Araw ng Kalayaan, ginunita sa Bulacan; Kalayaan mula sa POGO, panawagan ni Rep. Barbers

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Araw ng Kalayaan, ginunita sa Bulacan; Kalayaan mula sa POGO, panawagan ni Rep. Barbers

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00:00At the same time, on the day of freedom yesterday,
00:03some congressmen asked the Philippines to be freed from Pogo.
00:08The leaders of the Camera assured that they are ready to listen to all the objections to the issue.
00:14Mela Lesmora in detail.
00:19We, as Filipinos, in this new era,
00:24have a duty to continue the fight for freedom.
00:29Not only against the thieves,
00:33but also against poverty,
00:36trust, and lack of responsibility.
00:40This is the message of House Speaker Martin Romualdez
00:44when he led the celebration of the day of freedom
00:47here in Baraswain Church, Siamalolos, Bulacan.
01:00This place is historical
01:03because this is where the first Republic of the Philippines was established.
01:06This is where the Congress was established
01:08and this is also where the Constitution of Malolos was written
01:12that gave way to our freedom.
01:15Aside from Romualdez,
01:16several congressmen and officials from the local government were also present.
01:22On this day of freedom,
01:27freedom is a symbol of our openness and unity.
01:33This is also a time to remember the sacrifices
01:38and efforts of our countrymen
01:41to fight for the freedom we are now fighting for.
01:46Following this, Speaker Romualdez was interviewed by the media.
01:50Up to the issue of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators of Pogo,
01:54House Speaker Martin Romualdez was asked to listen to all the panels
01:57in order to come up with the right recommendation.
02:01The opinions of the lawmakers were divided.
02:04Some were banning it,
02:06while others pointed out that legal Pogos are beneficial to the economy.
02:11We're opening to hearing all the issues concerning Pogo.
02:17As you know, there is a process.
02:19It will also go through a process, through hearings.
02:22We will listen to all the stakeholders,
02:26their positions,
02:28and we will consider what is the best thing to do.
02:31In a statement,
02:32House Committee on Dangerous Drugs Chair Robert A. Barbers was the first to call
02:37that on this day of freedom,
02:39the country should be free from Pogo
02:42and that its operation should be stopped.
02:45Other lawmakers also used the phrase,
02:47true freedom,
02:49to ask for the country's consent.
02:51We are thankful that our people ought to recognize the independence of the country.
02:58But the question is, are we truly independent?
03:01As Filipinos, we should study our history
03:06and fight for our true freedom.
03:09Other lawmakers also want a true free Philippines.
03:15From here in Malolos, Bulacan,
03:17for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.

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