Narito ang mga maiinit na balita sa 24 Oras Express ngayong Miyerkoles, September 27, 2023:
-Planong test run para sa "online lotto", inalmahan ng ilang senador
-DND: Ano ang provocation sa pagtanggal ng harang? 'di tayo ang nagkubkob; ayaw natin ng giyera
-Confidential and intel fund, ipinalilipat ng ilang kongresista sa mga ahensyang nakatutok sa intel at surveillance
-Tauhan ng OTS, napatunayang pera at 'di tsokolate ang isinubo; suspendido siya at 3 ibang kasabwat umano
-Mas mahigpit na checkpoint, ipinatupad sa bisperas ng pagdinig sa Senado vs. Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc.
-"Trabaho para sa Bayan Act", pinirmahan na ni PBBM
-"Eras Tour" concert film ni Taylor Swift, mapapanood na sa Oct.
-Pagbibigay ng kontrata sa kumpanyang gumawa umano ng artificial islands sa WPS, kinuwestyon
-2 LPA sa loob at labas ng bansa, magpapa-ulan sa ilang lugar sa bansa; posibleng mag-dissipate ang isa habang 'di inaasahang maging bagyo ang isa pa
-Confidential and intelligence funds ng OVP, DepEd at iba pang civilian agencies, ililipat ng kamara sa NICA, NSC, Coast Guard at BFAR
-Senior citizen na 'di sumuko hanggang makapasa sa licensure exam ng criminology, hinangaan
-Ilang dialysis center at pasyente nito, nangangambang maapektuhan ng hacking ang serbisyo ng PhilHealth
-May 2 buwan nang palugit bago putulan ng suplay ng tubig ang 'di pa nakababayad – Maynilad
-Mario Marcos, itinangging nagpapanggap siyang pinsan ni PBBM para makapanloko
-Carla Abellana: Nahanap ko na ang aking peace; lagpas na ako sa pagmu-move on
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-Planong test run para sa "online lotto", inalmahan ng ilang senador
-DND: Ano ang provocation sa pagtanggal ng harang? 'di tayo ang nagkubkob; ayaw natin ng giyera
-Confidential and intel fund, ipinalilipat ng ilang kongresista sa mga ahensyang nakatutok sa intel at surveillance
-Tauhan ng OTS, napatunayang pera at 'di tsokolate ang isinubo; suspendido siya at 3 ibang kasabwat umano
-Mas mahigpit na checkpoint, ipinatupad sa bisperas ng pagdinig sa Senado vs. Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc.
-"Trabaho para sa Bayan Act", pinirmahan na ni PBBM
-"Eras Tour" concert film ni Taylor Swift, mapapanood na sa Oct.
-Pagbibigay ng kontrata sa kumpanyang gumawa umano ng artificial islands sa WPS, kinuwestyon
-2 LPA sa loob at labas ng bansa, magpapa-ulan sa ilang lugar sa bansa; posibleng mag-dissipate ang isa habang 'di inaasahang maging bagyo ang isa pa
-Confidential and intelligence funds ng OVP, DepEd at iba pang civilian agencies, ililipat ng kamara sa NICA, NSC, Coast Guard at BFAR
-Senior citizen na 'di sumuko hanggang makapasa sa licensure exam ng criminology, hinangaan
-Ilang dialysis center at pasyente nito, nangangambang maapektuhan ng hacking ang serbisyo ng PhilHealth
-May 2 buwan nang palugit bago putulan ng suplay ng tubig ang 'di pa nakababayad – Maynilad
-Mario Marcos, itinangging nagpapanggap siyang pinsan ni PBBM para makapanloko
-Carla Abellana: Nahanap ko na ang aking peace; lagpas na ako sa pagmu-move on
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00:00 Live from the GMA Network Center, this is "24 Horas."
00:06 Good evening, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
00:12 The Senate has appointed the highest official of the PCSO.
00:17 Following the tension in the hearing, the voting is planned to be done online.
00:23 Despite the reduced income of the physical lotto outlets, most of them have already closed.
00:29 The PCSO has already answered the following questions in the digitalization program of the government.
00:34 And that is what Cedric Castillo is targeting.
00:37 You are deceiving the people.
00:42 No, no, no, on behalf of the people, you cannot fool us here.
00:47 Promise. Do we look stupid? Look at me eye to eye. Do I look stupid?
00:52 No, sir.
00:54 Do I look like a moron to you?
00:55 No, sir.
00:56 The Senate Committee on Games and Amusement Vice Chairman, Senator Rafi Tulfo,
01:02 did not stop the members of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office or PCSO from listening earlier about the integrity of the job.
01:12 The discussion on the test run plan to do the lottery online has been summed up.
01:18 The senator asked, "How much is the income of the physical lotto outlets?"
01:23 These are the programs for those who will lose their jobs or their businesses.
01:28 Don't you have such a program?
01:30 Sir, how can we have one if it is still a test run, sir?
01:33 No.
01:34 Sir, with all due respect, we will not be able to know the full impact of an e-lotto if we do not conduct a test run.
01:41 That's why I will repeat. A, you say the test run is successful.
01:45 B, you say your revenue increased for several hundreds of millions or billions.
01:50 C, let's continue. That's all.
01:54 You always say test run, test run, test run, test run.
01:57 How can we do that?
01:59 Despite this, PCSO insisted that there is no plan to phase out or replace e-lotto outlets.
02:07 But the lottery outlet owners are worried that this is the end.
02:12 In fact, of the more than 8,000 outlets in the country, more than 300 did not go online.
02:18 They're saying that the PCSO has to terminate their outlets because of low sales.
02:23 We will be phased out by the year 2026.
02:27 They will no longer renew our machines.
02:30 Your Honor, to our knowledge, there is no intention or plan to phase out or fix the e-lotto agent, sir.
02:43 You will just avoid the plus one, sir. This is very elementary.
02:48 Why would people line up for lotto outlets?
02:52 They can just go to their cellphones.
02:55 It was also argued that why would e-lotto agent and electronic service provider
03:02 have to be one company while the physical lotto outlets have thousands of people,
03:05 the possibility of losing their income.
03:08 The PCSO's official has no objection to the argument.
03:11 In a letter to the Senate, PCSO General Manager Mel Robles explained
03:17 that e-lotto is in accordance with the digitalization program of the administration.
03:23 Aren't you thinking about the PCSO?
03:25 Is that the meaning of the digitalization program of the government?
03:30 That is to enhance government processes, how the people deal with the government.
03:38 Not to promote gambling using digital means.
03:44 I actually got that from the letter of the GM.
03:47 We talked to Robles on the cellphone but he refused to comment.
03:52 The Senate has discussed the dangers of online gambling in the development of e-soap.
03:58 Aside from the issue of missing soap makers,
04:01 Senator Bato de la Rosa also mentioned the people who are trapped here,
04:05 including a mother who sold her child for a loan due to the soap.
04:11 A police officer who used half a million pesos for the anti-drug operation.
04:19 To give more operational details of the e-lotto plan,
04:24 the Senate has already appointed the high-ranking official of PCSO.
04:29 For JMA Integrated News, Cedric Castillo, for 24 Hours.
04:35 The Defense Department has already said that the Philippines is not looking for a fight,
04:39 but we should take our territory.
04:42 This is the next step of the Philippine Coast Guard's removal from the floating barrier of China in Bajo de Macinloc.
04:48 Ma'am Gonzalez was on the spot.
04:50 We don't want a fight, but we will not remain silent.
04:57 That is the goal of Defense Secretary Gilbert Chodoro in the statement of the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Wenbin
05:02 that the Philippines should not start a riot.
05:05 That is after the Philippine Coast Guard removed the floating barrier of China in Bajo de Macinloc in the West Philippine Sea.
05:12 What is the provocation? The placing of the barrier or the removal of the illegal barrier?
05:19 We are not steering the trouble, we are not the ones who are knocking.
05:22 That is what they cannot understand.
05:26 Their propaganda that they are using.
05:30 Especially, that is a trap.
05:35 We don't want to fight China.
05:37 We don't want war.
05:39 But our territory, we need our rights and our sovereign rights here.
05:46 Chodoro added that the barriers placed by China are dangerous to fishermen.
05:51 In the statement of China that the floating BRP Sierra Madre in Ayuninshol is polluting,
05:57 Chodoro said that China should look at itself before speaking.
06:02 Moreover, dozens of Chinese vessels are in the West Philippine Sea.
06:05 This is also the area of the rich sea that was made into artificial islands.
06:09 When Chodoro was asked if the Chinese vessels should be towed inside the Philippine waters,
06:15 I think if they can, they should. Unless it is a traditional fishing ground.
06:21 Because from what I understand, the Scarborough in the Arbitral Award is a traditional fishing ground of both.
06:28 In listening to the 2024 budget of the Department of National Defense in the Senate,
06:33 Senator Robin Padilla was asked if the Philippine Coast Guard should be returned to them,
06:39 which is now a civilian agency under the Department of Transportation.
06:43 It is not a coincidence, Senator, that their primary mandate is maritime safety and security.
06:52 That is why the barriers in Scarborough were cut.
07:00 Because aside from other reasons, this is a hazard to marine safety.
07:05 That is why they are just right. And there is no mandate of the armed forces to regulate inter-island shipping like the Coast Guard.
07:15 The Senate promised that the Defense Department will add funds.
07:19 Rest assured, at the proper time, we will be meeting with you all in executive session on where we will be adding the funds.
07:28 But we will not allow our neighbor in the North to bully us.
07:38 For GMA Integrated News, Mav Gonzales was on the air 24 hours.
07:43 Some congressmen transferred the Government's Confidential and Intelligence Fund to agencies that are on the air for intelligence and surveillance.
07:52 How did 28 other agencies ask for it for their 2024 budget?
07:58 Sanjay Aguinaldo was there.
08:00 In the midst of the controversy regarding the request of the Government's Confidential Fund,
08:08 a joint statement was issued by the leaders of various political parties in the House
08:13 for the transfer of the Confidential and Intelligence Fund or CIF from various government agencies to agencies on the air for intelligence and surveillance.
08:25 They specifically mentioned as the beneficiary of the CIF, the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency,
08:31 National Security Council, Philippine Coast Guard, and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
08:37 This shows that the transfer of the Government's Fund is in line with the priorities of the country and the needs of Filipinos.
08:46 At the same time, they also expressed their complete concern about the placement of the floating barrier of the China Coast Guard in the Bajo de Bacinloc.
08:55 This is a barrier to the rights and livelihood of the Filipino fishermen and is a disquieting to the peace and cooperation of the region.
09:04 The Senate also agreed to reallocate the fund to the intelligence community, Coast Guard, and AFP.
09:12 It was first reported that under the proposed national budget for the next year,
09:18 28 government agencies are asking for the Confidential and Intelligence Fund, which is reaching 10.14 billion pesos.
09:27 This is more than the previous years.
09:29 But it is not clear as to which government agencies will be reduced or will be removed.
09:36 The Office of the President is asking for the Confidential Fund for the next year, which is worth 500 million pesos.
09:44 In the OVP's report on the budget deliberations of the Camera, several lawmakers agreed to the resolution.
09:51 Some lawmakers also questioned the use of the 125 million pesos Confidential Fund in 2022 within 11 days.
10:03 But according to the sponsor of the OVP's budget, even though the payment was made within 11 days, the implementation of the projects was only 19 days.
10:13 Some congressmen asked where the OVP spent the money.
10:17 Some informers, some intel, did the car hire? Mr. Speaker, did the safe houses rent?
10:26 The OVP did not comment because they submitted a report in accordance with Joint Circular 2015-01 or the guidelines of the Confidential and Intelligence Funds.
10:39 All of the accomplishments and the performance of the Office of the Vice President that covers the Confidential Fund were properly reported to the agencies as mandated by the Joint Circular.
10:56 The point of a lawyer is that the Audit Observation Memo issued by the Commission on Audit in the OVP in accordance with the use of the 2022 Confidential Fund.
11:07 This means that the COA is asking for additional documents on the expenses.
11:14 Despite the OVP, they have not yet accepted it.
11:18 Despite the controversy, the OVP's fund was included in the plenary debates.
11:24 For GMA Integrated News, Sandra Aguinaldo, Katutok 24 Horas.
11:30 The Office for Transportation Security tested the money and not the chocolates based on the investigation of the missing passengers in Naia.
11:43 The office's chief also filed a complaint, but there was a delay. That's what Ian Cruz pointed out.
11:50 Yesterday, the Courtesy Resignation addressed to President Bongbong Marcos, Undersecretary Mau Aplasca, the Administrator of the Office for Transportation Security,
12:04 amidst the controversy regarding the OTS, which stole 300 U.S. dollars from a foreign tourist.
12:14 He said it's better for him to resign so that the budget of the Department of Transportation won't be affected.
12:20 According to the former Speaker Martin Romualdez, it will be prohibited if he won't resign.
12:25 But he admitted in his resignation letter that he did nothing wrong and instead launched a campaign against corruption in all areas of the country.
12:35 I don't want it to reach the point where it will happen again because it's not good that because of me, the entire department was sacrificed.
12:45 Even if our president won't approve it, I will still volunteer to leave the Office for Transportation Security.
12:55 Aplasca is just wondering why he was the one who was punished, given the problems he faced when he resigned from the OTS.
13:05 That's why I'm saddened because instead of the focus going to the officials, I'm asking myself why the focus of Speaker Romualdez went to me.
13:20 The problem in the airport is not a simple problem but in fact, it's systemic.
13:26 He's very sad about it. I told him that something is really happening and we have to accept the fact that we have responsibilities also as officials.
13:38 Deputy Administrator Asec Jose Briones is the OIC of the OTS.
13:44 In their investigation, it was found that the OTS tried a woman who is not a chocolate but money.
13:52 The investigation said she's guilty.
13:55 Guilty of money.
14:00 Although the woman said she's a chocolate. She has affidavit. But the investigators found that she's guilty.
14:13 The three other OTS employees who were in the same office were also included in the investigation.
14:17 All of them are suspended. They could be removed from the office after the due process.
14:23 For GMA Integrated News, Ian Cruz is in the news for 24 hours.
14:28 Tomorrow, the Senate is hearing the allegations of the alleged cult of some in Surigao del Norte.
14:37 Marisol Alvarez-Gramado will tell you the situation there.
14:43 PIA has raised the status of Surigao del Norte and the entire Siargao Islands to full alert.
14:52 Aside from the PIA, the police are also monitoring the soldiers here at the checkpoint.
14:56 It's inevitable that some supporters of the Sucoro will be worried about the hearing tomorrow in the Senate,
15:01 not just the Sucoro Bayanihan Services, Inc.
15:07 After the allegations were released, the Sucoro Bayanihan Services, Inc. or SBSI,
15:15 has tightened security in the town of Sucoro.
15:18 Every vehicle that enters or exits is inspected.
15:21 It's okay, ma'am.
15:22 Are you okay?
15:23 I'm okay.
15:24 Even though you're a bit heavy?
15:26 I'm okay, ma'am.
15:27 I'm okay.
15:28 It's for our safety.
15:30 Amen.
15:31 But some are afraid.
15:32 Like Eson Sean, who left the town earlier,
15:35 especially since the Senate hearing will be held tomorrow.
15:38 In the case of SBSI, it's a cult of some kind where child abuse is happening.
15:44 Tomorrow, we will know the decision of the Senate.
15:49 We're a bit afraid.
15:50 We're civilians.
15:52 They're just a few.
15:53 They're just a few.
15:56 The kids are dangerous.
15:58 It's a normal situation in the whole town.
16:00 But there are some activities that were not allowed,
16:03 like the teaching of the Alternative Learning System or ALS in Sitio Capihan.
16:08 Our PSDS just called and said that an order was issued from the LGU.
16:16 We were not allowed to go there because we have a schedule there tomorrow.
16:21 The LGU is issuing a press release saying that activities should be kept on standby.
16:32 Of course, we need to protect our safety.
16:35 I have a family.
16:37 That's why ALS teachers in Capihan are more saddened.
16:40 Especially since only a few students are able to attend school there.
16:46 I'm happy that they're able to attend school.
16:53 In another statement, the Catholic Parish of Socorro,
16:59 which is not a parish or a Catholic organization,
17:03 called for help from various agencies to help its members from abusing the leaders.
17:11 We're taking a look at the statement of SBSI about this.
17:15 In a statement by the GMA Integrated News,
17:18 the members of SBSI said that the members of Socorro should not be worried
17:23 because they are not doing anything but praying for their leaders.
17:27 Until the hours of Tupia or a few minutes before we were there,
17:35 we were still calling the leaders of SBSI for their reaction,
17:40 not just for the worries of the members of Socorro.
17:42 But before, Aguila said that whatever they called for in Sitio Capihan,
17:47 it will not reach Socorro.
17:49 Meanwhile, Pia, aside from the checkpoint,
17:52 the police visibility in the entire town of Socorro was also increased.
17:57 Thank you very much, Marisol Abdurrahman.
18:00 The President passed a law that will make more jobs more available.
18:07 How? Let's find out in the case of Ivan Mayrina.
18:11 [Music]
18:14 Not only Filipinos who have no job need the help of the government.
18:18 Aside from the unemployed who reached more than 2 million based on the latest labor force survey this July,
18:23 others who have a livelihood need help too.
18:25 But they want more hours because their income is low or underemployed.
18:29 That's why the Labor for the People Act was passed after the President passed it.
18:35 It likewise addresses the need to update the skills of our workers and promote the use of digital technologies,
18:41 particularly for our micro, small and medium-sized enterprises or MSMEs.
18:47 The Interagency Council was passed by the NEDA and Trade and Labor Departments
18:52 to make a way to increase the number of jobs,
18:55 as well as support small businesses to give more jobs.
19:00 We will also incentivize employers, industry stakeholders and private partners
19:06 who will facilitate skills development, technology transfer and knowledge sharing.
19:11 At the count of 3, 2, 1.
19:16 Activation confirmed.
19:19 Aside from the 10-year National Innovation Agenda,
19:23 the Research and Development will be funded by engineers, scientists, designers and entrepreneurs
19:28 who have new ideas.
19:30 This document is not a plan, not just a plan, but a commitment
19:34 to making innovation an indispensable component of our nation's development.
19:40 For GMA Integrated News, Ivan Mayrina, for Tutok, 24 hours.
19:44 Chika in a minute!
19:47 We will be updated on Shoebiz happenings.
19:53 Ikang honey Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wartsback-Johnsy, it's the reunion you've been waiting for.
19:59 Queen Pee, together with Miss Universe 2015 first runner-up Ariadna Gutierrez,
20:04 along the streets of Paris, France, spotted the Colombian beauty queen at Pia's reunion after 8 years.
20:18 Fellow Swifties, your wildest dreams have been heard!
20:21 Because you can watch the Philippines' Aeros Tour concert film on the big screen this October.
20:27 So get ready to sing your heart out, Swifties!
20:30 For ARMY, the official teaser for Jungkook's upcoming single is out today,
20:41 BTS' 3D featuring Jack Harlow.
20:44 Set to release this Friday, and according to his label, Big Hit Music,
20:48 we will be able to see a more mature JK in the song.
20:52 The Senate questioned why Manila Bay Reclamation Project was allowed to be part of the Chinese company
21:01 that first built artificial islands in the West Philippine Sea.
21:04 In defense of the Philippine Reclamation Authority,
21:07 the company was granted clearance from several government agencies.
21:10 For Tutok, it's Baki Pulido.
21:13 Senator Rizo Ontiveros asked the Philippine Reclamation Authority in the Senate earlier,
21:18 why was Manila Bay Reclamation allowed to be part of the China Communications and Construction Company?
21:24 This is what was said to be the reason behind the construction of artificial islands in the West Philippine Sea,
21:28 which is now a military base of China.
21:31 Even before we allowed the operations of these contractors from China,
21:36 we required these contractors to secure a special permit under the rules of the marina.
21:44 They have submitted a clearance from the coast guard, from the marina,
21:49 and also during that time, an endorsement from the National Security Council.
21:55 We are still trying to get the permission of the marina and Philippine Coast Guard.
21:59 Under Secretary Jonathan Malaya,
22:01 the last head of the National Security Council gave a special permit,
22:06 so they cannot answer about this.
22:08 The PRA said that the Chinese construction company had an issue when the project was approved.
22:14 During that time, actually, ma'am,
22:16 it was not an issue unlike when they were already undertaking that there was an issue.
22:22 It was raised by the U.S. Embassy and the World Bank.
22:28 The DENR has yet to say if they will recommend to completely stop the Manila Bay Reclamation Projects that are suspended now.
22:35 It will take a year before they finish the environmental impact study.
22:41 But it is clear from an expert who joined the core group of the impact study
22:45 how important the coastal areas are.
22:48 27% of the last fish or one-fourth of the country's food security is in coastal areas.
22:54 Not only the coral reef is being protected, but also the sea grass and mangrove.
22:59 The sea grass and mangrove are the ones that are affected first by the reclamation.
23:04 The group of senators said that the foundation of the houses in the reclaimed areas is weak
23:10 because of liquefaction or the softening of the soil, so it is dangerous if there is an earthquake.
23:14 It is also possible for floods to occur because it will block the natural flow of rivers
23:19 and it is not safe from stormy weather.
23:21 In every disaster movie, there's always a scientist at the beginning warning the people and the government of the effects.
23:29 So hopefully this is not a disaster movie that we're watching right now.
23:35 For GMA Integrated News, Macky Pulido, for Tuto, 24 hours.
23:39 [music]
23:49 Maka Puso, the low-pressure area that we are monitoring has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility since Monday.
23:57 But there's one more thing to prepare because there's a new LPA that is slowly approaching
24:02 and it is expected to enter the PAR in the next few days.
24:06 The LPA inside the PAR was last seen in the far 1,000 kilometers east of the extreme northern Luzon.
24:13 According to the LPA, it is now weak and it is possible to dissipate or disappear in the next few days.
24:19 But aside from that, the LPA has also become the cluster of clouds that passed through the east of the southeastern Luzon
24:26 outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
24:29 It is expected that the chance of it becoming a storm is low for now, but it is possible that it will enter the PAR on the weekend,
24:36 so it is continuously popping up in the updates.
24:39 For now, the trough of the low-pressure area inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility,
24:43 heavy rain and localized thunderstorms will make it rain in some parts of the country.
24:49 Based on the data of Metro Weather, it is expected that it will rain in Palawan this morning.
24:54 But by the afternoon, it will also rain in the remaining parts of the Mimaropa, Calabarzon, Bicol Region,
25:01 Central Luzon and some parts of Northern Luzon.
25:05 Heavy rain will be seen in Mindoro Provinces, Rizal, Bulacan and Pangasinan.
25:10 Those are the areas that are colored red.
25:12 In Visayas, it is possible that the heavy rain will start before noon.
25:16 It will continue in the afternoon and evening.
25:19 And there is strong rain in many places like Panay Island, Negros and Leyte Provinces.
25:26 Our fellow citizens in Mindanao should also be prepared because the chance of rain is high,
25:31 especially in the afternoon and evening.
25:33 There is heavy to intense rain in some parts of Zamboanga Peninsula,
25:37 Northern Mindanao, Carraga, Davao Region and Sucsargen.
25:41 Here in Metro Manila, like what we have experienced,
25:45 and just a while ago, heavy rain, thunderstorms and landslides are possible again tomorrow.
25:53 So, I am reminding those who are commuting,
25:55 don't forget to bring an umbrella or a raincoat so that you won't get wet and you won't get sick.
26:01 Always be careful, my dear.
26:02 That is the latest news for the time being.
26:04 I am Maureen Shrivers for GMA Integrated News Weather Center.
26:08 We are the ones you are waiting for.
26:09 Whatever the time.
26:16 [Music]
26:18 [News Reporter]
26:19 Dear listeners, this is just the latest news.
26:21 The Office of the Vice President, Department of Education and other civilian agencies
26:27 will transfer confidential and intelligence funds to the agencies that are targeted to the West Philippine Sea.
26:32 This was said by the House Appropriations Committee Chairman, Representative Elizaldi Co.
26:37 My guess is that the importance of the safety and security of the country is at the forefront.
26:42 That is why the agency that is targeted to protect the integrity of the territory of the Philippines from the outside world will give priority to the camera.
26:52 The CIF will invite the civilian agencies to add funds to the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency,
27:00 National Security Council, Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
27:07 [Music]
27:10 [News Reporter]
27:12 To prove the saying, "Try and try until you succeed,"
27:15 we met the grandfather.
27:17 His age was not a barrier to his dream of passing the licensure exam of criminology in the third attempt.
27:26 His story was told by Mark Salazar.
27:29 [Music]
27:32 [News Reporter]
27:33 The schedule of 68-year-old Eugene Cagas,
27:37 he is a teacher in the school every Monday and Tuesday.
27:40 From Thursday to Saturday, he is an instructor in TESDA.
27:45 On Wednesday, he is a full-time volunteer in the barangay.
27:49 This is also the aim of the courts.
27:52 Because if we can follow you, we will not be able to reach the court.
27:59 And the bark of our court will be reduced.
28:03 It can be fixed here.
28:06 Despite his many activities, he still pursued another dream,
28:10 to pass the licensure exam of criminology, which he tried three times before he got it.
28:16 In my take, 17,500, he passed 5,270.
28:24 I was already included in that.
28:26 I learned that I am the only one who is 68 years old.
28:33 The rest, the kids.
28:36 He said he made this dream come true because it is hard to explain to many
28:41 why he is already old and ambitious.
28:44 Many are forcing themselves to be old.
28:48 They don't know why.
28:51 Some are saying, where will they use that?
28:57 Rest in peace? Lapida?
29:03 Even his family, he did not include them in the fight.
29:06 I don't want them to hope again for the third time.
29:10 I passed. I passed.
29:13 There is the result.
29:14 It's written there.
29:15 Eugene Valiant Kagas, Medica.
29:21 I shed tears.
29:24 Some are saying, is he really going to pursue criminology?
29:29 Not only the police can use criminology,
29:34 in all aspects.
29:36 Banks are already accepting it.
29:39 Industrial companies are accepting it.
29:41 Licensed HR, Human Resources, they also need licensed criminology.
29:48 According to Eugene, as you add knowledge,
29:52 he has more opportunities and he will not stop at the age of opportunities.
29:57 Salary, as of now, I don't have yet.
30:00 But respect, because I cannot give a higher subject for the higher year.
30:11 If you are not licensed, I'm going to enroll in Masteral.
30:15 It is proven that if he is given more time, he will pursue it.
30:19 Eugene believes that as long as you have a lot of missions and dreams,
30:23 you will have a long time.
30:26 For GMA Integrated News, Mark Salazar, 24 hours.
30:33 Dialysis patients are already worried that their field health service will be cut off,
30:38 because of the unresolved hacking in their portal.
30:42 What should be done if claims are going to be taken,
30:45 according to John Consulta.
30:49 Six days before the deadline given by Medusa Ransomware Group,
30:55 the website and member portal of Field Health, which became a victim of cyber attack,
30:59 is still not accessed.
31:01 The dialysis patient, Rinalo, is hoping that the GUSOT will be fixed as soon as possible,
31:06 so that dialysis patients like him, who are in the field health service, will not have a hard time.
31:12 We are remembering that if the problem lasts,
31:16 the time will come when the centers will be alarmed,
31:21 they will not be able to pass their claims.
31:25 But some dialysis centers are already under the effect of cyber attacks in field health.
31:30 Since Field Health was hacked, we cannot transmit the claims that we rendered to our patients.
31:38 If they cannot process the bills that we rendered to them,
31:42 they will not be able to pay us, we will not be able to collect anything.
31:46 What will happen to them?
31:48 It is possible that if we cannot collect,
31:50 of course, the things that we buy, the things that we use for dialysis,
31:55 we will not be able to buy.
31:59 But according to Field Health, while their system is down,
32:02 this is what our countrymen should do.
32:05 If members will use field health in hospitals or medical centers,
32:10 they need to bring a copy of their field health ID or copy of their member data record
32:18 for them to be recognized by the hospitals because they cannot be checked online.
32:23 For example, there are plans to pay a premium contribution to employers or members.
32:30 Since we do not have an online facility now, it is still possible for field health offices to do over-the-counter.
32:38 For GMA Integrated News, John Consulta.
32:42 "Nakatutok 24 Horas"
32:44 Textblast sent a message to their customers in Manila
32:49 regarding the new schedule for cutting the water line for those who are not paid.
32:54 They were also warned about the consequences.
32:56 And it was Daniel Tingcunco who was affected.
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33:02 Are you one of the customers in Manila who received this text message
33:07 warning that from October 1, even on weekends and holidays,
33:11 they will cut the water service for those who have debts or bills that are not yet paid?
33:16 The customers we talked to in Manila have not yet received a text,
33:20 but they are worried about what if they are in danger or cannot pay for the weekend?
33:25 Elvina was just paid her bill for September 12, she should be due by June.
33:31 As far as possible, she is afraid to pay right away.
33:34 But what if the problem is the time to pay?
33:38 What I am asking is not to pay on Saturday and Sunday.
33:41 Because sometimes I cannot afford to pay on Saturday and Sunday.
33:46 Because I have a lot of work to do.
33:49 Textblast was confirmed by GMA Integrated News.
33:53 But they will clarify that this will only be implemented under the new amendment of the MWSS Regulatory Office
33:59 on the regulations on the cutting of the past due lines of water issued in August.
34:05 Before, it can only be cut on Monday to Thursday.
34:08 But now, it can be done even on Saturday and Sunday and even on holidays,
34:12 except for the eve of Christmas, the very day of Christmas,
34:17 the eve of the new year, the new year, and the three days of Easter from Wednesday to Saturday of the glory.
34:24 That's why we issued SMS blasts to our customers so that they have a warning before this is really implemented.
34:32 It is not easy to cut the water line in Manila,
34:36 except if it is more than two months past due.
34:40 The customer can also talk if it is difficult to pay for water.
34:44 It is a long cut. The customer will give an account.
34:47 Even if it is partial, they can enter into a promissory arrangement.
34:52 For GMA Integrated News, I'm Donna Tincung, Kototok 24 hours.
34:56 He is not included in the fraud.
35:01 That's what Mario Marcos said.
35:04 He also claimed to be the cousin of the President.
35:09 He claimed that he is a legitimate business man in the AI industry.
35:16 He has photos with the President and other VIPs
35:21 because he helped in the campaign of the President during the election.
35:25 But he never used the connection to deceive.
35:29 He admitted that he was facing a case of a staff member who,
35:33 because of his involvement in the business,
35:36 and other cases he faced, was trashed.
35:40 He was also being blamed by a complainant who accused him of being a staff member.
35:47 He is ready to clear his name in the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission
35:52 where he will be complained.
35:55 I asked for money to say that I am the cousin of President Marcos.
36:03 But our lawyer reminded me that if we receive letters from them,
36:09 we will answer them in the proper forum in court.
36:13 Certified and loyal.
36:20 That's what Carla Abellana cried even though she changed her management.
36:24 She also clarified that her ex-husband Tom Rodriguez was their manager.
36:29 Let's talk to Obrey Carampel.
36:32 I found my peace.
36:35 I closed that chapter of my life.
36:39 I just moved on.
36:44 I'm happy where I am.
36:46 I'm also happy with who I am today.
36:49 Carla Abellana 2.0.
36:52 She is the drama goddess who faced the press conference
36:55 and signed a contract with her new talent management, All Access to Artists or AAA.
37:02 She is also a short-haired.
37:05 She is ready to accept changes that will happen in her life and career.
37:12 Carla clarified that there is no bad blood between her and her ex-manager, Popoy Caritativo
37:18 where she is with her ex-husband, Tom Rodriguez.
37:22 There is no fight that happened.
37:26 I'm just looking for a change.
37:30 Turning a new leaf.
37:32 About her ex-husband, Tom, Carla said that they haven't talked for a long time
37:38 because an American citizen filed a divorce and Tom is currently being processed here in our country.
37:46 It's still in process.
37:48 Of course, between the US and the Philippines, the process here is longer in our justice system or in our court.
37:57 But of course, we have our lawyers who deal with that.
38:02 Along with her move on, she also gave forgiveness.
38:06 Does this mean that they can still be Tom's friends?
38:10 I don't want to be a target or I don't want to be definite in anything.
38:18 Anything can happen.
38:20 I don't want to finish, finalize, or accept.
38:29 Because the world of showbiz is small and it's in one network,
38:33 she also prepared herself if ever they will cross paths again.
38:37 She still hasn't thought of entering a new relationship.
38:41 But she admitted that there are non-showbiz guys who are pretending.
38:47 Carla also clarified the news that she will move to another network.
38:51 Ever since I'm a GMA, I'm a Kapuso, I'm 40 years old.
38:56 Of course, I would love to stay.
38:59 My loyalty is with GMA.
39:03 Carla will soon be watching the upcoming Kapuso series, "Stolen Life"
39:08 where they will be back together with Gabby Concepcion and Beauty Gonzalez.
39:12 It's different, heavier, and of course challenging.
39:16 But at least, we are the same with Gabby Concepcion.
39:21 We are different.
39:23 Working with Beauty Gonzalez has been such a wonderful experience.
39:29 Pobre Carampel, updated to Showbiz, happenings.
39:33 And now, for the news this Wednesday,
39:37 I'm Mel Tiangco, and it's almost 89 days, it's Christmas.
39:42 I'm Pia Arcangel, for a bigger mission.
39:46 For a wider service to the country, I'm Emil Sumangyo.
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