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Transcript
00:00Two people were killed by a dangerous train in Texas, USA.
00:07According to the authorities, it is not yet clear what happened,
00:10but the train collided with a tractor-trailer that was at the crossing.
00:15The train was loaded with hazardous materials,
00:18but none of it was damaged.
00:20Two train cars were killed, while three were injured.
00:24A house was also burnt.
00:26The investigation continues.
00:30Caroling is one of the people who give life to the Filipino Christmas.
00:34But this tradition,
00:35there are many benefits other than what Aguinaldo receives.
00:39Vona Kino has a report.
00:40🎶
00:58The last part of the Filipino Christmas,
01:01whether young or old,
01:03is a game in singing the Christmas songs.
01:05🎶
01:07The Tinagurian Tambureros of Ilocos Norte National High School
01:11are full-force caroling.
01:14They are able to save more than Php 10,000
01:17that they will use to buy a new instrument.
01:21🎶
01:22The senior citizens,
01:24members of the Catholic Women's League of Makati,
01:26level up their caroling by using anklongs, bells, and keyboards.
01:31It really uplifts the feelings of the seniors.
01:36At the same time, if we sing,
01:38then for the Lord,
01:39we are all happy.
01:41But aside from money or Aguinaldo,
01:43caroling has other benefits.
01:45According to a musical director,
01:47singing helps the lungs.
01:51You expand your breathing.
01:53So a professional singer,
01:55longer phrasing,
01:57is also an exercise for the lungs,
01:59good for the lungs.
02:00A psychiatrist also said,
02:03caroling or group singing
02:05has benefits for our mental health.
02:07It boosts our oxytocin
02:10or bonding hormone.
02:11Because when we are in a group,
02:13we feel that we belong in a community,
02:18especially when there is a bonding moment
02:21with friends,
02:22with colleagues.
02:24It also lowers the stress level.
02:27Because we laugh,
02:29we talk in between caroling sessions,
02:32and it also lowers our anxieties.
02:35It also helps us to be creative.
02:43Von Aquino reporting for GMA Integrated News.
02:52One or more students
02:55strive to be the best in attendance
02:57in their class.
02:58Because their teacher
03:00has a big raffle as a reward.
03:02What is it?
03:03Let's see in the report of Ian Cruz.
03:07Don't underestimate
03:08the best in attendance.
03:11Because if you don't skip this class,
03:14you'll also be in the raffle draw.
03:16Of the 40 students
03:18of Teacher Shas
03:20of Recto Memorial National High School,
03:22only 6 are absent
03:25and no late.
03:27That's why they have a chance to be the winner of the raffle.
03:32Who will be the winner of the raffle?
03:36I've experienced that there are students
03:38who are lazy.
03:39And it's really hard to control
03:42their late and absences.
03:44If I give a reward,
03:45maybe their late and absences
03:47will be minimized.
03:49To make it more exciting,
03:51the lucky winner is via elimination
03:55using the digital roulette.
03:58All four of you, hold it.
03:59And the lucky winner is
04:02Hari,
04:04who has a reputation
04:06for being the best in attendance.
04:09Since elementary school,
04:11I haven't been absent.
04:14Once I'm absent,
04:16I feel that I'll miss a lot of activities
04:21and performances.
04:23That's what I'm afraid of.
04:25She deserves it.
04:27This is what we call positive reinforcement.
04:31If I'm given something,
04:32I know that
04:33a person really needs it,
04:35especially a student.
04:38Ian Cruz reporting for GMA Integrated News.

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