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Narito ang mga nangungunang balita ngayong January 14, 2025

- Ilang commuter, maagang bumiyahe para makaiwas sa traffic sa Mindanao Avenue | Bahagi ng Mindanao Avenue, 3 taong sarado para sa pagtatayo ng Metro Manila Subway-Tandang Sora Station | DOTr: 20% na sa ngayon ang construction ng subway project; inaasahang magiging fully operational sa 2029

- Mga sasakyang ilegal na nakaparada sa Scout Borromeo St., hinatak ng MMDA

- Mga buhol-buhol na kawad ng kuryente sa heritage site na Calle Real, inayos na ng Iloilo City LGU | Ilang residente, naniniwalang makatutulong sa turismo ang pag-aayos sa mga buhol-buhol na kable sa Calle Real | Spaghetti wires sa iba pang bahagi ng Iloilo City, aayusin din ng LGU

- (w/ back to live) BRP Teresa Magbanua, naitaboy palayo ang "monster ship" ng China bago mag-overheat; papalitan ng BRP Gabriela Silang | Pilipinas, naghain ng diplomatic protest dahil sa pananatili ng China "monster ship" sa exclusive economic zone ng Pilipinas | Joe Biden, umaasang ipagpatuloy ni Donald Trump ang pakikipagtulungan sa Japan at Pilipinas

- Panayam kay Philippine Consul General in Los Angeles Adelio Angelito Cruz kaugnay sa apektadong Pinoy sa mga wildfire sa California

- Bulkang Kanlaon, dalawang beses nagbuga ng abo kahapon

- Nasa 1.8 milyong miyembro ng Iglesia Ni Cristo, nagtipon-tipon sa iba't ibang lugar sa bansa para sa kanilang National Rally for Peace

- Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, dumalo sa pagdinig ng Pasig RTC sa kaniyang petition for bail sa kasong qualified human trafficking

- Muntinlupa RTC, naglabas ng gag order sa Vic Sotto-Darryl Yap case | Tito Sotto, iginiit na hindi nila nabasa ni Vic Sotto ang script ng pelikula ni Darryl Yap

- "Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan," magbabalik-GMA Prime sa January 20

- Anjo Pertierra at Luke Conde, nagpasaya at nagpakilig sa "Binibini ng Kalibo Ati-Atihan 2025"

- "My Ilonggo Girl" at "Prinsesa ng City Jail," inabangan sa double world premiere

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00:00This is the first news live from Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City, EJ Gomez has the first news live. EJ?
00:24Egan, several parts of Mindanao Avenue here in Quezon City are now closed for the construction of the old Sora Station of the Metro Manila Subway Project, which will last until 2028.
00:42Every day, Edwin travels from Novaliches, Quezon City to his work at Katipunan Avenue. He enters at 7.30 in the morning, so to avoid traffic and not be late for work, he leaves home at 4 in the early morning.
01:00But when I get home, that's where I experience the traffic, so it's really hard, especially now that there's construction. If it's already rush hour in the afternoon, it's about one and a half hours of traffic.
01:17Erwin also travels early, so he won't be late for work at 6.30 a.m. He says commuting during rush hour is hard, so he's looking forward to the completion of the Metro Manila Subway Project.
01:31My house is just near here, so if this will be built, the better transportation will be closer to me. Maybe the one-hour trip will be just 45 or 30 minutes.
01:42Edwin and Erwin are just a few of the commuters who daily cross Mindanao Avenue. Just the other day, they closed part of Mindanao Avenue to give way to the construction of the old Sora Station of the 33-kilometer Metro Manila Subway Project.
01:57To fix the traffic, the Department of Transportation made diversion roads to the affected southbound lane and northbound lane of the closed area. There are also alternative routes that motorists can pass.
02:10Just before 4 a.m., there was still a lot of traffic. There were also additional vehicles on the road at 5 a.m. because it's already rush hour.
02:20According to the Transportation Department, 20 percent of the construction of the subway project, which is expected to be fully operational, will be completed by 2029.
02:30Actually, I heard that it will be completed by 2029, but maybe it will take a little more time. Later on, when it's done, maybe it will be okay. It will still be affected.
02:42Maybe for now, it will just take a little more time and support from the government. If we can wait longer, it's okay because there are other ways to travel.
02:52Igan, what you can see now is our southbound lane here in Mindanao Avenue. That is straight ahead towards Quezon Avenue.
03:07The traffic is heavier now, but the vehicles are still running straight.
03:12On the other lane, that is the northbound lane and towards Novaliches, Balintawak and Enlex.
03:19Generally, the traffic on our northbound lane is lighter.
03:24Here's the first news from Quezon City. EJ Gomez for GMA Integrated News.
03:32People of the MMDA are attacking the illegal vehicles parked on Scout Borromeo Street, Quezon City.
03:38Here's the first news live from Bam Alegre.
03:41Bam?
03:45Igan, good morning. The MMDA is conducting an operation here in Scout Borromeo, Quezon City.
03:51This is a complaint area because there are a lot of illegally parked vehicles here.
03:54And true enough, they have already made some apprehensions on this road.
03:59Four vehicles were towed here including three SUVs and one tricycle.
04:02How is the fine for this? If the vehicle is attended by the owner and driver,
04:07the fine will be Php 1,000 and the driver's license will be ticketed.
04:13If this is an attended vehicle, the fine will be up to Php 2,000 and the license plate of the vehicle will be affected.
04:19Either or, it is a hassle. So the objective here is for the sidewalks to be clear,
04:26so there are no obstructions and the vehicles will be parked properly.
04:31The real vehicles will be taken to Tumana, Marikina.
04:35There is also a towing fee from Php 4,000 up to Php 8,000 depending on the distance covered by the towing.
04:41There is also a clearing of the obstacles that can be used here on the sidewalks
04:46such as tables, benches, and chairs.
04:50Especially if it is harmful to the surroundings and can cause pollution.
04:55It can also be used for environmental damage.
04:57There are still places to go but we will not mention them.
05:02But the objective is for the living lanes to be clear
05:05because these are the alternative routes for motorists here in our main thoroughfares
05:10where there is usually a traffic jam.
05:12This is the first news from Quezon City.
05:14I'm Bam Alagre for GMA Integrated News.
05:17The heritage site of Calle Real in Iloilo City is more noticeable.
05:22There is no longer a problem with the current there.
05:25Aside from Calle Real, El Gio will also fix the cables in other parts of the city.
05:31We have live news from Kim Salinas of GMA Regional TV.
05:36Kim.
05:39Indeed, it is not only unbelievable to look at,
05:42but the beauty and history of heritage buildings here in Calle Real in Iloilo City has been given more importance
05:49because spaghetti wires were removed along with the underground cabling system in the city.
06:01Spaghetti wires were removed along with the underground cabling system in the city.
06:04This is the situation in Calle Real in Iloilo City for several years now.
06:07It has been complained for several years now
06:09because aside from not looking good, it is still possible for an accident to occur.
06:14Now in 2025, spaghetti wires are no more in the area.
06:19The beauty of heritage sites is now visible.
06:22It has received praise not only from locals, but also from netizens from other places.
06:28The 47-year-old vendor, Ricardo, is happy and the cables in the center of the city are now clean.
06:35We are happy because it is now clean.
06:39The cables are now clean.
06:44The resident, John, believes that the removal of spaghetti wires is a big help to the tourism of the city.
06:51There are more tourists now.
06:55The beauty of Iloilo City has been enhanced.
06:59It is a good thing.
07:01January 2 this year was the start of Iloilo City LGU
07:05The removal of spaghetti wires is now based on the ordinance of the city.
07:09Aside from Calle Real, the LGU also plans to fix spaghetti wires in other streets of the city,
07:15such as in Diversion Road.
07:17This project is a testament to our commitment to really preserve the heritage
07:26and the cultural heritage of Iloilo City while pushing for the modernization.
07:36Igan, Mayor Jerry Trenas of Iloilo City has talked to public utility companies
07:43about cleaning and fixing the wires in Diversion Road
07:47and has given a deadline until the end of April.
07:53Igan?
07:55Thank you very much, Kim Salinas of GMA Regional TV.
08:00BRP Gabriela Silang will replace BRP Teresa Magbanwa in overseeing the West Philippine Sea.
08:06After it overheated, the China Coast Guard integrated the monster ship.
08:11The Philippines filed a new diplomatic protest against China
08:15because of its presence in the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines.
08:19We have first news from Bernadette Reyes.
08:23China Coast Guard 5901 was spotted 66.69 nautical miles away in Pundakit, Zambales.
08:33According to the Philippine Coast Guard, the monster ship was circling around
08:38near Baho de Masindok or Panatagshol and on the coastline of Zambales.
08:42Before this, BRP Teresa Magbanwa sent the monster ship away.
08:46But the PCGK's ship ran aground.
08:50BRP Teresa Magbanwa experienced overheating of its auxiliary engines.
08:55That's why it returned to the port of Bataan.
09:01That is primarily the reason why the China Coast Guard
09:05was able to once again come near at a distance of 67 nautical miles.
09:10BRP Gabriela Silang will replace BRP Teresa Magbanwa
09:14but this ship is smaller and is only half the length of the monster ship of China.
09:20According to the Philippine Coast Guard, the maritime patrol aircraft of the PCG
09:25will also be able to send a radio challenge to the China Coast Guard vessel.
09:30Coast Guard, CD5901, this is BRP Cabra. Please leave this area immediately. Over.
09:40On January 5, BRP Cabra's radio challenged the monster ship
09:45that was more than 50 nautical miles from Capones Island in Zambales.
09:50But for more than a week, the monster ship still did not leave.
09:54On January 10, BRP Teresa Magbanwa's radio challenged China's ships
09:59that crossed 70 to 80 nautical miles from Zambales.
10:02China Coast Guard Vessel 3304, this is Philippine Coast Guard Vessel BRP Teresa Magbanwa.
10:10You are directed to depart immediately and notify us of your intentions. Over.
10:15At one point, China deployed a helicopter of their People's Liberation Army Navy,
10:22which was called provocative by the National Maritime Council.
10:27They were able to stop the continuous illegal presence of Chinese ships
10:31that were causing tension.
10:33This was also removed from the Freedom of Navigation, Innocent Passage,
10:37Maritime Zone Act of the Philippines, United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea,
10:42and 2016 Arbitral Ruling.
10:45This encouraged China to respect the law of the Philippines
10:48and the orders of its ships to stop the invasion of our EEZ.
10:53The Philippines held a diplomatic protest.
10:56At the trilateral meeting of the Philippines, America, and Japan,
11:00outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden appointed President Bongbong Marcos
11:04to hold on to his and China's aggressive actions.
11:08Based on the press release of the Presidential Communications Office,
11:12Biden hopes that he will continue to replace U.S. President-elect Donald Trump
11:17to assist the Philippines, America, and Japan in maritime security and other issues.
11:23This is the first news.
11:25Bernadette Reyes for GMA Integrated News.
11:31China again violated the law and violated the patrolling of the China Coast Guard.
11:38They urged the Philippines to stop their malicious accusations.
11:42They added that their rights and sovereignty in the South China Sea are legally based.
11:47This is even before the Philippines won the 2016 Arbitral Ruling.
11:55While wildfires are still continuing in California, America, and the situation of our countrymen there,
12:02we will be joined by the Philippine Consul General in Los Angeles, Adelio Angelito Cruz.
12:07Good morning.
12:09Good morning sir Egan and sir Claudio.
12:12Yes.
12:14Is the number of our Filipinos still at 50 or did it increase because of the wildfire?
12:21As of now, our last number reached 191 because 12 families asked for help.
12:32We expect that it will increase in the coming days.
12:37Is the wildfire still continuing in the area?
12:40Yes. As of now, the wind is getting stronger.
12:46They call it Santa Anita winds.
12:48Now, the LA County is under a red flag warning.
12:54Where are our countrymen? Are they in evacuation centers? Are they injured? Are they being searched for?
13:00As of now, most of our countrymen are in different evacuation centers all over LA County.
13:08All of them are being taken care of because they are being provided with food and other essential requirements.
13:19They are safe and taken care of.
13:23The sad part is that the number of those who were evacuated has increased.
13:31There are 24 from 16 yesterday.
13:38Are there any Filipinos?
13:40As of now, the LA County Coroner's Office has not issued a statement because the bodies were found and DNA tests are still needed.
13:56It will take a few weeks for them to release an official list.
14:02On behalf of the Philippine Consulate, what assistance have we received and do you still need?
14:09As of now, we are communicating with different Filipino-American organizations, civic and religious organizations, and the local government of Los Angeles.
14:19We are asking our countrymen not to be afraid if they are out of status.
14:32There are those who are afraid to go to the consulate.
14:36But we are here to help regardless of your status.
14:41We are not asking that. The important thing is for you to help.
14:45If our countrymen want to help, especially those in LA who are not affected, how can they contact our consulate?
14:54They can call our hotline. If possible, I will read it.
15:01It's area code 1323-528-1528. They can also call our emergency hotline 1213-268-9990.
15:21That's 24 hours.
15:23Yes.
15:24To the Philippine Consulate, were you affected by the wildfire there?
15:29We have two companions who were forced to evacuate because the wildfire near their home is approaching.
15:38They are currently in a hotel.
15:42As long as it's proven that you were evacuated by the Los Angeles Fire Department, they will give discounts to the hotels.
15:54But if the situation becomes normal, will our countrymen be able to return and we will be able to help them rebuild their homes?
16:03That's a big question because first of all, we need to know if their homes were hit by housing insurance.
16:15We will not know until it's proven that our countrymen received insurance.
16:28More than 12,000 homes were hit.
16:35We're hoping that the number of affected countrymen will not be that high.
16:41Thank you very much Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles, Adelio Angelito Cruz.
16:44Be careful.
16:46Thank you very much. Long live to you sir.
16:50The volcano, Canlaon, erupted again yesterday.
16:53According to Pheobox, the volcano erupted twice.
16:56It reached a height of 75 meters and headed to Canluran.
17:01Four volcanic tremors were also recorded in the volcano with 15 earthquakes.
17:06The volcano remained in alert level 3 or magmatic unrest.
17:10It means that the chances of a sudden and strong eruption are still high.
17:15Any aircraft flying near the eruption of the volcano is prohibited.
17:22Almost two million members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo were in the National Rally for Peace yesterday.
17:29The INC said that there is no political involvement.
17:32They gathered in support of President Bongbong Marcos' statement
17:38against the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte.
17:42The Vice President thanked the group.
17:45We have the first news, Rafi Tima.
17:52Almost no land was left to the many members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo who gathered in the Kirinu Grandstand.
17:58They chanted tarpaulins and placards calling for unity and peace.
18:09The Iglesia Ni Cristo is united with the government
18:14with the aim of uniting the Filipino people
18:19and for our country to be at peace.
18:22The gathering that they called the National Rally for Peace according to the INC
18:26is in support of President Bongbong Marcos' statement against the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte.
18:32And if there is a conflict,
18:36isn't it right
18:39to make an effort to resolve it
18:43and to unite the people?
18:51In a message, the Vice President thanked the group.
18:55This is a powerful demonstration of unity and faith
19:01that the only aim is peace towards the prosperity of our country.
19:07I thank our brethren in the Iglesia Ni Cristo
19:12for your continuous effort to bring understanding and unity to our countrymen.
19:19The gathering lasted until 6 p.m. according to their promise.
19:24According to the police, more than 1.5 million members of the INC came.
19:29Because of the gathering, roads were closed in Manila.
19:325,000 police from NCRPO and Region 3 and 4 were deployed.
19:36The Iglesia Ni Cristo has marshals in the body of the fishermen.
19:42We can see that they are the ones who take care of the entrance and exit of the people.
19:50They also help with parking and road traffic.
19:56There are also volunteer emergency medical personnel and free water and food.
20:02The INC is the third largest religious denomination in the country with 2.8 million members.
20:08It is said that it is one of the most influential groups when it comes to elections in the Philippines
20:12because of the black voting led by the group and the endorsement of candidates.
20:18Aside from the Kerino Grandstand, 15,000 members of the INC also gathered in Iloilo City.
20:24In Bacolod City, up to 70,000 people also came from different places in Negros Island.
20:30Members of the INC also gathered in Davao City.
20:34According to the Davao City Police Office, it is estimated that 300,000 to 500,000 people came to the rally.
20:40In Cagayan de Oro City, more than 20,000 members of the INC came to the National Rally for Peace.
20:48This is the first news. Rafi Tima for GMA Integrated News.
20:54Apollo Quiboloy visited the Pasig City Regional Trial Court on his petition
21:00to file a bail in the case of Qualified Human Trafficking.
21:04The court has yet to decide because the prosecution's witness, Alyas Amanda,
21:08will be undergoing a cross-examination on Wednesday.
21:12It is said that Alyas Amanda is ready, according to his lawyers.
21:15After being undergoing a direct examination,
21:18Quiboloy's lawyer asked for a bail for any non-bailable offense on Qualified Human Trafficking.
21:27They are hoping that the court will hear their request.
21:30A gag order was issued by the Montinlupa Regional Trial Court regarding the petition for writ of habeas data
21:37filed by the actor and host, Vic Soto, against the director, Daryl Yap.
21:42The court approved Yap's request because it is part of their verification of Soto's petition
21:49that the movie, The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma, has not been released yet.
21:54Due to the gag order, the public is not allowed to talk about the petition,
21:59which is subject to the sub judice rule.
22:01The Montinlupa RTC commented on Soto's request for Yap's request
22:07to consolidate or unify the complaints filed against him by the actor and host.
22:12The hearing on the petition was also canceled and adjourned on Friday, January 17.
22:18The brother of Vic Soto, the former son president, Tito Soto,
22:22accused Yap's camp that he sent a copy of the script of the movie to one of Soto's brothers.
22:29According to the former senator, it was given to Vic Del Rosario, the big boss of Viva Communications,
22:35and not to Vic Soto.
22:37The brother of Soto did not read the script of the movie.
22:43Attention, Lolong fans!
22:46The return of the adventure series, Lolong Bayani ng Bayan is coming soon.
22:51You can watch it on January 20 on GMA Prime.
22:55Next week and yesterday, MediaCon held a much-awaited series.
23:00Over 30 cast members of Lolong Bayani ng Bayan
23:04came together to face the media and their fans.
23:06The stars of the series were happy with the lead of Capuso Action Hero
23:10and MMFF Best Supporting Actor, Ruru Madrid.
23:14There he is, of course!
23:16Our very own Morning Sunshine, Shaira Diaz!
23:19My partner!
23:20Yes!
23:21Percy, the blow-away from last time.
23:23There, he's coming.
23:25No, not you, Shaira!
23:27You're too much!
23:28What do you mean, you?
23:29You're a serious artist, Shaira!
23:32There!
23:33There she is!
23:35The long-awaited return of Ms. Jean Garcia, of course!
23:39She looks like she has her own ring light.
23:41True!
23:42Wow!
23:43Shaira is so beautiful!
23:46Even though she's far away, she's still glaring.
23:48You're so true!
23:49We're also excited to announce the new actor, John Arcilla.
23:54And in MediaCon, the trailer of the series was also released
23:58that really made you fall in love with the series.
24:01That's why, Kapusos, let's all look forward to the world premiere
24:04of Dolong, Bayani ng Bayan on January 20
24:07on GMA Prime after 24 hours.
24:12This is it, the coronation night of Kalibo Ati-Atiyan 2025
24:17in Kalibo, Aklan is full of excitement and colors.
24:20Present there is our UH Weather Presenter,
24:23Ms. Jean Garcia.
24:25Hello, everyone!
24:27Welcome to Kalibo, Aklan.
24:29Present there is our UH Weather Presenter,
24:31Ms. Anjo Pertierra, as one of the hosts of the pageant.
24:35Look at that!
24:36Why are you laughing, Kaloy?
24:38I'm excited to see the sparkle artist, Luke Conde,
24:41as the contestants and audience are getting ready.
24:44Out of 17 hopefuls, CMJ Fernandez is the title holder.
24:49According to Anjo and Luke, they feel the warm welcome of the Kalibwons.
24:53They're also looking forward to returning there
24:54to witness the mother of all Philippine festivals.
24:59You should be shown as a judge.
25:01As one of the judges.
25:03So that my freshness can run.
25:05Oh!
25:06Maybe you'll be the one to catch up.
25:08Meanwhile, the world premiere of the two-hearted series
25:12doubled up yesterday.
25:13In My Ilonga Girl, on GMA Prime,
25:15the characters, Mina Michael-Sager and Jillian Warren,
25:18crossed paths.
25:20But it turns out that she's not the love actress,
25:23but the province of Tata.
25:26She's ready to pretend to be Tata as Venice
25:29to cure her throat.
25:32What's the secret of Venice?
25:35Find out later at 9.35pm on GMA Prime and Kapuso Street.
25:39Delayed telecast on GTV is at 11.25pm.
25:44Oh!
25:45That's what happened.
25:47Meanwhile, GMA Afternoon Prime is even more excited
25:50to start the Princess of City Jail.
25:53After the graduation speech of Princess,
25:56played by Sofia Pablo,
25:58there's a throwback to the world of her hometown,
26:00the new town, City Jail.
26:02There, the characters of Beauty Gonzales and Denise Laurel
26:05met again.
26:06Both flight attendants, both imprisoned, and both pregnant.
26:10The intense fight between the two
26:13will be accompanied by Deluvio,
26:15which will be aired later at 3.20pm on Kapuso Network.
26:19The pregnant women there are so annoying.
26:21Igan, you're up first in the news.
26:24Watch the first news on Unang Hirit
26:26and other award-winning news on youtube.com slash gmanews.
26:30Just click the subscribe button.
26:33And for Kapuso Abroad,
26:34we can follow you on GMA Pinoy TV
26:37at www.gmanews.tv.
26:51Kapuso Abroad.

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