Unang Balita sa Unang Hirit: MARCH 7, 2024 [HD]
Narito ang mga balitang ating tinutukan ngayong TUESDAY,MARCH 7, 2024
• Pangulong Marcos: Pagkakaroon ng taunang PHL-Australia joint military exercises, nakadepende sa sitwasyon sa West PHL Sea | Pangulong Marcos, nanindigang hindi pababayaan ang mga teritoryo ng Pilipinas | Pangulong Marcos sa panukalang isali ang Australia sa ASEAN: I think they would be very welcome to join | Pangulong Marcos: Patuloy ang Visiting Forces Agreement ng Pilipinas at Australia | Iba pang procedures sa NFA na hindi umano aprubado ng board, iniimbestigahan din, ayon kay Pangulong Marcos
• "Resolution of both houses 7" na layong amyendahan ang ilang economic provisions ng 1987 Constitution, aprubado na ng House Committee of the whole | Senate President Zubiri: malaking challenge ang pagkuha ng sapat na boto para sa "Resolution of both houses 6" sa Senado
• 16-year old Pinay swimmer Triza Tabamo, nanalo ng 9 gold medals sa Bangkok, Thailand
• Presyo ng karneng baboy, tumaas
• Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos at 4 na iba pa, sugatan sa pambobomba ng tubig ng China Coast Guard | VADM Carlos: Pilipinas, nauubusan na ng resupply ships para sa BRP Sierra Madre | DND Sec. Teodoro: Ilegal at hindi sibilisado ang ginawa ng China | U.S. State Dept., hindi sinagot kung matuturing na armed attack ang pag-water cannon ng china sa mga barko ng Pilipinas | Pangulong Marcos: hindi pa oras para gamitin ang PHL-US Mutual Defense Treaty | Australia, handang tumulong sa ASEAN countries na panatilihin ang kaayusan sa Indo-Pacific region
• Ilang Pinoy na walang regular na trabaho, nagtitiis muna sa mga part-time na trabaho para kumita
• MMDA: Local traffic enforcers, maaari pang manghuli dahil puwede pang iapela ang desisyon ng Korte Suprema - Panayam kay MMDA Acting Chairman Romando Artes
• Matinding init bunsod ng El Niño, nararanasan sa iba't ibang bahagi ng bansa | PAGASA: Asahan ang mas matinding init sa mga susunod na linggo | Ilang lugar, isinailalim sa state of calamity dahil sa matinding init | NDRRMC: pinsala ng El Niño sa Agrikultura, mahigit P1-B na | National Irrigation Administration, nakahanda raw sa epekto ng El Niño
• Ilang aktibidad para sa Strawberry Festival, nagsimula na | 10,000 strawberry cupcakes, tampok sa March 17 | Supply ng strawberry, sapat para sa selebrasyon ng Strawberry Festival | Presyo ng strawberry, nasa P150 kada kalahating kilo | Float parade para sa Strawberry Festival, gaganapin sa March 17
• Ilang Kapuso artists and personalities, binigyan ng star sa Eastwood City Walk of Fame | Star ni Jaclyn Jose, inalayan ng kandila at mga bulaklak
• Mga nagmamahal kay Jaclyn Jose, patuloy ang pagdating sa kaniyang burol
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).
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• Pangulong Marcos: Pagkakaroon ng taunang PHL-Australia joint military exercises, nakadepende sa sitwasyon sa West PHL Sea | Pangulong Marcos, nanindigang hindi pababayaan ang mga teritoryo ng Pilipinas | Pangulong Marcos sa panukalang isali ang Australia sa ASEAN: I think they would be very welcome to join | Pangulong Marcos: Patuloy ang Visiting Forces Agreement ng Pilipinas at Australia | Iba pang procedures sa NFA na hindi umano aprubado ng board, iniimbestigahan din, ayon kay Pangulong Marcos
• "Resolution of both houses 7" na layong amyendahan ang ilang economic provisions ng 1987 Constitution, aprubado na ng House Committee of the whole | Senate President Zubiri: malaking challenge ang pagkuha ng sapat na boto para sa "Resolution of both houses 6" sa Senado
• 16-year old Pinay swimmer Triza Tabamo, nanalo ng 9 gold medals sa Bangkok, Thailand
• Presyo ng karneng baboy, tumaas
• Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos at 4 na iba pa, sugatan sa pambobomba ng tubig ng China Coast Guard | VADM Carlos: Pilipinas, nauubusan na ng resupply ships para sa BRP Sierra Madre | DND Sec. Teodoro: Ilegal at hindi sibilisado ang ginawa ng China | U.S. State Dept., hindi sinagot kung matuturing na armed attack ang pag-water cannon ng china sa mga barko ng Pilipinas | Pangulong Marcos: hindi pa oras para gamitin ang PHL-US Mutual Defense Treaty | Australia, handang tumulong sa ASEAN countries na panatilihin ang kaayusan sa Indo-Pacific region
• Ilang Pinoy na walang regular na trabaho, nagtitiis muna sa mga part-time na trabaho para kumita
• MMDA: Local traffic enforcers, maaari pang manghuli dahil puwede pang iapela ang desisyon ng Korte Suprema - Panayam kay MMDA Acting Chairman Romando Artes
• Matinding init bunsod ng El Niño, nararanasan sa iba't ibang bahagi ng bansa | PAGASA: Asahan ang mas matinding init sa mga susunod na linggo | Ilang lugar, isinailalim sa state of calamity dahil sa matinding init | NDRRMC: pinsala ng El Niño sa Agrikultura, mahigit P1-B na | National Irrigation Administration, nakahanda raw sa epekto ng El Niño
• Ilang aktibidad para sa Strawberry Festival, nagsimula na | 10,000 strawberry cupcakes, tampok sa March 17 | Supply ng strawberry, sapat para sa selebrasyon ng Strawberry Festival | Presyo ng strawberry, nasa P150 kada kalahating kilo | Float parade para sa Strawberry Festival, gaganapin sa March 17
• Ilang Kapuso artists and personalities, binigyan ng star sa Eastwood City Walk of Fame | Star ni Jaclyn Jose, inalayan ng kandila at mga bulaklak
• Mga nagmamahal kay Jaclyn Jose, patuloy ang pagdating sa kaniyang burol
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
Transcript
00:00 [Music]
00:13 Good morning. Here are the first news brought to you by GMA Integrated News.
00:19 [Music]
00:21 President Bongbong Marcos is in favor of having a person join the military exercises in the Philippines and Australia.
00:28 [Music]
00:28 This is a big help in strengthening the security of the country.
00:33 The Philippines and Australia also discussed the status of the Visiting Forces Agreement of the two countries.
00:39 Here are the first news brought to you by Ian Cruz.
00:41 [Music]
00:45 Having a person join the military exercises in the Philippines and Australia is something that can be studied.
00:52 And for President Bongbong Marcos, the situation in the West Philippine Sea depends on it.
00:58 The scheduling of this really depends upon the situation in the West Philippine Sea,
01:06 whether or not the threat levels and the tension levels are increasing or decreasing.
01:12 The President believes that the country will benefit a lot if these joint exercises continue.
01:18 Just last year, the Australian troops were in the Philippines for the exercise ALON, which is part of the Indo-Pacific Endeavor of Australia.
01:28 The HMAS Canberra, the Australian warship, also arrived in the country.
01:35 This will benefit the Philippines because we are conducting these exercises so that we are able to work together with our foreign partners.
01:45 And when I say work together, it is not only for defense and security, it is also for disaster preparedness,
01:52 disaster assistance that they might bring should there be a disaster such as Yolanda or Odette once again in the Philippines.
02:05 The President's statement was released before he flew back to Manila after attending the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit here in Melbourne.
02:14 At the summit and even on the sidelines, whenever the President speaks,
02:18 he insists that he will not neglect even a inch of the territory of the Philippines.
02:25 The President asked if the Philippines will support joining ASEAN-Australia, as said by a leader of the regional bloc.
02:34 I cannot see why that would not be a good idea.
02:39 Australia has already been a very active part of ASEAN and for all intents and purposes, really, in all but name, they are already members of ASEAN.
02:49 Yes, I think they would be very welcome to join ASEAN.
02:53 While in Melbourne, the Philippines and Australia also discussed the status of the Visiting Forces Agreement.
03:00 Is it looking good now amid geopolitical tensions in our region?
03:06 There are only two countries that have a Visiting Forces Agreement, the US and Australia.
03:11 Our agreement with them is just a continuation and our discussion is just a continuation.
03:19 Maybe if something happens or if we need to change something, we will change it.
03:25 Meanwhile, the President also gave a reaction regarding the suspension of more than 100 officials of the National Food Authority,
03:33 which he said is part of an examination of the agencies' practices and not just a matter of illegal selling of rice.
03:42 The situation actually does not only involve the anomalous sale of NFA rights.
03:47 It also is an examination of some of the procedures within the NFA that were undertaken without board approval,
03:55 without the proper discussion within the NFA and with the DA and with the rest of the Cabinet.
04:06 That's the first news from Melbourne, Australia. Ian Cruz for GMA Integrated News.
04:12 The Committee of the Whole of the Camera has approved the resolution of both Houses 7,
04:17 which is a long-term amendment of some economic provisions of the Constitution.
04:20 Under that, foreign ownership will be expanded in advertising, education and public utilities like water and electricity.
04:27 However, some congressmen said that this is not the solution to the country's main problems,
04:33 but there are more favors that the resolution can pass.
04:36 It is expected that the second reading of the RBH 7 will be held next week.
04:41 The Committee of the Whole of the Camera targets that the RBH 7 will be approved before the Congress holiday break on March 23.
04:48 Meanwhile, the Senate still has the counterpart of the resolution of both Houses 6.
04:53 Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri admitted that the big challenge of getting a sufficient vote
04:58 because there are many senators who are not in favor of the charter change.
05:02 The Siam Nagintong Medal won from the 2024 Asian Open School Invitational Swimming Championship in Bangkok, Thailand,
05:15 a Filipino swimmer from Tarlac.
05:18 He is 16 years old, Triza Tabamo.
05:21 Aside from the Siam Gold Medal, he also has three silver medals.
05:25 He was part of the 100-meter backstroke, 100-meter butterfly, 100-meter freestyle and 50-meter backstroke categories.
05:33 Triza is celebrating his victory with his parents, coaches and all those who helped him to join the competition.
05:42 The price of pork has increased in the market and some vendors are trying to sell it.
05:47 From Marikina, we have live news.
05:49 This is Bam Alegre.
05:51 Bam.
05:53 Good morning.
05:57 This month is the day of love, but the price of pork is still high even though the time of Catholic worship is coming.
06:07 For pork retailers like Jennifer Dominguez in Marikina Market, they are thinking about why the price of pork is increasing.
06:14 Every week, they are adding 10 pesos to the price.
06:17 For example, this week, the price of pork chop and ribs reached 300 pesos per kilo.
06:23 The pork belly is 380 pesos per kilo, the lowest price.
06:27 We don't know why the price of pork is increasing.
06:30 But this is what happens during the summer.
06:33 The price of pork is increasing.
06:38 Usually, the price of pork is decreasing before June.
06:43 The price of pork is increasing during the hot days.
06:46 We don't know if the supply is not enough or the pork is dying from the heat during the trip.
06:55 It also depends on the gasoline price, sir.
07:00 But there is no chain reaction to the price of other meat like beef which is also high.
07:06 The price of ribs, brisket, and bulalo is 380 pesos per kilo.
07:09 The price of sirloin or steak is 420 pesos per kilo.
07:12 Now, we are very lazy to sell because the price of beef is high.
07:19 But the price is steady unlike pork which is high.
07:26 The mom who will buy the pork, will move to the chicken.
07:31 We all love the chicken.
07:33 That's why we are going to all the markets.
07:36 We are going to all the markets to buy the chicken.
07:39 The price of chicken is not changing.
07:41 The price of whole chicken is 180 pesos per kilo.
07:43 The price of pork chop is 200 pesos per kilo.
07:46 The price is still the same.
07:48 It is still the same.
07:51 It depends on the prices of the vegetables.
07:56 For the updated price monitoring,
08:02 the website of the Department of Agriculture is a good reference for the latest prices of basic commodities.
08:08 This is the first news from Marikina Market.
08:11 Bamalegre for GMA Integrated News.
08:14 Despite the new water and flood protection of the China Coast Guard in the Philippine ships,
08:20 there is still no time to use the Mutual Defense Treaty of the Philippines and America,
08:24 according to President Bongbong Marcos.
08:27 We have first news from Ian Cruz and Joseph Morong.
08:30 At first, there was only one.
08:34 But later, two ships of the China Coast Guard will be bombing the water zone on May 4.
08:41 They are heading to Union Shoal to bring supplies to the soldiers assigned to the BRP Sierra Madre.
08:47 It's in the middle. It's hitting our...
08:49 Before, it was just a small wave. Now, it's not anymore.
08:51 It's in the middle.
08:53 We are helping.
08:54 This one Chinese Coast Guard vessel is blocking us so we can't see what's happening behind.
09:00 The strong water cannon didn't sink the ship,
09:03 but it broke its glass.
09:05 While it was moving away, it was hit by the BRP ship.
09:13 Sir!
09:14 What's the damage, sir?
09:16 The windows are broken.
09:17 The windows are broken.
09:18 What's the damage, sir?
09:19 It was hit inside.
09:21 The windows of the UN-4 were broken.
09:25 On May 4, the FB Western Command under Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos
09:30 sustained minor hand injuries.
09:32 The UN-4 also suffered four injuries due to broken glasses.
09:36 You must off your course and leave immediately,
09:39 or I will take further action,
09:42 and you will be reprimanded for all the consequences.
09:45 Over.
09:46 Mike 2-0-1, this is 4-4-0-7.
09:49 We are attending a wounded personnel inflicted by your vessel. Over.
09:54 The medical team of the BRP ship went down to treat the four injured people
09:59 of the Royal Remission in the UN-4.
10:01 But the rubber boat was still closed and the Chinese Coast Guard ship was still on the move.
10:06 Before this...
10:10 Sir, sir, let's go faster.
10:12 ...the Chinese Coast Guard conducted dangerous maneuvers
10:17 until the BRP ship and a Chinese Coast Guard ship were close together.
10:21 The Chinese ship went back and then went forward again.
10:24 We thought it would be a bang again.
10:27 The fender marks were visible on the ship, even though it didn't have a U-P.
10:33 If the Coast Guard couldn't catch up with the fender,
10:36 here on the side of the BRP ship, it might have been worse
10:40 when the Chinese Coast Guard 21555
10:45 hit the BRP ship in the middle of the UN-supplied ships' blockade
10:49 towards Yungin Shoal.
10:51 The Philippine Coast Guard personnel are really doing so much effort
10:59 to prevent the collision towards the vessel.
11:02 And the Chinese Coast Guard personnel are just standing there and taking video.
11:07 So it means perhaps that it was deliberate on their part.
11:13 They don't really care whether there would be a collision.
11:16 But for the Philippine government, we are preventing such collision.
11:20 According to Vice Admiral Carlos, the Philippines will run out of ships
11:23 for the resupply missions of BRP Sierra Madre.
11:26 This time, it's stronger than the previous water cannon.
11:31 So they really targeted the...
11:33 What was the intention, sir?
11:35 To stop us. To stop us from entering the shoal.
11:38 It's still illegal and irresponsible actions.
11:40 Sir, there's no intention to sink?
11:42 I didn't notice any intention to sink.
11:44 Just to disable.
11:46 Because their target is the bridge and the smokestack
11:50 so that our engine...
11:53 Like they did in the MLA Kalayaan.
11:57 Defense Secretary Gilberto Chedoro was called illegal
12:00 and uncivilized by China.
12:03 He said that it should be told the truth.
12:05 There's no contradiction with what China says
12:07 that their actions are professional, reasonable, and in accordance with the law.
12:12 On the other hand, the Chinese Foreign Ministry
12:14 is envious of the Philippines for its commitment
12:16 to stop the flood by entering and evacuating the shoal.
12:22 According to the GFA,
12:23 the Philippines is not entering China with any agreement.
12:26 The Philippines has not entered into any agreement.
12:30 Abandoning its sovereign rights.
12:33 China has a lot of narratives
12:34 and we really have to be very careful.
12:36 According to the US State Department,
12:38 America will help if there will be armed attacks
12:41 on ships, airplanes, and people of the AFP and the Philippines Coast Guard
12:45 in accordance with the Mutual Defense Treaty.
12:47 But they cannot answer if the MDT is carrying out
12:50 the ongoing China's water cannons.
12:52 Does this constitute armed attacks?
12:55 I think it's water cannon and collisions of boats.
12:58 I'm not going to speculate or get out ahead of any discussions in this regard.
13:03 I do not think that it is the time or the reason to invoke the Mutual Defense Treaty.
13:21 However, we continue to view with great alarm
13:24 this continuing dangerous maneuvers and dangerous actions
13:30 that are being done against our seamen, our Coast Guard.
13:35 And this time they damaged the cargo ship
13:42 and caused some injury to some of our seamen.
13:48 And I think that we cannot view this in any way but in the most serious way.
13:56 This is a clear intrusion into Philippine maritime territory.
14:13 And this matter, as usual, is of great concern.
14:18 There is a suspicion that they are not only research vessels.
14:21 So again, this is a bit of an escalation of the tension
14:29 that is present in the West Philippine Sea.
14:32 On the last day of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne,
14:36 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that Australia is ready to assist ASEAN.
14:42 Our understanding that more than any other part of the world,
14:46 Southeast Asia is where Australia's destiny lies.
14:50 This is why we will continue to support your ASEAN outlook on the Indo-Pacific
14:57 and ensure the stability and peace of our region.
15:00 Marcos thanked Australia for its constant support of the rule of law, UNCLOS,
15:06 and the 2016 Arbitral Award in favor of the Philippines.
15:10 The President also mentioned the climate change
15:13 that is affecting poor countries, including the Philippines.
15:18 The President urged that there should be a strong action
15:22 in the domestic and international fora to achieve climate justice.
15:28 In the joint statement of ASEAN and Australia,
15:32 they said that they want a region where sovereignty and integrity of the territory are valued.
15:39 They will strive to make a region where differences are resolved through a fair discussion
15:46 and not through violence or force.
15:50 This is the first news. Ian Cruz.
15:53 Joseph Morong for GMA Integrated News.
15:55 There are more Filipinos who have no job based on the latest survey of social weather stations.
16:01 How is the life of our countrymen there?
16:04 Live from Quezon City, we have the first news.
16:07 James Agustin.
16:08 James?
16:10 Good morning.
16:14 We are discussing the situation of our countrymen who are still looking for a regular job.
16:21 They are among the 9.4 million Filipinos who have no job based on the results of a survey.
16:27 Alvin was a security guard.
16:33 Now, he is a construction worker and a massage therapist.
16:37 He wants a regular job but he can't find one.
16:40 It's hard sir. Sometimes I can't sleep.
16:42 Sometimes I think about my family.
16:46 Do I still have a budget to get a job?
16:50 Do I still have the money to pay for my expenses?
16:53 Why do you think it's hard for you to find a job?
16:57 It's hard for me sir because I have to change my requirements to get a job if I will apply.
17:07 I have to spend a lot of money sir.
17:09 Oscar is also looking for a regular job.
17:12 He is a construction worker who is working as a sideline.
17:14 It's hard because sometimes I can't pay my expenses.
17:20 I see that the children are not getting enough food.
17:28 They still have debts.
17:31 Jonathay has been working as a housekeeping personnel for a month.
17:36 He said it's hard for him to find a job.
17:39 Sometimes, if you are not able to find a job, it depends on the job you are applying for.
17:46 Based on the results of the Social Weather Station or SWS survey conducted on December 8 to 11, 2023,
17:53 19.5% of the adult labor force are unemployed, which is equivalent to 9.4 million Filipinos.
18:01 This is higher than the survey conducted on September 23.
18:05 The survey shows a margin of error of plus/minus 2.8%.
18:10 Meanwhile, Ivan, the people we talked to said that they will continue to look for a job
18:18 because they have to pay for their family's expenses due to the hard life they are living.
18:23 That is the first news from Quezon City. I am James Agustin for JEMA Integrated News.
18:28 If Metro Manila Development Authority, MMDA, clarifies,
18:33 the local traffic enforcers can still be arrested by traffic violators because the prohibition of the Supreme Court has not been passed.
18:42 We will now call MMDA Acting Chairman Romando Artes. Good morning Chairman.
18:49 Good morning to you, Igan and to your household.
18:53 Just to be clear to the motorists, MMDA and LGU traffic enforcers can still be arrested and have tickets?
19:04 Yes. First of all, I would like to clarify that the Supreme Court only prohibited local traffic enforcers, not MMDA.
19:14 That is not yet final because it is not in the decision that this is immediately executory.
19:23 Yes. Final.
19:25 Yes. This is not yet final and executory.
19:28 There is still a period for our local chief executives to file a memorandum of... I mean an appeal or motion for reconsideration.
19:42 While they are hearing that, the local traffic enforcers can still be arrested.
19:50 You are not the petitioner here Chairman?
19:53 No. We are with the respondents. Although, I can say that there is a portion in the decision that we are favorable to MMDA.
20:06 Because of the decision, it is stated that MMDA through the MMC or Metro Manila Council can craft traffic regulations that LGUs should follow.
20:23 Can you clarify to the public, what is the issue here?
20:27 Transport groups questioned the eligibility of LGUs to be arrested, issue citation tickets and get a license.
20:42 Although, the last issue, getting a license, that is addressed to the single ticketing system because they are not getting a license.
20:54 What is left is the prohibition of traffic enforcers from issuing tickets.
21:00 But it is stated in the decision that if you deputize the local enforcers of LGUs, is it allowed?
21:09 Yes. It is allowed.
21:11 Are there local enforcers, traffic enforcers of LGUs that you did not deputize?
21:17 Well, as of now, we have not deputized local traffic enforcers because previous to the decision, they have the right to appoint or certify their traffic enforcers.
21:36 There's no need before to deputize MMDA to local traffic enforcers.
21:42 Okay. If this becomes the final executory, Chairman, will this help MMDA or is it a big burden for you?
21:51 Well, it is just additional work insofar as deputization.
21:56 We are also studying the other implications because there are gaps in the single ticketing system and the local traffic ordinance.
22:08 For example, we were not able to cover the whole franchise of tricycles in the single ticketing system because it is determined by local governments.
22:21 Yes. If they go out on their authorized route, it is out of line. It is not included in our single ticketing system.
22:36 We are studying the other implications.
22:39 Also, when we deputize, we don't want to give blanket deputization. We will discuss the criteria and the process.
22:53 Thank you very much MMDA Acting Chairman Romando Artes. Be careful.
22:58 Thank you. Good bye.
23:03 The heat of the weather is very hot in many places in the country.
23:07 But according to the forecast, it is just the beginning of the effect of the heat wave.
23:10 Here is my first news.
23:12 This man, who was found dead in the middle of Maisan in Malasiki, Pangasinan on Monday, is no longer alive.
23:21 The 65-year-old farmer was attacked by a heart attack. He was killed.
23:25 He was charged with death certificate. His family was also injured.
23:28 This happened because of the high heat.
23:31 It was very hot. He was very nervous. He was smoking. The sun was hot, the heat was hot and he was tired.
23:40 In Bacolod City, outside the classroom, some students were classed to be freshmen.
23:46 They were allowed to not wear uniforms.
23:48 The heat index in Roja City in Capiz is danger level and it is rising.
23:53 The same is the case in Dagupan City in Pangasinan and Tunggigaraw City in Cagayan.
23:57 It is dangerous and it is possible that heat cramps or heat exhaustion will occur.
24:02 He could also go home with a heat stroke.
24:04 The heat wave is just the beginning, according to the forecast.
24:09 We expect that in the next days and weeks, especially if the heat wave continues,
24:16 we will experience a higher temperature and a higher heat wave.
24:25 Now, there are places in the state of calamity because of the El Niño.
24:29 It is said that it will continue to heat up in different parts of the world, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
24:35 At its peak, it was one of the five strongest on record.
24:40 It's now gradually weakening, but obviously it will continue to impact the global climate in the coming months.
24:50 We do expect above normal temperatures in the coming months, between March and May.
24:58 According to the forecast, 24 provinces in Luzon will experience a meteorological drought or drought.
25:05 The province of Albay is not included in this forecast, where their crops are also in decline.
25:10 According to the National Irrigation Office, they are working on a plan to prevent the 250-hectare rice field from being destroyed.
25:18 According to NDRMC, the value of the El Niño rice field in agriculture is now more than a billion pesos.
25:24 They are not only affected by rice farmers, but also by vegetables like okra.
25:30 When the weather is hot, instead of growing well, it becomes yellow and the trees become hard.
25:40 Some rice fields are also being dried, which is why the rice farmers are affected.
25:46 They are working hard to prevent losses.
25:49 The National Irrigation Administration has not yet prepared the effects of the El Niño.
25:55 It also includes crop diversification or planting of unripe crops in water and changing the planting timing.
26:02 In March, we will launch 40,000 hectares of crop farming.
26:07 We are just showing that even if we have El Niño, if we have water, we can plant rice.
26:18 Perfect. The season now is to visit La Trinidad Benguet because the Strawberry Festival is being held live.
26:30 From La Trinidad Benguet, we have first news with Jasmine Gabriel Galvan of GMA Regional TV 1 North Central Luzon.
26:37 Jasmine, good morning.
26:39 Good morning, Susan. Happy Strawberry Festival.
26:46 You know, the celebration of the Strawberry Festival is colorful this year.
26:51 The local government is preparing the Strawberry Fest.
26:54 Thousands of cupcakes made from strawberries are being prepared.
26:58 The Strawberry Festival 2024 is being held in La Trinidad Benguet.
27:06 The products made from strawberries are being displayed in the Strawberry Lane.
27:11 On March 17, the day of the Strawberry Festival, 10,000 cupcakes made from strawberries will be distributed.
27:20 Two varieties of strawberries, Sweet Charlie and Snow White, will be distributed.
27:25 It will help make four bake shops in the town.
27:28 We would like to thank and congratulate our 1,120 strawberry farmers who are only sustaining their strawberry production,
27:38 helping us promoting strawberry in the municipality of La Trinidad.
27:44 The farmers are convinced that the supply of strawberries in the town is enough.
27:48 The price of 150 pesos per half kilo of strawberries is already high.
27:55 150 pesos per 1/4 kilo of white strawberries.
27:59 The production is being increased to meet the demand and meet the price of the red variety.
28:05 We expect that our strawberry production will continue in La Trinidad
28:11 since this is our one-town-one product.
28:19 The float parade will also be held on March 17 along the Halcyon Highway.
28:24 Susan, aside from the Strawberry Fest, there are many activities lined up for the festival.
28:34 The float parade is included there, as well as the drum and lyre and street dance performances.
28:41 Thank you very much, Jasmine Gabriel Calván of GMI Regional TV 1 North Central Luzon.
28:47 The Eastwood City Walk of Fame was added after the star made the other celebrities and personalities.
29:03 The flowers and candles were given to the star of the veteran actress, Jacqueline Jose.
29:08 The first girl is Tati Bayan.
29:10 The Eastwood City Walk of Fame Ceremony was given by Miss Universe Philippines'
29:18 2023 Top 10 finalists and Sparkle star, Michelle D.
29:22 Pulang Araw star, Sanya Lopez.
29:24 Abot Kamay na Pangarap star, Richard Yap.
29:27 And Sparkle Jimmy Arts Center consultant, Johnny Manahan.
29:30 And Mr. M.
29:33 Jimmy Integrated News' showbiz reporter, Lars Santiago was also added.
29:37 And DZBB anchor, Joel Reyes-Zubel, who won an award in the radio category.
29:43 GMA Chairman, Atty. Felipe L. Gozon also won a bit.
29:49 I'm very, very proud and privileged to have this Walk of Fame sidewalk tonight.
29:59 GMA President and CEO, Gilberto Duavid Jr. and Senior Vice President, Atty. Annette Gozon Valdez also supported.
30:07 Congratulations to everyone and I hope you will be an inspiration to all people in the industry.
30:12 How many more are known in the field of movies, theater and music?
30:17 Kuya Germs or Herman Moreno established the Walk of Fame in 2005.
30:21 With the aim of giving the different personalities a name in news, entertainment and other fields.
30:28 Aside from the induction ceremony, flowers also bloomed and candles were lit for the stars of the multi-awarded actress, Jacqueline Jose.
30:38 This is the first news.
30:40 Assistance for GMA Integrated News.
30:43 Meanwhile, the arrival of those who love Jacqueline Jose in her burol in Arlington Memorial Chapel in Quezon City.
30:56 Among those who arrived last night, Chanda Romero, Mac Alejandre and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, Ricky Lee.
31:05 Jamie Rivera also arrived, Director Adolf Alex Jr., Nadia Montenegro and Senator Jengoy Estrada.
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