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Narito ang maiinit na balita sa Balitanghali Express ngayong Biyernes, Disyembre 27, 2024

- P5 million na laman ng isang vault, tinangay ng mga nanloob sa isang inuupahang bahay; 1 Chinese, dinukot ng mga suspek
- Ilang biyahe sa PITX, fully-booked na; ilang pasahero, umaasang makakuha ng ticket | Ilang pasahero, stranded sa BFCT East Metro Transport Terminal sa Marikina
- 13-anyos na babae, naputulan ng daliri matapos masabugan ng five star | 12-anyos, nalapnos ang mga binti at hita dahil sa boga / Code White, nakataas sa mga ospital hanggang Jan. 6, 2025 / DOH: Mga ilegal na paputok, nangungunang sanhi ng firecracker-related injuries | 115 social media pages, napatanggal ng PNP dahil sa pagbebenta ng paputok online
- Oil Price Rollback, inaasahan sa susunod na linggo
- Taas-sahod sa mga kasambahay sa ilang rehiyon, ipatutupad sa 2025
- DSWD: Kabuuang bilang ng apektadong pamilya sa pagsabog ng Bulkang Kanlaon, umabot na sa 7,153 | OCD: Severe thunderstorm at shear line, nakakaapekto rin sa lalawigan | OCD: Tuloy-tuloy ang paghahatid ng tulong sa mga apektadong pamilya
- 2 suspek sa pagbebenta ng shabu, arestado; P3.4M halaga ng shabu, nasamsam
- Truck na may mga kargang case ng beer, tumaob matapos bumangga sa tricycle | Mga sakay ng nabanggang tricycle, nagtamo ng mga sugat | 79-anyos na babae, patay matapos masunog ang tinutuluyan niyang barong-barong | BFP: Upos ng sigarilyo o posporo na gamit ng biktima, posibleng sanhi ng sunog
- Bakod, sinira para makalabas ang mga residenteng na-trap sa rumaragasang baha | Tulay, bumigay; motorsiklong daraan, binuhat na lang ng mga residente | Ilang mamamalengke para sa media noche, kinailangang sumuong sa rumaragasang baha
- WEATHER: PAGASA: ITCZ at Amihan, magpapaulan muli sa bansa ngayong Biyernes
- PCG chaplain, nabiktima ng bukas-kotse modus sa Roxas Blvd.; P200,000 cash, cellphone at relo, natangay | Suspek, natunton sa kanyang bahay; cellphone, relo at natirang P5,000, nabawi | Suspek, umaming ipinambili ang pera ng mga branded na damit
- Interview: PIS-Bureau of Fire Protection Chief F/Supt. Annalee Carbajal-Atienza
- Bilang ng mga pasaherong dumating sa PITX simula Dec. 20, umabot na sa 1.4M as of Dec. 26/Matatalim at takaw-apoy na mga gamit, ipinagbabawal sa PITX | Mga pasaherong uuwi para sa pagsalubong sa Bagong Taon, patuloy ang pagdagsa sa PITX
- 18, sugatan matapos tumagilid ang sinasakyang multicab | Tanod, arestado matapos magpaputok ng baril; aminadong nakainom habang naka-duty | Babae, sugatan matapos saksakin ng kanyang kinakasama dahil umano tinanggihang bigyan ng pambili ng alak...

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Transcript
00:00This is the story of a Chinese man who was robbed by armed suspects who were inside a house in Maycawayan, Bulacan.
00:21Suspects also claimed that they found 5 million pesos worth of money inside the vault of the house.
00:26This is the story of James Agustin.
00:31Some Chinese and Filipinos ran to the barangay hall of Barangay Perez in Maycawayan, Bulacan last night at 12.30 p.m.
00:39After being robbed by armed men who were inside their house.
00:43The CCTV footage shows that one of the victims is holding a knife
00:47while the other is helping to remove the cable tie from his hand.
00:52According to the barangay people, the victims were drinking last night at 11 p.m. during the Christmas season
00:57when the incident happened.
00:59The armed men were pointing guns at the victims.
01:02Five Chinese men, two Chinese women and two Filipinos.
01:06They tied their hands and covered their eyes with masking tape.
01:11Maybe they took the money first.
01:13When the money was taken from the vault,
01:15because the vault was open when the SOCO operatives arrived,
01:19they tied the victims.
01:23The others were taken to the CR.
01:27How much did the robbers take?
01:29Based on the police report,
01:33the robbers took 5 million pesos from the vault.
01:37The 33-year-old Chinese man was taken to the hospital along with the robbers.
01:43The CCTV footage shows that two red cars were used in the crime.
01:47The robbers followed them to St. Peter Street
01:50until they went to the direction of Enlix.
01:53The dogs kept barking.
01:55When I reviewed the CCTV footage again and again,
01:59what I've noticed is that two red cars passed by.
02:02I cannot identify the plate number nor the model of the vehicle.
02:06The robbers locked the gate of the house.
02:09Almost 45 minutes passed before the victims asked for help from the authorities.
02:14When the victims left the house,
02:16even though the door was locked,
02:18they used an LPG tank.
02:25According to the barangay,
02:27it took more than a year for the Chinese to leave.
02:30Their declared business is to import garments.
02:36They are importing garments.
02:38Do they have land?
02:39Yes, they have 20,000 hectares of land.
02:41It is still unclear as to the possible motive for the crime.
02:44We are still trying to get information from the Micawayan City Police Station.
02:48They are still investigating.
02:50James Agustin is reporting for JMA Integrated News.
02:55No one came to the barangay to go home to the province
02:59in the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange or PITX.
03:02Next is the long holiday weekend and welcome to the new year.
03:06The problem of some is that some trips are already fully booked.
03:11Many are waiting to get a ticket or chance passenger
03:15even on ordinary or non-air-conditioned buses.
03:18Some companies have added additional buses.
03:22There are also not enough buses in the BF City East Metro Transport Terminal in Marikina.
03:28Some passengers were already in the terminal on Christmas Eve.
03:31The BF City management said that there was an overbooking and scam
03:37so some of them were stranded.
03:39Some buses were also not able to return due to traffic and congestion in the areas.
03:47Minorities are still the most victims of shootings
03:51based on the latest report from the Department of Health.
03:54One finger was cut and 20 were injured.
03:58Let's go back to Marisol Abduraman.
04:04After Christmas, a 13-year-old woman was confined in the Philippine Orthopedic Center.
04:10Her left hand was broken and some fingers were cut
04:14after she was shot with a 5-star shot.
04:17In the middle of Palasingsingan, the bone was already broken.
04:22They will do an amputation to close it because the bone was already broken.
04:27According to her mother, the child was allowed to go out on Christmas Day
04:31but the next thing she knew, the victim was already taken to the hospital.
04:35She was shot.
04:37She was the one who was shot.
04:45But when she was about to throw the shot,
04:48it was not removed from her hand.
04:51It was stuck.
04:53She was just surprised that it hit her hand.
04:56She also said that they were drunk.
05:00The victim will not be shot again.
05:02This is the second case of firecracker-related injuries in the Orthopedics Department.
05:06The scene of the 20-year-old and the 12-year-old child being taken to the Tondo Medical Center is still a mystery.
05:13The patient has 10% burn.
05:15So, we noted the burns on the legs and extremities of the patient.
05:21Second-degree burn, ma'am, on the patient.
05:23The 13-year-old man was shot in the eye by a firecracker in Sarangani.
05:27He was hit in the eye with a firecracker while the firecracker was being fired at his house.
05:34In Zamboanga City Medical Center,
05:36the child and the firecracker were shot in the hand at the ages of 6 and 8.
05:40In Bicol Region, the victims are underage.
05:43Four were injured due to the use of firecrackers.
05:46One was shot by a five-star and one was injured due to a weasel bomb.
05:50Until January 6, the hospitals are in a cold white state
05:53for the possible increase of firecrackers and other emergencies.
05:57The Tondo Medical Center is ready to welcome the new year
06:01just in case there are firecrackers brought here.
06:05So, they are ready.
06:08What are these called, Doc?
06:10These are our gloves, ma'am.
06:12These are our sutures.
06:14And then we have our giglisos.
06:16And then bone cutters for those who were shot in the hand.
06:20Oh, my God, bone cutters.
06:22And we noticed that they also have eggs ready.
06:26Doc, why do you have eggs with the preparations?
06:30Usually, when the patients who are about to be shot have a heart attack,
06:35we give them white eggs to avoid further poisoning.
06:41According to the DOH,
06:43firecracker-related injuries such as boga, five-star, and piccolo are the top priority.
06:48It is also included in the PNP's list of prohibited fireworks.
06:52Not only are there places in the stores that monitor it,
06:55but also those who sell it online.
06:58What is prohibited is selling it online.
07:02We know that there is no inspection by the government.
07:05It's not like a quizzical list.
07:07Transportation, of course, there is no security.
07:12So, it's really prohibited.
07:15As of now, 115 social media pages have been taken down
07:20because of the fireworks used for sale.
07:22More than 200 are being monitored.
07:25Since December 6, 10 have been arrested for selling fireworks on social media.
07:30Two have been arrested for entrapment operations in San Fernando, Pampanga.
07:35We will avoid selling fireworks online
07:38because our police are here to monitor and conduct operations.
07:46Marisol Abduraman, reporting for JMA Integrated News.
07:51Beep, beep for motorists, especially those who have a long trip this long weekend.
08:00Good news.
08:01The next oil price hike is expected on Tuesday, December 31.
08:06According to the estimate of the Oil Industry Management Bureau of the Department of Energy,
08:10according to the four-day trading,
08:12the rollback of 30 to 55 cents per liter of diesel is possible.
08:1730 to 65 cents per liter of gasoline.
08:2080 to 90 cents per liter of kerosene can also be deducted.
08:26It is possible to make changes based on the results of the trade this Friday.
08:30According to the DOE, the rollback of oversupply of crude oil is expected for the new year.
08:38Households in some regions will receive a salary in the new year.
08:44In Metro Manila, the National Wages and Productivity Commission approved the addition of 500 pesos
08:50to the minimum monthly wage of households.
08:53The monthly salary of households will be 7,000 pesos starting January 4.
08:59In Northern Mindanao, the addition of 1,000 pesos to the monthly salary of households will be approved starting January 12, 2025.
09:08The monthly salary of households will be 6,000 pesos.
09:13There is also a minimum wage hike in the private sector in Northern Mindanao.
09:17The addition of 23 to 35 pesos will be implemented in two tranches.
09:22The first tranche will be effective on January 12, while the second will be effective on July 1.
09:29After the two tranches, the minimum wage will be 446 pesos to 461 pesos per day
09:36depending on whether it is in Category 1 or Malalaking Lungsod at Bayan or Category 2 or other regions.
09:45More than 7,000 families were affected by the eruption of volcano Canlaon in Negros Island.
09:52According to the latest data from the Department of Social Welfare and Development,
09:56it is equivalent to more than 20,000 residents from 21 barangays in 7 cities and municipalities of Negros Occidental.
10:05The severe thunderstorm and shear line in the region was also affected according to the Office of Civil Defense,
10:10Western Visayas, and Regional Task Force Canlaon.
10:14More than 2,000 families from four municipalities were affected.
10:18The OCD will continue to provide assistance to the affected families.
10:24Recently, two suspects in Taguig were delivering shabu.
10:28They were said to be high-value individuals of the police.
10:31John Consulta has exclusive news for you.
10:36After receiving the signal,
10:40the people of the Police Drug Enforcement Group of Pideg surrounded the vehicle in Taguig City.
10:53The two suspects were caught while delivering drugs under the cover of Pideg.
11:01According to the intelligence report we got from our operatives through messaging apps,
11:06once they have a good conversation or transaction for this,
11:10that's when they exchange money and illegal contraband.
11:15The shabu that was recovered from the two suspects is worth P3.4 million.
11:20It should be delivered to other murderers for Christmas.
11:24These are high-value individuals that we caught.
11:28Their area of operation is here in Taguig City and nearby cities.
11:33This is what their network will do for this illegal drug.
11:40The two suspects are still in jail in Camp Bagong Tiwa.
11:44John Consulta reporting for GMA Integrated News.
11:50This is GMA Regional TV News.
11:55We have news in Luzon from GMA Regional TV.
11:58Beer bottles were scattered on the streets of Mexico, Pampanga after a trailer truck collided.
12:05Chris, what happened?
12:08Tony, the truck was hit by a tricycle and it collided with the road.
12:13That and more hot news brought to you by Jerek Pasilyaw of GMA Regional TV.
12:19On Christmas Eve, beer bottles were scattered on the streets of Mexico, Pampanga after a trailer truck collided with the road.
12:28According to the Mexico Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office,
12:32a tricycle collided with the road and it collided with the road.
12:35Minor injuries were inflicted to the driver of the collided tricycle.
12:38The driver was stuck in his vehicle but he managed to escape.
12:45Then he was hit by a tricycle.
12:50A 79-year-old woman's belongings were almost hit by a tricycle
12:55after she continued to burn her clothes.
12:58The woman was able to escape but she also got burned.
13:01Maybe because of suffocation and the burn on her upper body.
13:06The BFP's investigation also revealed that it is possible that Garlio Posporo used the victim as the cause of the fire.
13:13The victim has been living alone in Barong-Barong for a long time because of his desire to escape.
13:19Jerek Pasilyaw of GMA Regional TV reporting for GMA Integrated News.
13:29Huh? Who are you? Why are you here?
13:32The flood hit Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental.
13:37Some men helped to open that gate.
13:40Their neighbors were trapped inside the gate because of the strong water.
13:49Some of the helpers broke the gate so some children and women were able to escape.
13:57Aside from the people, a pig was also rescued there.
14:01In the town of Malita, a river was flooded due to the rain.
14:06No vehicle was able to cross the river so the residents had to use a motorcycle to cross the river.
14:17Even in the flood, it was hard for some of the people of Dilasag Aurora to sell their goods.
14:24A road was flooded due to the rain.
14:29That's why some residents had to use a motorcycle to cross the river.
14:32Even the vehicles were not able to cross the river due to the heavy rain.
14:37The town of Kasiguran was also flooded and some houses were flooded.
14:44Intertropical Convergence Zone or ITZZ and Hanging Amihan are the ones who are making the country rain according to the forecast.
14:53The people of Cagayan were prepared for the heavy rain.
14:57Isabela, Apayau, Palawan, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Binagat, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Sarangani, Davao Occidental, Davao Oriental, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Zamboanga Cebugay, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga del Norte, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi.
15:21That type of rain, especially if it falls in areas where it rains for several days, is prone to high flood or landslide.
15:29That's why you should be alert.
15:32The chance of rain will remain high in a large part of the country until Sunday.
15:39Heavy to intense rain is possible in some areas based on the rainfall forecast of Metro Weather.
15:44Local thunderstorms are expected today in some parts of Metro Manila.
15:51In the middle of the expected rain, the Magat Dam will make a pre-emptive release later this afternoon.
15:58This is in preparation for the possible heavy rain that will fall in the Magat Watershed in Isabela due to the drought.
16:05According to the forecast, after 24 hours, the water level in Magat is more than 189 meters.
16:12It's close to a 193-meter high water level before it floods.
16:17Many other reservoirs in Luzon have high water levels.
16:22San Roque, Pantabangan, and Caliraya Reservoirs have low water levels after 24 hours.
16:33The Philippine Coast Guard's chaplain was fined Php 200,000 in cash.
16:37He was the victim of a car accident in Pasay.
16:40The arrested suspect admitted that he used the money to buy branded clothes.
16:45Let's hear from Bea Pinlac.
16:51This pickup truck was parked in Pasay, Rojas Boulevard, early on December 24.
16:57The driver of the vehicle is a chaplain of the Philippine Coast Guard.
17:01He was supposed to go home and rest after the next mass he led.
17:06Along the way, he fell asleep.
17:09Our victim fell asleep.
17:15Later on, a 20-year-old delivery rider was seen in the CCTV.
17:20He put his bicycle aside and parked the vehicle for a few minutes.
17:26When I saw that the person was asleep, I opened the passenger side.
17:34Our victim must have been really tired.
17:38He also took the watch, cell phone, and the contents of the bag worth Php 200,000.
17:47He also returned the bag and left.
17:52On Christmas Eve, the police found the suspect in his house in Malate, Manila.
17:58He recovered the stolen watch, cell phone, and the remaining money, which was worth more than Php 5,000.
18:05According to the police, the suspect was arrested for two years in open-car mode in various places in the NCR.
18:12He was previously jailed for gambling.
18:15The suspect is facing a complaint of theft, charged with the crime he committed.
18:20He received money from the victim to buy branded items.
18:25I just bought my stuff, ma'am.
18:27I don't have money to spend, ma'am.
18:30That's why I did that.
18:32What I earned is not enough.
18:34I need to earn more.
18:36What I did was wrong.
18:37The police reminded motorists on the streets, especially those who returned home late this holiday season.
18:44Let's just park in a safe place.
18:48The parking area should be bright and not dark.
18:55Let's not forget to lock our doors.
18:58Bea Pinlac, reporting for GMA Integrated News.
19:03We are now in the preparation of the Bureau of Fire Protection, which is already code red for the New Year greetings.
19:08We will talk to Fire Senior Superintendent Annalie Carbajal-Aquianza, Chief of the Public Information Service of the BFP.
19:15Good morning and welcome to Balitang Hali.
19:19Good morning sir, to you and to all those who are following our program.
19:23How is the preparation of the BFP for the New Year greetings?
19:26What does it mean when you are code red?
19:30Code red, meaning red alert status, is the full force of the Bureau of Fire Protection.
19:35No one is on leave and everyone is on duty.
19:39We need to respond to everything.
19:43We are currently conducting a public address to remind our community to avoid fire.
19:53So you are going around now.
19:55Based on your monitoring, are there more incidents of fire this December compared to December 2023?
20:02Now, we are at 800 per incident compared to last year, which was at 1,204.
20:10So in this number, we are low now.
20:13Even though we are low, we still have incidents.
20:17That is why we are still encouraging our community, especially that it is just a few days away for the celebration of our New Year.
20:25What is the primary reason for the fire? Is the majority residential?
20:30Yes, that's right. The majority is still residential.
20:33And our purpose is electrical ignition caused by arcing.
20:40Meaning, this is still related to our lines of electricity in our homes.
20:46This is the New Year. What should be done in case of fire or arcing?
20:54As much as possible, we should not arce, especially in residential areas.
21:00That is the standing order of the DILG.
21:03We are asking our local government units to pass an ordinance that totally prohibits the use of firecrackers in residential areas.
21:15Instead, they should join designated firework display areas where there are concerts, festivities, and countdowns.
21:27And if they want to witness a firework display, they should stay there because the firetruck of the Bureau of Fire Protection is there.
21:35How can you guarantee that you will respond quickly to your fellow firefighters in case of fire in 2025?
21:43Because there are street parties everywhere.
21:46Of course, this is related to the call of our community.
21:51So as much as possible, if they can apply on their own, it's much better so that it won't spread.
21:59And while doing that, call 911 or the nearest fire station in their area.
22:07Will your firefighters also perform pre-positioning in places where there is usually a fire during this time?
22:16Yes. This is included in our request while we are asking for a public address.
22:22In crowded places, congested areas, terminals, or even in places where we are often challenged that the fire lane is tight.
22:36So that the community is aware that there is a firetruck anytime ready to respond.
22:43Are you calling our fellow firefighters so that we will be safe? Or is it up to you?
22:49Yes. In the name of our officer in charge, Chief Superintendent Jesus Fernandez and the entire DFP,
22:56we are wishing you a Merry Christmas and a safe new year.
23:03We hope that we will use alternatives, torotos, videotapes.
23:09And we hope that we will not be exposed to fire.
23:13Especially since we have fellow children and senior citizens.
23:18And if ever we are needed again, they will dial 911 before we vlog or video call.
23:26Okay. That's a good advice. Before you take a selfie, call the DFP first.
23:31Thank you very much.
23:33Thank you very much. Take care everyone.
23:36For our Senior Superintendent, Annalie Carbajal Atienza of the DFP.
23:41More than a million passengers have arrived at Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange of PITX since last week.
23:49So let's find out the situation there on the spot of JP Soriano.
23:54JP?
23:56Connie, Kapuso.
23:58Four days before the New Year's Eve, there were no passengers arriving at PITX, the largest bus terminal in Metro Manila.
24:06And you can see it behind me. The line is really long.
24:09There are no passengers, Connie. It reaches the other side of Kennedy Road.
24:13It is here at PITX Terminal in Paranaque City.
24:16And as of 10 a.m., there are almost 50,000 passengers arriving at PITX.
24:22And according to PITX, today, December 27, they expect that the number of passengers arriving at PITX will reach 190,000 to 200,000 passengers.
24:34Most of the passengers are returning to Batangas, Bicol and Mindoro.
24:38And from December 20 to December 26, 1.4 million passengers arrived at PITX.
24:46Passengers are averaging 200,000 per day this Christmas and New Year season, according to PITX management.
24:53Especially since it is a long weekend, a New Year celebration.
24:56It is strictly prohibited to use sharp objects such as knives, scissors, and any kind of flammable materials,
25:02as well as any kind of fireworks.
25:04And as you can see here, these are just a few of the security officers here at PITX.
25:12And so far, they have not been able to confiscate any kind of flammable materials.
25:16So just a reminder, it is strictly prohibited to bring any kind of flammable materials, even if it is legal.
25:21It is strictly prohibited to bring any kind of flammable materials during your trip here at PITX.
25:26And that is the latest.
25:27Back to you, Con.
25:28Thank you very much, J.P. Soriano.
25:32This is GMA Regional TV News.
25:37News from Visayas and Mindanao, from GMA Regional TV.
25:41Eighteen people were injured in a car accident in Carcar, Cebu on Christmas Day.
25:46Cecil, what happened?
25:51The driver of a multi-cab lost control, so they got into a fight.
25:56Details of this and other hot news were brought to you by Femory Dumabok of GMA Regional TV.
26:03There was a commotion on the national highway in Barangay Bolina, Carcar, Cebu, after a multi-cab accident on Christmas Day.
26:13The driver's gate lost control of the vehicle.
26:17It went to the other lane, turned sideways, and hit the passenger car.
26:23Eighteen people were injured in the incident, most of them in the multi-cab's cargo bed.
26:28It is still being investigated as to why the driver lost control of the vehicle.
26:32The victims have yet to be notified if they will file a complaint.
26:39A man was arrested in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, after firing a gun during a Christmas party.
26:46The man admitted that he was drinking while firing a gun while on duty.
26:51I was drinking while firing a gun during Christmas. Before I went to sleep, I was drinking.
26:58He was the one who got the two unlicensed guns.
27:01But the barangay officer insisted that he was the one who left one of the guns of a guard to be cleaned.
27:08He blamed himself for what he did.
27:11According to the authorities, no one was hit in the incident of indiscriminate firing.
27:16The City Prosecutor is investigating the complaint filed against the man.
27:24A woman resident in Barangay Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, was rushed to the hospital after her passenger car was hit.
27:33The suspect is now in the room waiting for his replacement.
27:42The woman's living partner, the victim, has no one to rely on.
27:48This is the only reason why she was able to escape from her house.
27:55The suspect ran away immediately after being searched by the police.
27:59The woman victim is now out of the hospital.
28:02The police are now waiting for her to file a formal complaint against the suspect.
28:08Femarie Dumabok of GME Regional TV is reporting for GME Integrated News.
28:15A man was killed after the police fired a gun at him.
28:18He was the one who responded to the gunshot and fought with the Pulu Pandan Negros Occidental.
28:23According to the investigation, the man was drinking in a store when he saw a customer.
28:29There, a man joined the conversation and got angry.
28:32The man left and came back with his companions.
28:35There, the police were in a mess and five people were shot.
28:40When they were chasing, the group tried to steal the police's gun.
28:44In the middle of the robbery, the gun was fired and the man who joined the conversation and his father were hit.
28:51Another man was also injured.
28:53In an interview with GME Regional TV to the police,
28:56he said that he already introduced himself to the police but he continued to beat him.
29:02He was also hospitalized after he was injured in his head and face.
29:07He will be facing a formal complaint.
29:09He also plans to file a complaint against the victims.
29:15A few days before the new year, how are the sales of fireworks and candles in Bukawe, Bulacan?
29:22We have a reporter on the spot, Jun Veneracion.
29:28Connie, the sales of fireworks and candles in Bukawe, Bulacan are very active.
29:36Dealers and retailers noticed that there are a lot of buyers after Christmas.
29:42They are hoping that it will continue from today until December 30.
29:47But that doesn't mean that a lot of people will buy because the profit is high.
29:51A dealer told us that the price of fireworks and candles is low,
29:56that's why the profit is low.
29:58Manufacturers were forced to lower the price
30:01so that their main enemy, the smuggled fireworks, can be priced at the same time.
30:07It's better if the profit is low as long as there are no losses.
30:11But because the demand is high, there are a few products that have increased their prices
30:16such as kwitis, judas belt, and lucis.
30:19Almost all of the stores here are open 24 hours a day.
30:23That's why there are people who go there at 6 o'clock in the morning
30:26to avoid heavy traffic in this part of Bukawe, Bulacan.
30:32And that's the latest from the Fireworks Capital of the country.
30:35Back to you, Connie.
30:36Thank you very much, Jun Veneracion.
30:42The Green Bones Fever is on!
30:45Some of its showings are still sold out
30:48along with the abundance of movies that will be released by Kapuso Film.
30:55The cast member, Sofia Pablo,
30:57went to the Green Bones Block Screening of her friend from Iloilo.
31:01Sofia reminded the audience to bring tissues.
31:06The lead stars, Dennis Trillo and Ruro Madrid, also visited the Block Screenings yesterday.
31:12They were also invited by the GMA Integrated News Anchors and Reporters
31:16along with their friend.
31:18Alden Richards, together with the cast of Pulang Araw, also went to the Block Screening.
31:23GMA Network's Senior Vice President, Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdez, was also there.
31:28Kapuso Employees of GMA Public Affairs also went to the Block Screening.
31:31Senior Documentary Manager, J.C. Rubio, was also there.
31:36He was the creator of the story concept based on the Green Bones.
31:46San Beda University was divided into three divisions
31:49in the NCAA Season 100 Swimming Competition in Manila.
31:52San Beda Red Sea Lions was the champion
31:55against the De La Salle College of St. Benilde
31:57and Coleo de San Juan de Letran in the Men's Division.
32:00The SBU was also divided into the Women's and Juniors Divisions.
32:04Three athletes from San Beda were the winners
32:07and received medals in three categories.
32:10Congratulations!
32:20500,000 teachers will be trained by the Commission on Elections for the election of 2025.
32:27According to Comedic Chairman, George Erwin Garcia,
32:29their training will last for two weeks.
32:32300,000 electoral board will also be trained
32:36along with the principal and support staff of the voting precincts.
32:41More than 30,000 police and soldiers will be on standby
32:45and will stand as a substitute if needed on the day of the election.
32:50On January 6, the printing of ballots will be expected to start in May.
32:58Celebrations and food will be held on the left and right.
33:01Experts are reminding us to be careful.
33:04There are more and more cases of stroke,
33:07high blood pressure, and other diseases during the holiday season.
33:11Marisol Abdurrahman reports.
33:18During the holiday season,
33:20seasonal illnesses such as upper respiratory syndrome,
33:25and upper respiratory tract infections have increased.
33:34With the unstable weather,
33:35we are really having an uptick of upper respiratory tract infections.
33:43It's probably multifactorial like the weather,
33:47also their control at home, sometimes they forget to take their medicine.
33:52Most of them are the elderly and children.
33:55The doctor's advice is to stay at home if you don't need to go out.
33:59If you can't avoid it, wear a mask and immediately consult a doctor.
34:04It is also strictly monitored for those who suffer from lifestyle-related illness
34:08or the so-called holiday heart syndrome.
34:11The cases of stroke, hypertension, and its complications have increased alarmingly.
34:19We also had some patients who had a heart attack,
34:23around 40% compared to last week.
34:27What's more alarming is that there are those who suffered from stroke in the early 30s.
34:32To avoid it, especially now when there are foods and drinks,
34:35the doctor's advice is to eat and drink properly.
34:38Avoid fatty and salty foods and drink maintenance medicines.
34:44Marisol Abduraman reporting for JMA Integrated News.
34:54Some international celebrities shared their experiences this holiday season.
35:07Best Christmas for Princess of Pop, Britney Spears,
35:10was the last time they saw their children.
35:13On Instagram, she shared a video with her son, Jaden James.
35:17She was in tears of joy and literally in shock when she saw it.
35:24In another photo, Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter Miley Cyrus
35:28sent happy holidays and new year messages to her fans.
35:32Miley said that she will say goodbye to her fans in 2024.
35:37And looking forward to starting over again in 2025.
35:43Meanwhile, let's talk about the benefits of senior citizens.
35:46We have with us via video chat, Dr. Mary Jean Loreche,
35:51Officer-in-Charge and Commission Member of the National Commission for Senior Citizens.
35:56Good morning to you and welcome to Balitang Hali.
36:01Good morning to you too, Connie.
36:03Thank you very much for your invitation for us to be able to follow up
36:09on what is new and new for the elderly.
36:13Doc, what is the reaction of the commission to the new DOH policy
36:16that does not need a purchase booklet for discounts on the medicines of senior citizens?
36:22Of course, we are very happy and we support that.
36:26We were with the TWG when that was discussed
36:30and our members helped in the Senior Citizen Party List.
36:35And we are really excited about this.
36:38When we last talked, you mentioned that you hope that there will be a QR code
36:44so that the recipes that you will be using will not be copied
36:48or used for others instead of the senior.
36:51What is our update on that?
36:53That's true, that's really true, Connie.
36:56We need to include that in our database to protect and prevent
37:03any unforeseen abuse of those benefits.
37:08But so far, because it was just released and the booklet was removed,
37:15we look forward that in the coming days,
37:18we will be able to discuss how we will implement it.
37:23One of the guidance that we are giving to the elderly
37:28is to always bring their prescription.
37:31Because prescription from the doctor and their ID is also a requirement.
37:36Yes, and regarding the expanded centenarian law that is effective on January 1,
37:42is it true that there are many octogenarians and nonagenarians
37:46who have not yet been registered?
37:49And what are the requirements?
37:52That's true, but maybe there is a lack of proper information.
37:58Just like in your program, we thank them so that they can receive it.
38:04They really need to apply.
38:06It is a benefit, but they have to apply for it.
38:09And secondly, they can go to their OSCA and LGUs,
38:14to their social welfare development offices.
38:17And there, they can get their application form.
38:21Or they can also go to our website, www.ncsa.gov.ph.
38:28Okay, let's just remind them that there are 10,000 of them.
38:31For the ages of 80-85, 90-95, is that correct?
38:36That's correct, Connie.
38:38Alright, so they really need to register to be available.
38:42But it can't be the same as before, 82-83,
38:49maybe they'll get mad if they don't get in.
38:53No, because the law is very specific, Connie.
38:56There should be no retroactivity.
38:58So it has to be 85-90 and 95.
39:02There, it's clear.
39:03Thank you very much, Dr. Jean or Mary Jean Loreche
39:07of the National Commission for Senior Citizens.
39:11Thank you, Connie.
39:12As for the budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways
39:15in the 2025 National Budget,
39:17it was approved by President Bongbong Marcos.
39:20When confirmed by DPWA Secretary Manuel Bonoan,
39:23there are projects in the budget that are not properly allocated.
39:28According to a source of GMA Integrated News,
39:30there are some projects like basketball court,
39:34tennis court, and some bypass road and water management projects.
39:38In the approved version of the Bicameral Conference Committee of the Congress,
39:42the budget of the DPWH amounted to more than 1 trillion pesos.
39:47This is bigger than the fund of the sector of education
39:50that should have the highest budget priority according to the Constitution.
39:55Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said earlier
39:58that some items in the budget will be vetoed or removed by the President.
40:02This was confirmed on Monday, December 30.
40:07This is the GMA Regional TV News.
40:13The sale of fireworks here in Dagupan, Pangasinan has been going on for 24 hours.
40:18There are 30 stalls in front of the NBI office in Barangay Poblacion Weste.
40:23According to their sales, the price of fireworks this year increased from 5 pesos to 15 pesos.
40:30As of now, the sale is still going on,
40:32but it is expected that the number of buyers will increase as December 31 approaches.
40:37The police is also continuously monitoring
40:39to ensure that no unauthorized fireworks are being sold.
40:45A man was found dead on the spot in Barangay Maligo.
40:53According to the police, the two suspects who shot the victim were on a motorcycle.
40:58The victims' relatives said that the crime was related to politics and elections.
41:03The victim is one of the complainants against the Umanoy Flying Boaters in their area.
41:09The investigation is ongoing.
41:11In Barangay Purug, a wound was found in the middle of the Umanoy fight.
41:16The victim was hit by a bullet to the leg.
41:18The two suspects are now being shot.
41:22Let's update on the situation in Andaya Highway
41:25where a lot of vehicles were piled up during Christmas.
41:28Ian Cruz is again on the spot.
41:31Ian?
41:35Yes, Rafi.
41:36The traffic in Andaya Highway is still heavy.
41:41We have witnessed that traffic from Sipocot to Lupi is heavy.
41:48Traffic from Sipocot to Pamaynila is heavy.
41:52It takes an hour or more to reach the destination.
41:56Rafi, Calvario is now reaching Pabicol and other destinations.
42:01It takes one to three hours to reach the destination.
42:04Meanwhile, three parts of Maharlika Highway were hit.
42:07In Barangay Bicalibmanan, Kamsur, it also rained heavily.
42:12According to Agnes de la Torre,
42:15the residents were not able to cross the outer lane of the northbound highway
42:20because it was not paved properly.
42:22The project was only six months old
42:24but they were not surprised when it became a problem.
42:27Another thing they see is that when it rains,
42:30the drainage of the highway is broken.
42:36That's why the water from the mountains instead of going straight to the drainage,
42:40is now looking for a way to the road where the road is being paved.
42:47The DPWH has secured the paved roads so that it will not be a danger to the motorists.
42:52The GMA Integrated News is trying to get the attention of the DPWH-Bicol Region.
42:57Agnes de la Torre also gathered with the government
43:00so that the affected families in the landslide-prone areas can be transferred.
43:06They really want to remind the residents of Lumikas,
43:09especially when it rains heavily.
43:12That's the latest from Kamsur, back to you, Rap.
43:16Thank you very much, Ian Cruz.
43:22The Jimenez family celebrated Thanksgiving and viewing party for the finale of Pulang Araw.
43:28The former GMA Network President,
43:31President Menardo Jimenez,
43:33and his wife, Carolina, visited their house
43:36to watch the last episode of Kapuso Family Drama.
43:40Their son, GMA Network Board Member,
43:43Laurie Jimenez Westphal,
43:45and PLDT Chief Operating Officer, Butch Jimenez, also attended.
43:48Their family is a big fan of the series.
43:55In every series that you made,
43:58there is what you call a learning process.
44:02Not only for the old, but also for the young,
44:06and for the family, and everything.
44:10Also with the viewers were Alden Richards,
44:13Barbie Forteza, Sanya Lopez, and many more.
44:16GMA Network Senior Vice President,
44:19Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdez,
44:21Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group,
44:23Lilibet Razonable,
44:25and Vice President for Drama, Cheryl Cheng See.
44:31It's been a great run.
44:33It's one of the shows that GMA is proud of.
44:37And from all the feedback I heard about the show,
44:42it's really heartwarming.
44:46Happy long weekend to all of us.
44:48This is Balitang Hali, and we are part of a bigger mission.
44:52It's been five days already.
44:54It's 2025 already.
44:55I'm Connie Cizol.
44:56I'm Rafi Timo.
44:57I'm with Aubrey Caranfel.
44:59For a broader service to the country,
45:01From GMA Integrated News, the news authority of Filipinos.

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