Unang Balita sa Unang Hirit: AUGUST 4, 2023 [HD]

GMA Integrated News

Narito ang mga nangungunang balita ngayong Biyernes, AUGUST 4, 2023:  Talibaew Elementary School, lubog pa rin sa baha | Ilang residente, nananatili sa ikalawang palapag ng kanilang bahay dahil sa taas ng baha | Bangka at balsa, ginagamit ng ilang residente para makatawid sa baha | Relief goods, ipinamahagi sa mga naapektuhan ng baha | Declogging operation sa mga drainage canal, isinagawa ng LGU Defense Sec. Teodoro at AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Brawner, Jr., bumisita sa pagtatayuan ng EDCA site sa Cagayan | DND Sec. Teodoro: Pagtatayo ng EDCA sites, para sa pagtugon sa kalamidad at territorial defense | DND, tiniyak na hindi magagamit ang EDCA sites sa anumang opensiba | Gen Brawner: Mas mapapabilis ang pagtugon ng mga Amerikano sa mga kalamidad kung kumpleto na ang pasilidad sa EDCA sites Ex-U.S. Pres. Donald Trump, naghain ng not guilty plea sa conspiracy charges kaugnay sa 2020 elections Pangulong Bongbong Marcos, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, at mga senador, nagpulong sa Malacañang Hiniling na pondo ng DBM para sa confidential and intelligence fund para sa 2024, mas malaki ng P120-M kumpara ngayong taon | DBM, tiniyak na mababantayan ang pondong ilalaan para sa confidential and intelligence funds Mahigit 200 business at corporate executives, sinampahan ng reklamong tax evasion Kapatid ni Pinoy gymnast Carlos Yulo na si Eldrew, nag-rank 1 sa apat na event sa Palarong Pambansa 2023 Luzon Spine Expressway na magpapaikli ng biyahe mula La Union hanggang Bicol, ikinakasa na | “Daang Maharlika" mula Cagayan hanggang Davao, sunod na target ng gobyerno. Clearing operations sa mga natumbang poste ng kuryente, nagpapatuloy | 3, sugatan sa pagtumba ng mga poste ng kuryente; 8 sasakyan, tinamaan | Ilang natumbang poste, naitayo na at pinalitan ng bago Ilang bahagi ng EDSA busway, isasara simula mamayang gabi hanggang Aug. 9 para kumpunihin | Ilang carousel driver, pabor sa pagkukumpuni ng mga lubak sa EDSA busway | Kita ng ilang carousel driver, apektado ng road closure sa ilang bahagi ng EDSA busway | Ilang pasahero, didiskarte muna para maiwasan ang mabigat na traffic dulot ng road repair | MMDA, may mga inihandang alternatibong ruta habang kinukumpuni ang EDSA busway | MMDA, magdaragdag ng traffic enforcers para gabayan ang mga motorista Pagbaha sa bahagi ng NLEX malapit sa San Simon, Pampanga, nagdulot ng matinding traffic GSIS members at pensioners na nasalanta ng bagyo, puwedeng mag-apply ng emergency loan Panayam kay MMDA  acting chairman Don Artes | MMDA: Motorcycle riders na sumisilong sa mga overpass o footbridge, hinuhuli | Ilang bahagi ng EDSA busway, isasara simula mamayang gabi hanggang August 9 para kumpunihin Finance Sec. Diokno: Gastos para sa pension ng uniformed personnel, posibleng lumobo sa P1.5-T sa 2040 | Uniformed personnel, isinusulong na pagbayarin ng kontribusyon para sa kanilang pension | Rep. Salceda: Pagkakaroon ng trust fund, kasama sa binubuong panukala Supply ng kuryente sa ilang establisimyentong naapektuhan ng mga natum

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00:00 [Intro Music]

00:09 Good morning! Here are the first news of GMA Integrated News.

00:13 [Music]

00:18 Because of the constant floods in Pangasinan, there are families who are still staying in evacuation centers.

00:24 They have been in school for a week in the flood.

00:26 So the teachers are worried.

00:29 Here are the first news of Joanne Ponsoy of GMA Regional TV, 1 North Central Luzon.

00:34 Joanne?

00:36 Even though it is in low-lying areas, and the river is just beside the Talibao Barangay,

00:44 that's how much the flood is experienced here.

00:48 This is what happened in Talibao Elementary School in Calasheo, Pangasinan.

00:55 The school canteen was submerged in the flood.

00:57 The flood also flooded the school's vegetables.

01:00 The grounds in the former parking area were flooded at the same time by the students and teachers.

01:06 Now, the flood is still here.

01:10 The flood has been here for a week.

01:13 If it continues, the flood will come down.

01:16 So the teachers and learners are praying that the flood will not come down

01:21 so that the flood will subside quickly.

01:24 The grade 1 teacher, Dulce, was busy cleaning the classroom.

01:28 She said that all the equipment was raised so that's why no one was submerged in the flood.

01:31 The reason is that there is still water being pumped.

01:35 There are still areas that are not yet flooded.

01:39 Those are low-lying areas.

01:40 It's been two years since the new school building was built.

01:44 The flood still almost reached some parts of the Talibao Barangay.

01:49 Some houses are still submerged in the flood.

01:51 Some residents did not evacuate and chose to stay in the second floor of their house.

01:56 Residents are using a raft.

01:59 Our water is still here.

02:02 You are not leaving?

02:03 No, ma'am.

02:04 Because the animals are being used to avoid being submerged in the flood.

02:12 Residents made an improvised raft from a trunk or banana tree.

02:17 Whenever there is a flood in Bacuran, most people make a hole in the raft

02:22 so that they can enter the house.

02:25 But residents are doing a discard when the door is not being used anymore.

02:30 They are using a backlessine, the window mirror, to enter the house.

02:35 We are used to entering through the window.

02:37 If there is no water, I will go back.

02:42 The local government distributed relief goods to some barangays in Dagupan City

02:47 affected by the widespread flood.

02:49 The City Health Office also accompanied the medical mission

02:52 and distributed medicines to the evacuees.

02:54 We are now distributing relief distribution.

02:59 We are giving doxycycline for leptospirosis.

03:04 In Peoples Astrodome, 35 families have not been able to return home due to the flood.

03:09 In Barangay Bakayaw Sur, Ms. Filipina is wearing a boot even inside the house due to the deep flood.

03:16 This flood is deep. It has been a long time.

03:19 It is a big problem because you don't know where the money will go.

03:24 It is a lot of things when it floods.

03:27 The LGU carried out a wide-ranging operation on the drainage system in the city in the middle of the flood.

03:33 The drainage canal was filled with garbage.

03:37 It needs to be cleaned to make the flood go away quickly.

03:40 The flood is still a common occurrence in Pangasinan Province.

03:50 The flood depth is still 5 feet in Barangay Talibao.

03:55 It will take a week for the flood to go away.

03:58 It depends on the continuous rising of the sun.

04:01 Thank you very much, Joanne Ponsoy.

04:07 Defense Secretary Gilbert Chidoro and AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Rauner Jr. visited Cagayan,

04:13 one of the facilities under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement or EDCA.

04:18 They said that aside from territorial defense, EDCA sites will be used in this time of calamity.

04:23 We have first news, Chino Gaston.

04:29 When Defense Secretary Gilbert Chidoro arrived at Lalo Airport in Cagayan,

04:33 he witnessed the loading of relief goods for the US aircraft

04:38 for the islands of Fuga and Calayan Islands in Cagayan.

04:42 This is one of the four facilities under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement or EDCA

04:49 to be used for territorial defense and in the time of calamity.

04:52 We need to build more facilities to increase our operational tempo.

04:58 I saw for myself the need to speed up the development of these Philippine bases

05:03 in order to serve a total national security picture of our country.

05:09 Any defensive assets or whatever will be capabilities of the Philippines.

05:15 The EDCA is purely a logistical site.

05:18 There are rumors that America might use the new EDCA sites

05:22 to launch an offensive and might attract the Philippines to the ears of China and the US.

05:27 Malacanang has assured that this will not happen.

05:31 According to AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Browner Jr.,

05:35 Americans will be able to launch their attack faster in the time of calamity

05:39 if the EDCA sites are completed.

05:42 US aircrafts are in the country in time

05:44 because the Marine Aviation Support Activity is just about to end

05:48 between the US and the Philippine Marines.

05:51 These EDCA sites are very important.

05:55 We need to help our countrymen jointly in a very efficient manner.

06:03 This is the first news. Chino Gaston for GMA Integrated News.

06:08 The former US President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in the federal court in Washington, D.C.

06:14 He was charged with criminal charges for his recent return to the 2020 US elections.

06:22 When was he defeated by US President Joe Biden?

06:25 Outside the court, the media was excited.

06:27 There were protesters and supporters of Trump.

06:31 Let's go to the police.

06:33 First, Trump said that political persecution is what he is doing

06:37 to affect his plan to run again as president in 2024.

06:42 This is the third time that Trump has filed criminal charges in four months.

06:48 A dinner meeting was held in Malacanang with President Baumbo Marcos,

06:52 First Lady Lisa Araneta Marcos and senators.

06:55 According to Sen. Parcel Miguel Subiri,

06:57 they are discussing the effects of floods on agriculture.

07:00 As for Sen. Majority Leader Joel Villanueva,

07:03 who also made a statement that night,

07:06 he also discussed the Integrated Flood Control Master Plan

07:10 and the work for the Bayan Bill.

07:13 The Department of Budget and Management asked for a fund of more than P120 million

07:18 to fund confidential and intelligence funds in the next year compared to 2023.

07:24 DBM asked for P10.142 billion for 2024,

07:29 and P10.2 billion for 2023.

07:32 Based on the budget of expenditures and sources of financing on the DBM website,

07:37 they asked for P5.277 billion for intelligence expenses and P4.864 billion for confidential expenses.

07:46 The agencies that asked for this are the Office of the President,

07:50 Department of Agriculture, Office of the Vice President, and Department of Education.

07:57 There are also for DND, DILG, DOJ, DICT, DOF, DFA, DSWD, DOTR, and DNR.

08:05 There are also for the Office of the Ombudsman, Commission on Audit, and Commission on Human Rights.

08:11 DBM promised to monitor the allocation for confidential and intelligence funds.

08:16 DBM submitted to the camera the requested 2024 National Budget of the Administration.

08:22 The Bureau of Internal Revenue filed a complaint against more than 200 business and corporate executives

08:31 for not paying the right taxes.

08:34 According to the BIR, more than P6 billion were not paid for the business that was complained.

08:41 The BIR has given notice to these businesses several times,

08:43 but they were not noticed.

08:45 The complaints were filed until 2019 and were prepared for the next years.

08:51 This is the second nationwide filing of the BIR under their Run After Tax Evaders or RAIT program.

09:03 The name of the youngest brother of the world champion gymnast, Carlo Yulo, who is also doing gymnastics,

09:10 Eldrew Yulo, is also doing gymnastics.

09:12 Many were amazed by Eldrew after he ranked 1st in 4 events in the national games.

09:19 He showed off his Pommel Horse, Vault, Floor Exercise, and High Bars.

09:27 According to the organizers, Eldrew has a great potential in his brother's next step.

09:34 Eldrew said he is happy with the competition results.

09:38 The projects that will be held in the expressways in Luzon,

09:44 according to the State of the Nation's address of the President,

09:47 will be from La Union to Bicol.

09:49 Aside from that, there is a plan to extend the route from Cagayan to Davao.

09:54 Here is the first news, Marie Zumaleg.

09:57 Traveling from Manila to Lucena in two and a half hours.

10:03 Road trip from Batangas to Albay in six hours.

10:07 And from Ilocos Norte to Bicol in six hours.

10:11 In half of the travel time, the program Luzon Spine Expressway Network,

10:16 mentioned by President Bombo Marcos in his State of the Nation address.

10:19 The 1,200 km Luzon Spine Expressway Network's program

10:25 will effectively connect Ilocos to Bicol from 20 hours to just 9 hours of travel.

10:32 After reaching the expressways up to Nuan La Union,

10:42 which is 57 km north,

10:45 while the expressway to Lucena City is being added from Santo Tomas, Batangas,

10:50 which is also 57 km north,

10:52 and from Lucena, it will continue to Naga, Albay, and Sorsogon.

10:58 Once you have all the expressways,

11:00 it will enhance the mobility of transporting goods and services across the entire Luzon area.

11:07 One of the major problems already is actually

11:11 the traffic congestion in the build-up areas along the national roads.

11:19 According to the study of the Japan International Cooperation Agency in 2018,

11:24 the country is losing P3.5 billion daily in traffic.

11:30 And it is expected that this amount will triple in 2030.

11:34 It's better for us because we are driving and we are not in traffic.

11:38 It's a big help.

11:39 The Philippine Highway System will also fix the 3,000 km backbone of the highway,

11:43 the Maharlika Highway, from Cagayan to Davao.

11:46 Another main infrastructure program of the President is the Mega Bridge Program,

11:50 which is included in the Medium-Term Development Plan.

11:53 According to DPWH Secretary Bonoan,

11:56 it is expected to be completed by the end of President Marcos' term.

12:00 Railway projects that are more than 1,000 km long have also started.

12:04 In a few years, the journey will be just two hours, from Pampanga to Laguna,

12:09 less than four hours.

12:11 If all these projects would have been done and accomplished,

12:17 it will substantially improve the living conditions as well as the economy of the country.

12:26 As I said, I think the infrastructure development is the prime mover of economic development.

12:35 This is the first news. Maris Umali for GMA Integrated News.

12:39 Until now, the postings in Binondo, Manila are still being fixed.

12:44 Let's analyze the situation there in the first news live of Darlene Cai.

12:53 Susan, the operation of the Meralco workers here is in full swing and non-stop,

12:58 along with the people of Manila LGU and Manila Police District.

13:02 As you can see, the posts of Meralco are already being fixed.

13:06 What they are doing now is fixing the cables so that the situation in this part of Binondo can return to normal.

13:19 Meralco workers are doing a lot of clearing operations and composing

13:24 for the postings that fell here in Binondo, Manila.

13:28 The people of Manila LGU and Manila Police District are also helping and guarding.

13:33 Last afternoon, the number of postings of electricity and telecommunications here in Binondo fell one after another.

13:40 Three people were injured, eight cars were hit.

13:45 Virgie is one of the witnesses. She works at the hotel and spa right in front of the postings.

13:52 It's slowly falling and it's one after another.

13:55 I'm afraid that it might affect people.

13:58 The incident is a big concern for their business.

14:01 Although their line of electricity is not affected,

14:04 they are with the workers while the supply is cut while they are composing.

14:09 It's for the safety of the workers on site.

14:12 All the check-ins transferred to other hotels.

14:20 The only ones left are the long-term ones.

14:25 And for our workers, of course, we can't accept anyone who comes here.

14:32 Earlier, most of the cables that were stuck on the road were cleared.

14:36 All the old postings were replaced.

14:39 According to the Meralco, six new postings were installed.

14:43 They just need to fix the cables.

14:46 Engineer Ariel Lucas, the head of the Meralco Distribution Services, said yesterday

14:52 that they know that there is a heavy load of wires on the cables that are stuck.

14:57 That's why the postings were given.

14:59 And even though there is no report, there is an investigation if a truck has stuck on the cables.

15:05 The target is to return the supply of electricity to the 15 affected establishments.

15:11 Susan, the motorists are warned that the road of Quintin Paredes can be passed.

15:21 But the road in front of Binondo Church is still closed to the motorists.

15:26 The part of Ungpin.

15:28 So if you will pass through this place, please avoid it.

15:31 Susan?

15:32 Charlene, it means that while it is not finished,

15:35 there will be some effects on the business there because the supply of electricity will be affected.

15:43 You're right, Susan.

15:48 They need to fix the cables first so that the normal situation here can be completely restored

15:54 and so that the supply of electricity can be returned to all the establishments in Binondo.

16:00 But according to the latest update given to us by the Meralco colleagues who are here,

16:07 there are only 5 establishments that have no electricity.

16:10 And it is expected that it will be returned by this afternoon.

16:14 Of course, it is a big burden for them because they will have a weekend, right?

16:21 And the new year is coming soon.

16:24 They will have to fix it.

16:25 But maybe the power supply will be restored in that place, Darlene.

16:30 You're right, Susan.

16:35 The operations that are being done here are already in full swing.

16:39 In fact, since yesterday, the operation here in Binondo has been going on non-stop.

16:45 Some people are also on standby here from some telecommunications companies that are affected by the line.

16:52 We talked to a telecommunications company that is still on standby here yesterday.

16:59 They have not yet started their operations because they are waiting for the go signal from Meralco.

17:06 After the Meralco colleagues have finished their work, they can only start.

17:11 So the customers of that particular telecommunications company have no connection to this time, Susan.

17:18 Thank you very much, Darlene Cai.

17:22 The houses of EDSA Busway will be closed from tomorrow night until August 9

17:26 to fill the gaps and live from EDSA Muñoz.

17:30 We have first news from James Agustin.

17:32 Good morning to all the passengers of EDSA Carousel and to our fellow motorists

17:44 who are passing through EDSA's cabin.

17:46 The heavier traffic is expected. When DPWH starts later tonight,

17:51 the filling of the gaps in some parts of this EDSA Busway will take place.

17:56 It will take place until next Wednesday.

17:59 The gaps like this in EDSA Busway in the area of Muñoz,

18:08 which is one of the 15 areas where the emergency road repair will be carried out by DPWH,

18:14 will start later tonight at 10 until 5 in the morning on Wednesday, August 9.

18:19 Some parts of EDSA Busway from Balintawak to Buendia

18:23 are the areas that DPWH has mentioned that need to be repaired with concrete, reblocking, and asphalt.

18:30 The gaps in the road were seen because of the rain that fell from the mountains and the recent typhoons.

18:36 The bus drivers of EDSA Carousel said that they noticed that the gaps in the roads increased in recent days.

18:42 There are a lot of gaps. Like here in Royal, and here in Santolan, there are also gaps.

18:51 Of course, you need to worry so that the vehicle won't be damaged.

18:59 The EDSA Busway will temporarily close the area where there is a scheduled filling.

19:05 That's why there are times when EDSA Carousel will leave the busway and they will be mixed with other motorists.

19:11 This will have an effect on the bus trip, but the drivers who need to fix the gaps are also busy.

19:17 Of course, during rush hour, the traffic outside will take a long time to run.

19:23 Just like here, it's just bus. Of course, it's spacious.

19:28 We can handle it. Instead of four trips, maybe three.

19:34 The EDSA Carousel's passengers were told to discard their belongings first to avoid the possible traffic jam of the bus trip.

19:41 We will just ride on March. Of course, so that we can go faster.

19:47 Maybe I will look for other ways to get in.

19:53 But Mang Ricky will still ride on EDSA Carousel.

19:56 I will just leave it early so that there will be time that I won't be late.

19:59 The MMDA is urging motorists to look for alternative routes, like the Skyway.

20:06 It is also said that living lanes can be used.

20:09 We will really avoid it, sir. If there is that much traffic, we will not pass through here.

20:15 We are taxi drivers. We are looking for non-traffic.

20:18 They will just add a few lanes here.

20:21 So, if more vehicles will pass through here, the traffic will be more severe.

20:29 How will it be less traffic, sir?

20:31 Maybe, through alternative routes inside.

20:37 MMDA will also add traffic enforcers to guide motorists.

20:42 This will be prepared in the FIWA World Cup hosting of the country, which will be held from the end of August to September.

20:51 For the complete list of alternative routes that motorists can use, just visit the MMDA's social media page.

21:03 Here at Roosevelt Station of EDSA Carousel, this morning, there were not that many passengers.

21:09 And only a few buses arrived.

21:12 That is the first news from Quezon City. I am James Agustin for GEMA Integrated News.

21:18 Heavy traffic was in North Luzon Expressway or NLEX, the nearest road to San Simon, Pampanga.

21:24 The trip to the expressway from Marilau Bulacan to San Simon took 3 hours.

21:29 According to Super Radio DCWB's report, NLEX is now putting sandbags on the road.

21:36 10,000 sandbags are being used for this.

21:40 According to the NLEX Director, the flooding has added to the flooding of the Pampanga River.

21:46 Emergency loans can now be applied to GSIS, their members and pensioners who are in the middle of a flood.

21:54 Included in the ones who can apply are the residents of Cavite, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Tukuran Zamboanga del Sur, and Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro.

22:02 To apply for a loan, the premium that cannot be lower than 3 months should be paid.

22:07 For those who are over 6 months, there should be no administrative or criminal case and no June loan.

22:12 Up to 20,000 pesos can be loaned that can be paid within 3 years.

22:18 For pensioners, you can apply for a loan based on the 25% of your monthly pension.

22:24 The motorcycle riders who are crossing overpass and footbridge for a long time are facing a severe flood.

22:33 We will discuss the MMDA's plan for a six-day road repair and closure of Edsa Busway.

22:40 We have with us MMDA Acting Chairman Don Artes.

22:43 Chairman Artes, good morning.

22:44 Good morning.

22:48 Since we have been catching motorcycle riders crossing overpass, how many have been caught?

22:58 Actually, only a few.

23:01 We are observing it on our CCTV cameras in our new command center.

23:07 Who are the only ones who stop crossing overpasses for a long time to let the rain fall.

23:13 The rest, we allow them to wear capote and we let them go on their way.

23:19 It's wrong.

23:21 That's why we only saw a few.

23:24 But next week, we will have a catch for those who are crossing overpasses under footbridge.

23:33 I will just clarify. We don't catch those who are crossing overpasses to wear capote and then leave.

23:43 What we prohibit is crossing overpasses and waiting for the rain to fall because it can cause a flood in the path of traffic.

23:52 Obstruction.

23:54 Yes. And the penalty is one year.

23:57 That's a long time.

23:58 It's a long time. It's not a new policy.

24:02 It's just that we are implementing it now because we have many complaints to the Red Team.

24:08 When they cross overpasses, there's no way to pass and the traffic is pushed for kilometers by our other motorists.

24:17 Yes. Where is that particular place that is trending now?

24:23 It's almost all over Metro Manila.

24:26 But there are many in EDSA, under footbridges and under embassies stations.

24:33 You mentioned EDSA. Chairman, it will take a long time to collect the debris in EDSA busway.

24:41 Yes. Our bus carousel will collect the debris of the DTWH.

24:48 It's really deep.

24:51 There are two types. There's concrete reblocking and the other is asphalt overlay.

25:00 We talked to the DTWH and they said they will do it every weekend.

25:06 They will allow them to do it from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

25:13 At night.

25:14 We talked to them and I asked them how many days they need to work directly.

25:22 They said five to six days.

25:25 I told them I will give them a chance to repair the work for 24 hours.

25:33 But it should be done simultaneously for one traffic.

25:37 They compressed it. We give them a chance to repair on the weekend.

25:46 So it's affected on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, next week.

25:51 We have a traffic contingency and traffic management plan.

25:57 Chairman, if it's done at night, how about the operation in the morning?

26:03 It can't be done. It will be soft.

26:07 They will go out to EDSA before going back to the carousel.

26:10 We will stop and go traffic on the second lane from the left.

26:17 About 150 meters before the operation, we will stop the traffic every time a bus arrives

26:29 to allow the bus to go out of the bus carousel and avoid the portion that is being done.

26:37 Then they will go back to the bus carousel after the portion that is being done.

26:43 So we expect heavy traffic there.

26:46 Yes. Heavy traffic on the next three days, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

26:52 We expect heavy traffic.

26:56 We have already made a visa in order to plan their trip.

27:02 We are calling for them to stay at home for three days or to take alternative routes,

27:15 particularly the Mabuhay lane and our skyways.

27:19 Chairman, if the floodwater in San Simon does not go down, EDSA will be affected from Enlex.

27:28 We experienced traffic on the last days.

27:37 It was the effect of the flood in Enlex that affected us.

27:46 Okay. How about the flood control projects of MMDA?

27:49 That is under your jurisdiction in Metro Manila, right?

27:52 There are two.

27:55 The major construction of pumping stations, repairs, and major drainage systems are under the DTWH.

28:05 Okay.

28:06 In MMDA, it is operation and maintenance of the pumping stations.

28:10 The minor drainage, the clogging, the drainage system near our pumping stations, that is 2022 and all are done.

28:25 Okay.

28:26 Our ongoing is 2023.

28:29 We have a World Bank-funded project, but these are not infrastructure projects.

28:36 More on minimization or we are looking for a way to reduce the garbage in our waterways.

28:46 That is also ongoing.

28:47 It is still garbage, right?

28:49 It is still garbage.

28:50 We have many observations that a flash flood is occurring in one place because the waterways are blocked.

28:58 That is why we have an observation that our drainage system is outdated.

29:06 It is small and cannot handle the volume of water.

29:10 We, together with DTWH and LGS of NCR, will make a 50-year drainage master plan

29:19 so we can plan for the next 50 years to accommodate our drainage system and water.

29:26 Before, only Spain is afraid. Now, the whole Metro Manila is afraid, Chairman.

29:30 Yes. There are many areas that are flooded.

29:33 But I can say from our observation that the water flows fast because the pumping stations we are installing are effective.

29:45 But how many flood observations in the big construction, Chairman?

29:49 Maybe the debris is being washed away.

29:51 That is true. There are areas like that.

29:56 In the S-Lex, our drainage system was hit.

30:01 The water cannot flow.

30:03 The same is true for the M-Lex.

30:05 There are observations that cement was placed.

30:09 The drainage is being jet-blasted.

30:15 It is just a bit difficult.

30:17 There are interventions that are being done.

30:21 Thank you very much, MMDA Acting Chairman Don Artes.

30:24 Thank you. Take care.

30:27 The cost of the pension of uniformed personnel may have fallen to 1.5 trillion pesos in 2040.

30:35 That is why the economic managers and the youths were concerned about the possible division of uniformed personnel and the government for the payment of their pensions.

30:45 We have the first news. Macky Pulido.

30:51 Since the AFP's Retirement and Separation Benefit System was abolished in the 90s,

30:56 the soldiers were not able to pay their pensions for their retirement.

31:03 The government has abolished it.

31:05 That is why there is an annual allocation in the national budget for their pensions.

31:09 In 2010, the government spent more than 45 billion pesos for the pension of military and uniformed personnel, MUP.

31:16 It has increased to more than 158 billion pesos in 2023.

31:21 The Pension Fund of Military and Uniformed Personnel has been trying to fix it for 17 years.

31:26 The Ad Hoc Committee for Military and Uniformed Personnel and Economic Managers was formed.

31:31 The Finance Secretary, Benjamin Diokno, said that if this does not get fixed,

31:35 the pension expenditure of P290 billion pesos in 2028 and P1.5 trillion pesos in 2040 can be reduced from P158 billion pesos this year.

31:49 According to the chairman of the committee, Congressman Joey Salceda,

31:52 the initial amount of contribution was 9 percent, 12 percent was the government's answer.

32:00 For a soldier of the Philippine Army who has a rank of private with a salary of P29,000,

32:05 his contribution is P2,610 per month and P3,500 per government.

32:13 This can be staggered within three years.

32:16 5 percent of MUP contribution in the first year, 7 percent in the second year, until 9 percent is reached.

32:23 I think it has the backing of the president.

32:26 Right after the consensus was informed.

32:29 And I prepared actually a memorandum for the president.

32:33 And I was informed that he has the same thing in mind.

32:40 In the Ad Hoc Committee's discussion, there will be a 3 percent salary increase every year within 10 years.

32:46 DNDSA said that they hope to study the 3 percent cap in the salary increase.

32:51 Financially, it might sound good.

32:53 But with a highly evolving and technical armed force, we will need to have the flexibility to attract people with the service.

33:05 In the next session, the MUP Trust Fund will be formed led by the Department of Finance Secretary.

33:11 The money will be held by the Bureau of Treasury.

33:13 In other words, their insecurity will be gone if next year, the budget for pension is there.

33:20 Now, they can be assured that the budget for pension will be there.

33:24 This is the first news. Mackie Pulido for GMA Integrated News.

33:29 The customer has returned to some establishments affected by the fallen posts in Binondo, Manila.

33:35 Darlene Cai is back live. Darlene.

33:38 Susan, the company that is being made by the people of Miralco continues to be affected by the fallen posts in Binondo, Manila.

33:49 According to the latest update from Engineer Joseph David of Miralco, only five establishments are without electricity here now.

33:58 What they are doing at this time is fixing the cables.

34:03 All the new posts have been built and the electricity is there.

34:07 We also talked to a telecommunications company.

34:11 They were on standby yesterday but they just started fixing their cables when the repair of Miralco was done and they were given a go signal.

34:22 Their mainline is affected so their customers in the area are sure that there is no connection yet.

34:29 The target is that after this repair, it will be done later this afternoon.

34:34 And according to the motorists, until this time, the open street in front of Binondo Church is still not accessible.

34:43 But the motorcycles and tricycles are allowed to pass.

34:47 Meanwhile, the road of Quintin Paredes can be passed.

34:51 This is the first news in Manila. I am Darlene Cai for GMA Integrated News.

34:59 One day before the end of the national game tomorrow, the youth athletes will continue to chase to get the medal.

35:06 And live from Marikina, we have the first news.

35:08 Bam Alegre. Bam, good morning.

35:11 Good morning. Even though the weather has become more harsh in the past few days, the 63rd national game is still going on.

35:21 And it will last until tomorrow here in Marikina.

35:24 What is your name?

35:25 Lujay.

35:26 This medal will be given by the student athlete, Lui Janeri, in his hometown of Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur.

35:32 He won the hurdles event.

35:34 Thank you for your support and for helping me to reach this far in the game.

35:41 While his mother is being greeted, he is not stopped by tears.

35:45 Because he is one month away from them for the series of intense training.

35:49 At least, it's worth the effort. You have a gold medal at home, right?

35:54 Yes.

35:55 Before the end of the 63rd national game tomorrow, Lui has a game this morning in the 4x1 category.

36:01 He is also a challenge for the athletes in this bad weather.

36:04 Yes, when we arrived here, it was already raining.

36:07 We came from Davao.

36:09 When we boarded the airplane, it was already raining.

36:12 When we arrived, it was still raining.

36:14 Until now, it's still raining.

36:15 Maybe when we go home, it's still raining.

36:17 The women's softball team of Davao City also experienced a similar delay due to the rain.

36:22 But they did not ignore it, especially since they will face their rivals in the championship, the Caraga Region.

36:28 This is a big thing.

36:30 Experience, motivation for other players, especially from our school and Davao City.

36:40 This is motivation for them to help their loved ones in life.

36:47 17 regions of the Philippines are competing in the 63rd national game, which was held by the City of Marikina from July 29 to tomorrow, August 5.

36:57 This gathering is just now back again since the COVID-19 pandemic.

37:01 So, Ivan, the sun has risen now.

37:08 You will see later that there will be a lap here because there is an ongoing athletics event here at Marikina Sports Center.

37:14 As of 7pm, the Region 4A will have a medal tally at NCR with 69 medals apiece.

37:21 And then, in third place, the Western Visayas will have 61 medals.

37:25 You will see it here behind us.

37:28 So, the sports festivities here at Marikina are ongoing.

37:31 This is the first news.

37:32 Bama Lagre for GMA Integrated News.

37:35 Former US President Donald Trump has left Washington, D.C. for America.

37:40 He has pleaded not guilty in federal court for criminal charges against his accomplice in the 2020 US presidential elections.

37:50 The arraignment or reading of the verdict lasted 30 minutes.

37:54 Before he left, Trump appeared in the media and said that this is a very sad day for America.

38:01 In addition, Trump is being persecuted by the administration of US President Joe Biden because he believes that he is leading the 2024 presidential race.

38:10 This is the third time that Trump has been charged with criminal charges within four months.

38:15 The Islamic State confirmed that their leader has died and that his replacement has been named.

38:23 According to the spokesman of the Islamic State, Abu Hafs Al Hashimi Al Qurayshah, their leader.

38:31 This is the next news of Abu Hussain Al Husseini Al Qurayshi's death.

38:35 In April, the President of Turkey announced that Turkish intelligence forces in Syria killed Abu Al Hussein.

38:43 Let's quickly update on some Korean stars.

38:49 The glory actor, Lee Do-hyun, is about to enlist in the military service.

38:54 Based on the statement of his agency, he will start his training in August 14.

38:59 After that, he will be enlisted in the military band of the Republic of Korea Air Force.

39:03 There is no special event on Do-hyun's enlistment date.

39:09 So his agency and fans asked him to give him privacy.

39:15 The actor also became famous in various Korean series like Hotel Del Luna, 18 Again, and Youth of May.

39:24 Meanwhile, a viral comment by Korean-American musician and TV personality Eric Nam about Manila traffic.

39:30 Eric said in a tweet that the traffic in Manila is unmatched.

39:36 Filipino netizens are sorry because there is a storm and it's a rainy season.

39:41 We were going a very short distance but it took us two hours to get there.

39:48 And I just like, I didn't even think about it until we got there and I looked at the time and I was like, "Was that two hours?"

39:54 And then, which hence inspired my tweet.

39:57 Rain in the road. Traffic.

39:59 Yeah. Now we know.

40:01 What's new?

40:05 Eric is back in Manila for his meet and greet with fellow fans on August 5.

40:12 Eric will be introduced tomorrow as a new artist of NYMA Talent Management.

40:20 Eric said that he is open for collaboration with other Filipino artists like P-Pop Kings, just like SB19.

40:28 Eric is also happy with his guesting on TikTok Lock.

40:31 And Eric is looking forward to visiting some tourist destinations in the country and tasting some Filipino foods.

40:40 He also has a message for Filipino fans.

40:43 Please be happy. I love you.

40:46 You are all my bestie.

40:47 My bestie, see you.

40:48 Anyway, Wonder Woman 3 is confirmed in the works.

40:52 Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot said that in an interview.

40:56 The Israeli actress said that she is in the making of Wonder Woman 3, the new big bosses of DC Studios, James Gunn and Peter Safran.

41:06 This is a sequel to Wonder Woman that was released in 2017 and has a sequel to Wonder Woman 1984 in 2020.

41:16 Gal's story is close to her heart, her role as Wonder Woman.

41:22 She's beautiful.

41:24 Meanwhile, Grammy Award-winning American rapper and singer Lizzo has answered.

41:28 She is also recognized by the allegations of her former dancers.

41:31 Lizzo said that she is disappointed and she can't believe the accusations against her.

41:36 She also called it false, unbelievable and too outrageous.

41:41 The Grammy winner said that she never intended to make her co-stars uncomfortable.

41:47 She said that she hurt Lizzo but she will not let her good works be overshadowed.

41:54 Just one day ago, Lizzo accused Lizzo, her production company and the captain of her dance team of having a hostile work environment.

42:08 She said that she experienced complainants of weight shaming, sexual denigration, behavior and harassment based on sex, religion, race and disability.

42:22 Anyway, answered prayer for Canada.

42:25 Canada is now part of the Eros World Tour of American pop superstar Taylor Swift.

42:31 Roger Communications, concert sponsor, signed Taylor's six-show tour in Canada on 2/24.

42:39 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted that he feels an appeal to Taylor to bring the Eros Tour to Canada.

42:47 As of now, Taylor still doesn't have an Eros Tour in the Philippines.

42:52 I hope one day, I hope soon.

42:54 I hope so. Announce it, Taylor.

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