24 Oras Express: May 16, 2024 [HD]

GMA Integrated News

Narito ang mga maiinit na balita sa 24 Oras Express ngayong Huwebes, May 16, 2024.   -Ilang commuter, hirap sumakay dahil walang bumiyaheng jeepney sa ilang ruta   -Ferdinand Guerrero na kabilang din sahinatulang makulong, sumuko na   -Paalala ni PBBM - Maging handa sa mga bagong banta sa seguridad   -Mga bakal sa 12 bagong tore ng NGCP, ninakaw at ibinenta sa junkshop   -Ilang miyembro ng grupong "Atin Ito," nakapagbigay ng ayuda sa mga mangingisda   -China sa gitna ng umano'y ilegal na aktibidad ng diplomats - Totoo ang pahayag ng Chinese Embassy   -Absolute Divorce Bill, lusot na sa ikalawang pagbasa sa Kamara   -LTFRB, wala pang pinalalabas na manghuhuli; MMDA, naghihintay ng guidelines mula sa LTFRB   -Limitadong oral care benefits ng PhilHealth, tinalakay sa Senado   -La Niña, magdadala ng mas matinding ulan; magpapatuloy hanggang sa katapusan ng 2024   -PBBM, may mga tanong na rin sa tunay na pagkatao ni Bamban Mayor Guo   -Umano’y disorderly conduct ni Rep. Alvarez sa isang rally sa Tagum City, sinimulan nang dinggin ng House Comm on Ethics   -Joanie Delgaco, araw-araw ang ensayo at paghahanda; 1st Pinay rower na nag-qualify sa Olympics   -Pagtatayo ng mga Day Care Center sa bawat barangay sa bansa para sa mga senior citizen, ipinanukala sa Kamara   -GMA Network, highest ranking media company sa Southeast Asia ngayong Abril base sa Tubular Leaderboard Worldwide Rankings   -Halaga ng ipon, investment at pag-iwas sa scam, itinuturo sa mga OFW bago sila makapag-abroad   -7 Pinoy, napabilang sa Forbes Asia's "30 under 30" List ngayong 2024    24 Oras is GMA Network’s flagship newscast, anchored by Mel Tiangco, Vicky Morales and Emil Sumangil. It airs on GMA-7 Mondays to Fridays at 6:30 PM (PHL Time) and on weekends at 5:30 PM. For more videos from 24 Oras, visit http://www.gmanews.tv/24oras.   #GMAIntegratedNews #24Oras #BreakingNews   Breaking news and stories from the Philippines and abroad: GMA Integrated News Portal: http://www.gmanews.tv   Facebook: / gmanews TikTok: / gmanews Twitter: / gmanews Instagram: / gmanews   GMA Network Kapuso programs on GMA Pinoy TV: https://gmapinoytv.com/subscribe

Transcript

00:00Live from the GMA Network Center, 20 years on air, 24 Hours.

00:11Good evening, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

00:15It's hard to ride a few commuters now that the number of jeepneys is decreasing.

00:22This is followed by the first LTFRB that will catch the unconsolidated.

00:28A place in Manila to the rescue of stranded tricycles.

00:32Mark Salazar is live.

00:35Mark.

00:41Pia, Vicky, Emil.

00:43Today is the first day of what they call catching the unconsolidated jeepneys.

00:50That's why we went around to see how this will be implemented and how it will affect the passengers.

00:57For example, it turns out that a lot of jeepneys will be stopped today.

01:07There were no jeepneys from a terminal in Nagtahan, Manila this morning.

01:12Their jeepneys are not consolidated yet.

01:15The number of passengers with no vehicles is decreasing.

01:18It's good that the tricycles joined this route.

01:22The passengers are poor.

01:23There are no jeepneys.

01:24None.

01:25None.

01:26I printed money that I used for school.

01:31It's not enough.

01:32When I went to the jeepney, I saw this.

01:35It's only 20 pesos.

01:37I only brought almost 14 pesos.

01:40I'm taking the jeepney to go home.

01:43That's why...

01:45Strike.

01:46I have no choice but to ride a tricycle because when I walk, it's hot.

01:50There is a free jeepney that the LGU of Manila deployed.

01:5440 jeepneys on the route Paco-Rotonda-Nagtahan-Manila did not pass because they are not consolidated.

02:02How can we travel if we are caught by the LTFRB?

02:06We will travel.

02:08We will just pass.

02:09My drivers here have families who feed them.

02:14If they catch us because we are not consolidated.

02:18The passengers who fit in the three modern jeepneys that are still traveling on the route are dismayed.

02:25They should make sure that there is a vehicle for the people because the commuters are poor now.

02:30There is no vehicle.

02:31There are many passengers in the morning.

02:33Not all of them can travel.

02:39In the monitoring of the LTFRB,

02:41there are 313 routes in Metro Manila that have traditional jeepneys that are not consolidated before the April 30 deadline.

02:50They feel the effect on the passengers because many of these routes are traveling from or going to commercial hubs.

02:59In Caloocan-Balintawak, 8 routes were reduced by the jeep.

03:03But the LTFRB said that there are enough routes that are consolidated.

03:0813 routes from and going to Blumentritt were reduced by the jeeps that are traveling.

03:14There are jeeps that are traveling with consolidated traditional jeepneys and e-jeepneys.

03:19Cubao in Quezon City is also the center of transportation.

03:23Where 13 routes are affected by the unconsolidated jeepneys.

03:29But there are no stranded passengers.

03:31In our tour, we did not witness any last minute accident, Emil.

03:37And we also did not witness any wide scene of stranded passengers.

03:43Except for the morning rush hour that we showed in the area of Nagtahan.

03:48But this afternoon, we did not see any serious effect on Tigil Pasada and in the last minute, supposedly.

03:55And we are now witnessing what will be the assessment of the authorities on the first day of their crackdown.

04:01From Quezon City, for GMA Integrated News, Mark Salazar, 24 Hours.

04:07Thank you very much, Mark Salazar.

04:11Ferdinand Guerrero, a businessman, surrendered to the NBI.

04:15He is the only accused in the case of serious illegal detention for the first time.

04:20Ferdinand Guerrero is the only accused in the case of serious illegal detention for the ransom of Vong Navarro.

04:26And John Consulta is on trial.

04:31Last afternoon, NBI Director Minardo Delemos met with Ferdinand Guerrero in Makati City.

04:39After talking to his lawyers, he was arrested by the NBI.

04:43You have the right to remain silent. You can use whatever you want against yourself.

04:52Ferdinand Guerrero was co-accused by Cedric Lee and Denise Corlejo who were convicted in the case of serious illegal detention for ransom

04:59committed by the actor, Vong Navarro.

05:02According to Guerrero, he confessed while appealing his case.

05:07I surrendered everything to the Lord. God is sovereign. God is in total control.

05:12We will elevate his case and we will fight on appeal.

05:17And we are confident in our justice system that Ferdinand Guerrero will be given a fair fight.

05:24The NBI is forcing the arrest of Guerrero to end today.

05:30We will return the warrant to the issuing court and we will let the judge know that Mr. Guerrero is in the custody of the NBI.

05:38We will wait for the commitment order of the judge and we will follow it.

05:45For JMA Integrated News, John Consulta.

05:53President Bongbong Marcos reminded the soldiers to be ready for the new security threats.

05:59Next is the issue of the need for organized destabilization.

06:03Ivan Mayrena is on the line.

06:09After a while, destabilization is being prepared in the hands of retired officers of the Philippine National Police.

06:16President Bongbong Marcos said that he will not allow any weakening and division in the government.

06:23In front of the 4th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army in Northern Mindanao,

06:27the President urged them to be upright in their duties and in their country.

06:31I urge all of you to continue to demonstrate your loyalty, patriotism, and service to the country.

06:38And let that love of country remain as your compass in your duty to our country and to our people.

06:47The President acknowledged the success of the Armed Forces in continuing the weakening of the rebels in Northern Mindanao.

06:52Not only because of the struggle, but also because of the projects that are being conducted in the roots of the rebellion

06:57such as roads, waterways, schools, and health centers, which were funded by the government's 5.3 billion pesos.

07:04The President also sent a message to the troops of the government to study and prepare for the new security threats

07:10and the new battle in the digital space.

07:14I call on you to develop the skills that are going to be required to combat these new forms of warfare,

07:21including those that extend up to the digital realm.

07:25We must be prepared to fight false narratives, disinformation, and digital operations

07:30that seek to sow conflict against us and amongst us.

07:35For GMA Integrated News, Ivan Mejrina reporting for 24 Hours.

07:41The steel in several new NGCP towers in Cebu has already been stolen.

07:47This is an additional problem, especially now that the supply of electricity is lacking.

07:51The effect on the consumer is being pointed out by Mackie Pulido.

07:57Twelve new towers of the National Grid Corporation in Cebu were stolen from the junk shop.

08:04Under the Anti-Pilferage Law, there is a fine of P50 up to P100,000 and a prison term of 12 to 20 years.

08:11It's not just because the NGCP is going to replace it.

08:16There is a real danger that the transmission service will be affected.

08:20There could also be an accident.

08:24In Batangas, the NGCP's problem is the change of the position of the two towers

08:30that are part of the Tui das Marinhas transmission line and substation project.

08:34The NGCP said that because of that, the project could be affected for two years

08:38and the 5,000 megawatts of electricity supply from the newly built plants will not be delivered

08:44Because all expenses are being transferred to the consumers,

08:47it means that these problems are possible due to an increase in the electric bill.

08:51We saw last week that there are red alerts.

08:55If the NGCP does not finish the projects on time, it might explode.

09:01The estimate of the NGCP is that 10 centavos per kilowatt hour

09:05could be added to the transmission charge for the next month.

09:08This is what the NGCP bought from the Reserve Bank of Corrientes last March

09:12that was approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission.

09:15If you consume 200 kilowatt hours per month,

09:18it is possible to add 20 pesos to the electric bill.

09:21Meralco said that it will ask the consumers and they will compute it.

09:25Of course, there is a possibility that the overall rates will increase.

09:30We still need to check the actual amount.

09:37Like many, May does not know where the payment will end

09:40due to the unceasing increase of electricity bills.

09:44I hope that our government will help us.

09:47The first thing that hurts is the increase in the bills.

09:50Instead of buying rice to pay for other things,

09:54if this continues, what should we do?

09:56For GMA Integrated News, Mackie Pulido reporting for 24 Hours.

10:02Despite being surrounded by Chinese ships,

10:05some members of a civilian group were able to receive aid

10:09from the fishermen in the West Philippine Sea.

10:12And live from there, Joseph Moros was able to speak.

10:16Joseph?

10:20Pia, our advance group is near the Baho de Mocinloc.

10:24Meanwhile, the Chinese Coast Guard is on their way.

10:32Yesterday morning, the advance team of our group was able to reach 25 to 30 nautical miles

10:40from the Baho de Mocinloc or Panatog Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.

10:44They were able to provide supplies and gasoline to the Filipino fishermen there.

10:49But it was not easy.

10:51The Chinese Coast Guard and the Chinese Navy were able to surround them.

10:55The Chinese Navy was able to reach the small boat of up to 200 meters

10:59so the group was able to handle it.

11:01That's why our group was able to call their mission a success.

11:04What we can say is that the mission was accomplished.

11:08In the liberation of the West Philippine Sea,

11:10our group wanted to show that this part of the ocean

11:14is not only inside the Exclusive Economic Zone,

11:17but it is also a part of the territory of the Philippines.

11:20After providing supplies to the group near the Mocinloc Sambales,

11:24three Chinese Coast Guard vessels were able to reach the direction of the Panatog Shoal.

11:30Sometimes, Chinese vessels were able to approach the civilian convoy.

11:37But in front of them, from their small boat, they were able to call their mission.

11:46A while ago, only one Chinese Coast Guard vessel was able to reach it.

11:49But recently, two Chinese Coast Guard vessels were able to reach it.

11:52That boat of the Chinese Coast Guard is one of the three Chinese Coast Guard vessels

11:58that were able to reach our group and the BRP Bagakay of the Philippine Coast Guard.

12:04That is a part of the first layer of blockade for this mission here in the West Philippine Sea.

12:11But aside from that, we also saw a boat of the Chinese Navy.

12:16The group was able to provide supplies to the fishermen who were able to reach the area.

12:20In the middle of the sea, the Philippine Coast Guard was able to reach the group.

12:25They were not able to go straight to the Panatog Shoal

12:27because they were able to do the mission of providing supplies to the Filipino fishermen.

12:32In a statement, China stated that this is their territory

12:35and only allows the Filipino fishermen to use their small boats.

12:40But Pia, our government said that this is inside the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Philippines.

12:51Meanwhile, at this time, we will bring our convoy back to Sambales

12:56after their successful mission here, Pia.

13:00Thank you very much, Joseph Moro.

13:03China denied the truth about the Chinese Embassy's allegations.

13:08Many Chinese and Filipinos are now in agreement about the West Philippine Sea.

13:12It clearly stated that this is a follow-up to what happened.

13:16The statement was released after the Philippine Foreign Affairs Department said

13:20that it will investigate the alleged illegal activities of some Chinese diplomats.

13:25It is also alleged that the Chinese Embassy has a recording of the talks between Chinese and Philippine military officials.

13:33Wiretapping is prohibited in the country.

13:36The second reading of the Absolute Divorce Bill was approved by the House of Representatives.

13:41The vote was made by means of viva voce or by the strength of the voice.

13:46In the bill, those who are in a toxic or abusive relationship will be allowed to divorce.

13:53But divorce proceedings must go through a thorough investigation of the court.

14:00Based on the bill, some of the grounds for absolute divorce are

14:04physical abuse to the petitioner or his child,

14:09abuse or coercion to the petitioner to change their religion or political affiliation,

14:15and possession of drugs, alcohol, or alcohol.

14:21Along with the protests of some transport groups,

14:23the police started their day against the unconsolidated jeeps.

14:28But the LTFRB hasn't released anything that will be caught.

14:33Here's Oscar Oida.

14:39It is noteworthy that there are stickers of their own cooperative or corporation

14:43that left the jeeps in Monumento, Caloocan this morning.

14:47This is an indication that these jeeps are consolidated.

14:51Christopher, the choper,

14:53was even caught by GMI Integrated News that there are stickers to avoid being caught.

14:59So that the law enforcement can see that we have complied,

15:05that we are obeying the government in their program.

15:10Today is supposed to be the start of the arrest of the unconsolidated jeeps

15:15headed by the LTO, MMVA, and PNP based on the LTFRB's reminder.

15:21But according to the LTFRB, they haven't released anything that will be caught.

15:26The MMVA also said that they are still waiting for guidelines from the LTFRB

15:31to catch the unconsolidated jeeps.

15:35The LTFRB's reminder to all the consolidated jeeps

15:39is to display their documents on the dashboard or windshield so that they won't be caught.

15:45The unconsolidated jeeps were also reminded by the DOTR not to forcefully travel.

15:53It's clear to the LTFRB that the places where the consolidation is low,

15:59and it's possible that there will be thieves,

16:05the LTFRB and LTO will be there with the police so that the unconsolidated jeeps won't travel.

16:15It is the discipline that is needed.

16:17Their discipline should not be excessive because there is no justice.

16:23The driver can go home with a one-month suspension,

16:26a fine of P50,000 to the operator,

16:29and it's possible that the vehicle will be impounded for 30 days if caught.

16:34Fight! Fight! Fight!

16:37But in the end, some groups like Manibela and Piston marched towards the LTFRB's arrest.

16:45Aren't they happy?

16:47They're taking our franchise that we fight for.

16:51After that, they will take the jeep and impound it.

16:56So what do they want to happen?

16:58It's not about modernization.

17:01It's about the process of what they want to do with it.

17:05Manibela is part of the government,

17:07but we don't want to be insulted.

17:10We don't want to buy the so-called modern vehicles from China.

17:16When I asked what their plan is for the next few days,

17:20Manibela said,

17:22we will not give our jeeps.

17:25We have a franchise.

17:26Only the Congress can revoke it.

17:30We are still waiting for the LTFRB's response about this.

17:34For GM Integrated News, I'm Oscar Oida.

17:3824 Hours.

17:41Although many Filipinos are happy,

17:43it's hard to smile at some of the broken teeth

17:46that amounted to P70 million according to one study.

17:49So the question to the Senate is,

17:51why is the benefit of PhilHealth limited when it comes to oral care?

17:55Ian Cruz is on the scene.

18:01Teeth that are only cleaned with salt.

18:04Some even use sand.

18:08It's really hard to smile at the improper oral health care of many Filipinos.

18:14About P73 million have tooth decay according to the 2018 National Health Survey.

18:2072% have tooth decay,

18:23according to the announcement of the Philippine Dental Association in February.

18:28In the Senate,

18:29other issues that can be brought up are improper oral health.

18:33Studies have shown that gum disease,

18:36missing teeth and other oral health issues

18:40brought about by poor brushing habits and lack of plaque removal

18:44increase a person's risk of stroke.

18:47If buying toothpaste is already hard for many Filipinos,

18:51how about getting a dentist?

18:54So in discussing the amendment of the Universal Health Care Law in the Senate session,

18:59it was questioned why PhilHealth,

19:01which has been around for almost 30 years,

19:03still does not include oral care benefits.

19:07Can we get an explanation? Why?

19:09Isn't that part of the overall health of the Filipinos, Mr. President?

19:13PhilHealth benefits are limited in terms of oral care benefits.

19:18Limited surgeries like tooth extraction or cleft lip or cleft palate surgeries

19:24are not included in private dental clinics

19:27and are not included in basic oral health care services.

19:30This is a big help to the poor like Mary Jane

19:34who needs to prioritize other expenses, especially the widows.

19:37It's just a lack of income.

19:40If we have income, it's just an important thing to use.

19:45So oral health is not a priority?

19:47I don't consider it as a priority anymore.

19:49It's hoped that even basic dental services will be included.

19:53It's okay for me. I can afford it.

19:56That's why it's included in the consideration, according to Senator JV Ejercito,

20:01who is the sponsor of the amendment to the Universal Health Care Law.

20:05When it comes to the overall cleaning, it's included.

20:10But other packages are still under study or honor.

20:13For GMA Integrated News, Ian Cruz, for 24 Hours.

20:19It rained again in some parts of the country earlier this afternoon.

20:23But it hasn't rained yet, according to the forecast.

20:27And if it will rain, it's not yet possible to experience when it comes to La Nina.

20:33And Ivan Mayrena was on the spot.

20:38Although it's still hot in many places, like Igbaras, Iloilo.

20:43Where there are six dead cows or chickens because of the heat index.

20:48The last few days, there were heavy rains.

20:52It's windy in some places, like Mountain Province.

20:57It will happen again this Monday in Quezon City.

21:01But usually, it's not strong and it's just temporary.

21:05According to the forecast, it won't rain yet.

21:07It's just localized thunderstorms.

21:09And it's not yet possible to experience when it comes to La Nina.

21:13It's true that it's hot in the first part of the year.

21:15But it's not yet possible to experience when it comes to July, August and September.

21:20The effect of La Nina will continue until the end of the year.

21:24There will be heavy rains in July, August and September.

21:30So the contribution of La Nina will be higher in October, November and December.

21:37The chance that we will receive more rain will be higher.

21:42According to the DOST forecast, there will be 13 to 16 thunderstorms this year.

21:49We haven't seen any thunderstorms yet.

21:52But it's possible that there will be more thunderstorms in the last 6 months of the year.

21:58There are still chances that there will be thunderstorms.

22:03If the wind is not strong, there will be more rain.

22:09And because sometimes it rains, even if there is no rain,

22:12and the rainfall of La Nina is strong,

22:14DPWH is focusing on projects against flooding.

22:18This year, P349 billion was allocated for flood control projects.

22:23That's not included in the foreign assistance project for major river basins in the country

22:28that because of the siltation, is already decreasing.

22:31There are already completed and ongoing projects.

22:33For example, impounding dams where excess water will be collected whenever it rains

22:37so that it can be used whenever it dries up.

22:39We are accelerating our flood control projects.

22:42We are now again implementing 4,100 flood control projects already.

22:48Task Force El Nino is also the task force that will focus on the effects of La Nina.

22:53The President ordered an update on the hazard maps

22:56so that the disaster response team can be positioned early in the country.

22:59The Department of Agriculture is also talking to the farmers about the steps for La Nina.

23:04The Department of Agriculture is more worried about La Nina

23:09because once the heavy rain falls and there is heavy flooding, the rice fields will be flooded.

23:15For GMA Integrated News, Ivan Mayrena for 24 Hours.

23:20President Bambang Marcos is thinking about the real identity of Bambang Mayor Alice Wu

23:26who is now being investigated by the Senate on the possibility of her involvement in the raid of Pogo Hub.

23:32The President personally acted on the problem of water supply in Cagayan de Oro.

23:36Seryl Chavez of GMA Regional TV for one minute now.

23:43The Senators have questions about the identity of Bambang Mayor Alice Wu of Tarlac.

23:50If she has any connection with the raid of Pogo Hub and her nationality.

23:55Now, President Bambang Marcos also has questions.

24:00In Cagayan de Oro City, he said that this should be investigated.

24:04Because we heard from Bambang and we saw the documents,

24:09we are now questioning if this is true.

24:13And how did she run away from the Mayor.

24:16Because I know all the Tligatang Tarlac politicians.

24:21No one knows her.

24:23So we are wondering where she came from, why she is like this.

24:27We don't know. So we really need to investigate.

24:31One of the big problems in Cagayan de Oro is the issue of water.

24:36After the Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water Supplier Inc. cut the water supply in the city.

24:43The Cagayan de Oro City Water District did not pay its debt.

24:48It is now up to Php 498 million.

24:51The water supply is now restored.

24:54And to resolve the issue, the President himself acted on it.

24:59Along with the conversation with the owner of COBE.

25:02I also ordered the Local Water Utilities Administration to investigate

25:07the possible management of this in the Cagayan de Oro Water District

25:12so that the solution to the situation of water supply in your area can be investigated as soon as possible.

25:22The President also went to Iligan City where he also asked for help from farmers and fishermen affected by El Niño.

25:33From GMA Regional TV One Mindanao, Cyril Chavez, 24 Hours.

25:41Earlier, the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges heard the complaint

25:45against Representative Pantaleon Alvarez for his humanoid disorderly conduct

25:49in a rally in Tagum City.

25:51The one who complained of mayor expulsion or firing a camera,

25:55was the one who was punished by the congressman.

25:57Tina Panganiban Perez was found guilty.

26:01The House Committee on Ethics and Privileges heard the humanoid libelous and seditious statement

26:07of Davao del Norte First District Representative Pantaleon Alvarez

26:11in a rally in Tagum City where the complaint against him by Tagum City Mayor Ray Uy was heard.

26:18Earlier, the two faced the hearing of the committee which was closed to the public.

26:23In addition to Uy's complaint, Alvarez's absence was also mentioned.

26:27Uy said that even though they have been Alvarez's best friends for a long time,

26:31he will not be able to overcome what he did in the rally.

26:34During the rally, the PNP, military, army, President Marcos withdrew their support.

26:48To us, that's unacceptable.

26:54The one who complained of mayor expulsion or firing a camera,

26:57was the one who was punished by the congressman.

26:59That's too much.

27:01Let's not do the freedom of speech.

27:04No matter what we say to our officials, they will apologize.

27:10There will be a lot of suspicions.

27:12I'm sure he's sorry.

27:14Too late.

27:16According to a member of the committee,

27:18Alvarez's call to the AFP, which was backed by the President, is heavy.

27:22They are saying that that does not support the administration anymore.

27:27For me, that will even go to the borders of unconstitutionality.

27:36No matter what the ruling is,

27:38a congressman is hoping that it will be based on the rules of the Chamber.

27:43We just don't want to repeat the example of the decision

27:51made by former representative Arnulfo Tevez.

27:56He did not do the right thing,

28:00but the basis of the decision was challenged

28:03by the use of the terror law.

28:07That reduces the credibility of the entire decision.

28:13That's why it looks like it was a political move.

28:18Alvarez faced a hearing,

28:20but he did not give a statement to the media.

28:23But according to the chair of the committee,

28:25what happened within the 19th Congress,

28:27so by jurisdiction, that went with the committee.

28:30What we dismissed earlier,

28:32is an aspect on with regards to continuous absences,

28:37which I have already mentioned to you.

28:40So we will proceed because our committee saw

28:45that there is a basis or reasons to believe

28:49that our committee should investigate.

28:51Before this, Alvarez insisted that the statement was not on the dishes

28:55because he mentioned the call for a peaceful way.

28:59For GMA Integrated News,

29:01Tina Panganiban Perez,

29:03reporting for 24 Hours.

29:07All set for the target of the medal,

29:10the first Filipino rower to qualify for the Olympics.

29:14Her response to the challenges of life

29:17and the hope of success in the performance of JP Soriano.

29:24Like the weight of this rowing scull boat,

29:27this is the boat that Jowani Delgaco uses

29:30as the first Filipino rowing qualifier in the Olympics.

29:35Here in Lamesa Dam,

29:36he trains everyday with the Philippine Rowing Team.

29:42With him is Coach Edgardo Mayrina,

29:45the first Filipino Olympic rower to compete in the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

29:51Their target for the Olympic medal is Jowani,

29:54the same as how he won bronze, silver and gold

29:57in the Southeast Asian Games 2019 and 2021.

30:03All of his medals almost did not make it.

30:06But when he made it to the top four

30:08in the World Rowing Asian and Oceanian Qualification Regatta,

30:12he also officially entered the Women's Single Sculls event

30:15in the rowing of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

30:19At the last 250 meters,

30:21I heard my other teammates screaming,

30:24they were really panting.

30:29I said, Pa, I'm in the Olympics.

30:31Then I started crying.

30:33That's just one of many achievements of Jowani

30:36that almost did not make it to the national team

30:40because of the previously high target for female rowers, 5'6".

30:46But Jowani convinced Coach Edgardo

30:48to allow him to try out.

30:51Almost every day, I really train myself.

30:54Even if I'm alone here.

30:55Then, after less than a year, I already won a medal.

30:59The lower one, who really has a willingness to train her heart,

31:05she can really achieve what she wants.

31:11But she continues to stretch her bones

31:13and strengthen her whole body.

31:19And I was able to prove that it's not a joke

31:22when I taught basic rowing to our two Olympian rowers.

31:28Especially when I was in the water.

31:37Rowing is very difficult.

31:39You really need skill and the right timing when you move your hands.

31:44You can really see the great sacrifice of our athletes

31:48to qualify for the Olympics.

31:50It's normal to not get what you want on your first attempt.

31:55It's like, Lord has a will for us.

31:59What is the time for us.

32:02For GMA Integrated News,

32:05JP Soriano,

32:06Tune in, 24 hours.

32:09Celebrations and other services,

32:12that's what some congressmen are encouraging

32:15to build community-based daycare centers for senior citizens

32:21in favor of the elderly.

32:23Sandra Aguinaldo has more.

32:28At the age of 75, Adelina helps her family's store

32:33to feed her children and grandchildren.

32:36Her daily work is good for her to stay strong.

32:42She also wants to do the laundry,

32:44but it's also expensive.

32:46On Saturdays and Sundays,

32:48I'm with my children.

32:50I walk to UP,

32:52but I only spend my time on our business.

32:56We don't have money for the laundry.

32:59Like Adelina,

33:02House Bill 10362,

33:13Under the bill of Rep. Milagros Aquino Magsaysay,

33:18the community-based daycare center

33:20can be visited by senior citizens

33:23for their entertainment and educational,

33:26health and socio-cultural programs and services.

33:29Some of the social services that a daycare center can provide

33:33are arts and crafts,

33:35games,

33:36dancing,

33:37storytelling,

33:38and field trips and outings.

33:40Some of the senior citizens we talked to are favorites.

33:44There are seniors who believe that

33:46if a daycare center is built for them,

33:50it will be good for them.

33:52But if there is a law that says

33:54that a senior citizen focal person

33:56in a barangay

33:58needs a budget for building a daycare center

34:02and additional staff,

34:04it should also be discussed

34:06what condition of the senior citizen

34:08can use the facility

34:10and who will be responsible for their safety.

34:15We need responders,

34:19medical staff,

34:21before they join the activities

34:23so that you can see their condition.

34:26According to the bill,

34:28the budget for the daycare center

34:30will come from the local government unit.

34:33Centers can also accept donations.

34:36Although it's a good idea,

34:38some of the senior citizens we talked to

34:40said that there are other more important needs.

34:44The pending bills for the benefits

34:49of senior citizens,

34:51like the NCEC,

34:54the Universal Pension that they are talking about,

34:57it's not there yet.

34:59I hope that it will be implemented.

35:01When you reach 80,000, you have 50,000.

35:04When you reach 90,000, additional 25,000.

35:07When you reach 125,000,

35:09which is just right,

35:11because the senior citizens

35:13can enjoy their 50,000.

35:16For GMA Integrated News,

35:18Sandra Aguinaldo,

35:20for 24 Hours.

35:23The highest-ranking media company

35:26is still online in the Philippines

35:27and throughout Southeast Asia,

35:29the GMA Network this April.

35:31Based on the latest Tubular Leaderboard

35:33worldwide rankings,

35:35in the media and entertainment category

35:37around the world,

35:38the GMA Network ranks 17th.

35:40Tubular is a company that analyzes content online

35:43as well as the interest and behavior of the audience

35:46on various social media platforms.

35:50It's a mess,

35:51but it can't be saved.

35:52And sometimes,

35:53there's even a scam.

35:55This is the story of many OFWs

35:57who are planning to attend a government seminar

35:59before they go abroad.

36:01I'm JP Soriano.

36:06Five years ago,

36:08Margarita worked hard to earn a living

36:10for 30,000 pesos a month

36:13as a healthcare worker in Saudi Arabia.

36:15It was very important in 2013,

36:18especially if it was saved in half a decade.

36:21But because of the breadwinner of the family

36:24and the escape of relatives,

36:26she just woke up one day

36:28when she didn't save anything.

36:30Your effort there,

36:32you didn't sleep,

36:33even if you're sick,

36:34you really need to work there.

36:37So when I woke up here in the Philippines,

36:41I said,

36:42I should have saved before.

36:44I won't give everything to them.

36:46She doesn't regret sleeping.

36:48She also invested in her earnings.

36:52It's a good thing that she's going to Canada

36:55as a caregiver.

36:57For OFWs like her,

36:59the strongest financial literacy program

37:02of the Department of Migrant Workers.

37:04It's part of the seminar

37:06that's required for all OFWs to leave.

37:10Before an OFW leaves to other countries,

37:13they need to attend the so-called PIDOS,

37:15or the Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar.

37:18What they're taught in that training room

37:21is financial literacy,

37:23or how an OFW can save money

37:26to work abroad.

37:30In order for them to understand

37:32the importance of saving, investment,

37:34and how to avoid scams,

37:36some private banks,

37:38including the Philippine Stock Exchange, or PSE,

37:41signed an agreement for this collaboration,

37:44the Partnership in PSE.

37:46They can benefit from investing

37:48in companies in the Philippines.

37:50It's an additional help

37:52in improving the economy

37:54and creating jobs in the Philippines.

37:57So that there will be more Filipinos educated

38:00in terms of how the Philippine stock market works,

38:03high risk, low risk, high yield, low yield,

38:06how to prevent dubious stock offerings

38:10or scams, or what have you.

38:13And when they decide to return to the country,

38:16they will also be helped by the DMW

38:18who helped them enter the business.

38:21The first-time OFW, Joanna, is happy about this.

38:25Of course, to save money

38:27so that in the future,

38:29when I get home, I can start a business.

38:32For GMA Integrated News,

38:35JP Soriano,

38:36for 24 Hours.

38:39Good news!

38:40Seven Filipinos are included

38:42in Forbes Asia's 30 Under 30 Class of 2024.

38:46They are included in the top 30 individuals

38:49under the age of 30

38:51recognized in the Asia-Pacific region

38:53due to their outstanding potential

38:55and social impact in various fields.

38:59In the list of rappers,

39:01there's Ezekiel Miller, or EZ Milk,

39:03who was also noticed by rap legends

39:05such as Dr. Dre and Eminem.

39:07And also included in the list

39:09are two Filipino content creators,

39:11Abigail Marquez,

39:12also known as Lumpia Queen,

39:15and the licensed pharmacist, Arshi Larga.

39:20Congratulations!

39:23And for the news this Wednesday,

39:25I'm Vicky Morales.

39:26I'm PR Kanghel.

39:27For a bigger mission,

39:29for a wider service to the country,

39:31I'm Emil Suman.

39:32From GMA Integrated News,

39:34the news authority of the Philippines,

39:36we'll be right back.

39:3724 Hours.

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