and become a victim?
17:47 For the meantime, this is just a suggestion.
17:50 Maybe we should not use our SIM registration.
17:56 The new ones that we will be risking.
17:59 Maybe we should still use what we used to do.
18:02 We go to the dealers of cellphones.
18:07 That's where we will be risking.
18:10 We are facing it face to face.
18:14 While the registration is being stopped online, they can be blamed.
18:21 Like I said, physically and manually, they can see what should be removed and investigate those.
18:30 Obviously, why would you enter fake identities?
18:36 Maybe you will do something stupid.
18:38 So we will subject that to investigation.
18:40 Those are the ones who entered fake identities.
18:43 I think that's what we should do first.
18:46 Maybe an executive order or department order can be done for the 16 ID issuing agencies to allow our Telcos,
19:00 if they verify the clients who entered fake identities, they will be blamed for those 16 IDs issued by our government.
19:16 So we can have a reference.
19:18 Or the Telcos, if these are real people.
19:23 The government should take action because the police should be able to get the information from the government.
19:31 Thank you very much, Undersecretary Gilbert Cruz of PAOC.
19:36 Thank you.
19:38 [News Anchor]
20:03 [News Anchor]
20:25 101 days before Christmas, Christmas season is already here in some places.
20:30 Like in Malolos City in Bulacan where some parts of MacArthur Highway are already shining because of the Christmas lights being sold.
20:38 The colors and designs are festive.
20:42 There's a star, a flower, reindeer, and other Christmas themes.
20:48 These are made with capiz and LED lights.
20:52 The price is from P750 to P8,500 depending on the size and design.
20:59 The gifts that can be bought in Zamboanga City are also special.
21:03 This was made by some persons deprived of liberty of Zamboanga City Jail as part of the livelihood program.
21:10 The gifts are sold for P60 to P1,500.
21:15 PDLs are happy that they were given income to help their families.
21:22 Friday, Kiyapo Day, let's look at the situation there in the first news live of Bam Alegre.
21:29 Good morning.
21:30 Good morning, 101 days before Christmas, Kiyapo Day.
21:37 That's why the Catholics who came here to the Kiyapo Church, their prayers and wishes are strong.
21:46 Maybe some of you might think that early Christmas shopping is for kids.
21:52 That's why Mother Lulu Diga came early to the Kiyapo Church.
21:55 She also celebrated Kiyapo Day today.
21:58 She's almost 80 years old, so 101 days before Christmas, she didn't just think about herself, but her prayers.
22:04 Let's help everyone. Here in the Philippines, there's no Christmas without Christmas.
22:12 All the people are happy. The couples who are separated, the kids who have nothing to eat, are together.
22:19 Bernardita Paule's family is her inspiration, that's why she's working hard.
22:23 The upcoming December is important to her because her children will be together again in a roof.
22:29 We're together with our family. And the children will be successful with their own selves.
22:39 Susan, past 7 in the morning, this is the situation here in the Kiyapo Church.
22:49 The number of people who are attending the worship is increasing, but unlike before, the line is long at the back of the church.
22:55 The commercial is active, but according to the vendors, when it comes to past 8, they're already in line.
23:00 This is the latest from the Kiyapo Church, Bamalegre, for GMA Integrated News.
23:05 Meanwhile, a few days before the intense fight in NCAA Season 99.
23:10 We will know the new faces that will bring the latest happenings inside and outside the court.
23:15 First news, Obri Caramper.
23:23 On the opening of the new season of the National Collegiate Athletic Association or NCAA.
23:28 There are also new faces that will bring the latest happenings in and out of court.
23:36 The new NCAA Season 99 Courtside Reporter.
23:40 Via Zoom, they were welcomed by GMA Network's Senior Vice President and Head of GMA Integrated News, Synergy and Regional TV, Oliver Victor B. Amoroso.
23:51 Along with the NCAA Host, Anton Rojas, Martin Coach Hammer Antonio and Martin Javier.
23:58 Among the newest CSRs, the well-known fighter in Running Man Philippines, the multi-talented artist, student reporter, Lexi Gonzalez.
24:19 From Hearts on Ice to The Hard Court, the cutie singer reporter of Alabang, Hannah Arguelles.
24:26 Beauty and Brains are also the newest CSRs, the dean's listers in their schools.
24:33 The pretty and charming student reporter of Caloocan City, Gleisel Ann Galpo.
24:40 The future architect reporter from Pasig City, Alyana Isabel Faustino.
24:47 The event's host student reporter of Santa Rosa, Lizelle Ann Nierves.
24:52 The bubbly and pretty student reporter of Quezon City, Monique Angelica Santos, former PSL Courtside reporter and student DJ.
25:03 And the multi-passionate student reporter of Malolos, Diana Marie Igual.
25:12 TV and print ad model at Miss Polo Philippines 2019, the beauty queen reporter of Valenzuela City, Arlab De Jesus.
25:20 Coming back for this season, Sina Christine San Agustin, Julia May Ong, Fatima Faye Reyes and Stephanie Benito.
25:34 Games will officially start at the opening of NCAA Season 99 on September 24 at Mall of Asia Arena and will be broadcast on GMA and GTV.
25:45 This is the first news. Aubrey Carampel for GMA Integrated News.
25:52 For the latest news, visit and subscribe to GMA Integrated News on YouTube.
25:57 For Kapuso Abroad, join us on GMA Pinoy TV and www.gmanews.tv.
26:04 [Music]