Narito ang mga nangungunang balita ngayong January 2, 2025
- Mga babalik ng metro Manila matapos ang holiday long weekend, pahirapang makasakay ng bus
- Panayam kay Philippine Ports Authority Spokesperson Eunice Samonte kaungay sa dagsa ng mga pasahero sa mga pantalan ngayong tapos na ang holidays
- Ilang nagbabalik-trabaho kasunod ng mahabang holiday break, maagang nag-abang ng masasakyan
- Mga pasahero, dagsa sa PITX matapos ang long holiday
- Panayam kay PITX Senior Corporate Affairs Officer Kolyn Calbasa kaugnay sa pagdami ng mga pasahero sa kanilang terminal
- Ilang magbabalik-trabaho, maagang bumiyahe para makaiwas sa matinding traffic | Mga sasakyan sa NLEX, nagsisimula nang dumami | NLEX: 10% increase sa daily traffic, inaasahan hanggang Jan. 6 | Free towing service para sa Class 1 vehicles, umiiral na ulit hanggang 6 am, Jan. 5
- Mga nakatira sa paligid ng Bulkang Kanlaon, pinaghahanda sa posible muling pagputok nito
- Tambak na basura, tumambad kasunod ng pagsalubong sa 2025 | Ilang bahagi ng Metro Manila, nabalot ng smog
- Panayam kay DOH Spokesperson ASec. Albert Domingo kaugnay sa casualties sa pagsalubong sa Bagong Taon
- Ilang turista sa Boracay, sinusulit ang bakasyon sa isla | Surfing, paragliding, at scuba diving, kabilang sa mga aktibidad na planong gawin ng mga turista sa Boracay
- Generation Beta, mga isisilang mula ngayong 2025 hanggang 2039
- Dennis Trillo, may throwback post nang manalong 2004 MMFF Best Supporting Actor | "Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita" stars Dennis Trillo at Judy Ann Santos, waging 50th MMFF Best Actor at Best Actress
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- Mga babalik ng metro Manila matapos ang holiday long weekend, pahirapang makasakay ng bus
- Panayam kay Philippine Ports Authority Spokesperson Eunice Samonte kaungay sa dagsa ng mga pasahero sa mga pantalan ngayong tapos na ang holidays
- Ilang nagbabalik-trabaho kasunod ng mahabang holiday break, maagang nag-abang ng masasakyan
- Mga pasahero, dagsa sa PITX matapos ang long holiday
- Panayam kay PITX Senior Corporate Affairs Officer Kolyn Calbasa kaugnay sa pagdami ng mga pasahero sa kanilang terminal
- Ilang magbabalik-trabaho, maagang bumiyahe para makaiwas sa matinding traffic | Mga sasakyan sa NLEX, nagsisimula nang dumami | NLEX: 10% increase sa daily traffic, inaasahan hanggang Jan. 6 | Free towing service para sa Class 1 vehicles, umiiral na ulit hanggang 6 am, Jan. 5
- Mga nakatira sa paligid ng Bulkang Kanlaon, pinaghahanda sa posible muling pagputok nito
- Tambak na basura, tumambad kasunod ng pagsalubong sa 2025 | Ilang bahagi ng Metro Manila, nabalot ng smog
- Panayam kay DOH Spokesperson ASec. Albert Domingo kaugnay sa casualties sa pagsalubong sa Bagong Taon
- Ilang turista sa Boracay, sinusulit ang bakasyon sa isla | Surfing, paragliding, at scuba diving, kabilang sa mga aktibidad na planong gawin ng mga turista sa Boracay
- Generation Beta, mga isisilang mula ngayong 2025 hanggang 2039
- Dennis Trillo, may throwback post nang manalong 2004 MMFF Best Supporting Actor | "Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita" stars Dennis Trillo at Judy Ann Santos, waging 50th MMFF Best Actor at Best Actress
Unang Balita is the news segment of GMA Network's daily morning program, Unang Hirit. It's anchored by Arnold Clavio, Susan Enriquez, Ivan Mayrina, and Mariz Umali, and airs on GMA-7 Mondays to Fridays at 5:30 AM (PHL Time).
For more videos from Unang Balita, visit http://www.gmanetwork.com/unangbalita. For Kapuso abroad, subscribe to GMA Pinoy TV (http://www.gmapinoytv.com/) for GMA programs.
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00:00The new year has come.
00:04The rain is here again.
00:08The rain is here again.
00:12Now that the New Year long weekend is over.
00:15It's difficult for those in Batangas to go back to Metro Manila.
00:18Last night at City Grand Terminal,
00:20many passengers were exhausted and hot.
00:23Because there were only few buses yesterday.
00:27Others chose to stay in the bus to be able to leave.
00:30According to a dispatcher of the bus, their driver and conductor did not go to work
00:35because they had a new year with their families.
00:38It is expected that the bus trip will return to normal this day.
00:44On the other hand, travelers are expected to wear pants this holiday.
00:50We will interview Eunice Samonte,
00:52spokesperson of the Philippine Ports Authority.
00:54Good morning to you, Eunice. Happy New Year!
00:57Good morning, Ma'am Maryse. Happy New Year!
01:01First of all, how many passengers are expected to travel to different ports in the country this day?
01:07Yes, actually, this morning, we reached 3.5 million passengers.
01:13It started from December 15 until AM this morning.
01:18And we expect that it will increase in the coming days
01:24because people from the province will return to their work.
01:29So, is it more now or tomorrow? Because the weekend is coming again.
01:34We are expecting more on the weekend
01:38because our forecast is 4.5 million passengers
01:42compared to 4.3 million passengers last year.
01:48The question is, is it enough?
01:50Because it is expected that more passengers will return this day.
01:53And you are saying that there will be more passengers on the weekend.
01:57Actually, this is the challenge.
01:59Because of the large number of passengers,
02:01usually, we have a build-up of passengers in the port
02:05because there are still shortages of ships.
02:08This is the usual call of the PPA
02:12that there should be more ships
02:14because our passengers are continuously arriving in the ports
02:20Of course, in the PPA, in the Pantalan,
02:24we cater the passengers who are going to the ports
02:28even if they haven't traveled yet or they will wait for a trip.
02:32So, it means that it's okay even if they just walk in,
02:35they don't have reserved tickets.
02:38That's right. Our passengers have two options.
02:41They can go to Pantalan and buy tickets there.
02:45But the challenge is that they have to buy tickets
02:49because there is a long queue in the ticketing booths
02:53in our Pantalan because of the shipping lines.
02:57The online ticketing of the shipping lines is not working.
03:02Their second option is online booking
03:05directly on the site of the shipping line
03:08that they can choose.
03:10And from there, they can buy tickets
03:12so that they can go directly.
03:14And that is also our advisable in their online booking.
03:17Eunice, so far in the ships that have traveled,
03:21we haven't seen any delays?
03:25For now, there are no delays
03:27even though there are some that have been canceled.
03:30For example, in Masbate,
03:32there is a shipping line that has been canceled
03:34due to the New Year operation.
03:36Even though there are no stranded
03:38because the good news is
03:40that the passengers were informed right away
03:44and the passengers did not go to our Pantalan.
03:48We also have canceled trips during Christmas
03:52but the passengers were also informed right away.
03:55What you are saying is,
03:57how many ships will be added?
03:59And have we already talked to the shipping lines?
04:01Will they add more?
04:03Is there a chance to add more trips
04:05so that the passengers' trips will not be delayed?
04:08Especially those who will return to their jobs
04:11or will return to the provinces?
04:14Yes, our coordination with the marinas
04:17and the shipping lines is continuous.
04:19Even though the shipping lines
04:21were not completed by the DPA mandate,
04:24we are still requesting
04:26that if the ships that were mentioned earlier
04:29are not enough
04:31and if their shipments are positive,
04:33they will add more.
04:35Others will return
04:37the ships that traveled right away.
04:41How is the operation in the ports?
04:43Did anyone get hurt?
04:45Did anyone get kidnapped?
04:47Because some people stay overnight
04:49while waiting for their trip.
04:52That's right.
04:53Our Pantalan so far,
04:55when it comes to security,
04:57it is safe.
04:59Especially in the 3,000
05:01security forces
05:03including our port police
05:05who are wearing body cameras.
05:07The challenge, for example,
05:10on December 29,
05:12we were informed
05:14that a passenger
05:16was on his way
05:18to North Harbor, Manila
05:20and he jumped
05:22into a vessel
05:24because of depression.
05:26Our authorities
05:28responded right away
05:30and he was saved.
05:34How long do you expect
05:36the number of passengers
05:38in Pantalan to increase?
05:40Our monitoring
05:42in Philippine Force Authority
05:44until January 4,
05:46the number of passengers
05:48is still increasing.
05:50Especially now,
05:52on Friday and Saturday,
05:54this is the build-up
05:56of people returning
05:58to their jobs.
06:00Eunice, please remind our passengers
06:02who are going to different
06:04Pantalan throughout the country.
06:07Especially to our passengers
06:09who are going
06:11to travel,
06:13it is better
06:15if they have online booking.
06:17Once they have online booking,
06:19they can bring
06:21their tickets
06:23directly to the passenger terminal building.
06:25There is no need to queue.
06:27Secondly,
06:29I hope they can go
06:31to Pantalan earlier.
06:33We have not controlled
06:35the traffic in Pantalan.
06:37Usually, there is a delay
06:39in traffic.
06:41Thirdly,
06:43please use travel light
06:45because the security
06:47in Pantalan is still tight.
06:49It is better
06:51if they don't bring
06:53a lot of things and appliances
06:55to go directly to Pantalan.
06:57Thank you very much
06:59Philippine Force Authority spokesperson
07:01Eunice Samonte. Happy New Year to you.
07:04Happy New Year, Ma'am Maris.
07:06Good morning.
07:08After a long holiday break,
07:10many of our countrymen went back to work.
07:12Some of them waited for their vehicles
07:14because the heavy traffic
07:16was expected again.
07:18Live from Quezon City, we have the first news
07:20from James Agustin.
07:22James, what is your location?
07:24How is the traffic there?
07:29Van, good morning. I am here
07:31in the area of Commonwealth Avenue
07:34and now, the traffic is still wide
07:36and not that many passengers
07:38this morning.
07:40But it seems like some of our countrymen
07:42still have a holiday hangover.
07:44But because it is back to work today,
07:46they need to go back
07:48and some passengers traveled early
07:50to Commonwealth Avenue
07:52so that they will not be late for their work.
07:56It is past 4 in the morning
07:58and there are a lot of passengers
08:00in this part of Commonwealth Avenue
08:02Our countrymen are back to work
08:04but are they ready to go back
08:06after a long holiday?
08:08Yes, I am ready.
08:10I need to rest.
08:12I need to rest.
08:14My leave is over.
08:16I am ready
08:18because it is just a short vacation
08:20from work.
08:22I am still lazy.
08:24I still have a lot of time.
08:26I am ready because
08:28I have to go to work.
08:31Some of our countrymen still have a holiday hangover
08:33but they still woke up early
08:35to go to work.
08:37Like Rose Ana Pauwi from Indang Cavite
08:39after vacationing with her cousin
08:41here in Quezon City.
08:43This time, it is full
08:45because others are already going back
08:47to their places.
08:49Rodrigo is still working.
08:51He is used to driving
08:53for the public.
08:55Sometimes, it is hard
08:57but it is easy.
08:59It is a good holiday.
09:01SP is also waiting
09:03to go to North Avenue.
09:05It is hard to drive
09:07because there are a lot of people
09:09because it is the first day
09:11of 2025.
09:13There is a lot of traffic.
09:15It is the first day of work
09:17this new year.
09:19There are a lot of passengers
09:21who just want to drive.
09:23There are a lot of passengers in their buses.
09:25On the other hand,
09:28there are a lot of passengers
09:30that we talked to in 2025.
09:32I don't want to be late.
09:34I avoid being late.
09:36You have to go to work early
09:38to be on time for work.
09:40We don't want to be scolded.
09:46This is the situation
09:48here in Commonwealth Avenue
09:50area of Litex.
09:52There are not a lot of passengers.
09:54They are being driven by MMDA
09:57in the first lane near the bike lane.
09:59There are people being driven
10:01by MMDA in the traffic lane.
10:03Let's take a look at the traffic situation.
10:05This is Commonwealth Avenue,
10:07westbound lane towards the area of Elliptical Road.
10:09It is very wide.
10:11You might think that there is no work
10:13this day.
10:15On the other lane, eastbound lane
10:17towards the area of Fairview,
10:19the traffic situation is wider this morning.
10:21That is the first news from Quezon City.
10:23I am James Agustin
10:25for Integrated News.
10:27The long holiday
10:29in Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange
10:31is coming to an end
10:33due to the number of passengers
10:35returning to their provinces
10:37and back to Metro Manila.
10:39Live from PITX,
10:41Bam Alegre has the first news.
10:43Good morning.
10:45The meeting is over.
10:47Midnight is over.
10:49Back to normal.
10:51Many of us
10:54are returning to their places.
10:56It is still early.
10:58The line is already a blockbuster.
11:00It will enter Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange.
11:02The line is already very long
11:04due to the bag check.
11:06Many people are returning to reality
11:08on the second day of 2025.
11:10Like Marvin Lopez and his mother.
11:12They are on holiday in Cavite
11:14but they need to go back to base
11:16in Cabanatuan Nueva Ecija
11:18because work is already waiting.
11:20I am with my mother
11:22and my siblings.
11:24Emily Marilia is returning to Metro Manila
11:26to celebrate Christmas and New Year
11:28with her children.
11:30She knows that many are returning home
11:32so she decided to go to the terminal.
11:34She doesn't want to go back to San Narciso, Quezon
11:36but her grandchildren are still going to school.
11:38We want to go back early
11:40because there are not many passengers.
11:42My daughter and I will go together.
11:44According to PITX,
11:46there are enough buses
11:48that will serve passengers this morning.
11:51This morning, there are buses going to
11:53San Jose, Occidental Mindoro,
11:55Baguio City, Dagupan City,
11:57Olongapo City, Lipa and Nasugbu Batangas,
11:59Tagkawayan and Lucena, Quezon,
12:01Tabaco City, Albay, Daet Kamarines Norte
12:03and Naval, Biliran.
12:10Ivan, good morning.
12:12The morning rush earlier
12:14means that the line is not that long
12:16at the entrance of PITX
12:18but there are still passengers coming this morning.
12:21For the latest news and updates,
12:23go to Balita and subscribe to the
12:25YouTube channel of GMA Integrated News.
12:50This is PITX Senior Corporate Affairs Officer,
12:52Colleen Calbasa.
12:54Colleen, good morning. Happy New Year.
12:56Hello, good morning. Happy New Year.
12:58How are the passengers
13:00coming to PITX?
13:02Do we have numbers?
13:04When do we expect
13:06the peak of the number of passengers?
13:09Actually, as of this morning,
13:116 a.m., there are 13,000
13:13passengers coming to our terminal.
13:15Many of them are coming back
13:17from their provinces
13:19and returning to their jobs.
13:21Now, we're expecting
13:23170,000 to 200,000
13:25for today
13:27because it's our first day
13:29back to work day.
13:31There are many passengers returning
13:33to their provinces.
13:35Do we expect that
13:37this will spill over to the weekend,
13:39the trips of our countrymen, Colleen?
13:41Yes. Actually, we're expecting
13:43until January 6.
13:45We're expecting
13:47passengers returning
13:49to their provinces
13:51and returning from Metro Manila
13:53to the provinces because
13:55some of them are on vacation here in Metro Manila.
13:57But the bulk of the passengers
13:59are arrivals
14:01because the previous days
14:03were departures. Now, it's arrivals.
14:05Yes. As of this morning,
14:07many of us are returning from Bicol,
14:09our region.
14:11You mentioned Bicol. Are there any delays?
14:13I understand that there are
14:15delays on the route
14:17to Bicol and back to Metro Manila.
14:19As of this morning,
14:21there are no recorded delays.
14:23Hopefully, there will be no delays.
14:25Are the trips of the buses
14:27and PITX enough?
14:29Yes.
14:31Yes, sir.
14:33We haven't stopped here yet.
14:35Do you have any
14:37reminders for the passengers
14:39who are traveling
14:41to PITX or leaving
14:43PITX and returning to the provinces?
14:45Go ahead.
14:47For our passengers,
14:49especially if we're returning to the provinces,
14:51make sure that we have tickets.
14:53If we don't have tickets,
14:55we'll go straight to our ticket booths
14:57here at the terminal.
14:59And of course,
15:01sharp objects and flammable items
15:03are still prohibited
15:05because we still have a lot of firearms.
15:07That's all. Thank you.
15:09Thank you very much for
15:11your time. Happy New Year!
15:13How are you
15:15in Enlex, Balintawak?
15:17The holiday break is now over.
15:19We have live news.
15:21Bea, is there traffic in Enlex?
15:27Ivan, Happy New Year!
15:29There's still no traffic right now.
15:31Hopefully,
15:33the trip back to Manila
15:35will be stress-free
15:37and will pass through Enlex this morning
15:39because back to reality
15:41for a lot of our passengers.
15:45Resty has been on the road
15:47for almost 3 hours
15:49after Christmas and New Year in Pampanga.
15:51He's on his way to Batangas
15:53for work.
15:55But even though he left early,
15:57he's expecting to stay on the road
15:59for a few more hours.
16:01He's avoiding the traffic.
16:03So right now,
16:05instead of going the normal way,
16:07he left the house in Pampanga
16:09at around 3am.
16:11Back to reality now.
16:13John's family is also traveling to Manila
16:15early in the morning after the New Year
16:17in Isabela.
16:19Their goal is to avoid traffic
16:21especially since his wife is back to work today.
16:23So that there won't be traffic
16:25in the afternoon.
16:27So that there won't be traffic
16:29going to Manila.
16:31Later, half day.
16:33Jmar will be taking
16:35his cousins to Cavite
16:37after the New Year in Bulacan.
16:39They'll be back to work next week.
16:41But he left early
16:43so that he can rest.
16:45He's avoiding the traffic
16:47because we're still in Bulacan.
16:49My passengers are already back to work.
16:51They'll be back on Monday.
16:53The number of cars
16:55traveling to Manila is increasing
16:57when we went around Enlex
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18:25As of 2025,
18:27unhealthy air quality
18:29unhealthy air quality
18:31in some parts of Metro Manila
18:33In addition to air pollution,
18:35garbage was left in different places
18:37during the New Year celebrations
18:39Here is the first news
18:41of Bernadette Reyes
18:45Garbage was left in the streets
18:47following the New Year celebrations
18:49following the New Year celebrations
18:51Like Taft Avenue in Pasig
18:53the people of City Hall cleaned the area
18:55the people of City Hall cleaned the area
18:57In other parts of Pasig,
18:59garbage was left on the street
19:01We also passed by the City Hall
19:03We also passed by the City Hall
19:05Garbage was left on the streets
19:07Even in Manila, in Gabundo,
19:09even in Manila, in Gabundo,
19:11So they were asked to clean the street
19:13so they were asked to clean the street
19:15with handkerchiefs and tractors
19:17with handkerchiefs and tractors
19:19Besides garbage,
19:21Some parts of Metro Manila were also covered by smog or mixed smoke and fog, as observed in Manila, such as P. Burgos, Jones Bridge, and Divisoria, and even around 2 p.m., smog was still visible in Kuhang Ito, in parts of Mandaluyong and San Juan.
19:40D.E.N.R. continues to investigate, but according to Swiss research firm IQ Air, the air quality index reached an unhealthy level in Manila, more than 15 times higher than that of the World Health Organization, which is also recorded as the 16th most polluted air in more than 100 cities on the list.
20:04This is the air quality monitoring equipment used by D.E.N.R. EMB to measure air pollutants in the environment, such as fine dust.
20:13Not only in the environment does such air have an effect because according to experts, it may be harmful to the human body.
20:21These fine particles may reach our bloodstream and our respiratory system, and in the case of explosion, there are toxic substances that can cause cancer.
20:40It is more prone to mycomorbidities such as asthma and cancer, so they are advised not to go out or wear a face mask.
20:49This is the first news, Bernadette Reyes for GMA Integrated News.
20:54And now for the casualties of the new year, we will talk to the Department of Health spokesperson, Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo.
21:02Doc Albert, Happy New Year. Good morning.
21:04Happy New Year Ivan. Happy New Year to all the listeners and viewers.
21:09We may have updated numbers, Asec, on the number of cases due to the explosion.
21:14It's just about to go in, Ivan. I still have the numbers from yesterday, as of 6 a.m. on January 1.
21:20Our total is already at 340. This is lower by 34% compared to the total of the past year.
21:31Then in our most recent, we counted 141 cases, which is lower by 64% compared to the last time, in 2024.
21:41That's the only thing, Doc, there are those who are still chasing.
21:43Like yesterday, all day long, there were those who fell, or maybe this morning, there are those who are still chasing.
21:48Yes, that's right, Ivan. We have late reports. At the same time, we know that there are still many people who are not using their fireworks,
21:58or maybe those who tried to light a fire that didn't go off, that were left on the street, are being caught.
22:04Our reminder is that they should not be caught anymore. They should be watered, cleaned, and thrown away.
22:11Because that is still powder, and it can still be painful.
22:14Doc, what is our analysis on the profile of the victims? Is it mostly children, adults? What is the profile?
22:22Yes, Ivan. Our age group is still the same. There are many from 5 to 19.
22:28The majority is 10 to 14, and their age group is almost the same for every 10. 88% are men.
22:36So in total, the victims here are mostly boys, Ivan. Many of them are actively involved, about 55%.
22:43The others were just hit, not on purpose. And what were the fireworks that were involved here?
22:50Our top 1 is the boga. Top 2 is the 5-star. Both are illegal. Top 3 is the kwitis. It is legal, but it is still painful.
22:59Top 4 is the homemade or those that are not remembered by our patients. And then top 5 is our picolo, which is also an illegal firework.
23:08I remember, Doc, that last year, picolo was always the number 1. But picolo was reduced a bit. But now, the boga is floating.
23:19Exactly, Ivan. Actually, our challenge here is, I saw the news item earlier,
23:24there are many kids, and consistent with epidemiology, there are many kids who can see do-it-yourself videos online.
23:32So there are many different versions of boga. Before, when we say boga, we think of PVC pipe.
23:38But I'm sure the Kapuso reporters can see it. There are different cans, there are different bottles.
23:43It's more dangerous because if the materials are different, not standard, it will really explode.
23:49And it's highly flammable, Doc. They put denatured alcohol there, right?
23:53Yes. That's another challenge because our PNP and DTI are good at enforcing gunpowder.
24:01In fact, that's the basis of how you can say it's illegal or not. There are a lot of allowed powders.
24:06But this one, they're not using gunpowder. They're using denatured alcohol.
24:11Others are using gas. So it's really dangerous, and this is the next frontier that needs to be addressed.
24:17How is the response to our hospitals, Doc?
24:21The code white of the hospitals continues all the way until January 6.
24:26Everything is ready. The supplies are not running out.
24:30And thank you to our frontliners, to the doctors, nurses, and support staff who are there.
24:35Those who have changed years in their emergency rooms. The hospitals are still ready.
24:40Doc, while we note that it was a significant reduction in the number of victims,
24:47one injury is still one too many.
24:51Moving forward, have you thought of anything that we can tweak to remind our countrymen?
24:58Maybe next year, our numbers will be better.
25:02Yes. So we're thinking of three things.
25:04First, the policy. The DOH is still looking for a better total ban.
25:09But we're flexible. We're balancing.
25:12So let's look at the example of Community Fireworks.
25:15I watched Kapuso in Lubong. SB19 is there.
25:19So it's there. It's good.
25:21It's better that they watch us and we don't get in trouble.
25:23That's number one. Number two, our education.
25:26We should change the tradition or culture that says we need to blow up.
25:33And that's also the instinct to have a right of passage for boys.
25:37The majority of the victims today are not proven to be boys.
25:41That's different. So education.
25:42And then number three, parental supervision is really important.
25:46Because our victims are children.
25:49Mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, and uncles and aunts,
25:52grandparents, let's not let our children touch them.
25:56Doc Albert, thank you very much. Happy New Year to you at the DOH.
26:00Happy New Year. Thank you.
26:02We talked to Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo, DOH spokesman.
26:07Before returning from vacation, tourists in Boracay are enjoying the march and other activities there.
26:13First news live, John Sala of GMA Regional TV.
26:17John, Happy New Year.
26:21Ivan, parasailing, helmet diving, banana boat, island hopping, and many more.
26:28It's one of the best islands in the world.
26:39This is proof of the increasing number of tourists this holiday season.
26:45Aside from the engranding fireworks display in celebration of the year 2025,
26:50some tourists still return to the island for island activities,
26:55especially those who are fond of adventure and thrill-seekers.
26:59Ryoichi's group is just arriving in Boracay,
27:02and they plan to spend their vacation exploring the island.
27:06I think the reason why I come back to Boracay is because of its beach.
27:12The beach is really beautiful.
27:14Boracay is one of the best beaches in the world.
27:17Lemuel has already tried the banana boat and other activities,
27:21so he plans to do something more adventurous while in Boracay.
27:27I haven't tried the banana boat yet, but I want to try surfing or gliding.
27:34There are so many activities.
27:36Boracay is a go-to destination for tourists to relax and enjoy in its beautiful paradise.
27:43That's why Andre doesn't have time to miss it.
27:48Maybe scuba diving or freediving.
27:58This morning, Ivan experienced heavy rain here in Boracay,
28:02which affected the early morning activities of those who celebrated New Year here in Lubong.
28:07Later, it is expected that many of those who celebrated New Year here in Boracay will return home.
28:12Yesterday, the local government unit of Malayaklan and tourism frontliners
28:17carried out a coastal clean-up to maintain the cleanliness and beauty of Boracay Island.
28:23Ivan?
28:24Thank you very much, John Sala of GMA Regional TV.
28:29New year, new generation.
28:32That's Generation Beta.
28:33What does this new generation have?
28:36Generation Beta will be born from 2025 to 2039.
28:42As part of that first batch,
28:44the New Year babies that were born yesterday,
28:47according to social analyst and futurist Mark McRindle,
28:51Generation Beta is the generation that will live in a world
28:54where artificial intelligence or AI is being used every day.
28:58Their parents are millennials and Gen Z.
29:01Because of the growth of millennials and Gen Z,
29:04according to McRindle,
29:05it is expected that Gen Beta will be more centered
29:09in socializing and helping the community.
29:13Gen Z say that their children will be inspired by the use of screen gadgets.
29:20Gen Beta will learn from their parents the use of modern technology.
29:25Not only in making life easier,
29:27but also in solving the challenges of their time.
29:38For the first throwback Thursday of 2025,
29:40Kapuso Drama King, Dennis Trillo will have a throwback.
29:44In IG, Dennis posted his photo where he held
29:47the award he won in Metro Manila Film Festival 2004.
29:51Dennis won Best Supporting Actor
29:54for the movie Aiste Mas, 1941, Mahal Kita.
29:57It's memorable because it was his first award in his first movie.
30:01And 20 years later, in 2024,
30:04Dennis became the Best Actor in the 50th MMFF
30:09for Green Bones, produced by GMA Pictures.
30:14While his co-star in Aiste Mas,
30:17in 1941, Julian Santos became the Best Actress for Espantajo.
30:23In IG, officialjudyph posted the pic of Dennis and Judy Ann together
30:30on the night of the MMFF.
30:53And for more stories like this,
30:54head to nyseagrant.tv.