24 Oras Express: March 13, 2024 [HD]
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00:16 Good evening, Paul Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
00:20 The smoke of the Philippine General Hospital's ward was blown up by the fire.
00:28 The patients were quickly evacuated, including some who were still in their beds.
00:34 The fire even rose to the third alarm before it went out.
00:38 Let's find out the latest on the live coverage of Ian Cruz.
00:42 Ian.
00:43 Mel, Vicky, Emil, a fire happened in one of the country's leading hospitals,
00:51 this Philippine General Hospital.
00:53 Fortunately, no one was hurt in the so-called fire but many were evacuated earlier.
01:00 [Sirens]
01:06 The Philippine General Hospital's patients were quickly evacuated after the fire broke out in the medicine ward of the building.
01:13 The patients were transferred to the atrium or open area inside the main building
01:17 which is full and open space in front of the hospital on Taft Avenue.
01:23 There were also patients who were transferred to Padre Faura Avenue in front of the Supreme Court
01:27 to escape the fire and the blazing smoke.
01:31 Where was the fire?
01:32 Ward 1.
01:34 But what did you say? Did you leave?
01:36 We went out to save all the people.
01:40 Sheila Domingo was in her chemotherapy session when the fire broke out.
01:45 We were taken out because of the smoke.
01:47 We couldn't do it. We were in chemo.
01:50 It was hard because we were scared.
01:52 But we didn't panic.
01:54 According to the Bureau of Fire Protection Manila,
01:56 the fire broke out after 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
01:59 The fire was not yet extinguished.
02:02 According to Dr. Jonas Del Rosario, a spokesperson for the PGH,
02:05 the fire started in the audiovisual room of the Department of Medicine of the hospital.
02:10 It was contained but the smoke entered the ward 1 and 2 and the ward 3 and 4.
02:18 That's why we evacuated the patients.
02:20 No one died. There was no casualty.
02:23 It reached the third alarm before the firefighters were able to control it.
02:26 It was 3.45 in the afternoon.
02:28 At 4.30, it was declared a fire out.
02:36 According to Dr. Jonas Del Rosario, the affected patients were evacuated to the wards that were not affected by the fire.
02:45 The wards 1 to 4 were still needed to be cleaned and there was no smoke and the patients were safe before they were returned to the confined wards.
02:55 Meanwhile, the DOH was on standby if the patients needed to be transferred from the PGH.
03:01 The DOH also asked all hospitals to review their fire evacuation plans and to conduct a risk assessment.
03:10 That's the latest from the city of Manila.
03:13 Back to you, Vicky.
03:14 Thank you very much, Ian Cruz.
03:16 More than 800 Filipinos and foreigners were arrested in a Pogo Hub in Tarlac.
03:26 They were forced to go there for scams and they were even hurt if the quota of the victims was not met.
03:35 From there, it was all over.
03:37 June Veneracion.
03:38 June?
03:39 Mel, this 10-hectare compound that is being built in Pogo Hub in Badbantarlac is under lockdown.
03:49 This morning, the authorities raided it and the Filipinos and foreigners who are possibly victims of human trafficking were taken to the gate.
03:58 The arrival of the government troops was just on time earlier today.
04:05 That's why they were prevented from leaving the compound.
04:08 What's the number of the vehicle?
04:10 Dead, dead, dead.
04:13 The PNP, AFP and Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission joined forces to conduct a raid on the compound of ZUN Yuan Technology Inc.
04:23 They obtained a search warrant and a Vietnamese was able to escape and to report a serious illegal detention.
04:30 This establishment is legal.
04:33 There are documents with the PAG Corp.
04:36 And of course, the local government has documents.
04:39 But what we are looking at here is how they operate.
04:44 Number one, the serious illegal detention that we are investigating, human trafficking.
04:52 They are also conducting various modus, such as love scam and cryptocurrency scam.
04:58 There are quotas there.
05:01 You need to get at least 10 victims so you don't have to go to the quota.
05:09 And then they are already in pain so you can get old.
05:13 Extensive search is still ongoing in the buildings.
05:17 And we understand that there is an underground establishment and maybe a tunnel which we are looking for.
05:23 So, possibly, they also have a torture chamber here.
05:29 This afternoon, more than 800 Filipinos, Chinese, Malaysian, Vietnamese and foreigners were rescued.
05:37 Authorities are expecting that this will continue because some parts of the compound are still being searched.
05:44 Authorities also said that the suspects have been arrested.
05:47 Some weapons were confiscated from the rooms.
05:51 We will find out if this is legal.
05:53 The PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group will also investigate to confiscate and investigate the computers and other gadgets inside.
06:01 Before midnight, the Bureau of Immigration arrived here at the compound.
06:10 And until now, the checking of the immigration papers of the POGO workers inside is ongoing.
06:17 Thank you very much, Jun Veneracion.
06:22 The 8 suspects in Pasay City who are using the name of the first woman to commit murder were arrested.
06:29 Bam Alegre was arrested.
06:31 Exclusive!
06:32 In this undercover video from the authorities, a man was seen eating in a restaurant in Pasay last night.
06:41 He was not seen in the video but he was seen talking while he was at the table.
06:45 This is a trapment operation that was carried out by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit or CIDG against the suspect.
06:52 He was being accused of stealing and money laundering from the businessmen in Pasay
06:55 who will close their establishments if they do not pay the fine.
06:59 When the suspect was able to document the receipt of the money from the conversation,
07:03 he was arrested in the case of robbery, extortion, or robbery.
07:07 Authorities also cornered his colleagues around the operation.
07:11 We had a set up. We used a complainant who will give money to them.
07:18 What they are afraid of.
07:20 Actually, their conversation is worth 5 million.
07:24 The suspect and his colleagues were introduced and the CIDG was arrested.
07:28 They are government officials connected to First Lady Lisa Araneta Marcos.
07:32 After the police interrogated the First Lady's office and some complainants,
07:36 the operation was stopped against the suspects.
07:39 GMA Integrated News tried to get Malacanang's statement.
07:42 We are just warning our countrymen, especially those who are using the name of our First Lady,
07:50 to be careful and to know these people.
07:54 Because there is no truth in what they are saying that they are asking for money or anything from our First Lady,
08:02 Lisa Araneta Marcos, to be placed.
08:05 The suspects did not give statements to their stars.
08:08 CIDG-NCR will investigate how extensive and how dangerous their operation is.
08:13 For GMA Integrated News, I'm Bam Alegre.
08:16 Tune in, 24 hours.
08:17 In the middle of the cases,
08:21 the former President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Sara personally expressed their support to Pastor Apollo Q. Buloy.
08:30 They also went to the vigil for the pastor here in Manila,
08:34 where the Charter Change and Foreign Travels of President Bongbong Marcos was also held.
08:40 Katrina Son was there.
08:42 From Davao City, the former President Rodrigo Duterte flew to Manila
08:49 to attend the seven-day prayer vigil in the Liwasang Bonifacio of supporters of Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder, Apollo Q. Buloy.
08:58 In his return, he again re-issued the proposed amendment to the Constitution.
09:04 The former President said that the Constitution was already known by the former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
09:10 and now, Marcos is doing it again.
09:15 This is our Constitution.
09:17 The first one who moved it,
09:21 he moved it differently,
09:23 Marcos, after a few decades,
09:28 the second person who wants to move our Constitution,
09:33 f*ck Marcos.
09:36 Don't agree to that.
09:39 That's a pig.
09:43 He repeated his proposed amendment to the Constitution
09:48 to allow the Congress to replace the Parliament and to retain the positions of the powerful.
09:54 Their real point is this,
09:58 here, here,
09:59 this.
10:01 Term extension.
10:03 Don't you guys just fool around.
10:06 Don't you agree to that.
10:09 Filipinos will be destroyed.
10:17 You would lose your direct vote.
10:20 Aside from the Chacha election,
10:23 Duterte also held the Foreign Travels of President Marcos.
10:27 Marcos, excuse me.
10:31 We are still trying to get the panic of Malacanang about what Duterte said.
10:36 Some of the President's allies also went to Vigil,
10:39 including Attorney Salvador Panelo,
10:41 who expressed his support for the Duterte-Duterte Tandem in the election of 2028.
10:46 I told him,
10:48 now is the time for you two to hold the power and become President and Vice President of the country.
10:57 Duterte!
10:59 Duterte!
11:01 His son, Vice President Sara Duterte, also went to Vigil,
11:05 but he did not jump.
11:07 Senator Robin Padilla, Bongo and Bato de la Rosa also attended,
11:12 including those who are in the way of the Senate's contempt of Kibuloy.
11:16 For Jimmy Integrated News, Katrina Soy,
11:20 Tune in for 24 hours.
11:22 The Senate issued a show-cause order for the Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder,
11:28 Apollo Kibuloy,
11:30 to explain why he should not be arrested after being contempted.
11:35 This is for the repetition that he did not participate in the hearing
11:38 of the Senate Committee on Women for the Abuse of Pastors.
11:43 Mag Gonzales was present.
11:45 The lawyer of Pastor Apollo Kibuloy
11:51 received the Senate's show-cause order against the founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.
11:55 He has 48 hours to explain why he should not be arrested
12:00 even though the Senate's hearings were repeated.
12:04 I cannot think of an unacceptable reason that he should not be arrested,
12:11 especially if he will continue to say that he sees no reason
12:16 to honor the Senate's invitation or subpoena or show-cause order.
12:22 If the issue is security,
12:24 the PNP and Senate Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms will monitor it.
12:28 Senator Bato de la Rosa also assured his security in their custody.
12:33 He is safe here.
12:35 He is in his home.
12:37 Our Sergeant-at-Arms is here.
12:42 He will take care of him if he is imprisoned here.
12:47 And when asked if it is possible not to imprison Kibuloy,
12:51 It depends on the decision of the Senate President.
12:56 If there is a medical reason or whatever reason,
13:01 it depends on the request of the Senate.
13:06 But Senator Arisa Ontiveros said that the medical condition is unacceptable as an excuse.
13:13 If there is no explanation until Friday, he will be arrested by the committee.
13:17 Kibuloy's lawyer said that they are still studying
13:21 if Kibuloy is facing personal charges or will file a written statement to explain.
13:25 All options are open.
13:27 We are deliberating still but definitely we will comply with the SHOCOS order.
13:32 And what if both the Senate and the House of Representatives issue a warrant of arrest?
13:36 Knight and Contempt also arrested Kibuloy for low-level charges
13:41 because of his non-compliance with the rules of the SMNI.
13:44 If he is in custody of the House,
13:47 our committee can request to have him face the court.
13:52 Or if he is in custody of the Senate, I can imagine that the House can request
13:58 and there is no bar in my knowledge that he will show inter-parliamentary courtesy.
14:04 Chairman of the House Committee on Legislative Franchises said
14:08 if Kibuloy is not hiding anything, why won't he show it?
14:11 He was released four times.
14:13 He was still given on the special request of Atty. Topacio to give until Friday.
14:26 So all the time he was given and the time he was released,
14:33 we gave him during the five-month hearing.
14:40 Congressman Gustang Bunting also responded to the statement of Vice President Sara Duterte
14:45 that Kibuloy should be given a fair hearing.
14:48 We just gave his opinion as far as due process is concerned.
14:51 Here in our hearing, six months has been given, five months of hearing,
14:58 six hearings were conducted and I think the SMNI's camp said more
15:08 than the congressmen.
15:12 Senator Conte Vero also said that former President Rodrigo Duterte
15:16 and Vice President Duterte were present at the prayer rally as support for Kibuloy last night.
15:21 No one can stop the continued violation of Kibuloy's accountability,
15:29 even the way they spoke.
15:31 It became even clearer that their fortunes are intertwined.
15:37 I was surprised, why did they even make an effort to defend a person
15:44 who was accused of very serious and heavy offenses.
15:50 She also responded to the statements of VP Sara that the Senate's hearings
15:54 were just political.
15:56 There was no political discussion there.
15:58 It was a simple human rights and dignity of the people and the citizens
16:04 that should be defended by the second highest official of the country,
16:09 not the one who abused them.
16:13 For GMA Integrated News, Mav Gonzales for 24 Hours.
16:17 Germany once again undermined its support for our country
16:23 in the West Philippine Sea.
16:26 President Bongbong Marcos also gave a statement that the Philippines
16:31 and any other country should be the 10-line of China.
16:36 Live from Berlin, Germany, Raffi Dima is on the air.
16:40 Raffi?
16:41 It's 12 noon here in Berlin, Germany where we are now
16:49 for the President's press conference where he will detail
16:53 the other things that he mentioned during his visit to Berlin.
16:56 Earlier this morning, the President was able to see an activity
17:01 where he visited a gas turbine plant.
17:03 If the investment deals that President Bongbong Marcos will receive
17:10 for his visit here in Berlin, Germany will continue to be worth P220 billion,
17:14 as part of the Member Random of Agreement that was signed,
17:17 it will be built on a plant that will be made of armored protected cars
17:21 and military-grade armored personnel carriers and solar cell manufacturing facility.
17:25 Although the investment is not direct, the government hopes
17:29 that not only will it continue, but that the potential investors
17:33 will increase their investment in the country.
17:35 I invite esteemed German business leaders to continue to keep in mind
17:40 the Philippines as a reliable partner that can support your market expansion
17:45 and your operations.
17:47 The President also gave the importance of Germany in the country's business
17:51 to have the Philippines-EU Free Trade Agreement again.
17:54 Germany also reiterated their support for the Philippines in the discussion of the West Philippine Sea.
17:58 According to the two leaders, the compliance with international law is important.
18:02 According to President Marcos, the Philippines is open for discussion of the issue,
18:06 but it should be in the right context.
18:08 The President reminded that no one knows the 10-dash line of China
18:12 that they based on the investment in a large part of the South China Sea.
18:16 We have not rejected any proposals that China has made to us.
18:19 But the premise is something that we question.
18:24 Their territory follows what is now described as a 10-dash line.
18:29 This is not recognized by any country, any international body,
18:34 certainly not by the Philippines.
18:36 We have the economic zone that China has already intruded upon.
18:41 Until that premise that China has made in terms of all its discussions with the Philippines,
18:48 then it's very difficult to see a way forward.
18:51 We have the UN Convention on the Law of the Seas.
18:55 We've got an arbitral tribunal.
18:58 I believe it to be very important that each and everyone adheres to the legislation in place.
19:02 We support the Philippines in ensuring that the rights are being protected.
19:12 While we were at the President's press conference,
19:16 the Presidential Communications Office released a statement
19:18 on the many discussions between President Marcos and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
19:22 The President admitted to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz that drugs are still a problem in the Philippines.
19:27 But he said that his style is different from the previous administration.
19:31 According to President Marcos, he is diametrically opposed to the style of the previous administration
19:38 which is said to be too violent.
19:40 We will clarify this later when his press conference starts.
19:44 Mel?
19:45 Thank you very much, Raffy Itiba.
19:47 The AFP is not only preparing for terrorism in their large-scale formation exercises.
19:55 The scenario of the Philippines being taken over by other countries is also added to the Army Reservists' training.
20:04 Ivan Mayrin has the final word.
20:09 In a province known for its peace and quiet,
20:13 AFP Northern Luzon Command chose to train 100 Army Reservists.
20:19 From the use of guns to combat skills, some of them were taught.
20:24 Although facing Taiwan, China is still in the lead.
20:27 AFP NOLCOM has no threat to security and will not deploy them.
20:32 The Defense Department just wants to ensure that they are combat-ready if necessary.
20:36 We need to actually activate our reservists nationwide.
20:41 Because in cases of emergency, our defense posture in the north needs to be upgraded or intensified.
20:50 The training of our reservists is part of the compliance of our Philippine Navy.
20:56 But the Philippine Army itself, aside from previously training the rebel terrorists in the country,
21:01 is also included in the scenario of being taken over.
21:04 Here in the center is the CATEX or Combined Army Training Exercise.
21:09 It simulates the possible security situation that will befall our country.
21:17 We do this to train our units in their new duty to defend our land.
21:27 It is not clear to Galido what the particular target is preparing.
21:32 Senator Robin Padilla, an Army Reserve with a rank of Lieutenant Colonel,
21:37 is organizing basic military training for the officials and the Senate.
21:41 It is a good way to teach discipline not only in defending the country,
21:45 but also in responding to calamities and disasters.
21:48 For GMAIntegrated News, Ivan Mayrina, for 24 Hours.
21:57 Dear viewers, there is no storm, but three weather systems are affected in the country.
22:03 It is not only the Mihan and Easterlies, but also the Shear Line.
22:08 The Shear Line is where the cold and hot winds meet.
22:13 It is formed by thick clouds, which is why the rainy season is fast approaching in affected areas.
22:19 Based on the data of Metro Weather, there is a chance of rain in Ilocos Region, Isabela, Aurora, Calabarzon, Bicol Region, Mindoro Provinces, and Zambales.
22:31 In Metro Manila, the chance of rain is low, but it is still double-warned.
22:36 It is possible for there to be heavy rain in some parts of Aklan, Iloilo, Negros, and in Samar and Leyte Provinces.
22:44 There are also chances of rain in Misamis Occidental, Sulu Archipelago, Caraga, and Northern Mindanao.
22:50 It is said that the Shear Line could be affected by tomorrow.
22:55 The Mihan is also slowly weakening, but it is possible that there will be a new storm next week, and it will disappear before the end of March.
23:08 In the cartoon, or in the movie, "Sasahig na Natutulog", some migrants in Naiya are not allowed to enter the country for various reasons.
23:17 The authorities are trying to prevent them from entering the country.
23:21 They are not just homeless people who are just jumping in any corner to have a place to stay and sleep.
23:31 They are the so-called "excluded passengers" who are staying in the transit lounge area of Naiya Terminal 1
23:38 after the Bureau of Immigration has not yet allowed them to enter the country for various reasons.
23:44 It could either be likely to become public charge or Section 29A3, they have a conviction involving moral torpitude,
23:52 just like the registered sex offenders.
23:55 They also have blacklists. They are also in the Interpol.
24:00 To give a little privacy, there are wooden boards used as a shield against them,
24:05 which have a "inadmissible passenger holding area".
24:08 The Manila International Airport Authority is already thinking of what to do to give more distancing to the excluded passengers.
24:16 We will continue to look for a more suitable location, more humanitarian.
24:22 It's not acceptable that even if they are excluded passengers, that they will be sleeping on cartos and sasahig.
24:29 Our airlines should be more responsive to these matters because it is their obligation for these excluded passengers to be flown out immediately.
24:38 The Bureau of Immigration is calling for the implementation of the exclusion policy in accordance with the Philippine Immigration Act
24:45 for the security of our country.
24:47 As of last year, more than 3,300 passengers were not allowed to enter the country by the BIA.
24:56 We have to understand that there are security concerns.
24:59 Once they are excluded, we turn them over to the airline operator and it should be boarded, the first available flight.
25:09 There should not be waiting time. That is the concept because they are a threat to our national security.
25:15 For GMA Integrated News, Maris Umali, Nagtutok, 24 Hours.
25:20 A teacher in Calviga, Samar, filed a complaint with the authorities after scammers asked for donation money to his e-wallet.
25:29 Almost 60,000 pesos in donation.
25:32 The teacher was charged with two children, critical condition, after beating four dogs.
25:39 According to the teacher, a call was made to a connected agency of the government this Monday.
25:44 He said he will send help because the teacher did not hesitate to give the code he received to complete the transfer.
25:55 Next, the teacher discovered that only 300 pesos was left in his e-wallet.
26:01 The incident is being investigated by the police.
26:03 The authorities are warning to be careful if there is an online transaction.
26:08 Do not give your OTP or one-time password.
26:13 Netizens have already pointed out the construction of a resort in the famous Chocolate Hills in Bohol, which is declared a protected area.
26:22 It is being investigated by the San Goniang Panlalawigan ng Bohol and the Senate Tourism Committee.
26:28 Dano Tinkongko is the witness.
26:30 In the middle of the famous Chocolate Hills of Bohol,
26:37 it is a sight to behold that this resort was built on the site of a hill and is complete with pools, ponds, and slides.
26:46 As for the story of how it was built in the Chocolate Hills that is declared a protected area
26:53 and National Geological Monument of 1997 by President Fidel Viramos,
26:58 it is famous even among foreigners especially the Chocolate Hills in Bohol which is one of the 18 added by UNESCO to the so-called Global Geoparks.
27:08 It only took 150 million years for the island's geological identity to be established along with the famous Chocolate Hills.
27:19 But within a few months, the quiet sight of the new resort was brought to life
27:25 and it even hosted a swimming competition this year.
27:28 That's why the Senate Tourism Committee issued a resolution to investigate the establishment of the resort.
27:35 It wants to explain to the DNR, its branches, and local governments why it was given a permit.
27:42 According to the San Goniang Panlalawigan ng Bohol,
27:44 it is investigating the establishment of a resort in the Chocolate Hills that is a part of the town of Sagbayan.
27:50 Aside from the resort, another new attraction in the Chocolate Hills will also be investigated
27:55 which is a part of the town of Carmen.
27:57 It has a structure and a path to the island.
28:01 Although the private lote will include the structures, according to the Bohol Provincial Government,
28:06 there are laws that limit what can be built here.
28:11 We have already sent our recommendations and requests to the DNR
28:17 to hold in abeyance or to stop any construction within the protected area.
28:22 As of now, we have not received any official written comments or feedback from the DNR.
28:31 And so, with the result of their investigation regarding the Captain's Peak Resort.
28:38 According to the DNR, if the Chocolate Hills is being helped before it is declared a protected area in 1997,
28:45 the right and interest of the private owner will be recognized and respected.
28:50 However, the place of prohibitions and regulations on how it will be used and developed
28:57 will be removed from the Environmental Impact Statement before it is issued by the Environmental Compliance Certificate or ECC.
29:05 In the case of the resort, according to the DNR, it was issued by the closure order on September 6, 2023
29:11 and notice of violation on January because there is no ECC.
29:15 The inspection of the place has already been conducted to implement the closure order.
29:20 Under the local government code, it's the municipal government that has the primary duty to issue the cease and desist order also
29:27 and maybe a closure order because they are the ones who issued the building permit and the mayor's permit.
29:32 The governor, the provincial government, we can do our supervision making sure that the law is enforced by the municipal government.
29:42 The GMA Integrated News continues to broadcast and announce the ownership and ownership of the resort.
29:50 For GMA Integrated News, I'm Don Ating Cunco. We'll continue in 24 hours.
29:56 According to the Department of Tourism, the resort is not accredited and there is no application for accreditation in the construction.
30:05 They announced the ownership and ownership of the resort in August 2023.
30:17 Netizens have already condemned the construction of a resort in the famous Chocolate Hills in Bohol that was declared a protected area.
30:26 The Bohol's Executive Office and the Senate Tourism Committee are investigating this.
30:32 I'm Don Ating Cunco.
30:34 In the middle of the famous Chocolate Hills of Bohol,
30:41 it's hard to believe that this resort was built on the land of Bohol and is complete with pools, ponds, and slides.
30:50 As for the question of how this was built in the Chocolate Hills that was declared a protected area
30:56 and the National Geological Monument of 1997 by President Fidel Viramos,
31:02 it's famous even in the remote areas, especially the Chocolate Hills in Bohol, which was added by UNESCO in one of the 18 so-called Global Geoparks.
31:11 It took 150 million years for the island's geological identity to be established, along with the famous Chocolate Hills.
31:22 But within a few months, the quiet view was replaced by a new resort, which is hosting a swimming competition this year.
31:31 That's why the Senate Tourism Committee issued a resolution to investigate the construction of the resort.
31:38 It wants to explain to the DNR, its branches, and local governments why it was given a permit.
31:45 According to the Bohol's Executive Office, it is investigating the construction of a resort in the Chocolate Hills that is part of the town of Sagbayan.
31:53 Aside from the resort, another new attraction in the Chocolate Hills will also be investigated, which is part of the town of Carmen.
32:01 It has a structure and a path to the town of Burol.
32:05 Although the private lote is part of the structure, according to the Bohol Provincial Government,
32:10 there are laws that limit what can be built here.
32:14 We have already sent our recommendations and requests to the DNR to hold in abeyance or to stop any construction within the protected area.
32:25 As of now, we have not received any official written comments or feedback from the DNR.
32:34 And so with the result of their investigation regarding the Captain's Peak Resort.
32:41 According to the DNR, if the Chocolate Hills is entitled before it is declared a protected area in 1997,
32:48 the owner will be recognized and the right and interest of the private property will be respected.
32:53 However, the place of prohibitions and regulations on how it will be used and developed can be revoked
33:00 and detailed in the Environmental Impact Statement before it is issued by the Environmental Compliance Certificate or ECC.
33:08 In the case of the resort, according to the DNR, it was issued a closure order on September 6, 2023
33:15 and a notice of violation was issued because there is no ECC.
33:19 The inspection of the place has also been postponed to implement the closure order.
33:23 Under the local government code, it's the municipal government that has the primary duty to issue the cease and desist order also
33:31 and maybe a closure order because they also issued the building permit and the mayor's permit.
33:36 The governor, the provincial government, we can do our supervision making sure that the law is enforced by the municipal government.
33:46 The GMA Integrated News continues to broadcast and broadcast the ownership and ownership of the so-called resort.
33:54 For GMA Integrated News, I'm Don Ating Cunco, KTOT 24 Hours.
34:00 According to the Department of Tourism, the resort is not accredited and there is no application for accreditation in the construction.
34:09 They announced the ownership and ownership of the resort in August 2023.
34:20 The second reading of the resolution of both houses 7, or the amendment to the economic provisions and the recovery of the franchise for the operation of SM&I, was approved by the camera.
34:32 Tina Pangaliban Perez was able to watch it live.
34:35 Tina.
34:36 Emil, the second reading of the RBH 7 for the economic charter change was approved.
34:45 The plenary was not changed in the approval of the Committee of the Whole.
34:48 All those in favor, please say aye. Aye.
34:54 All those against, say nay. Nay.
34:57 The ayes have it. Resolution of both houses number 7 is hereby approved on second reading. Congratulations.
35:08 This allows for greater participation of foreigners in business in public utilities, education and advertising, which will benefit our economy and create more jobs and opportunities.
35:21 But some congressmen, like the young men and Gabriela Partylists, are worried that the process of approval of the camera may be questioned by the Supreme Court,
35:31 because it did not enter the three modes that are in the Constitution.
35:35 But the leader of the camera believes that it is in accordance with the Constitution.
35:40 The leader of the camera also assured that the Senate will not be left out, because the Senate and the Camera will be separated in the chat.
35:47 Next week, the camera will target the approval of the RBH 7 in the third reading before they have a holy week break on March 23.
35:56 If the Senate approves the RBH 6, the economic chat will not be implemented because it needs to be approved by the voters in a plebiscite.
36:06 Meanwhile, the camera also approved the second reading of the resolution of the Swarasug Media Corporation for the operation of the SMNI.
36:16 Next, the resolution for the divorce was discussed in the plenary.
36:21 Emil? Thank you very much Tina Panganiban Perez.
36:26 The next round of the 2024 US presidential elections of US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump has been confirmed.
36:37 That is after Biden won the Democratic Party nomination and Trump won the nomination of the Republican Party.
36:44 The last two elections were held in 2020, where Biden defeated Trump.
36:50 In the midst of the cases Trump is facing, the results of the previous election are also in his favor.
36:59 According to the Associated Press, America will witness a presidential rematch again.
37:07 Since the 1956 election, US President Dwight Eisenhower defeated Adlai Stevenson. The 2024 US presidential elections will take place on November 5.
37:20 There will be a trilateral meeting between the Philippines, America and Japan.
37:26 This was confirmed by several sources from the government in GMA Integrated News today.
37:32 The first to arrive in the country is US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on March 18, while on March 20, Japan's Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa will arrive.
37:42 They will assist Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and other officials of the country.
37:48 They will assist in the upcoming trilateral summit of President Bongbong Marcos, US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in the White House of America on April 11.
38:01 Three countries are expected to discuss the incidents of China's harassment of the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea and strengthening of defense, economy and trade.
38:14 The police who arrested the director, Jade Castro, and other people were charged with administrative charges.
38:22 The PNP Regional Internal Affairs Service itself is facing the same administrative charges against them, as well as their chief of police and investigator of the case, according to Calabarzon Police.
38:34 Before he was released, Castro and his colleagues were charged with questions on the way of arrest and jurisdiction.
38:41 Castro was arrested in February by the non-guarantor of arrest of the Katanawan Municipal Police for the case of destructive arms.
38:49 I am Arsene, after the fire of the mini bus in Katanawan, Quezon.
38:54 All out performance and all out is what we expect to explode in the upcoming summerversary of All Out Sundays this weekend.
39:05 Aside from the special guests, we should look forward to the excitement of the four teams that are being formed by the sparkling stars.
39:12 Let's talk to Arsene Tsiago.
39:18 The performances that the fans will be able to see in the summerversary of All Out Sundays will be very hot.
39:32 Four teams will be fighting.
39:35 Team San Julian San Jose and Raver Cruz, Team Sand, Miguel Tan Felix and Isabel Ortega, Team Wind, Ken Chan and Rita Daniela, and Team Sea, Sanya Lopez and Derek Monasterio.
39:53 Each of them has their own concept.
39:56 Team Sea, led by Sanya and Derek, will do anything to win.
40:03 You know why Derek is proud to be a leader?
40:06 I saw him there, "Oh, I know someone from us."
40:10 There was a moment during their meeting, I have a tipping.
40:16 He was there as a representative and he told me right away, "Sanya, our team is beautiful."
40:22 Then he was excited right away.
40:24 We just highlighted the team's strengths.
40:29 I told Sanya that this role suits her.
40:33 Then to the teams, Marco and Ashley, they are cute.
40:38 To Sophia Allen, she's cute.
40:41 But not only the showdown of each group will be watched by the fans of the four-week summerversary.
40:49 We have P-POP.
40:51 SB19.
40:53 Yes.
40:54 We have a lot of guests.
40:56 There's also the street game.
40:58 Along with Sanya and Derek's preparation for the AOS Summerversary,
41:04 is the preparation for the taping of their own projects.
41:09 Sanya is in the red sun.
41:12 Alden, Barbie, David, and I are there.
41:16 So the four of us will be together.
41:18 I feel like our connection is really jiving.
41:22 So we're okay.
41:24 Derek is in the story of Makiling.
41:29 There are scenes where Mertel is in a crane and is beaten.
41:34 So there are scenes like that.
41:37 And there's also the fear of heights.
41:39 So there are scenes like that that we give to everyone.
41:42 Lore Santiago, updated on the show days.
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