24 Oras Express: February 28, 2024 [HD]

GMA Integrated News

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Transcript

00:00 [News Anchor]

00:07 Live from the Jeremiah Network Center, this is "24 Horas."

00:13 Good evening, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

00:19 [News Anchor]

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01:48 But when the suspect's phone was checked, another video was found.

01:53 The child was repeatedly being attacked by his father.

01:59 And in one corner, the child was thrown from the back of the chair.

02:03 The suspect admitted that he hurt his child to get the attention of his mother.

02:10 His mother left the house two months ago to go abroad.

02:15 [Suspect]

02:22 [Suspect]

02:31 The case of robbery is being prepared for the Republic Act 7610 or Children Protection Act

02:37 which will be filed against the suspect.

02:39 For now, the child is in the custody of the DSWD-7

02:43 where he is under the supervision of Psychosocial Intervention.

02:48 [Suspect]

03:01 The father's regret is up to heaven, which is now suppressed.

03:06 [Suspect]

03:17 For GMA Integrated News, Nico Sereno of GMA Regional TV, Balitang Bisdak,

03:23 for 24 Hours.

03:26 Until now, the court's decision to sentence 6 accused police officers is still painful for the family of Jemboy Baltazar.

03:35 A senator is still a gate.

03:37 The accused are still being beaten in their positions, including the 5 police officers who are now released.

03:43 And that is what the Mav Gonzalez and Jun Veneracion are pointing out.

03:47 [Suspect]

03:58 The court's decision is still painful for the family of Jemboy Baltazar.

04:02 The parents of Jemboy were emotionally facing the Senate earlier.

04:06 They denied that the investigation of the police in the case was not done properly.

04:10 [Suspect]

04:29 [Suspect]

04:45 Of the 6 accused police officers, only 1 was sentenced guilty for homicide.

04:49 1 was acquitted, while 4 were sentenced for illegal discharge of firearms.

04:54 Senator Riza Conteveros, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women and Children, said that the punishment for the police officers is not that severe.

05:02 [Suspect]

05:27 [Suspect]

05:40 GMA Integrated News is still trying to get the PNP's report.

05:44 But the NCRPO first dismissed the police officers involved in the death of Jemboy.

05:50 The family of Jemboy is now studying the case that will be brought to the Court of Appeals.

05:55 Just a few hours after the court dismissed the 6 police officers accused of the murder of Jemboy Baltazar,

06:03 the minor who was the suspect in a hot pursuit operation in Navotas,

06:08 the 5 police officers immediately resigned.

06:10 This image came from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, which asked the police officers not to show their faces.

06:17 Police Staff Sergeant Antonio Bugayong Jr. left the jail of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology at 5 p.m. yesterday

06:24 because of the court's acquittal.

06:26 The accused of the illegal discharge of firearms were also dismissed,

06:31 Police Executive Master Sergeant Roberto Balais Jr., Police Staff Sergeant Nico Pines Esquilon,

06:38 Police Corporal Edmar Jade Blanco and Patrolman Benedict Mangada.

06:43 They were given four months in prison and they were still in jail in BGMP on October 6.

06:49 After a few days, technically they were time served when the court dismissed the decision.

06:56 The only one left in the BGMP jail is Police Staff Sergeant Jerry Maliban,

07:01 who is the only one found guilty of homicide and was sentenced to four years to six years in prison.

07:08 Because he was sentenced to three years, Maliban will be transferred to the Philippines this Sunday.

07:14 But he can still be reduced to a sentence under the Good Conduct Time Allowance

07:19 that is given to persons deprived of liberty who follow the rules in the jail.

07:25 Based on our computation, for four months, for 20 days per month, he has 80 days.

07:32 It's a right of PDL. Not only him, but all PDLs have the right to DCTA.

07:38 For GMA Integrated News, Jun Van Rasson and I am Mav Gonzales.

07:43 We have learned 24 hours.

07:45 Although it is not yet officially declared as Fire Prevention Month,

07:49 almost 3,000 fires have been reported in the country within the first two months of 2024.

07:55 And those are the next fires in Paranaque and Quezon City.

07:59 We have learned from Marie Zumali.

08:05 This fire spread and erupted quickly in the fourth alarm in a residential area in San Isidro, Paranaque, last night at 7 p.m.

08:14 Aside from the clinging, the houses were made of light materials.

08:18 The access to water supply is even more difficult.

08:21 That's why the residents who were burned have almost nothing left to use.

08:26 Today, two fires were responded by the Bureau of Fire and CR,

08:32 one of the oldest SORA extensions in Quezon City,

08:35 where it is difficult to enter the fire trucks due to the narrow road.

08:39 That's why the residents are helping to bring water buckets for the fire.

08:44 The old woman, we were able to cry because the pet dog was missing,

08:49 who was also with the fire.

08:53 The next fire was also in Macopa, Banaue in Barangay Santo Domingo, Quezon City,

08:59 which was also responded by the BFP.

09:01 The location of these fires is still unknown.

09:04 Based on the Bureau of Fire Protection data,

09:07 the number of fires in the country from January 1 to February 28 this year is more than 24 percent,

09:15 compared to the same time in 2023.

09:18 More civilians were injured and injured,

09:21 and firefighters were injured this year compared to the same time in 2023.

09:26 According to the BFP, there are many possible reasons for the increase in fire incidents

09:31 despite the fact that they repeatedly remind the public.

09:34 El Niño is one of the reasons that the country is experiencing this.

09:38 There is also a factor that the weather is too hot.

09:42 People are not really paying attention to the fire.

09:47 It's really a disaster.

09:49 The safety cost is not that high.

09:51 Firefighters have been practicing all over the country for the kick-off ceremony of Fire Prevention Month 2024,

09:59 which will be held on March 1.

10:01 What the firefighters are doing behind me is called fire hydrant testing,

10:06 which is also part of their preparation for possible fire incidents.

10:10 They want to make sure that the pressure or flow of this hydrant is sufficient

10:15 to raise the water level in the fire truck.

10:18 Prior to the creation of El Niño, our BFP-NCR had a water pressure.

10:24 In case the hydrants run out of water, we can get water from them.

10:31 They also installed fire hose cabinets in the barangays

10:35 and trained them on how to use these.

10:38 They also made the fire trucks and ambulance visibility more visible

10:42 to make it easier to respond.

10:44 The BFP continued to remind them to avoid fire.

10:47 They should not let anyone leave their cooking.

10:50 They have a fire extinguisher in their house.

10:54 They have a ready-made exit plant in their house.

10:58 Turn off the safety switch.

11:00 Avoid having octopus connections.

11:02 The only thing that normally breaks is the left-over ventilator that is open.

11:07 The charger that is forgotten.

11:10 They also have LPG, ma'am,

11:12 that before they set up, make sure that it doesn't leak.

11:16 For GMA Integrated News, Maris Umali, 24 Hours.

11:21 President Bongbong Marcos has been accused of having an alliance with the Umanoña tribe in America

11:28 to overthrow the Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder, Pastor Apollo Quibuloy.

11:33 The President's letter to Quibuloy, he faced the Senate and the House of Representatives

11:37 to hear his panic.

11:39 And Ivan Mayrina was also involved.

11:41 [Music]

11:43 Before the sun set in Canberra, Australia this morning,

11:49 President Bongbong Marcos answered the allegation of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder,

11:55 Apollo Quibuloy.

11:56 Quibuloy is in a dispute with the President.

11:59 First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos and House Speaker Martin Romualde in America

12:03 are against him.

12:04 The President was just laughing and he agreed with Quibuloy.

12:07 My advice for him is to just face the questioning in the House and in the Senate.

12:15 We will hear his side so we will know what is really happening here.

12:25 We're trying to be fair here and allowing him an opportunity and forum to make his case.

12:34 So I think he should take advantage of it.

12:37 No one wants to assassinate him.

12:40 Why would he assassinate him?

12:42 Why would anyone want to do that?

12:45 The President also answered why he wants to have the plebiscite for the economic nonsense

12:51 that is being proposed in Congress.

12:53 If we separate the election and the plebiscite,

13:01 it's like two different elections. It's too expensive.

13:05 It's a big savings for us.

13:07 That's why we studied it well.

13:10 In a visit to Canberra, Australia with the expected discussion,

13:14 the situation in the West Philippine Sea.

13:16 Before he left, the President asked for permission to bring Chinese Navy warships

13:21 to the Bajo de Macinloc and to send Chinese fishing boats to the Filipino fishermen.

13:26 It's worrisome.

13:27 Before, it was just the coast guard of China who moved to our area.

13:34 Now, there's a Navy and fishing boats joined.

13:39 So the situation is changing.

13:43 But really, for us, we're still continuing.

13:46 We just defend our maritime territory.

13:49 The basic principle there is that the fishers must be allowed to fish

13:54 in their traditional fishing grounds which belong in the maritime territory of the Philippines.

14:01 For GMA Integrated News, Ivan Mejrina, Nakatutok, 24 Hours.

14:06 The Interpol issued a red notice against the former Negros Oriental Representative Arnulfo Tevez

14:13 in connection with his first attempt to kill Negros Oriental Governor Ruel De Gamo.

14:19 The house of De Gamo, who will be held by Tevez, is still in Timor-Leste during the last monitoring of the Justice Department.

14:28 And that's the joint force that Salima Refran and Rafi Tima are talking about.

14:32 Issuance of the red notice by the Interpol vis-a-vis us against or involving former congressman, ex-congressman Arnulfo Tevez.

14:46 The Justice Secretary announced that the Interpol issued a red notice against former Negros Oriental Representative Arnulfo Tevez.

14:54 In the copy of the red notice issued by GMA Integrated News,

14:58 the details of the letters and the alliances of Tevez are included.

15:02 It is also written that he has a warrant for murder cases, attempted murder, and frustrated murder.

15:08 This is also a mastermind behind the murder of Negros Oriental Governor Ruel De Gamo and some other members of the Negros Oriental.

15:16 Tevez was also accused of three other murder cases in Negros Oriental in 2019.

15:22 It also states that Tevez is a designated terrorist by the Anti-Terrorism Council.

15:27 The red notice is the closest or similar to or akin to an international warrant of arrest.

15:35 All members of the Interpol put on notice about this.

15:39 They are actively looking for him.

15:41 When they crossed the borders, when they were accused,

15:46 everyone is on notice that this person is looking for a law and should be punished for the crimes he was accused of.

15:56 In the last monitoring of the DOJ, Tevez is still in Timor-Leste,

16:00 where he is appealing for his denied request for political asylum.

16:05 According to the DFA, they have officially canceled Tevez's passport.

16:09 This means that Tevez has no valid travel documents from the Philippines.

16:14 The only one who has a house in the Philippines, Governor Ruel De Gamo,

16:18 is hoping that Timor-Leste will help him to arrest Tevez.

16:22 The fact that his request for asylum was turned down by East Timor,

16:27 it doesn't mean that he will be brought home and be made to answer.

16:34 But Tevez's lawyer said that the red notice is just a request and not a guarantee to arrest his client,

16:41 who is still asking for political asylum in the country he's hiding in.

16:44 It's up to the authorities of the government what they will do with respect to the red notice.

16:52 Now, if there is political asylum, that may be an exception to the implementation of the request.

16:59 De Gamo and Topacio were both present at the last preliminary hearing

17:03 for the alleged massacre in Manila RTC Branch 51.

17:07 In June 26, the court passed the first hearing for the murder of the Kennegros Oriental Governor Ruel De Gamo and others.

17:14 The victims and the relatives of the victims of the incident were admitted to the court.

17:19 It's already scary, but in the name of justice, they will be held accountable.

17:23 The peace will become more lasting if Arnie along with the others accused will be brought to court and face the crimes they have committed.

17:34 We want this to be quick, but of course, we have to recognize that there are certain limitations in the time and motion of our judgments.

17:41 March 4, next week, the incident will be a year old.

17:45 For GMA Integrated News, I'm Rafi Tima.

17:49 And I'm Nima Refra. We learned 24 hours.

17:53 Let's check in quickly to be updated on the Sherbys Happening.

18:01 Making it big across the globe, your Kapuso Network.

18:05 Because of the unparalleled contributions of the network in Filipino culture and heritage in America, GMA Network Day was declared on February 27 in New York.

18:15 This is the first time that a Philippine media entity has been given such a title.

18:21 The proclamation ceremony was held in New York State Capitol in Albany,

18:25 which was led by Assembly Member Stephen Raga and led by GMA's first Vice President for GMA International Operations, Joseph Francia.

18:33 Raga said, "Tribute to the profound impact of Kapuso Network, the legacy that strengthens the Filipino-American community."

18:42 Don't think twice, because the OPM Folk Pop Band, Ben & Ben, is now an official special guest at Ed Sheeran's Mathematics Tour in Manila next month.

18:55 In one post, the band is very proud of the "once in a lifetime" opportunity.

19:00 Next level is the relationship between the group and the ESPA and Alchemy of Souls star, Lee J. Wook.

19:07 Their agencies signed the two stars already getting to know each other.

19:13 They are also hoping for the fans' respect in their private lives.

19:22 In our rainy season, some parts of the country continue to get wet due to different weather systems.

19:30 The trough of the low-pressure area outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility,

19:35 like the windy Amihan and Easterlies, or the hot winds, are still included.

19:40 According to the data of Metro Weather, there is a chance of rain tomorrow in Aurora and Queso.

19:45 But in the remaining part of the Luzon, the weather is clear and there is a small possibility of rain.

19:50 It is possible that some parts of Visayas including Leyte and Negros provinces will get rained on.

19:55 The people of Mindanao should also be alert because the rainfall of the LPA trough will continue.

20:01 And tomorrow morning, there will be rain in Carraga, Davao Region, and Soxerget.

20:06 By the afternoon, Barm, Zamboanga Peninsula, and Northern Mindanao will also get rained on.

20:12 There is still a strong rain so be prepared for flash floods or landslides.

20:17 In Metro Manila, the chance of rain is low but the possibility of sudden floods due to the Amihan is still there.

20:25 Not only the fine but also the e-trike and e-bike that pass through the National Highway in Metro Manila can be impounded.

20:33 According to the resolution of the Metro Manila Council, Joseph Moro is involved.

20:43 For P70, the e-trikes are cheaper alternative vehicles.

20:47 That's why they are being lined up in Taft Avenue which has its own terminal.

20:52 His driver, Tommy, said that there are more passengers in the big streets like Taft.

20:57 Yes, I always pass through there.

20:59 But Tommy's days are numbered in passing through the National Road.

21:03 Earlier, in the help of the Metro Manila Council or MMC that is formed by the mayors of Metro Manila,

21:08 Metro Manila Development Authority or MMDA and other government agencies,

21:13 the resolution was passed that prohibits the National Road that is held by the MMDA

21:18 to be used by tricycles, e-trikes, e-bikes and even kuliglig.

21:21 There are 11 streets like Recto, Quirino, Rojas Boulevard and Taft in Manila.

21:27 Also, EDSA, Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City and SLX.

21:31 The resolution was passed by DILG Memorandum Circular 2023-195

21:36 that prohibits tricycles, pedicabs and motorized pedicabs in the National Roads throughout the country.

21:42 The MMC said that it's time for regulations to be passed on e-trikes and e-bikes that are already popular

21:48 but not registered in the Land Transportation Office or LTO

21:52 and are used by non-licensed drivers.

21:55 Last year, there were more than 500 accidents involving e-trikes and e-bikes.

21:59 We have videos earlier where a grade school kid was driving an e-trike while another kid was riding one.

22:06 The fine for violations of the resolution is P2,500.

22:10 And aside from this, if there are no drivers license, the vehicle will be impounded.

22:15 In April, the Metro Manila Council and MMDA will pass their ordinance to the local governments in Metro Manila

22:26 to say where tricycles, e-trikes and e-bikes are prohibited and where they are allowed.

22:33 What will we do? Will you take our family to the moon?

22:37 To five, again and again.

22:39 And they will feed our family.

22:42 All of them. No more than three. That's enough for us.

22:45 The e-trikes that are used by non-licensed drivers in their cities

22:50 are not prohibited in the National Roads.

22:54 It's within the local streets.

22:57 What the chairman is saying is that it's within the National Roads and LexX, S-Lex.

23:04 For now, e-bikes and e-trikes in the LTO do not need to be registered.

23:08 And drivers license is not required to drive them.

23:12 It's just that if they violate our MMC resolution, we will only arrest them there.

23:19 We will look for a license for them so that we can issue a citation ticket.

23:26 But the LTO is now looking for changes.

23:29 For GMA Integrated News, Joseph Morong, for 24 Hours.

23:33 Former President Rodrigo Duterte has been accused of taking arms from Pastor Apollo Q. Buloy.

23:42 He also denied calling President Marcos a drug addict

23:47 and said that he was just afraid of the end of the Mindanao in the Philippines.

23:53 And Kent Abregana of GMA Regional TV 1 Mindanao was also affected.

23:58 We have a drug addict president.

24:05 That's the statement of former President Rodrigo Duterte to President Bongbong Marcos

24:12 just a month ago.

24:14 But Duterte denied his statement when he appeared in Davao City media.

24:19 Even if you kill me a thousand times, I will not say anything.

24:25 Making, taking a drug.

24:28 But if you say I'm an addict, I will not say anything.

24:37 Marcos will kill me. Have mercy on me.

24:40 I'm old.

24:43 And after Baticos admitted his controversial statement of helping the secession

24:48 or the end of the Mindanao in the Republic of the Philippines,

24:51 Duterte also returned.

24:53 He said he was just afraid.

24:55 That's just an addict.

24:57 If you're not like that, because the people of Manila,

25:02 you kick your foot, a drip.

25:08 You're not the only Filipino. I would repeat it now and forever.

25:14 I do not want my country dismembered.

25:21 I do not want a part of my country taken away.

25:27 Duterte also answered the allegation of a witness in the Senate hearing

25:31 that they were taking his son, Vice President Sara Duterte,

25:35 by force from the Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader, Pastor Apolo Quibuloy.

25:39 We received a gun from Pastor Quibuloy.

25:42 You're the one who delivered him a cannon tomorrow.

25:47 It's silly.

25:49 Why would the pastor give me a gun? I wish he could get it.

25:54 If he says he doesn't have a gun, I'll give it to him.

25:57 Duterte did not know where his spiritual advisor, Quibuloy, was.

26:02 The Senate has issued a statement to face the pandemic

26:05 regarding the alleged abuse of some members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ of Quibuloy,

26:10 including the camera,

26:12 for the investigation of the alleged abuse of the franchise of the TV network SMNI,

26:17 where Quibuloy is the honorary chairman, according to Duterte.

26:21 It's not an order. You cannot order an ordinary citizen like me to compel me to report to you.

26:27 For what? If I don't want.

26:29 From GMA Regional TV, Juan Mindanao and GMA Integrated News,

26:34 Kent, Abregana,

26:36 "Katutok 24 Horas."

26:38 Some passengers were arrested in IA, not because of the delayed flight,

26:43 but because they went to Surut,

26:46 how they were victims and the permission of the Paliparan Kaugnay Ria

26:50 in the shooting of Chino Gaston.

26:55 The passengers found a large amount of cash.

26:59 It's not a real name when he was sitting in the junk furniture in the arrival area of IA Terminal 2 this Friday.

27:06 He posted the pictures on social media to serve as a warning to other passengers.

27:12 He was admitted to the terminal clinic.

27:15 Chris is convinced that he's a registered nurse

27:18 who didn't have an allergic reaction, but the bite was from Surut.

27:23 There's a condition like that, but I know for sure Surut.

27:26 On February 9, while his cousin was being admitted,

27:30 Chris was sitting on the metal bench of IA Terminal 2.

27:34 Here, he noticed that his teeth were a bit crooked.

27:38 When he arrived home, he noticed a large and small bite on his skin.

27:45 There's something like someone is walking or something.

27:49 I thought that there might be hair.

27:53 When we arrived in the province, I thought that there's something.

27:57 I stepped on it and there's a big bump.

27:59 The next day, it was just small circles, but there were a lot.

28:03 Maybe the cleanliness is not enough now. It should be removed.

28:07 Surut or bed bugs are parasitic insects that live in dark and narrow spaces like the corners of beds and sofas.

28:16 Although they are more resilient in fabrics or wooden materials, they can also be resilient in steel.

28:23 They suck the blood of their prey.

28:26 And although it doesn't spread diseases, it causes severe skin irritation.

28:34 Recently, Surut spread to hotels in Paris, France, Hong Kong, and Korea.

28:41 The Manila International Airport Authority or MIAA has asked for a pardon for the two complainants.

28:48 The seats of the complainants who were accused were pulled out.

28:52 The terminal managers who investigated the incident and carried out a thorough inspection and the cleaning of the facilities were also ordered.

29:02 For GMA Integrated News, Chino Gaston, 24 Hours.

29:08 Senator JV Ejercito has distributed the money modus to the aid for the unemployed.

29:13 But some official residents of San Juan are waiting for it.

29:17 The current Mayor Francis Zamora is sitting in his position.

29:20 His consensus was pulled out and not cleaned.

29:24 He is talking about Mav Gonzalez.

29:26 In the privileged speech of Senator JV Ejercito,

29:33 he showed a video of a resident of San Juan City who was approached by a staff of a council of San Juan.

29:39 He was given a transaction code to claim aid from the Department of Labor under the Tupad Program.

29:46 This is a staff code of Paul Arkady.

29:49 Now, he told us that when we withdrew the money,

29:55 we will only get 1,000 pesos, the 6,500 pesos, to give to the senior citizens.

30:05 The 7,500 pesos of aid became 1,000 pesos of transfer fee.

30:10 The 6,500 pesos became cash-in for politicians like Mr. Mayor and Mr. Councilor.

30:18 This is not a simple kickback, this is a remittance.

30:22 In another video, someone is collecting and counting money.

30:26 According to Senator Ejercito, they are his accomplices.

30:29 Let us show here the accomplices while the officials are collecting, counting and counting.

30:37 You are a man, you should have said that.

30:43 I will tell you later.

30:44 I will tell you later.

30:45 You will get sued.

30:46 No.

30:47 You should have told the councilors.

30:50 Yes, the one on top.

30:52 You will get sued.

30:53 The one who is holding the door.

30:55 You should have told the councilors.

30:58 The beneficiaries are complaining that the Tupad is being given as a gift to the captains and officers in San Juan City.

31:06 15,000 pesos to each captain and 7,500 pesos to each officer.

31:11 But if you are an enemy, you are not included in the Christmas party.

31:14 What you need to do is to give your name and they will be the beneficiaries.

31:19 But that is what Christmas is about.

31:21 Family, relatives or friends, give your name because the officials in Tupad are not eligible.

31:29 Ejercito did not mention the mayor he is referring to.

31:32 But if he is saying this in San Juan, what happened is that the mayor of San Juan is Mayor Francis Zamora.

31:38 When we got his statement, Zamora said that when he checked, he showed a video that was two years old.

31:45 How valid are those videos? We don't know where they came from, who they are.

31:53 It was never identified who these people are.

31:56 That is why I'm inviting them to come to my office in the presence of the PNP, the NBI, DOLE and the SWD so that the national government agencies can validate.

32:07 Zamora added that the salary of the Tupad is not controlled by the local government units.

32:12 He said that his consent is clean and he will answer all the issues.

32:16 GMA Integrated News spoke to Councilor Artadi on his cell phone.

32:20 He said that he has nothing to do with what happened and he has no order from him.

32:24 The video that his staff took is old.

32:27 He admitted that he stole the money because it was fake.

32:31 For GMA Integrated News, Mav Gonzalez was on the news for 24 hours.

32:37 Good news for senior citizens.

32:40 DTI approved the additional discount for grocery and prime commodities.

32:46 How much and when will it be implemented? Find out in the news of Sandra Aguinaldo.

32:55 Ale Zafe does not feel the 5% senior citizen discount for their grocery items and other prime commodities.

33:03 The weekly purchase of senior citizens has a cap of Php 1,300.

33:09 So for now, they can only get Php 65 per weekly discount for basic necessities and prime commodities.

33:17 In a press statement, Speaker Martin Romaldes said that the Department of Trade and Industry or DTI

33:24 is asking for a discount of Php 125 per week or Php 500 per month for senior citizens for groceries and prime commodities.

33:35 DTI is still consulting its stakeholders but it is possible that it will be implemented before March ends.

33:42 Ale was happy with the additional discount, especially that he will be sent to school by two children.

33:49 It's okay ma'am, I'm happy. I hope that DTI's plan will be continued so that my senior citizens will be happy.

34:01 GMA News tried to talk to DTI but they have not been announced yet.

34:05 Attorney Romulo Macalintal, senior citizen advocate, said that he will help these seniors.

34:11 At present, the number of senior citizens receiving discounts is very low.

34:17 Imagine that the threshold is Php 1,300. For a weekly price, the threshold will be Php 2,500.

34:26 That means that 5% of the discount will be within a week.

34:31 A senior citizen will get a Php 125 discount.

34:35 According to Romaldes' statement, some of the items that are included in the 5% discount are rice, corn, bread, meat,

34:43 fish, chicken, egg, cooking oil, sugar, vegetables, fruits and more.

34:48 DTI, Department of Agriculture and Department of Energy will also release the implementing inter-agency circular

34:57 and items will be listed in the discount cloud.

35:01 For GMA Integrated News, Sandra Aguinaldo, Katutok, 24 Horas.

35:07 The MMDA is now trying to make the Edsa lanes more lively.

35:13 Among the things that were mentioned, the jeeps that made the garages a loading and unloading area

35:18 and the barangay hall that was used as a bench.

35:21 Mark Salazar and Oscar Oida were on the spot.

35:24 Some jeepney drivers in Comalot Avenue, Quezon City were shocked when they were about to rest

35:33 when they were caught by the MMDA.

35:37 The part of Commonwealth Avenue is being used as a garage for some jeepney drivers.

35:43 Instead of being a loading and unloading area, it's just a garage.

35:46 There are no drivers and we can reach the bench where we can eat.

35:51 In another part of Commonwealth Avenue, some jeepney drivers were also caught

35:56 because of illegal loading and unloading.

35:59 The MMDA Strike Force first made the lanes more lively from Quezon City to Manila.

36:05 In E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue in Quezon City, some cars were already sampled.

36:10 Some were even caught.

36:12 This jeepney was even covered.

36:15 The seats and tables of the carriages placed on the bench were also taken.

36:21 This gasoline tanker was also not saved after it was caught unloading in a so-called gas station.

36:29 We already loaded.

36:31 Yes, you loaded. You should leave.

36:34 You should not stay there.

36:36 In Manila, some delivery riders were also caught

36:40 because they were arranging their parcels on the bench.

36:43 We were already arranging it when we got off.

36:47 We were already sampling it.

36:49 But you know the rules.

36:51 It's not bad to make a living. Everyone needs to make a living.

36:54 But we have to put it in the right place and in a legal way.

36:57 The result, their delivery tricycles were caught.

37:02 In Manila, this barangay hall where some items were already on the bench were also caught.

37:09 They explained that their job is too small.

37:13 We already talked to sponsors. If there is public land, they can build it.

37:19 But we don't have that. We are just working.

37:24 The GMA Integrated News also circled the area of Nueva Ecija Street

37:30 next to the mall in North Edge, Quezon City.

37:33 We were caught by pedestrians walking on the road with vehicles passing by.

37:39 The benches are occupied by tables for the alfresco dining experience.

37:45 Some benches are also filled with street food carts.

37:49 There is also a roadside parking area for the customers' motorcycles.

37:54 This is a problem of two barangays that both have a claim of jurisdiction in Nueva Ecija Street.

38:01 Ramon Magsaysay Barangay is limited to have a clearing operation in Nueva Ecija Street.

38:07 Last week was the last clearing ops but vendors are returning.

38:12 The Santo Cristo Barangay is just passing by flyers reminding that road obstructions are illegal.

38:19 We really balance everything.

38:22 Our hands are tied.

38:26 Of course, how can they find a way to live?

38:33 On the other side, we have to follow certain laws and ordinances.

38:39 It's really hard.

38:41 Dumb if you do, dumb if you don't.

38:43 The problem of Nueva Ecija Street is like the problem of many streets in Metro Manila.

38:49 It's a small space for many people and business.

38:53 For GMA Integrated News, Mark Salazar.

38:57 Oscar Oide is on the air 24 hours a day.

39:01 [music]

39:04 Ahead of their 10th year wedding anniversary in December,

39:08 the special gift received by the Kapuso Power Couple,

39:11 Dindong Dantes and Marian Rivera from a friend.

39:15 There's also an update on the comeback of the Kapuso Prime Time Queen.

39:19 That's Nelson Canlas' story.

39:24 Nine years of happily married Kapuso Prime Time King and Queen, Dindong Dantes and Marian Rivera.

39:30 And the power couple's union is getting stronger because of their children, Zia and Sixto.

39:38 December 2014, they talked and waited for their wedding.

39:44 And their exchange of IDU bills.

39:47 It seems that it's back because of the memorable anniversary present they received.

39:54 Dindong's best friend, Mark Rocha Padernal, a visual artist, painted the portrait of Dindong's wedding day.

40:03 The timeless piece is placed directly in Dindong's room,

40:07 which will serve as a constant reminder of their special day.

40:11 Because it's been 9 years as husband and wife,

40:16 for sure, Dindong and Dian already know each other.

40:20 In their online exclusive sitcom, Jose and Maria's Bongambilia,

40:24 they will show how Dindong is flirting.

40:47 And what about Maria, if she did something wrong?

40:50 That's just a few of the jokes that you can watch every Saturday on their sitcom.

41:10 But you can't watch Marian's jokes there.

41:15 Not only that, but also in her return to GMA Prime Series,

41:18 the family drama with Guardian Alien.

41:21 Marian will be an alien that will be thrown to the ground.

41:25 But it's a secret how she will be part of the family that will be with her.

41:31 I'm super excited to be released, but of course, we still have a lot to get.

41:35 But I watched the first draft, the first taping day that we piloted.

41:41 I'm so happy.

41:42 The series' theme is close to her heart.

41:45 It's about the love of a parent to their child.

41:49 And how the family will succeed in every trial together.

41:54 I said it's beautiful because it's really for children.

41:58 It's a story for children that children will love.

42:00 And I can say that my children can watch it.

42:04 Marian will be with My Guardian Alien,

42:07 Gabby Concepcion,

42:09 Max Collins,

42:10 Gabby Eigenman,

42:11 and Rafael Landicho.

42:13 Nelson Canlas, updated on Shoebiz Happenings.

42:17 And that's my cheeky this Wednesday night.

42:20 I'm Ia Araleano.

42:22 Miss Vicky, Miss Pia, Emil.

42:24 Thank you, Ia.

42:26 And that's the news this Wednesday.

42:28 I'm Vicky Morales.

42:29 I'm Pia Arcangel.

42:31 For a bigger mission,

42:32 for a wider service to the country,

42:35 I'm Emil Sumangyo.

42:36 From GMA Integrated News, the news authority of the Philippines,

42:40 we have reached 24 hours.

42:43 [music]

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