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00:00 [Music]
00:07 Live from the GMA Network Center, this is "24 Horas."
00:13 Good evening, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
00:18 In the middle of the chaos, the investigation of the International Criminal Court or ICC in the Duterte Drug War
00:27 the President again denies that the government does not recognize the jurisdiction of the ICC in the Philippines.
00:34 They are free to go to the country but they will not be helped and instead, they will be watched so that no one can contact the government.
00:42 The President also answered some issues, including the charter change and the so-called Coldplay concert he watched.
00:50 Van Myrina was on the spot.
00:55 What I am asking from this government is to be man enough to please tell us what's the real score.
01:01 The President answered Senator Bato de la Rosa.
01:05 According to the news, the investigation is over and the investigation of the International Criminal Court or ICC in the Duterte Drug War is being investigated.
01:12 The first drug war in De la Rosa was in the center as the PNP chief.
01:18 I say this for the 100th time. I do not recognize the jurisdiction of ICC in the Philippines.
01:26 I consider it as a threat to our sovereignty.
01:33 Therefore, the Philippine government will not lift a finger to help any investigation that the ICC conducts.
01:41 But it's still unclear if the ICC's people went to the country.
01:47 As ordinary people, they can come and visit the Philippines but we will not help them.
01:53 In fact, we are watching them, making sure that they do not come into contact with any agency of government.
02:07 If they are contacting agencies of government, policemen, local government, tell them not to answer.
02:16 In an interview with GMA Integrated News, the ICC said that they will continue to pursue the use of victims in the Philippines as justice.
02:24 Under the Rome Statute, it is not illegal, but it is in accordance with the actions of any country.
02:29 The investigation and prosecution of the investigated cases should not be biased.
02:34 They will continue to ask the Philippine government and civil society to take care of the investigation.
02:41 They did not deny or confirm that there are investigators who went to the country because these are operational details.
02:48 The DOJ said that the ICC has no jurisdiction in the Philippines and that the ICC needs to be restricted from them and the DILG.
02:56 They will not intervene in accordance with the President's order.
03:00 As for the issue of the charter change, the President himself asked the Senate and House of Representatives
03:07 if the news that are paid or have allotted assistance is true in exchange for the signature of the People's Initiative for the Suluan Charter.
03:13 If that is the case,
03:15 We will just have to let Comelec do their job, do their work, and to validate the signatures.
03:22 If there is a suspicion that there is such a thing, those signatures cannot be counted.
03:28 The President was asked about those issues in his visit to the launch of the lung transplant program in the Lung Center of the Philippines earlier.
03:36 President Marcos visited the Lung Center for the first presidential visit since his administration among former President Ferdinand Marcos.
03:43 And among the responsibilities as President, he explained during the concert of the British band Coldplay last week.
03:51 By now, you know I am a music lover. I have been for a long time. I studied music for many years.
03:56 And to have somebody like Coldplay come, you can't miss it. It should be unmissable. You cannot miss it.
04:03 By the way, it was fantastic.
04:06 For GMA Integrated News, Ivan Meirene was the focus for 24 hours.
04:11 The committee was shown on camera earlier how hard it is to get a senior's discount online.
04:20 Tina Panganiban-Pere was the focus.
04:22 We will open as PWD.
04:30 When House Committee on Ways and Means Chair Joey Salceda tried to book a flight to an airline to get a senior citizen or PWD discount.
04:40 Nothing. You don't have a button.
04:45 Mr. Chair, if I may, on the website, you click on the passengers and there will be options there.
04:51 This is how the senior citizens and PWD usually experience in online booking or online purchase.
04:59 There is no difficulty in finding an option to get a discount.
05:04 It is not difficult to just put an additional item in the purchase platform.
05:12 NCDA and NCSC has decided to call a meeting next week so that our IT including the ICT may be able to guide us.
05:24 The committee is planning to hold a meeting for this.
05:29 As for the discount for senior citizens and PWD in tollways, although it is supported,
05:33 the operator is still studying how a senior citizen or PWD can get a discount on the vehicle.
05:40 It is not like buying groceries or medicine.
05:44 The senior citizens' ID is shown.
05:48 Even though a congressman can get a discount on groceries,
05:54 for now, only P1,300 for groceries can be given a 20 percent discount, which is only P65.
06:02 Some hotel owners in the committee have pointed out the problem with PWD ID.
06:09 The proliferation of fake IDs or the 1,700 different types of PWD cards,
06:18 which is quite difficult to really compare with any national registry.
06:24 The National Council on Disability Affairs admitted that the National Registry of the DOH is not updated.
06:32 It is said that the registration of PWD cards is only 1.3 million in the National Registry, but it is already more than 1.5 million in the PWD Affairs Office in the LGUs.
06:42 For GMA Integrated News, Tina Panganipan Perez, Nakatutok, 24 Hours.
06:49 Because of the no-show in listening, Pastor Apollo Q. Boloy was sent to the Senate.
06:57 He was there and some of his supporters told him that he was hurt and was taken advantage of as a minor.
07:04 And that is what Ma'am Gonzales is pointing out.
07:07 Alias Amanda did not stop crying when the Senate heard that he was a minor when Pastor Apollo Q. Boloy was taken advantage of.
07:18 They convinced me that he should not question his taking advantage because he was wrong to question his father.
07:26 I was surprised at the KJC Ministry because of my father, who was hurt by the TV show of Q. Boloy.
07:36 They were recruited in the choir of Kingdom of Jesus Christ or KOJC.
07:41 They were promised to study, watch TV and travel with Q. Boloy.
07:47 In 2017, Alias Amanda became a close-in pastoral at the age of 17.
07:53 She said that it was part of the ministry's job to teach Q. Boloy.
07:58 She said that it was a special privilege because not everyone can hold and be close to the Son of God.
08:05 She also said that I should not doubt anything that will happen inside the room with Q. Boloy.
08:14 I should just give myself.
08:18 She was already a victim of Q. Boloy. She said that there are many minors.
08:23 When was Pastoral Close-In Q. Boloy a minor or not at any given time?
08:32 During my time, we had a meeting. We were all gathered in one room.
08:43 There was a list of pastoral. I saw that there were more than 200 of us.
08:49 But I'm not sure if it was just a close-in or it was with the outer circle of pastoral.
08:59 According to Alias Amanda, she was accused of cyber libel because of her allegations.
09:06 Pastor Q. Boloy also had a part in her program.
09:11 I laid down my good deeds to you and you took advantage of me. You poor people. You prostitutes.
09:17 She also said that there were other Ukrainian pastoral like Alias Sophia and Nina.
09:23 I leave my job, I leave my school, I leave my friends and my parents.
09:29 I already sacrificed and with the life that I choose, I believe that this is God's way for me.
09:37 Even your body, you can sacrifice.
09:41 They're saying, don't tell anybody. It's a very sacred ministry. Not everybody can be like that.
09:50 It's called night duty. I was praying that he will be just sleeping and not touching me.
09:56 Alias Jerome is a former full-time worker of KOJC who sells everything and remits all his earnings to Q. Boloy.
10:05 He was not allowed to court and watch movies.
10:08 So when they were caught, they were punished.
10:11 How did you know that Q. Boloy himself ordered you to be tortured?
10:18 He called us. We were connecting to the speaker.
10:22 He said, "Stab his head until it bleeds."
10:26 I felt like I was going to die or I would be blind because my eyes and mouth were still closed.
10:33 Religion is used to deceive people and to spread evil and abuse.
10:40 The blind believe that they can abuse the members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.
10:47 The committee invited Q. Boloy but he did not come earlier.
10:51 That's why Jontiveros ordered him to be punished for the next hearing.
10:54 You, pastor, should face the next hearing.
11:01 Because you are being subpoenaed by this committee.
11:05 You are not a son of God who is exempt from the authority of the state.
11:11 You are not worthy of the entire institution of the Senate.
11:18 Moreover, this is not a religious persecution.
11:22 Q. Boloy's lawyer, Atty. Melenio Balayan, was present at the hearing,
11:27 but he was not spoken to because the accusation against Q. Boloy was personal.
11:31 Q. Boloy should have answered his own questions.
11:34 He also refused to be interviewed.
11:36 We tried to ask for a comment from Q. Boloy's camp but he did not give a comment.
11:41 The National Telecommunication Commission suspended the operation of Suara Submedia Corporation
11:47 which operates Sunshine Media Network International or SMNI
11:51 while the administrative case against this organization is ongoing.
11:56 They have not yet received a report that the operation is ongoing
11:58 even though there is a 30-day suspension.
12:00 There are 15 days for Suara Sub to explain the violations.
12:04 In a text statement, the SMNI's legal officer said
12:08 that they cannot be trusted with the order of the NTC that has no basis.
12:12 Their legal steps are being studied, including the filing of a motion for reconsideration.
12:18 For GMA Integrated News, Mav Gonzalez, Nakatutok, 24 Hours.
12:25 The Philippine Coast Guard has already held the affidavit of the Filipino fishermen
12:30 who were not only caught by the China Coast Guard,
12:33 but also were forced to leave their boats in Bajo de Macinloc.
12:38 That is the joint force of Marisol Abduraman and Joseph Moro.
12:42 We are just the leaders.
12:45 This is the firefighter.
12:48 This was captured by the group of Captain Bryle in Bajo de Macinloc, Carboro Shoals in Zambales on January 12.
12:55 They were low tide, so they were happy to catch fish and shells
12:59 that were being fed while they were fishing in the sea.
13:02 But they were beaten by the people of the Chinese Coast Guard from a boat there.
13:08 They were blocked by China.
13:12 Those who caught the fish, there were also people who were carrying sticks.
13:17 According to the captain of the boat, Jolie, they were being chased and the fish were being returned.
13:22 Of the four who were going down, three were holding sticks.
13:25 That's what we were afraid of, sir.
13:27 The Chinese noticed that there was a cell phone in his pocket.
13:30 He wanted to take it.
13:32 I told him to bring his cell phone to the service boat.
13:36 Drop it there if there's a cover.
13:39 Escape first.
13:41 If they get it, they won't return it to you.
13:46 They also tried to drown one of their boats where they caught a fish.
13:51 He confronted the Chinese Coast Guard.
13:55 I said, "This is Philippine territory."
13:58 I said, "Go away." I said to the Chinese.
14:00 They didn't listen.
14:02 Because it's just a fish, sir.
14:04 If it's not bad, let them catch it.
14:06 We will let them catch it.
14:08 We are thinking of it, sir.
14:10 Because if we let them catch it, it will be a big problem.
14:13 They said they will let their last fish go so there will be no more trouble.
14:16 But even though they were able to catch their boat,
14:18 the Chinese Coast Guard still surrounded them.
14:21 We have a fishing boat.
14:24 And they, even if you get the last fish for your dinner,
14:29 they will still be angry.
14:31 That's all I hope.
14:33 We just have a fish for our dinner.
14:35 As much as possible, sir. It's good if they can get it back.
14:38 If we can get our rights back, sir, to the fishing boat.
14:42 Because the rights there are with the Chinese.
14:44 They are the ones who are guarding it.
14:46 They used the affidavit from the Philippine Coast Guard
14:49 regarding the incident of Chinese occupation.
14:51 According to the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea,
14:54 it is clear that the Philippines will use the Exclusive Economic Zone
14:58 to catch the Scarborough Shoal or Bajo de Mocinloc in Zambales.
15:01 And based on the 2016 arbitral ruling,
15:03 it is considered a traditional fishing ground.
15:06 So there should be no prohibition of fishing there.
15:09 This is illegal.
15:11 To ask them to return these fish that they caught and to be driven away
15:16 is obviously a violation of the international law.
15:19 Jack Tabat is also part of the group of fishermen who were caught.
15:27 He also caught a video of the chase
15:32 of the Chinese Coast Guard and the Filipino fishermen
15:35 in Bajo de Mocinloc until they were brought down by the China Coast Guard.
15:39 What happened was that they were almost injured.
15:43 I went down and I filmed it.
15:46 They had something like an electric bat or something to hit them.
15:52 Jack Tabat's heart was broken by the death of his father,
15:55 who was also a fisherman.
15:58 And this is where he got his livelihood
16:01 to support his children and mother.
16:04 Just last year,
16:07 the Chinese Coast Guard repeatedly hit their boat.
16:12 In 2022, they were water-cannoned by the Chinese Coast Guard
16:16 while fishing in Scarborough.
16:18 Why is it happening?
16:20 They said it's okay.
16:22 When it came to that, it's still the same.
16:25 But others are also saying that they are really injured.
16:31 They just need to be brought down by the service boat.
16:34 Jack called the government
16:36 and said that they should be watched
16:38 so that they won't just wander around our own territory.
16:42 The fishermen, who are considered to be the livelihood of the fishermen,
16:45 each time they hit the boat and sail to Scarborough Shoal for fishing.
16:49 So, aside from the prayers,
16:51 they are strong-willed and strong-willed.
16:54 From here in Cato, Pangasinan,
16:57 for GMA Integrated News, Marisol Abduraman.
17:01 Joseph Morong, 24 hours.
17:04 Vice President Sara Duterte has admitted that she has nothing to do with the Double Death Squad,
17:09 including those who are being investigated by the ICC for the Tokhang operations.
17:14 Ian Cruz was arrested.
17:16 Vice President Sara Duterte is ready to face any accusation against her,
17:23 but she will only face a Filipino judge in the Philippines court.
17:28 This is what Vice President Duterte admitted after the news came out
17:32 that she was with the accused in the International Criminal Court or ICC
17:36 who is investigating the war on drugs committed by the former President Rodrigo Duterte.
17:41 In the news, former Senator Antonio Trellanes IV said
17:46 that some witnesses said that he was still the mayor of Davao City
17:50 when Inday Sara allowed the continuation of the Tokhang operations
17:55 through the Davao Death Squad.
17:58 According to the vice president, she was the mayor and vice mayor of Minsan for years.
18:03 She has nothing to do with the Davao Death Squad.
18:05 But since the vice president won,
18:08 witnesses suddenly asked her if she needs the Death Squad for the things she can do.
18:16 She added that the country should not be ashamed
18:19 by the exclusion of foreigners who are known in the Philippines
18:24 because it is a sample of the Filipino heroes who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
18:29 Even now, she will face any accusation
18:32 but she will only face a Filipino judge and a Filipino court.
18:37 She will not back down if she will be part of a process
18:40 that will destroy the country's dignity and will destroy the dignity of the entire justice system in the Philippines.
18:46 For GMA Integrated News, Ian Cruz, Nakatutok, 24 Horas.
18:51 [Music]
18:55 And in our weather forecast,
18:57 a large part of the country will experience a clear weather tomorrow.
19:01 Based on the data of Metro Weather,
19:04 the weather will gradually improve in almost the entire Mindanao
19:08 except for the afternoon where there is a chance of rain in some parts of Caraga and Davao Region.
19:14 There is also no light rain in Visayas.
19:17 There is only a very light rain in Aklan, Capiz, and some parts of Negros.
19:22 For Tagalogs, because of the drought,
19:25 aside from the cold weather, there is still a chance of light rain in Apayaw, Cagayan, and Isabela.
19:32 The rain will be strong in some parts of Mindoro Provinces and Bicol Region.
19:37 Be alert because it is possible that there will be flooding or landslide.
19:43 The chance of rain in Metro Manila is low but there will still be a chance of thunderstorms.
19:49 For now, there is no sign of bad weather or typhoon that could enter or form in the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
19:57 The President is open to the amendment of the political provisions of the Constitution,
20:04 even if not for now.
20:06 Aside from that, he also directly answered in my one-on-one interview
20:11 about the plan of running of the Vice President and his welcome to the Taiwan President-elect.
20:16 Here is my lesson.
20:18 In Barasoin Church where the first Philippine Constitution was prepared,
20:27 125 years have passed.
20:30 I was blessed by President Bombong Marcos.
20:33 In a rare opportunity, I was given access to the President's close company in his activity today.
20:41 Hello, is it okay sir? I'll be sitting beside you.
20:43 Thank you, sir.
20:45 Thanks for letting us fly with you, sir.
20:49 Wow, there are so many diffusions.
20:51 And in my exclusive one-on-one interview with the President,
20:54 I asked him about the implementation of the amendments in the Constitution.
20:58 The 1987 Constitution was not written for a globalized world.
21:04 And that is where we are now.
21:08 So we have to adjust so that we can increase the economic activity in the Philippines.
21:14 We can attract more foreign investors.
21:17 The President believes that the implementation of the amendments will help the economy.
21:22 But for now, the foreign ownership is limited by the Constitution
21:26 to 40% of public utilities such as electricity, water, and public utility vehicles.
21:32 There is also 100% that cannot be reached by the hands of the foreign investors
21:37 such as land.
21:38 Between you and me, land is very difficult.
21:41 I don't think that will cause disruptions.
21:46 I'm sure we will hear from the others.
21:53 But those who have resided in an area over many years,
21:58 the foreign investors will come in.
22:01 They will pay big money to buy that land.
22:06 And the value of the land will go up.
22:09 And the old residents cannot pay for the real estate tax
22:14 because the price is already gone from their market.
22:18 So we will remove those. I don't think I agree with that.
22:21 So you are not in favor of foreign ownership of land?
22:24 Not land.
22:26 But sir, when it comes to corporations?
22:28 We can talk about corporations except for the critical areas
22:34 such as power generation, media,
22:39 all the strategic areas that we cannot allow to be influenced by a foreign entity,
22:51 be it a corporation or another country.
22:54 But that's what we have to decide where we draw the line.
23:03 And how much?
23:04 I also asked the President,
23:06 will the amendment to the Constitution really end with the economic provision?
23:10 In the President's answer, he is not closed in the amendment of political provisions.
23:15 But not for now.
23:17 Let's be practical.
23:19 In terms of the term limits, look what has happened.
23:22 When I'm the mayor for nine years, I cannot run anymore.
23:28 So I will make my wife run, I will make my son run.
23:32 I will be the Vice Mayor.
23:33 So nothing has changed.
23:35 They are still running the show.
23:37 We have a term in Ilocos, we call them Mayor-Vice.
23:41 Because they are the Vice Mayor but they are running the administration of the town.
23:48 So that's something we have to think about.
23:51 But I think in the present day, we can have these discussions later on.
23:56 But for the present day, my concern is the economic provisions.
24:01 And I do not want to confuse the issue any longer.
24:04 But Sir, in your example earlier, term limit extension can be a good thing for the town or for the constituents.
24:11 Could be.
24:13 I don't know.
24:17 What are we trying to achieve first of all?
24:20 Like if you look at other countries, for example, again, the United States,
24:25 which our political system is styled after.
24:29 In the United States, different states.
24:31 Some states have term limits, other states do not have.
24:34 So I don't know how that will translate to our own experience.
24:39 So let me just continue talking about it and see what really is the best thing that we can do.
24:45 But I do not want to jeopardize the success of the amendments to the economic provisions
24:55 by putting in other issues.
24:58 Let's keep the issue clear.
24:59 In my view, that's the way to do it.
25:01 We also talked with President Marcos about the announced plan in the politics of Vice President Sara Duterte
25:06 as her running mate in the 2022 elections.
25:09 Just yesterday, Vice President Sara Duterte announced that she will be running in the next election.
25:15 I don't know who she will run for or when she will run for.
25:19 Because I mean, she is still in the 2020s.
25:22 If there is such a thing, did you talk about it?
25:26 Or what was her reaction when you heard that? Because 2028 is still far away.
25:29 Yeah, I think she's also testing the waters to see what the reaction will be.
25:34 That's the only thing I can say. I haven't talked to her about it.
25:37 But again, no, it doesn't…
25:41 Did you hear what Inday Sara announced?
25:47 Yes, okay, that's it.
25:49 What do you think she'll do?
25:52 Okay, that's it. Stop it. We'll talk about that later.
25:56 The Lung Center of the Philippines is also one of the places that President Marcos visited today
26:01 for the implementation of the Lung Transplant Program.
26:04 The hospital was built by his father, President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
26:12 His father also had a time when the Philippines agreed to the One China Policy
26:19 but he said that there is only one government in China and Taiwan is its only province.
26:24 China recently ignored President Marcos' greeting to Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te
26:30 for his victory in the election.
26:32 China said that it is against the One China Policy and that the Philippines should not play with fire.
26:38 So, the first time, President Marcos answered this.
26:44 Recently, China has made some remarks that they were surprised or dismayed
26:52 with your greeting to the Taiwanese President-elect.
26:57 Did this catch you by surprise?
26:59 It did.
27:01 It was a personal tweet that you personally posted.
27:04 It did. It became…
27:06 I was very simple there. When I became President, I was already greeted.
27:11 So, what do you do? It is just common courtesy that you do the same for them.
27:15 That's really where it came from.
27:17 The One China Policy remains in place.
27:20 We have adhered to the One China Policy strictly and conscientiously
27:26 since we adopted the One China Policy.
27:29 And that has not changed. That will not change.
27:32 We are not endorsing Taiwanese independence.
27:40 Taiwan is a province of China.
27:41 But the manner in which they will be brought together again is an internal matter.
27:49 What we are pursuing here is peace, not chaos.
27:54 While we were in the President's airplane, we talked about traffic.
28:07 You were here and you saw the traffic earlier.
28:12 Of course.
28:14 People think you cannot avoid traffic.
28:20 Even if you are in a helicopter, if you are just within the city, you don't take the helicopter.
28:28 And the other thing that I try to avoid is to cause traffic.
28:35 When I go to the airport, I feel embarrassed.
28:37 Because when I go to the airport, everybody has to stop.
28:41 So, I try as little as possible to cause traffic.
28:46 And then of course, I try to maximize my time.
28:49 This weekend, at the Coldplay concert, Chris Martin himself was the vocalist.
28:54 He took the heavy traffic that their fans had to carry to reach the venue.
29:01 The President's solution to the problem of traffic is a good and effective public transport system.
29:06 This includes the addition of ferry stations along the Pasig River.
29:11 It is under rehabilitation, but it will displace the thousands of residents living on the riverbank.
29:18 We have already identified the so-called transition areas along the Pasig River.
29:29 We will build temporary lodgings for those who are now spotters.
29:37 They will be placed there while we are building their housing.
29:41 In the end, the plan is for them to all have housing.
29:45 The last visit of the President earlier was to the Long Center of the Philippines.
29:49 From 1979 to 1982, they were able to build at least the majority of the facilities that are here now.
29:58 It's important. Your health is the most important thing.
30:03 At one point, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa was elected to discuss the increase in the contribution of PhilHealth members.
30:10 Sir, is the study ongoing on whether the contributions should be increased or not?
30:16 It's all cost-benefit.
30:20 If we increase the contribution of PhilHealth from 4% to 5%, I would say, "If you're going to increase it, show the other side of that."
30:33 What will be the increase in services? What will you be able to cover? What more will you be able to cover?
30:40 But sir, you're not leaning towards any particular decision yet in regards to increasing the contribution?
30:49 Because it's very hard to quantify. It's very hard to quantify health.
30:56 How much is it worth to you? It's worth different things to different people.
31:03 Sir, thank you so much. Thank you for taking time out to be with us and talk to us, sir.
31:09 Thank you for the chance to talk to you and to your audience.
31:14 24 senators have agreed to the manifesto that is in line with the People's Initiative that will be amended in the Constitution.
31:21 They are also against the joint vote of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
31:25 That's what Mauv Gonzalez is targeting.
31:28 The 24 senators who were in session earlier to oppose the People's Initiative for the Charter Change were together.
31:39 Senate President Mig Zubiri read the manifesto that they all signed.
31:44 We must, however, guard against any sinister and underhanded attempt to change the Constitution by exploiting our democratic process under the guise of a People's Initiative.
31:57 They are also against the joint vote of the Senate and the House of Representatives in the Constituent Assembly.
32:04 It will change or destabilize rather the principle of bicameralism in our system of checks and balances.
32:13 We cannot protect our lands from foreign ownership.
32:17 We cannot stop the removal of term limits nor no election scenario in 2025 or worse in 2028.
32:27 This could be the first step in the overhaul of the Constitution and political provisions.
32:35 Even a well-known Charter Change advocate, Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments Chairman Senator Robin Padilla,
32:43 is also against the joint vote of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
32:46 Yesterday, senators had a discussion about the manifesto.
32:51 Many senators are bothered why the People's Initiative direction or scheme is still ongoing,
33:00 even though there was already an agreement between the leadership of both houses.
33:06 The Senate will pass again the Constitutional Amendments on Economic Provisions and it will be adopted by the House.
33:13 We have gotten thousands of complaints, pictures, etc.
33:19 People who approached them and asked for signatures are pinpointing that they cannot get aid if they cannot sign.
33:28 Ninety percent of the complaints are directed to the staff of the congressmen.
33:35 The leader of the Camera said that the signing of the People's Initiative must be stopped.
33:42 If both houses do not agree and we have a constitutional crisis, we will have a deadlock.
33:50 Maybe there will be no bills to pass.
33:52 We are still trying to breathe the breath of the speaker, the leader of the Camera,
33:56 in accordance with the statements and the complaints of the senators.
33:59 For GMA Integrated News, Mav Gonzales, for Tutok 24 Hours.
34:05 In a statement, the House Speaker Martin Romualdez condemned the allegations of the people's initiative.
34:14 He said that this action is a violation of the voluntary participation and destruction of the democratic foundation of the country.
34:22 Romualdez added that even though the People's Initiative is supported by the Camera,
34:26 they still have a duty to protect democracy here, which is not directly related to the collection of votes.
34:34 He also confirmed that the complaints are being made in accordance with the legal provisions while maintaining the integrity of our Constitution.
34:41 He also said that the support of the People's Initiative will continue to be a strong and effective support to the Camera,
34:47 while ensuring that the true representation of the collective will be maintained.
34:57 As for the Commission on Elections, they will ask if the referendum for the Charter Change will be held in 2026,
35:04 because they are still busy preparing for the elections next year.
35:08 Aside from that, they will also need an additional 13 billion pesos budget.
35:15 And that is what Mark Salazar pointed out.
35:22 Some lawmakers directly asked the Commission on Elections if they can pursue the Charter Change before the midterm elections in 2025.
35:29 The Commission on Elections' direct answer was
35:32 Definitely, the Commission on Elections will have a financial crisis,
35:40 just in case, any national plebiscite that will be done within this year will continue.
35:47 The Commission on Elections will need 13 billion pesos for a referendum.
35:52 Another problem is the schedule.
35:54 They are also in a hurry to prepare for the election in 2025.
35:59 So maybe they can have a free time in 2026.
36:02 I hope that we will not have a plebiscite in the month of October,
36:10 because in October, the filing of the Certificates of Candidacy will start,
36:13 until November and December.
36:16 So much so, the election will start in January, February, March, and April.
36:22 Because this is the bulk of our preparation.
36:25 So our window, Your Honors, per discussion with the Chair,
36:30 is until August or September.
36:34 In 2025, we will have two elections.
36:39 National and local elections plus barangay elections.
36:44 And aside from that, right after the national and local elections in May,
36:48 we are under obligation to conduct registration for the new voters in the SK
36:55 and barangay voters that will be done by December.
37:01 For GMA Integrated News, Mark Salazar, for 24 Hours.
37:09 The change of the Constitution is inevitable in the election of the President,
37:14 Senate President, and House Speaker in the same place where the Constitution of the First Republic of the Nation was written.
37:21 And from Malolos, Bulacan, Mary Zumal, for the news.
37:25 Whatever changes in our Constitution,
37:31 it should go through deep study and consideration.
37:37 And it should not be based on our own motives.
37:41 It is inevitable to mention how the writings of the First Constitution of the Nation should be a guide
37:47 in the appointment of the three highest leaders of the nation in the historic Baraswain Church in Malolos, Bulacan,
37:54 where the First Republic of the Philippines was established.
37:57 Now, there are steps for the charter change,
38:01 and for our leaders to serve as an inspiration for the Malolos Constitution that was created for the welfare of the nation
38:07 and not for the personal interest of some.
38:10 The Constitution was established to protect the territories of the nation,
38:15 that is why the President gave a message.
38:18 To those who trample our sacred shores, the spirit of Malolos commands us to resist you,
38:24 for the territory our forefathers fought for is unconquerable.
38:30 Whatever the war and the enemies now,
38:32 the government will not stop to fight for these,
38:35 in honor of the fight of our forefathers.
38:38 In the program, the President of Bulacan also allied with the former President Emilio Aguinaldo.
38:46 For GMA Integrated News, Mary Zumal, 24 Hours.
38:54 Some local officials of Davao del Norte were also heard because of the issue of the increase in the amount of aid allocated.
39:01 The Senate is also investigating if there is a syndicate behind this.
39:05 Jonathan Andal was also there.
39:07 This picture was shown in the Senate hearing
39:14 of the donation of aid to Tagum City, Davao del Norte last June,
39:20 to the fellow citizens who donated 10,000 pesos.
39:24 The City Hall also allocated 7,000 pesos for their fellow citizens.
39:29 They said to get 7,000 pesos for the bell, bouquet, rental of gowns, and cake.
39:38 At the bottom of this, the chief of Davao del Norte Provincial Social Welfare Office was also there.
39:45 After we gave the money to the people, we have nothing to do with the internal agreement of who got the money, your honor.
39:56 It's hard for me to believe you.
40:00 You saw them in a line going up to the deduction.
40:06 You're not asking?
40:09 Carmen's fellow citizens in Davao del Norte said that students were the ones who were given aid on October 29 before the barangay elections.
40:17 The man asked me where my money was.
40:20 I just showed him and he took it from my hand.
40:24 He counted the money, he took 9,000, he gave me 1,000, and he said you can exit.
40:32 Who is that man?
40:34 I don't know him.
40:37 Who do you think? Whose staff?
40:39 The staff of our municipality, of Carmen.
40:44 Actually, I just found out about that incident.
40:48 As far as I can recall, I did not receive any text or complaint during those days.
40:56 The aid of the DOLENA-GIP or Government Internship Program was also deducted according to the person who deducted it.
41:06 We will escort 10 beneficiaries to the Western Union.
41:11 They are now oriented to receive 12,672 pesos.
41:16 They will only receive 3,000 pesos.
41:21 When they give it to me, they are already in the van.
41:24 I will directly remit it to Madam Fierzunga.
41:27 Fierzunga is said to be connected to Davao del Norte Vice Governor Oyuy.
41:33 I categorically deny all the allegations being said.
41:37 I am not yet a public official at that time and how can I have access to all those funds?
41:42 The Senate will investigate if there is a syndicate in this mode in the government's aid.
41:47 Senator Batu ruled that CIDG Davao Region is the primary investigation and DSWD and DOLE are also included in the investigation.
41:56 But Senator Jingo Estrada said that the investigation should be nationwide because it is possible that this is not only happening in Davao del Norte.
42:04 For GMA Integrated News, Jonathan Andal, Katutok, 24 Hours.
42:10 There's a brand new runner in town, Kapuso.
42:18 Miguel Tan Felix is ready to join the Running Man Philippines Season 2 in South Korea.
42:26 Let's talk to Nelson Canlas.
42:28 When he was young,
42:33 he was good at drama,
42:39 and he was even more handsome when he was a kid.
42:45 I want to tell you that I love you.
42:47 He was also not caught in the act.
42:50 And the new challenger to Miguel Tan Felix,
42:56 he can compete with the runners in the middle of the cold climate.
43:01 Miguel is added to the list of the runners who will compete in the Running Man Philippines Season 2 in South Korea.
43:09 They said they will be there for more than 40 days and now he already has fans.
43:15 Of course, first of all, my family.
43:16 I also miss the weather in the Philippines.
43:19 I miss a lot actually.
43:21 That's why I brought my laptop so that we can always video call each other.
43:27 So that he won't be homesick, he just enjoyed his first snow experience.
43:33 And the things that he can't do in the Philippines.
43:38 When I haven't seen my co-runners yet, I always travel alone, eat alone, train alone.
43:45 I also enjoy commuting.
43:47 One day, I was able to do almost 30,000 steps because I really want to run.
43:53 Miguel was happy that his friends, Cocoy De Santos and Mikael Daez were there.
44:01 He's also getting closer to other runners.
44:05 As a new runner in the show, does he have any tips from the winner last year, Angel Guardian?
44:11 They all give me tips actually.
44:14 They always tell me not to trust anyone.
44:19 So that's it.
44:21 Angel also told me not to trust anyone.
44:25 Okay, I won't trust them.
44:29 Get ready for the thrill, funny challenges and the exciting name tag reveal.
44:36 Because Running Man Philippines Season 2 is coming soon.
44:41 Nelson Canlas updated on Showbiz Happiness.
44:45 And that's my chika this Tuesday night.
44:49 I'm Ia Adeliano. Miss Vicky, Miss Pia, Emil.
44:52 Thank you Ia.
44:55 And that's the news for today, I'm Vicky Morales.
44:58 I'm Pia Arcangel. For a bigger mission.
45:01 For a wider service to the country. I'm Emil Sumangyo.
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