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-2 miyembro umano ng "Spider-Man Gang," arestado; laman ng balikbayan boxes ang pinuntirya/ 2 arestadong miyembro umano ng "Spider-Man Gang," aminado sa krimen
-Ilang kable ng kuryente at transformer jumper sa Brgy. Pacdal, nasunog
-7, arestado sa buy-bust operation; 7 gramo ng umano'y shabu, cell phone at drug paraphernalia, nasabat/ 1, patay matapos mahulog sa bangin ang sinasakyang elf truck; 5 sugatan
-Heart Evangelista, tinalakay ang role ng social media sa negosyo sa Vogue Threads Manila 2024
-WEATHER: MetraWeather: Hanging Amihan, posibleng mas maramdaman sa mas maraming lugar sa bansa ngayong weekend
-PBBM sa posibleng pag-pardon kay Mary Jane Veloso: "We will see...this is the first time has happened"
-60 days na case build-up ng Task Force EJK, sinimulan na; FPRRD, kabilang sa iimbestigahan kasunod ng mga inamin sa pagdinig ng House Quad Committee/ CHR: Kasong "other crimes against humanity," maaaring isampa laban sa mga nasa likod ng War on Drugs/ Centerlaw: Paglilitis ng lokal na korte kay FPRRD, posibleng mauwi sa suspensyon ng imbestigasyon ng ICC/ Centerlaw: Mga opisyal ng PNP na nagpatupad ng giyera kontra-droga, posibleng madamay sa imbestigasyon kay FPRRD
-Interview: Usec. Raul Vasquez, Department of Justice
DOJ: Pagpapauwi kay Mary Jane Veloso, naging posible sa pamamagitan ng kasunduan sa Indonesia / Imbestigasyon o case build-up ng Task Force EJK ng DOJ, gumugulong na


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Transcript
00:00In Balikbayon Boxes, the two arrested robbers are being held by a member of the so-called Spider-Man Gang.
00:07Their modus alamin in the news brought to you by James Agustin.
00:13These two men have a strong connection behind a closed van that passed through several streets in Quezon City.
00:20The driver did not know that the two men were already robbers.
00:23The actual crime was not captured on the CCTV camera.
00:26The driver only discovered it when he stopped.
00:28When they arrived at the place where they were delivered, they found out that the items of Balikbayon Boxes were gone.
00:38So they immediately reported to the police station to ask for police assistance.
00:44In the follow-up operation of the Loma Police, the two suspects who were arrested and voted out
00:49were arrested by a member of the so-called Spider-Man Gang.
00:52They were given stolen items including shoes, appliances, and office supplies worth more than P100,000.
00:59Their modus alamin is that they are waiting for delivery trucks or container vans.
01:05When they see a van, they will get on it.
01:10Usually, they are waiting for a stoplight.
01:14Once this truck stops, they will immediately be hit.
01:19According to the QCPD, the suspects were previously involved in the robbery,
01:23but they were not able to continue hitting the victims because the victims were screaming.
01:27Now, they are facing a death sentence.
01:29The two confessed to the crime.
01:31Because of necessity.
01:33Where do you bring the stolen items?
01:36We only steal.
01:38How much?
01:41It depends on how much we pay.
01:45Because of necessity for expenses.
01:48Where do you usually bring it?
01:50We just hide it.
01:53How long have you been doing that?
01:55Just now.
01:56James Agustin is reporting for JMA Integrated News.
02:01Some electricity cables in Baguio City were burned.
02:05The fire spread to the lines connected to a post at the tip-top in Barangay Paktal.
02:10The owners of Benguet Electric Co-operative responded to put out the fire.
02:14According to the Electric Co-operative, the transformer jumper in the post was burned.
02:19The electricity supply in the area was also restored after more than three hours.
02:24We will be quick to report in Luzon.
02:27Seven suspects were arrested for selling illegal drugs in Bacor, Cavite.
02:32According to the authorities, they were involved in a five-hour operation following a rumour
02:36that there was an illegal activity in a house in Barangay Niog.
02:40They were caught in the operation of the main suspect who bought the drugs,
02:44who claimed to be a buyer, and six of his accomplices.
02:48More than seven grams of shabu, cellphones, and drugs for fentanyl were found in their possession.
02:54In the face of a complaint against the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act,
02:58the suspects were not released.
03:01A man was killed after he fell off a truck driving an elf truck in Bana, Ilocos Norte.
03:07Five of his accomplices were injured in the truck, including the driver.
03:11However, according to the investigation, the truck's brake didn't work,
03:14so the driver lost control.
03:17According to the police, the victims are expected to be sent home,
03:20who are said to be poor farmers.
03:29Happy Friday, everyone!
03:32Not only as a fashion icon or artist,
03:35Heart Evangelista shared her side in Vogue Threads Manila 2024.
03:41She also discussed the role of social media in the business as one of the panelists of Vogue Talks
03:48with Pinay, social media darling Yana Guerrero,
03:51and film lifestyle blogger Bretman Rock via online.
03:55They shared their beginnings and branding in social media,
04:00as well as their identity or self-introduction.
04:03Heart's tip should be true.
04:31It's been almost a week since the rainy season,
04:34and Extreme Northern Luzon is the most extreme you've experienced so far, according to the forecast.
04:40But this weekend, it might get even colder.
04:45Based on the weather forecast, it might get even colder this weekend,
04:50and it will reach the upper reaches of Luzon.
04:53Based on the rainfall forecast of Metro Weather,
04:56light to moderate rain is expected in Extreme Northern Luzon
04:59and parts of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao in the next few hours.
05:04This is also the expected weather tomorrow and next week,
05:08except for possible rain in some parts of Northern and Central Luzon,
05:14especially in the afternoon and evening.
05:16Prepare for heavy to intense rain in some areas,
05:19especially in the Mindanao area,
05:21which might cause floods or landslides.
05:24Metro Manila is more likely to have a good weather this weekend.
05:28This Friday, it is forecasted that it will reach 16.4 degrees Celsius,
05:33the coldest temperature in Baguio,
05:36while 22.5 degrees Celsius here in Quezon City.
05:40According to the forecast, tomorrow and next week,
05:42the temperature in Baguio City might drop to 15 degrees Celsius,
05:4823 degrees Celsius in Tagaytay City, Cavite,
05:51while a possible minimum temperature of 24 degrees Celsius here in Metro Manila tomorrow and next week.
06:01The government officials are yet to decide what will happen to Mary Jane Veloso
06:06after the Philippines plans to send her home.
06:12We will see. We will see.
06:14It is not yet clear what will happen.
06:17This is the first time this has happened.
06:21So, everything is on the table.
06:24We will have to decide what will happen next.
06:27The Indonesian government said that when Veloso returns to the Philippines,
06:31it is in the power of President Bongbong Marcos to give her a pardon.
06:35Under the transfer of prisoners policy,
06:38Veloso will not be able to leave the country.
06:42It is one of the conditions of the police to continue the sentence from Indonesia.
06:47For now, it is clear to President Marcos that Veloso is safe
06:51from the death penalty of Indonesia.
06:54As for the pardon or absolute clemency,
06:56that is what the lawyer of Veloso is advising.
07:02Mary Jane's case in Indonesia is done.
07:06Legally.
07:07What we want and what we are pushing for is absolute pardon.
07:11She will not be imprisoned for even a second.
07:15The 60-day task force EJK or Extra Judicial Killings in the Department of Justice
07:22for the case build-up in the killings or war against drugs of the Duterte administration is rolling.
07:27Along with the investigators,
07:29former President Rodrigo Duterte himself,
07:33followed by his confessions in the hearing of the House Quad Committee.
07:37Breaking news, Salima Refran.
07:42Did you kill yourself?
07:46Me? A lot.
07:49Around 6 or 7.
07:51The task force EJK is responsible for the NBI and PNP in the investigation of the evidence.
07:56While the task force is also coordinating with the House Quad Committee,
08:00the Senate Committee, and the Commission on Human Rights
08:03for the results of their hearings and investigations.
08:07For us to know what can be followed,
08:13what can be investigated,
08:15and if there are cases that can be investigated,
08:19or if it is ripe,
08:21that can be investigated in the preliminary investigation
08:25before the prosecution service of the Department of Justice.
08:30According to Justice Secretary Remulia,
08:33the possible confrontation of Duterte is already being considered
08:36in the violation of RA 9851 or International Humanitarian Law,
08:41genocide, and other crimes against humanity.
08:44According to the Commission on Human Rights,
08:46of the three crimes included in RA 9851,
08:49other crimes against humanity can be used in the aftermath of the war against drugs.
08:55But the CHR believes that this is not enough to answer these.
09:00According to the Center for International Law or Center Law,
09:03a Human Rights and Public Interest Advocate Group,
09:06only now there is a demand under RA 9851.
09:11But the presence of litigation in the local court against Duterte
09:15related to crimes against humanity
09:17has implications in the investigation of the International Criminal Court against Duterte
09:23in the same complaint.
09:25For the period that we are a member of the ICC,
09:28there will be overlap, there will be duplication.
09:33And what will happen is,
09:35if there is really going to be a genuine prosecution domestically,
09:40there is a possibility that the ICC will suspend its ongoing investigation.
09:46In order for that not to happen,
09:48the government can avoid suspending their investigation.
09:53The official of the police who carried out the anti-drug war can also suspend the investigation.
09:59So the ball is in the court of the Marcos administration.
10:03You are being mocked by the former president.
10:07He himself said, this DOJ has been going on for a long time,
10:11I don't have a case yet.
10:12It's like he's really daring the DOJ.
10:18So I think the DOJ should take on the dare and investigate and file the proper cases.
10:32This is now the case of Mary Jane Deloso
10:34and the investigation is being carried out by the task force EJK of the Department of Justice.
10:38We will now talk to DOJ Undersecretary Raul Vasquez.
10:42Good morning and welcome to Balitang Hali.
10:45Good afternoon Connie and good afternoon to the viewers and listeners.
10:51Usec, do you have information if the family of Mary Jane Deloso formally talked to the government
10:57regarding her return to the Philippines?
11:00The government's relationship with the family of Mary Jane Deloso is ongoing.
11:08It started back then, Connie.
11:11It's been 10 years in the making and now we have a very good opening,
11:17especially when the administration of President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. arrived.
11:25The developments have been good.
11:30Now, if we're lucky, before Christmas,
11:35we can get custody of Mary Jane in these matters.
11:41Yes. We have details for this.
11:44It's being said that there are needs to be negotiated with the Indonesian government
11:49to transfer custody of Mary Jane to the Philippines.
11:53Correct. There are ongoing negotiations, Connie.
11:58The relationship between Indonesia and the Philippines is deep and broad and very meaningful.
12:07At the same time, we don't have a treaty on the transfer of sentenced persons with Indonesia,
12:15unlike the UK and Spain for that matter.
12:23Since we don't have a treaty with Indonesia,
12:26it's based on an agreement between the two sovereign states
12:31and that is being crafted now between our DFA and the Indonesian government.
12:38Of course, we are also helping our DFA regarding that negotiation.
12:44But principally, our DFA is guiding them regarding the conditions
12:52because the basis of this, I have to emphasize,
12:56is an international agreement between two sovereign states based on international committee and courtesy
13:03because we don't have a treaty.
13:04I see. But this is different from the so-called 2026,
13:09which is also a law in Indonesia.
13:12This transfer of prisoner can be immediately implemented, is that right?
13:18Yes. That has nothing to do with the internal law of Indonesia,
13:23the effectivity of this 2026.
13:25Because I understand that has something to do with the penal laws.
13:29I see.
13:30One aspect that they are saying is that if Mary Jane is to be transferred here,
13:39we will consider the sentence that was passed by the Indonesian courts.
13:47All right.
13:48On another topic, particularly on the EJK,
13:53what is the specific target that the task force EJK should be established within 60 days of the case build-up?
14:00Is that enough time?
14:03Actually, we have to clarify that the 60 days, Connie,
14:08is not enough time to finish everything.
14:12Because there are a lot of issues regarding the EJK.
14:17It's just a number. We cannot determine how many EJKs there are.
14:22Some say 6,000. Some say 3,000.
14:26It depends on who you're talking to.
14:28PNP, PDEA, NBI, etc. DOJ.
14:32We also have a record based on the National Prosecution Service, the pending cases.
14:37But at the same time, we need to address the big elephant in the room, so to speak, Connie.
14:45We need to know finally, with all clarity, how many EJKs there are.
14:51The task force was given 60 days by our secretary, Boyeng Remulia,
14:59to provide a periodic report.
15:02But it's ongoing, their investigation, coordination, as well as case build-up,
15:10so we can sample later on if there is sufficient evidence here in our National Prosecution Service.
15:19Okay. Go ahead sir.
15:21That's why number one, whether it's big or small, we will follow the supposed extrajudicial killings.
15:34But in order to have a meaningful investigation, you should not attempt to answer everything.
15:42You should identify the areas where there are so-called incidents of EJKs.
15:49They are already making a list of areas where they will focus to issue a subpoena.
15:57The issue of this subpoena is with the NBI because the NBI is the one who is in charge of law enforcement assistance.
16:06So in other words, what do you think will be the strongest cases?
16:13Correct.
16:14All right. What is the possible implication in the investigation of the International Criminal Court
16:19if the litigation against former President Duterte here in the Philippines is already formal?
16:24Actually, there will be no problem there.
16:30Because the basis of the ICC is already in our law, the International Humanitarian Law, RA 9851.
16:40Even us, without being members of the Rome Statute now and not part of the ICC,
16:48we can actually litigate a case now here, prosecute a case based on International Humanitarian Law on genocide, torture, etc.
16:57The identified crimes in RA 9851 to the exclusion of any other tribunal.
17:07I see.
17:08Now, one issue that is being discussed is how to overlap.
17:14It's not difficult to fix that. Maybe that's where we can reach an agreement,
17:19so that there won't be any overlap in the case.
17:28If the ICC continues, because there are people who are saying that if it starts here, it will stop on the other side.
17:37The way to do that is to easily identify the period covered or the supposed victims.
17:44So it's not the same anymore. The case can overlap.
17:49Because our idea, all along, this is the principle of our government,
17:56we have an operating and existing judicial system.
18:02It's effective. We saw that in the case of former Senator Laila Dalima.
18:08Her case was closed. But at the end of the day, the ICC continues its investigation.
18:17Thank you very much. We got a lot of information from you.
18:22Thank you very much DOJ Undersecretary Raul Vasquez.
18:26Thank you very much Connie for the opportunity and good afternoon to everyone.

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