Narito ang mga balitang ating tinutukan ngayong FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2024
• Truck, sumabit at nahatak ang mga kawad ng kuryente at Telco; nagdulot ng brownout | Mga residente: Ikatlong beses nang may sumabit na truck sa mga kawad mula noong December 2023 | Driver ng truck na nakahatak sa mga kawad, tumangging magbigay ng pahayag
• Ilang tulay at kalsada, nawasak dahil sa baha at landslide | Motorcycle rider, nahulog sa creek | Kabi-kabilang pagguho ng lupa at baha, naranasan sa ilang bahagi ng Davao Oriental | Ilang kalsada, hindi madaanan dahil sa baha at landslide
• 3, patay matapos matabunan ng gumuhong lupa | CDRRMO: Mahigit 8,000, inilikas mula sa 15 barangay sa lungsod | Baha, umabot hanggang sa leeg | Ilang residente, gumamit ng salbabida bilang floating device
• Supply ng tubig, problema sa ilang probinsiya dahil sa epekto ng El Niño | Ilang sakahan sa Bohol, nagkabitak-bitak na | Water level sa Angat Dam reservoir, bumaba | Department of Agriculture: pinsalang dulot ng tagtuyot sa Western Visayas at Zamboanga Peninsula, abot na sa mahigit P109 million | DENR at NIA, may mga hakbang para maibsan ang epekto ng El Niño
• Ilang muslim advocates, walang nakikitang dahilan para ihiwalay ang Mindanao sa Pilipinas
• AFP, planong bumili ng mga submarine bilang pandepensa sa West Philippine Sea
• Mahigit isang toneladang mackerel tuna, nahuli ng isang mangingisda
• DSWD: Mahigit 793,000 beneficiaries, ni-reactivate sa Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipinong Program o 4Ps
• Girls' Generation member Yoona, magbabalik-Pilipinas para sa kaniyang fan meet
• 3 patay, 5 sugatan sa sumabog na pagawaan ng paputok | Sanhi ng pagsabog, patuloy na inaalam ng mga awtoridad
• Kampanya laban sa mga scam hub at ilegal na POGO, mas paiigtingin pa ng pamahalaan
• Hindi bababa sa 5 bahay, nasunog
• Listahan ng mga naka-jackpot sa Lotto mula July 2023 hanggang January 30, 2024, isinumite ng PCSO sa Senado | Posibilidad na mamanipula ang computer system ng PCSO, muling inungkat sa Senado
• Mga pananim na gulay sa Atok, Benguet, muling nabalot ng andap o frost | PAGASA: Benguet at Baguio City, patuloy na makararanas ng malamig na temperatura ngayong Pebrero | Pagdagsa ng mga turista sa panagbenga festival, pinaghahandaan
• LTO: Balik-papel ang mga driver's license simula ngayong Pebrero | LTO, umapela na sa Court of Appeals na tanggalin ang injunction sa kontrata para sa 5.2 milyong plastic cards | 4 na milyong donasyong plastic cards, hindi tinanggap ng LTO habang wala pang guidelines ang DOTr
• Quiapo Church, maagang dinagsa ng mga deboto ngayong unang Biyernes ng Pebrero | CBCP: Quiapo Church, isa na ngayong national shrine
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:
• Truck, sumabit at nahatak ang mga kawad ng kuryente at Telco; nagdulot ng brownout | Mga residente: Ikatlong beses nang may sumabit na truck sa mga kawad mula noong December 2023 | Driver ng truck na nakahatak sa mga kawad, tumangging magbigay ng pahayag
• Ilang tulay at kalsada, nawasak dahil sa baha at landslide | Motorcycle rider, nahulog sa creek | Kabi-kabilang pagguho ng lupa at baha, naranasan sa ilang bahagi ng Davao Oriental | Ilang kalsada, hindi madaanan dahil sa baha at landslide
• 3, patay matapos matabunan ng gumuhong lupa | CDRRMO: Mahigit 8,000, inilikas mula sa 15 barangay sa lungsod | Baha, umabot hanggang sa leeg | Ilang residente, gumamit ng salbabida bilang floating device
• Supply ng tubig, problema sa ilang probinsiya dahil sa epekto ng El Niño | Ilang sakahan sa Bohol, nagkabitak-bitak na | Water level sa Angat Dam reservoir, bumaba | Department of Agriculture: pinsalang dulot ng tagtuyot sa Western Visayas at Zamboanga Peninsula, abot na sa mahigit P109 million | DENR at NIA, may mga hakbang para maibsan ang epekto ng El Niño
• Ilang muslim advocates, walang nakikitang dahilan para ihiwalay ang Mindanao sa Pilipinas
• AFP, planong bumili ng mga submarine bilang pandepensa sa West Philippine Sea
• Mahigit isang toneladang mackerel tuna, nahuli ng isang mangingisda
• DSWD: Mahigit 793,000 beneficiaries, ni-reactivate sa Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipinong Program o 4Ps
• Girls' Generation member Yoona, magbabalik-Pilipinas para sa kaniyang fan meet
• 3 patay, 5 sugatan sa sumabog na pagawaan ng paputok | Sanhi ng pagsabog, patuloy na inaalam ng mga awtoridad
• Kampanya laban sa mga scam hub at ilegal na POGO, mas paiigtingin pa ng pamahalaan
• Hindi bababa sa 5 bahay, nasunog
• Listahan ng mga naka-jackpot sa Lotto mula July 2023 hanggang January 30, 2024, isinumite ng PCSO sa Senado | Posibilidad na mamanipula ang computer system ng PCSO, muling inungkat sa Senado
• Mga pananim na gulay sa Atok, Benguet, muling nabalot ng andap o frost | PAGASA: Benguet at Baguio City, patuloy na makararanas ng malamig na temperatura ngayong Pebrero | Pagdagsa ng mga turista sa panagbenga festival, pinaghahandaan
• LTO: Balik-papel ang mga driver's license simula ngayong Pebrero | LTO, umapela na sa Court of Appeals na tanggalin ang injunction sa kontrata para sa 5.2 milyong plastic cards | 4 na milyong donasyong plastic cards, hindi tinanggap ng LTO habang wala pang guidelines ang DOTr
• Quiapo Church, maagang dinagsa ng mga deboto ngayong unang Biyernes ng Pebrero | CBCP: Quiapo Church, isa na ngayong national shrine
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:
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00:00 [News break]
00:13 Good morning. Here are the first news brought to you by GMA Integrated News.
00:18 A truck was hit by a power and telecoms cable in Barangay Arkong Batlo, Valenzuela last night.
00:29 Two posts were hit by a powerful brownout in the area.
00:33 According to the residents there, this is the third time since December that a truck has hit the cables there.
00:39 And live from Valenzuela City, we have the first news.
00:43 James Agustin.
00:44 James, what's the current?
00:46 It seems like nothing.
00:50 Ivan, Susan, Maris, good morning.
00:53 Ivan, there are houses that have been supplied with electricity last night,
00:57 but there are still many houses that have not been supplied with electricity for almost eight hours
01:03 in Barangay Arkong Batlo, Valenzuela.
01:06 As you mentioned, there was an accident last night.
01:10 The truck dropped two posts of electricity after the cables were pulled.
01:15 This dark area of MH Del Pilar Street in Barangay Arkong Batlo, Valenzuela was covered by darkness last night.
01:26 A truck pulled and pulled the telecommunication cable and cables of electricity.
01:32 The result was that two posts fell and the area was hit by a brownout.
01:36 We were sleeping and suddenly, a powerful sound came.
01:39 It exploded.
01:40 We went outside and we saw that many people were in chaos.
01:47 It was so fast.
01:48 We lost power and I chased it to the camp.
01:51 I really chased it.
01:55 When the power was off, the posts were already in the middle.
02:00 Residents are worried.
02:02 People have jobs. My son has a job.
02:05 He's a farmer and he doesn't have a Wi-Fi.
02:08 Heidi and her three children are sleeping with their children.
02:11 Their business is affected by the lack of electricity.
02:14 My barbecue shops are like that. There's no electricity.
02:18 The refrigerator will be damaged.
02:22 Residents have said that there are three times since December that a truck is pulling and pulling cables.
02:28 The workers are all in a hurry.
02:31 There are also people in the telcos.
02:33 Because the truck is just parked in the middle of the road and there are many cables,
02:38 it was not allowed to pass through the motorists.
02:40 I don't know how many houses were affected.
02:43 The truck driver was brought to Valenzuela City Police Station for investigation.
02:47 He refused to give an explanation.
02:49 [indistinct chatter]
02:52 [indistinct chatter]
02:54 [indistinct chatter]
03:25 Even though there was no storm, the heavy rains and heavy floods continued.
03:30 Many places in Davao Region were affected.
03:32 Three people were killed.
03:34 Live from Mati, Davao Oriental,
03:36 here's the first news, Jandi Esteban, JMA Regional TV 1 Mindanao.
03:41 Jandi.
03:43 Ivan, there are many damaged infrastructure in Davao Oriental.
03:50 That's why the province called for help from the national government.
03:54 A strong flood washed away a large part of this road from the river in Bargayla Union, San Isidro, Davao Oriental.
04:07 This road is headed to the Mount Hamigitan Museum of the province.
04:12 This was personally inspected by Davao Oriental Governor Ninio Uy.
04:17 He also pointed out the dangerous road because there are rocks on the ground.
04:23 In Mati City, Davao Oriental, residents were helped to move the motorcycle that fell in this creek.
04:31 The rider, Junie Moreno, was not seen.
04:34 She was sent straight to the creek because there was no early warning device and there was no light in the area.
04:41 She suffered minor injury.
04:43 This small creek is under construction but the ground is slowly being eaten by water.
04:49 That's why this dam is being feared to be destroyed before it is finished.
04:53 The government called for help from the national government, Governor Ninio Uy,
04:57 to repair the damaged creek and road.
05:01 It's really not possible for our fans.
05:04 This is going to Mount Hamigitan Museum.
05:12 We're planning to reopen our eco-park here as soon as possible.
05:18 We need to request from the Department of Tourism to restore or reconstruct the roads.
05:26 In the middle of the water flow in the Davao Oriental River,
05:33 this dam suddenly appeared.
05:36 The dam was first repaired while it was being inspected by the DPWH and City Engineering Office.
05:42 Slowly, the dam was repaired until it reached the riverbed in Baraguay, Zaragoza, Manay, Davao Oriental.
05:53 A dam and house were also built in the area.
06:00 The motorcycle of this man who was forced to cross the road in Baganga was watched.
06:06 In Governor Generoso, Sham, Barangay, the dam was isolated
06:14 after the dam was built that collapsed in the north and south part of the town.
06:19 Residents were forced to move their houses.
06:24 According to the Office of the Civil Defense 11,
06:27 more than 1,300 families were affected by the water in Davao Oriental
06:32 because of the trough of the low-pressure area outside the park.
06:36 As of now, it is still difficult to bring relief goods because the road and the bridge were damaged.
06:41 As of now, there are many impassable roads.
06:44 There are additional bridges that were cut off in other municipalities,
06:49 like for example, in Governor Generoso going to the south.
06:53 And now, it is the other way around. You cannot cross from Mati to the 1st District.
06:58 So, it is one of the things that is making it difficult for us, especially in bringing relief.
07:03 In Davao de Oro, three people, including a 12-year-old woman,
07:09 were killed after the land was dug up in the town of Maragusan.
07:13 The search for another man continues.
07:16 Many Davao City residents were evacuated
07:20 because of the flood caused by the Davao River.
07:24 We were all evacuated.
07:28 You were all evacuated?
07:30 Yes, we were all evacuated.
07:32 We were all evacuated.
07:34 In Barangay Maa, the flood reached the city of Egpa early in the morning.
07:39 According to the CDRRMO,
07:41 more than 8,000 individuals were evacuated from 15 barangays in the city.
07:47 The flood in Davao del Norte, like in the town of Garmen, was also severe.
07:52 In the town of Kapalong, some residents used a floater.
07:57 In the town of Santo Tomas, the flood was used as a school.
08:03 Some were also rescued in Panabu City.
08:06 Because of the widespread flooding,
08:08 the area in the State of Calamity was submerged.
08:13 [Pause]
08:17 DPWH 11 is consolidating the number of damaged infrastructure.
08:23 If necessary, they will build a steel bridge for the damaged roofs, depending on their assessment.
08:31 For now, they are still continuing their clearing operations on the roads.
08:35 Ivan.
08:36 Thank you very much, John D. Esteban.
08:39 [Music]
08:40 El Niño has already deposited more than P100 million pesos in the Western Visayas and Zamboanga Peninsulas.
08:47 One of the most important areas of the government is water security.
08:52 Now, some water sources in the provinces are drying up.
08:55 Here is my first news.
08:57 [Music]
09:01 The floodwater is this deep in this balloon made in a barangay in San Juan Abra
09:06 to solve the problem of water supply.
09:09 [Music]
09:10 In Cagayan, some farmers are hoping for water pumps to water their crops.
09:16 Others planted early so that there won't be a heavy drought in the coming months.
09:21 In some parts of Bohol, the crops are already split.
09:26 River and canal.
09:28 The water supply in the dam reservoir in Luzon is decreasing.
09:33 Like Angat Dam, which supplies 70 percent of the water in Metro Manila and Karatig Province.
09:39 But according to Pag-asa, this is usually the rainy season, when the rain is just a few.
09:45 [Swoosh]
09:47 In the Western Visayas and Zamboanga Peninsulas,
09:50 the cost of the Pinsalang Dulot is already reaching more than P109 million pesos
09:54 due to the heavy drought, according to the Regional Field Office of the Department of Agriculture.
09:59 More than 2,000 farmers are affected.
10:02 The DA is continuously spreading information,
10:05 like the proper care of the crops during El Niño.
10:09 Water security is one of the most important areas
10:12 that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is focusing on.
10:14 El Niño is now having a huge impact on the country.
10:18 They are now directly contacting the local governments about this.
10:22 The first 135 water projects have been packaged
10:28 that will be open to government as well as PPP opportunities
10:32 in order to service our most water-stressed areas.
10:36 The National Irrigation Administration has been preparing for a long time
10:39 for the effects of El Niño.
10:41 The sun wants to rise.
10:43 Our yield is higher when it's sunny.
10:46 So President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
10:50 gave us the high-yielding varieties
10:52 so that we can plant our water there.
10:56 The DOLE and DSWD are also helping
10:58 with the Tupad and Cash for Work Program
11:01 for those who will be affected by El Niño.
11:04 [Music]
11:07 There is no reason to separate Mindanao from the Philippines,
11:10 said some who support the rights of Muslims.
11:13 [Music]
11:15 There is no condition existing currently
11:19 that would necessitate for a separation
11:22 of Mindanao from the rest of the country
11:26 because in most areas and provinces and cities
11:30 in Mindanao are progressive.
11:32 And that is because the presence of our national government
11:39 in terms of services, health, infrastructure, and many others.
11:46 They say that the first district representative, Zia Alonto Adiong,
11:52 said that Mindanao is not neglected.
11:55 So there is no reason to fight for a government separation.
12:00 The former regional governor of Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao,
12:04 Samira Gutok, also said that this is just an outburst of emotions
12:09 of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
12:11 The former president exchanged this for a visit to the double city of Tung Martes.
12:17 The Philippines is planning to buy submarines
12:21 that will be used as national defense in the West Philippine Sea.
12:25 IK Navy Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea,
12:27 Commander Roy Trinidad, said that this is part of the third phase of military modernization
12:32 approved by President Bongbong Marcos.
12:35 Trinidad said that France, Spain, Korea, and Italy
12:40 have shown interest in being the supplier of submarines in the country.
12:43 They are planning to spend P2 trillion for the third phase of AFP modernization.
12:49 More than a ton of mackerel tuna was caught by a fisherman in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.
12:59 It was easy for the fisherman to catch it because of the size of the fish.
13:04 Because of the amount he gave to the residents who approached his boat.
13:09 More fishermen are caught now that the weather is cold.
13:13 Almost 800,000 beneficiaries were reactivated in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino program or 4Ps.
13:24 The Department of Social Welfare and Development explained that
13:27 these families are not yet ready to be self-sufficient or independent.
13:31 Currently, there are more than 4 million active 4Ps beneficiaries
13:36 and it is expected that this number will increase to 200,000 in September.
13:41 The problem of DSWD is that the number of people who are graduating from the program is low.
13:46 Actually, the number of people who are graduating is low.
13:59 Because we are also looking at their abilities.
14:04 [music]
14:12 Alright, show is here. Heads up, the K-pop superstar is coming back to Manila.
14:17 This coming March 1, the idol actress Yuna will be returning to the country.
14:22 For her Unite fan meeting tour.
14:25 Yuna is a member of the legendary K-pop group Girls' Generation
14:29 who made the song "Gee" for everyone at Lionheart.
14:35 She's beautiful.
14:36 Super.
14:37 She's amazing.
14:38 A bomb blast in a construction site in Cabo Yau, Laguna left a devastating impact.
14:48 Three people were confirmed dead.
14:50 Live from Cabo Yau, Laguna, we have the first news.
14:52 Bam Alegre. Bam, what's the latest?
14:59 In the light of the sun this morning, we saw the scene of the bomb blast here in Barangay Bigaa in Cabo Yau, Laguna
15:08 that was burned and exploded.
15:10 Here, behind us, you can see this is the house where there are still some remains of the bomb blasts.
15:18 There are black areas indicating the areas that were bombed.
15:23 This place is still cordoned off where the bomb blast happened
15:27 because the authorities are still investigating what happened.
15:30 This is the fire line where the authorities will conduct a data gathering.
15:37 The investigators are expected to return today to get the statements from the affected.
15:42 This is the area and the damage so far.
15:48 This is the outline of the actual firecracker products.
15:54 Until now, there are still some areas that are still smoking.
15:59 This is what we can see in this wide shot.
16:02 This is the extent of the damage that was left after the explosion that also came from the fire.
16:09 These are just some of the remains of the firecrackers due to the explosion of the powder.
16:13 Yesterday, the scene was like a war because the explosion followed while the area was covered with thick smoke.
16:19 It's good that there are no houses nearby.
16:21 Two of their children were first confirmed to be at home due to the explosion,
16:25 a 23-year-old and a 27-year-old.
16:29 Another employee was confirmed by the Cabo Yau Police to be at home as well.
16:33 Three people were killed in total because of the explosion while five were injured in the hospital.
16:39 Ivan, this is one last look at the area just to show the aftermath of what happened.
16:50 This is the extent of the damage and we are still trying to figure out what caused the fire that caused the explosion.
16:58 This is the first news from Cabo Yau, Laguna, Bama Nagre for GMA Integrated News.
17:03 Malacanang has ordered to strengthen the confrontation of illegal pogo hubs in the country.
17:12 Salima Refran has the first news.
17:14 The stronger confrontation of scam hubs, prostitution dens and other illegal pogo hubs is expected.
17:28 Malacanang has ordered the stronger operation against these.
17:33 According to the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission,
17:37 there are more than 400 pogo hubs in the country that have no licenses, permits and documents.
17:45 What's more serious in the investigation that we are doing,
17:49 they are the ones who are responsible for the kidnappings that happen.
17:55 They are not allowed to be inspected because they are not registered in the PAGCOR.
18:06 There are many people using the internet, websites, apps and social media.
18:12 We've seen a very new trend in crime and so the President is very aware of these things.
18:20 Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin himself called for help from various government agencies
18:26 including one of the scam hubs that was raided last year.
18:31 It's a multi-billion dollar industry that we are facing here.
18:38 With the help of PAGCOR, with the help of DSWD, DOJ and of course PAOC,
18:43 we're able to gather enough intelligence and information to know their movements.
18:51 The most challenging part here is keeping up with the trend
18:55 because there are many schemes and scams that we need to look into.
19:02 Last year, the government raided scam hubs and illegal pogos
19:09 where thousands of foreign employees are working.
19:12 There are also several incidents of kidnapping and murder that the government is investigating.
19:18 Here are the first news in Nima Refrain for JMA Integrated News.
19:24 Five houses were burned in a barangay in Pasay last night.
19:30 We have first news from Vamalegre.
19:32 The fire spread quickly in the neighboring houses in barangay 183 Villamor Airbase in Pasay
19:40 before it spread overnight.
19:42 In the initial investigation, the Bureau of Fire Protection said that five houses were burned.
19:47 The resident, Mark Gusarem, was shocked by the fire.
19:51 He tried to put out the fire but he couldn't.
19:55 They said it was burning.
19:57 When we arrived, we immediately put out the fire extinguisher.
20:02 We put it in immediately.
20:04 When we entered, the iron was boiling.
20:13 When the iron boils, it's unbearable.
20:17 The second alarm was raised to respond to the fire.
20:19 The fire truck and fire volunteers will not be allowed to go out.
20:24 The firefighters were told that the fire hydrant is far away and the streets are narrow.
20:29 One of the challenges that our firefighters encountered while responding to this fire incident
20:37 is that when we enter the area, there are narrow streets,
20:43 traffic conditions, and double parking on the streets.
20:48 The fire was controlled last night and the mapping operation continued in Magdamag.
20:52 The BFP will investigate the fire and the importance of the fire extinguishers.
20:56 No one was injured or injured in the incident.
20:59 The BFP will remind the public that during these situations, we should always prioritize our safety.
21:09 The usual fire safety tips that we remind our community is that before you sleep,
21:16 don't forget to remove the fire extinguishers.
21:19 These are the first news.
21:20 Bam Alegre for GMA Integrated News.
21:22 The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office or PCSO submitted a list of jackpots
21:30 in the lottery from July 2023 to January 30 this year.
21:34 The list of the winners was included in the submission.
21:39 Upon hearing the list, the possibility of manipulating the result of the lottery
21:44 through the use of route access was again emphasized.
21:47 The PCSO Office of the General Manager was able to see some information in the route access
21:53 such as the number of winners and the system cannot be edited.
21:59 There is also a third party who is watching if there is a lotto draw.
22:03 If there are no proper safeguards, can the entire computer system be manipulated?
22:14 And the answer was yes.
22:15 Can only one person know the system?
22:22 If we are both in control and we can both tamper, that's my concern.
22:33 The preparation of the Baguio City residents for the Paragbanga Festival is ongoing.
22:40 In Atok Benguet, the weather or frost is making it difficult for the farmers.
22:45 They are now facing their crops.
22:47 Live from the City of Pines, here is the latest news.
22:50 Jasmine Gabiel Galvan and GMA Regional TV, One North Central Luzon.
22:54 Jasmine, good morning.
22:56 Good morning Ivan.
23:00 According to the forecast, this month of February, the temperature is expected to drop to nine degrees Celsius here in Baguio City.
23:09 In the extremely cold temperature in Benguet, the crop of vegetables in some parts of the province is still in full bloom.
23:18 This week, some vegetables were again covered with ice in the area of Barangay Pauway, Atok Benguet.
23:25 It is thicker than the first crop of vegetables.
23:29 It's a good thing that their crops were able to harvest early.
23:34 For example, if we have to use ice, we will use water until morning.
23:39 According to the forecast, the cold temperature in Benguet and Baguio City will continue to rise.
23:45 The temperature in the cities of Atok, Kibungan and Cabayan is expected to rise even more.
23:51 The forecast for January is nine to twelve.
23:58 It will range from nine to twelve degrees Celsius.
24:03 It will continue in February.
24:06 Along with the continuous cold weather, hotel owners are also preparing in Baguio City for the arrival of tourists in celebration of the Panagbanga Festival 2024.
24:17 The garden exhibit at Melvin Jones Football Grounds, Tampo, Kanagagandahang Landscapes, is open to the public.
24:23 On Saturday, tourists are expected to arrive at the formal opening of the Panagbanga Festival 2024.
24:30 The Grand Street Parade and Grand Flute Parade will be the highlights of the celebration in February 2024.
24:38 Ivan, along with the celebration of the Panagbanga Festival 2024, the authorities are calling on tourists to be careful with hotel online bookings to avoid online scammers.
24:55 Ivan?
24:56 Thank you very much, Jasmine Gabriel Galvan.
25:00 The driver's license is back on paper since February.
25:05 The supply of plastic cards used to print licenses is now lacking.
25:10 For the latest news, we have Joseph Morong.
25:13 John Michael Benal is tired of riding his bike to work so he will just buy a motorcycle.
25:22 But in his acquisition of the driver's license in Quezon City, he obtained a paper license.
25:27 According to the Land Transportation Office or LTO, since February, the driver's license is back on paper in the country.
25:34 It's okay because my permanent license will come.
25:39 What's important is that I have a non-pro license now.
25:41 But the question is, how long will he wait?
25:44 This August, the contract for 5.2 million pieces of plastic driver's license was blocked in the Quezon City Regional Trial Court by the defeated bidder.
25:53 This will be fulfilled with 2.4 million pieces of backlog in the plastic driver's license.
25:58 There are only 300 plastic cards left here.
26:02 There are still other people who are lucky enough to get a plastic driver's license.
26:07 Here in the Quezon City Licensing Office, there are only 300 plastic driver's licenses left.
26:14 But this is not for everyone.
26:15 This is only for the OFW, PWD, senior citizens.
26:21 If you applied from May to September of the previous year, you can return here to get your plastic driver's license.
26:30 Like Michelle, who applied last June of the previous year.
26:34 She was just lucky to have a plastic driver's license.
26:38 It's a valid ID because I don't allow this kind of paper.
26:44 The LTO is now appealing to the Court of Appeal to remove the injunction in the contract.
26:49 We are still waiting for the LTO to be announced.
26:51 But before, LTO Chief Attorney Vigor Mendoza said that they are looking for an alternative,
26:56 which is to print the government printers so that they can have plastic cards again.
27:00 The LTO did not accept the four million plastic cards in the donation of a group in December,
27:06 while there are no guidelines from the Department of Transportation or DOTR regarding the donations.
27:11 This is the first news. Joseph Morong for GMA Integrated News.
27:16 According to the Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista,
27:19 they are now working with other government agencies for the plastic cards.
27:24 The LTO is also talking with the National Printing Office or NPO and Apo Production Unit
27:30 for the possible five million or more supply of plastic cards.
27:35 When it comes to donations, they are asking for the opinion of the Office of the Solicitor General
27:41 regarding the acceptance of plastic cards for the licenses.
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