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00:00 On time, the flight to the terminal was delayed until this Wednesday.
00:05 But in Naia Terminal 2, while there was no electricity,
00:09 earlier, Ian Cruz witnessed it.
00:12 I was inside Naia Terminal 2, but earlier,
00:16 some of the check-in staff went out to cool off.
00:20 It's really hot, yeah.
00:22 Honestly, also, we are not dressed properly to be inside.
00:26 It would be better to have a short and flip-flops.
00:29 It's super hot.
00:30 They said there's a power interruption.
00:33 We don't know what the reason is.
00:38 The staff inside were very careful.
00:40 According to the head executive assistant of the Manila International Airport Authority,
00:45 the power breaker tripped.
00:47 The generator was used first.
00:49 For the important functions of the terminal,
00:52 the aircon was not included.
00:54 It's really because of the heat index.
00:56 Now, this heat was treated by our circuit breaker as a high power load.
01:02 So because of that, it activated.
01:04 It disconnected our power line.
01:07 That's why our generator sets kicked in.
01:10 The electricity returned to the terminal until 3 p.m.
01:13 That was yesterday.
01:14 Earlier this morning, the transportation secretary visited there
01:17 and he mentioned that most of the flights were on time while he was there.
01:23 The on-time performance of the airlines is 86.8%.
01:28 Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4.
01:31 We hope we can sustain this for the whole of Holy Week.
01:35 The passengers who flew more than 400,000 from Palm Sunday to yesterday were expected to be more.
01:43 In Boracay, beach parties, fire dance, and some activities were prohibited at night
01:50 as a sign of the Holy Week.
01:53 Playing music was also prohibited from 6 a.m. on Palm Sunday until 6 a.m. on Holy Saturday.
02:00 There was no noise there.
02:03 All disco bars were closed.
02:06 But when it comes to our bars and restaurants, they were open but in minimal sounds.
02:13 In the daytime activities, some tourists were recovering.
02:17 Running and swimming were allowed.
02:19 Kayaks and crystals were allowed.
02:24 That's what you want to see?
02:25 Yes.
02:26 For photo-op.
02:29 The police were already in a call alert status.
02:33 We were assigned by traffic enforcers to drink outside the beach.
02:39 We were brought bottled drinks along the beach.
02:44 Did they?
02:45 No.
02:47 More than 100,000 tourists were expected to visit Baguio during the Holy Week break.
02:52 The public is being careful in the modes like pickpocketing and bag slashing.
02:58 In addition to online booking scams, to avoid being a victim,
03:02 visit the Baguio Visita social media account or website for the list of legitimate transients and hotels.
03:10 Team Staycation in Metro Manila was chosen by some this Holy Week.
03:15 It's better here than going home from Frabis because of the traffic and massages.
03:23 You can attend the worship service and promotional in Rizal Park on Wednesday and Friday.
03:30 There are interactive Stations of the Cross in the Canlungan of Sinig.
03:34 There are also churches where you can pray and repent your sins.
03:41 For GMI Integrated News, Ian Cruz is your witness.
03:46 The state of calamity is also deepening due to the Pertussis outbreak.
03:52 This is the second place in the country, followed by Iloilo City.
03:55 The third place that declared an outbreak is Quezon City.
04:00 There are 36 cases of Pertussis or whooping cough in Cavite Province.
04:05 The Department of Health said that vaccination against the disease and for the babies under 6 weeks old can be done.
04:14 They also reminded to avoid kissing the lips of the babies as a precaution against Pertussis.
04:20 The 5-year stop operation of PNR stations in Metro Manila will start to improve the construction of the North-South Commuter Railway.
04:31 But what will happen to the employees affected by the stop operation?
04:36 Raffaele Tima is your witness.
04:38 This is the last train that will depart from the historic PNR Tutuban Station in Manila.
04:47 From tomorrow until the next 5 years, you will not see this excel here.
04:52 The stop operation will be done to give way to the construction of the North-South Commuter Railway
04:57 that will run from Clark Freeport Zone and Metro Manila to Calamba, Laguna.
05:02 We are asking for mercy and we are asking for a little bit of forgiveness to our riding public.
05:09 As a reminder, the employees and their families boarded a train to travel to Alabang and returned to Tutuban Station.
05:16 Aside from the passengers, they are the ones who will be affected by the closure, especially those who are in the operations.
05:22 Those who lost their jobs did not even transfer to PNR B-Call.
05:27 We can recommend within the DOTR family to other agencies.
05:31 I am thankful for your long service in PNR.
05:38 And we look forward to be working with you in the other rail system of DOTR.
05:46 It is saddening. We are not chosen. We will resign and look for another job opportunity.
05:56 The passengers who use PNR daily are also saddened by the 5-year closure of the train.
06:01 The train is a big help to us.
06:05 The fare is cheap and it is better to travel by train.
06:12 It is a big help because it is only 24 hours from Alabang to Tutuban.
06:17 If you compare it to the bus fare, it is 50 hours.
06:19 The initial 25-hour bus fare approved by the DOTR family is an interim alternative.
06:25 It is time for the North-South Community Railway to finish its new train system
06:30 that will accommodate up to 800,000 passengers daily compared to 30,000 per day.
06:37 Old trains, railways and stations like the one you see here in Tutuban
06:43 will be replaced by high-tech, faster and more modern facilities
06:48 that will be more equal to modern train systems in other countries.
06:53 For GMI Integrated News, I am Rafi Pima, your "Saksi".
06:57 In the exclusive video that was obtained by GMI Integrated News,
07:01 the balcony of the Philippine Coast Guard is seen.
07:04 In one of the balconies of China, in the middle of the Roura Emission, a boat is heading towards Yongin Shoal.
07:09 The former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that the gentlemen's agreement was held
07:14 by President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the West Philippine Sea.
07:20 "Saksi" with JP Soriano and Marisol Abduraman.
07:24 The strong waves of water from the Chinese President's water cannon this Saturday
07:32 "Water cannon!"
07:33 still hit the ceiling of the UNIZE May 4.
07:39 The windows were broken, the roof was cracked and the ceiling was destroyed.
07:43 Almost all parts of the resupply vessel were destroyed, including the kitchen and the crew's bed.
07:49 "Is this the building area?"
07:50 "Yes, sir."
07:51 Even thick wood that serves as a post on the side of the UNIZE May 4 collapsed.
07:56 "Sir, what is the size of this?"
07:58 "4 by 4."
07:59 "It's 4 by 4. It's 4 by 4, but it's still giving."
08:04 Of all the parts of the ship that were destroyed, this bridge was the most damaged.
08:09 Because their CCTV monitor, cameras and navigational equipment were destroyed,
08:15 such as GPS, radar, radios and satellite phones.
08:23 So for now, this won't be used for now.
08:27 It's not seaworthy because as you can see, it's really damaged.
08:34 The UNIZE May 4's length is 46 meters and the width is 7.29 meters.
08:40 It was first used last year for humanitarian missions to various agencies
08:45 and resupply missions to the UN.
08:47 But it will also be used for now, just like the other UNIZE May.
08:52 We also repaired the UNIZE May 1. Last time, there were also damages.
08:58 When Admiral Carlos and I were riding, we were hit in the back.
09:03 So there were also damages.
09:05 "What happened to the ship?"
09:07 I can't answer that.
09:10 The Chinese Coast Guard is really causing damages to our resupply boats.
09:14 But the resupply missions are still going on.
09:17 We are helping each other on how we will do the next resupply missions
09:25 such that we can avoid these incidents that will cause injuries.
09:33 The presence of our uniformed personnel here in the West Philippine Sea is continuous.
09:43 We are also maintaining our sovereignty and our sovereign rights.
09:49 We will continue to protect our sovereignty.
09:52 We will wait for the next resupply mission.
09:56 No, we cannot. We cannot involve you.
09:58 Within a few hours, the Philippine and Chinese ships and the UNIZE May 4
10:08 were hit by the PCG vessels of BRP Cabra and BRP Sindangan.
10:13 According to the PCG, at 5.30am, the Chinese Coast Guard and maritime militia
10:19 started to blockade the two PCG vessels.
10:22 At 8am, the Coast Guard ships were watching
10:27 when the UNIZE May 4 started to bomb the water.
10:30 At first, by 8 o'clock, the intention was only to drive away the UNIZE May
10:36 to sway her from her path.
10:38 In other words, to drive her away from moving closer to the island.
10:44 After 10 minutes, by 8.10am, we already saw the China Coast Guard vessel 21551
10:53 doing the direct shot of the water cannon towards UM4.
10:59 The UNIZE May 4 hit the water cannon 8 times.
11:06 And here, the PCG vessels were forced to move.
11:11 At one point, the BRP Sindangan accidentally bombed the Chinese ship.
11:18 Until the end, UNIZE May 4's rescue crew was in a state of panic.
11:25 China still tried to blockade the ship.
11:27 When BRP Sindangan arrived there, once again, the Chinese maritime militia
11:32 together with the Chinese Coast Guard entrapped BRP Sindangan.
11:38 That's why it's not Sindangan that was able to rescue UNIZE May 4.
11:43 It's BRP Sabra.
11:45 The Chinese water cannon shot was only one shot, according to Attorney Harry Roque,
11:53 former spokesperson of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
11:56 There was a gentleman's agreement,
11:59 this was an oral agreement during President Duterte's time,
12:03 that both sides, China and the Philippines, will respect my status.
12:08 Meaning, the Philippines will not do anything to repair the island, the Sierra Madre.
12:17 And the Chinese said, that's why they shot the water cannon,
12:20 because it's against the agreement of my status.
12:23 Because of my status, the materials for repair of the Sierra Madre should not be sent.
12:29 This is also what a senior official of China said,
12:33 who was in touch with several people from GMA Integrated News.
12:37 He refused to be named, but he said,
12:40 "Along with the agreement of Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping,
12:44 that only one ship can enter the Ayungin shore
12:48 to bring food and water to the Filipino soldiers in the BRP Sierra Madre.
12:54 There should also be no journalists."
12:57 The National Security Council said,
12:59 "They do not know about the gentleman's agreement between China and the Philippines,"
13:05 said Roque.
13:06 He should explain this statement,
13:10 because if it's true, it violates our sovereignty.
13:15 If there is an agreement, it is already being returned by President Bongbong Marcos.
13:20 That's why the repeated promises of the Philippines and China
13:25 are useless, because it has no legal basis.
13:29 We asked for the reaction of the Department of Foreign Affairs,
13:32 but they still have no response.
13:34 First, they said that China has proposed some proposals in the Philippines,
13:40 in line with the RORE mission towards the BRP Sierra Madre.
13:45 It was not signed by the DFA,
13:48 but they said they refused it because it violates the interests of the Philippines.
13:54 For GMA Integrated News, J.P. Soriano.
13:58 Marisol Abduraman, your "Saksi."
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