State of the Nation Express: February 22, 2024 [HD]
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00:00 [Music]
00:04 State of the Nation
00:06 [Music]
00:08 In the joint venture that is being counted by Miru Systems in South Korea,
00:14 Comelec awarded almost P18 billion in contracts for the full automation system
00:19 of the 2025 midterm elections.
00:21 Despite the arguments about the performance of these machines in elections abroad,
00:27 Sandra Aguinaldo has a report.
00:30 [Music]
00:33 Comelec saved P800 million in the bid of Miru Systems,
00:38 the winning bidder for the full automation system with transparency audit count or FASTRA.
00:45 We were unanimous.
00:46 We adopted the recommendation of our special bids and awards committee.
00:50 The sale of more than 100,000 automated counting machines is included in the contract.
00:56 We also have envelopes and ballot boxes, consolidation and canvassing system server,
01:02 laptop and printer, and more.
01:04 According to Comelec, the questions on the performance of Miru Systems machines
01:10 in the Congo and Iraq were resolved before the contract was given.
01:14 They received certification from the election entities of the mentioned countries.
01:20 The leaders of the election management bodies said that their performance was good,
01:27 contrary to the reports.
01:29 Miru Systems also gave the requests of Comelec to customize the machines.
01:35 This includes the fast entry of the envelopes into the machine,
01:38 display of the summary of the votes on the screen,
01:42 having a cover on the side of the screen so that other people cannot see it,
01:46 and the separation of the receipt of the envelopes.
01:50 The machines also have touch screens if necessary.
01:54 The most important feature of this is that the machines will transmit to all entities.
02:02 We no longer have a transparency server.
02:06 From the machine, the precinct, it is transmitted immediately to the KBP,
02:10 majority party, minority party, to the Citizens' Arm, Amprela, and PPC-RB.
02:16 It is sent to all.
02:17 Miru Systems thanked Comelec and the Special Bids and Awards Committee
02:22 for their support.
02:24 Miru Systems will start manufacturing automated counting machines in South Korea.
02:30 It is time to sign the contract.
02:33 Sandra Aguinaldo reporting for GMA Integrated News.
02:39 If you can't go to the beach, the inflatable pool will be the on-the-spot solution
02:44 to keep you warm.
02:46 But now that El Nino is here, it is being avoided.
02:50 Ian Cruz has a report.
02:52 If it's too hot, how do you beat the heat?
02:58 Some people go to the beach,
03:01 swim in the pool at the resort,
03:03 or go on vacation
03:05 where the climate is cooler.
03:07 But if you can't swim and save,
03:10 the inflatable pool will keep you warm.
03:13 But now, the task force of El Nino is asking
03:16 to avoid using the inflatable pool.
03:20 They say that water is necessary.
03:22 Now, El Nino is just a small town
03:24 and the water supply is expected to be smaller.
03:27 Some Filipinos are angry, especially since there is no heat yet,
03:30 and the sweat is already dripping.
03:32 No.
03:33 I don't know if I will swim like the others
03:35 because the others are far from the resort.
03:39 Or in the river.
03:40 Do you agree with that?
03:41 Yes.
03:42 Why?
03:43 Because it's more efficient than water.
03:45 According to the heat index released by Pag-asa,
03:47 yesterday, the temperature in Cotabato City
03:50 rose to 42 degrees Celsius.
03:52 Tomorrow, it is expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius
03:57 in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro,
03:59 and in Nusei Occidental Mindoro,
04:01 as well as in Iloilo City.
04:02 It is dangerous for the health of the people who are suffering from heat.
04:05 In Matag-o-Bleite,
04:07 a farmer died while picking coconut trees.
04:10 According to the municipal health office,
04:13 the victim was attacked in the heart
04:15 because of the extreme heat.
04:17 To avoid heat,
04:19 it is better to drink water on a regular basis
04:22 than to use an inflatable pool
04:24 that uses a lot of water.
04:26 They also say that you should not go to the bathroom
04:29 to save water.
04:30 You will only take a bath for a while?
04:32 That's not allowed.
04:33 We cannot say that because it's too hot.
04:36 We should do our share, our part.
04:39 The government will start,
04:41 but we are asking for the help of our fellow countrymen
04:44 to reduce the impact of the heat.
04:47 Ian Cruz reporting for GMA Integrated News.
04:51 There is an expected refund from Meralco
04:55 starting next month.
04:57 It's 4 to 5 cents per kilowatt hour in March,
05:01 while the refund is 30 to 35 cents in April,
05:04 but it depends on the ERC's hearing on the issue.
05:08 The Energy Regulatory Commission said
05:10 that it will return to the customer
05:13 after they have calculated the excess cost of Meralco this month.
05:17 Meralco increased the cost by 57 cents.
05:21 It's called pass-on charges.
05:24 It's because of the increase in gas prices from Malampaya
05:27 and imported oil.
05:29 But the ERC said that it's not yet verified
05:32 if the sales of gas from Malampaya have increased.
05:35 Meanwhile, the Department of Energy
05:38 assured that the electricity supply is sufficient
05:39 amidst the rising elimination of coal.
05:42 Less than 30 houses were burned in Las Piñas.
05:49 There are several incidents of fire and forest fires in the country.
05:52 In Marisol Abduraman's report...
05:54 The flames are almost gone behind that tall tree.
06:04 The fire came from the fire in Maligay Pumpang
06:09 in Barangay Pilar in Las Piñas.
06:11 Some residents are calling for help.
06:20 It's so hard to reach here.
06:22 It's really hard.
06:24 This is water.
06:26 It's from the river.
06:28 Others lost their belongings.
06:30 Less than 30 houses were burned.
06:32 Residents in Barangay Calicanto in Batangas City
06:36 also experienced a fire.
06:38 A senior citizen was injured
06:40 after he slipped and fell while escaping.
06:42 The victim's altar was left with a candle
06:44 from the fire.
06:47 The fire was also caused by a fire in Mt. Santo Tomastuba, Binguet.
06:49 Forest fire is the cause of the fire.
06:51 The Philippine Air Force also helped
06:53 in pouring water
06:55 in the water basin
06:57 to put out the forest fire.
06:59 The fire almost reached
07:01 the pose of a power station
07:03 and a transmitter relay station.
07:05 The thick smoke
07:07 reached Baguio City
07:09 and Missoula, Hays.
07:11 The fire was also caused
07:13 by a fire in the city of Maligay
07:15 in the province of Bontoc.
07:17 Grass fires also occurred
07:19 in the province of Bontoc.
07:21 BFB Cordillera is monitoring
07:23 8 forest fires.
07:25 The reason for the change in climate
07:27 is the lack of rain in Cordillera
07:29 since October last year.
07:31 The cause of the fire
07:33 is also possible.
07:35 It is the production of warm fires
07:37 and the throwing of cigarettes in the mountains.
07:39 Marisol Abduraman reporting for GMA Integrated News.
07:41 For those who are avoiding fire,
07:43 the tip of the Bureau of Fire Protection
07:45 is to remember the "Edit"
07:47 or "Exit Drill" in the home.
07:49 It is important that at home
07:51 you are taught
07:53 the entry and exit points
07:55 or what to do
07:57 if there is an emergency.
07:59 It should also be noted
08:01 that the electrical outlets
08:03 or sockets should not be overloaded.
08:05 If there is an emergency,
08:07 the fire department should be able
08:09 to use the electrical outlet
08:11 or socket.
08:13 Turn off the main fuse and main valve
08:15 of the LPG tanks if not in use.
08:17 If possible, invest in a fire extinguisher.
08:19 If trapped in a burning house
08:21 or house,
08:23 use a wet towel
08:25 and cover yourself
08:27 before going out.
08:29 After more than a decade,
08:35 Jonas Brothers returned
08:37 to their concert tonight.
08:39 Katati Baya has a report.
08:41 The tour concert of the Jonas Brothers
08:47 is all set.
08:49 Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas
08:51 are ready to experience the Filipino crowd
08:53 with songs from their five albums.
09:05 They worked out first.
09:07 Joe also marched around Makati.
09:09 Together with family and friends,
09:15 Olivia Rodrigo celebrated her 21st birthday.
09:17 Inspired by the "Spill Your Guts" album,
09:19 her four-layered cake
09:21 was captured by the Phil Amp pop star
09:23 on her IG post.
09:25 She's so grateful for all of the incredible things.
09:27 She's also excited
09:29 for her upcoming world tour.
09:33 In the middle of the action scenes
09:35 in "Black Rider,"
09:37 new characters will be introduced
09:39 by the president of Gestony Alarcon,
09:41 Yayo Aguila, and Rita Avila.
09:43 Is it possible for a crossover?
09:45 Ruru Madrida's girlfriend,
09:47 Bianca Omali, will guest
09:49 in "Black Rider."
09:51 Or will Ruru return to the "Encantadia" universe
09:53 with Bianca Astera?
09:55 Ruru and I are talking about that.
09:57 That would be something.
09:59 That would be super cool
10:01 if it's possible.
10:03 But why not?
10:05 We'll see.
10:07 Kata Atibayan is still reporting on GMA Integrated News.
10:09 Local authorities in Metro Manila
10:11 have banned the use of e-bikes
10:13 and e-tricycles
10:15 on national roads.
10:17 On Taft Avenue in Manila,
10:19 a ban on tricycles,
10:21 tuk-tuk,
10:23 pedicab, and e-bike was issued.
10:25 According to Manila City Hall,
10:27 the punishment for those who catch
10:29 or ride an e-bike because they don't have a registration
10:31 is favoring the registration
10:33 of e-bikes in Manila LGU.
10:35 In Taguig,
10:37 an announcement was issued that e-trikes
10:39 are not allowed on national roads
10:41 such as C6, C5,
10:43 and Calayaan Avenue,
10:45 except if they cross them.
10:47 It is also prohibited to use
10:49 on public roads.
10:51 The PNP denied that there is a risk to life.
10:55 Kingdom of Jesus Christ
10:57 founder, Pastor Apollo Quibuloy.
10:59 In an audio recording,
11:01 Quibuloy said that
11:03 he is hiding because of death threats
11:05 and it's right in his head.
11:07 The PNP has no such information.
11:09 The PNP is ready
11:11 to give security to him
11:13 if ever.
11:15 They are also ready if the camera
11:17 or the Senate will ask for help
11:19 in serving the subpoena
11:21 against Quibuloy.
11:23 The PNP also denied the charge of Quibuloy
11:25 who ran away from the Philippines
11:27 and America against him.
11:29 More than 40
11:37 workers in the illegal Pogo
11:39 were deported.
11:41 43 Chinese will return to China
11:43 while one will go to Vietnam.
11:45 They were also caught in the alleged
11:47 scam hub in Pasay
11:49 where there is a prostitution den and torture chamber.
11:51 Before the batch, more than 200
11:53 were deported.
11:55 The Justice Department issued two alert list
11:59 orders against the former Negros Oriental
12:01 representative Arnit Tevez.
12:03 These alert list orders were issued
12:05 in accordance with the blue notice issued
12:07 by Interpol on Monday and the court
12:09 on September. It was ordered
12:11 by the Bureau of Immigration to inform
12:13 the NBI and PNP if Tevez
12:15 is seen. Tevez is the
12:17 main accused and the main target
12:19 of the murder of Negros Oriental Governor
12:21 Miguel Legamo on March of last year.
12:23 Joseph Morong is reporting
12:25 for GMA Integrated News.
12:28 The Philippines and Hong Kong
12:30 fought in their match for
12:32 the FIBA Asia Cup 2025
12:34 Qualifiers held
12:36 at Suen Wan Stadium
12:38 in Hong Kong.
12:40 The score of the Philippines
12:42 was tied until the end of the third quarter,
12:44 71-46.
12:46 The Hong Kong team's play did not
12:48 overshadow the strong defense and offense
12:50 of the Philippines until the game
12:52 was over. The final score was
12:54 94-64.
12:56 Both Justin Brownlee and Kevin
12:58 Kiambau, Kai Soto and
13:00 Jamie Malonzo were awarded double-digit scores.
13:02 The next team to face the Philippines
13:04 is the Chinese Taipei on Sunday
13:06 at PhilSports Arena.
13:08 A dump truck
13:14 crashed into the arc at the boundary
13:16 of Giginto and Malolo City in Bulacan.
13:18 Based on the investigation,
13:20 the driver was asleep.
13:22 The impact was so strong that the front of the truck was destroyed.
13:24 The driver and his
13:26 passenger were injured and rushed to the hospital.
13:28 It took more than five hours
13:30 before the truck was removed from the scene.
13:32 Instead of getting angry,
13:34 an animal rescuer
13:36 in the United Kingdom
13:38 was happy to see the phone
13:40 being damaged. The
13:42 killer was a fox.
13:44 The rescuer was hoping to get a video
13:46 of the fox's wound.
13:48 But while the cell phone was being set up,
13:50 another fox
13:52 slowly approached,
13:54 grabbed the cell phone and
13:56 ran away. The video camera was on
13:58 so the incident was recorded.
14:00 Then,
14:02 the fox let go of the cell phone.
14:04 He smelled it first
14:06 and then left. The rescuer
14:08 also arrived and grabbed the phone.
14:10 A teacher's mission
14:18 in Iligan was accomplished
14:20 by sharing a laptop with
14:22 fellow students.
14:24 The former dreamers
14:26 are now degree holders.
14:28 That's what Mark Salazar reported.
14:30 Because of the COVID-19 pandemic,
14:36 classes were online.
14:38 That's why
14:40 Teacher Melanie of Iligan
14:42 came up with a way
14:44 to bring together
14:46 some deserving students
14:48 I posted
14:50 her story
14:52 and in just a few minutes
14:54 I got
14:56 sponsors.
14:58 After five days,
15:00 I bought a laptop
15:02 for my dream.
15:04 I called it "Laptop for the Dream."
15:06 One of the
15:08 laptops was given to Mark,
15:10 who is now a graduating student.
15:12 He didn't have money to buy it.
15:14 They borrowed
15:16 from a friend.
15:18 After a few years,
15:20 the teacher's good idea
15:22 paid off.
15:24 Some of the students
15:26 he helped with the laptop
15:28 now have degrees,
15:30 like Cassandra.
15:32 I had a hard time
15:34 because I only used cell phones.
15:36 I'm very thankful to
15:38 Teacher Melanie
15:40 because she gave me
15:42 a laptop.
15:44 In just two years,
15:46 Teacher Melanie gave
15:48 a laptop to help
15:50 some people with good intentions.
15:52 I believe in their abilities.
15:54 I need to help
15:56 the young people
15:58 who have this
16:00 ability.
16:02 That's why
16:04 Teacher Melanie wants
16:06 a good start.
16:08 Let's not cut the cycle.
16:10 I often tell them
16:12 that if you're in a situation
16:14 where you can help,
16:16 in any way,
16:18 let's do it
16:20 so that we can continue
16:22 giving and sharing.
16:24 Mark Salazar
16:26 reporting for GMA Integrated News.
16:28 The teacher is great.
16:32 Thank you, ma'am.
16:34 That's the State of the Nation.
16:36 I'm Atom Arawlyo for a bigger mission.
16:38 For a broader
16:40 message to the people,
16:42 I'm Mackie Pulido
16:44 from GMA Integrated News,
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