24 Oras Express: August 17, 2023 [HD]

GMA Integrated News

Narito ang mga maiinit na balita sa 24 Oras Express ngayong Huwebes, August 17, 2023.  - P3.5-M cash, mga armas, taser, at iba pa, narekober nang buksan ang mga vault ng umano'y cybercrime hub - Kampo ni Arnie Teves, tinawag na 'Kangaroo Court' ang House Committee on Ethics and Privileges - Nanalong supplier ng plastic cards, tigil-produksyon at hindi muna magde-deliver dahil sa TRO ng Korte - Operasyong ikinamatay nI Jemboy Baltazar, hindi raw ipinaalam sa dating hepe ng Navotas police - Writ of Kalikasan, inilabas ng SC laban sa DENR, MGB at 2 mining operator - Mga nanira at nagkalat sa resort, nakipag-areglo; ilang sangkot, tinanggal sa trabaho ayon sa pulisya - Public schools na pinag-aagawan ng Makati at Taguig, pangangasiwaan ng DepEd - Bagong LPA sa labas ng PAR, namataan; habagat patuloy na makakaapekto sa malaking bahagi ng bansa - "Special Envoy to China", itinalaga para mas mapaigi ang Philippine-China relations — Malacañang - Discount para sa senior citizens, ipinaalala lalo at di naipatutupad ng ilan dahil mabusisi - West Philippine Sea, food paradise na maituturing dahil sa dami ng isda at lamang-dagat - Heart Evangelista, loyal Kapuso pa rin matapos pumirma ng management contract sa Sparkle  For Kapuso abroad, subscribe to GMA Pinoy TV (http://www.gmapinoytv.com/) for GMA programs, including the full version of 24 Oras.  24 Oras is GMA Network's flagship newscast, anchored by GMA News pillars Mike Enriquez, Mel Tiangco, and Vicky Morales, featuring top news stories from the Philippines and the hottest showbiz news on Chika Minute hosted by Iya Villania. Visit GMA News Online (http://www.gmanews.tv/24Oras) for more. #GMAIntegratedNews #KapusoStream #GMANetwork #SONA2023  Breaking news and stories from the Philippines and abroad: GMA Integrated News Portal: http://www.gmanews.tv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gmanews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gmanews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gmanews Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gmanews  GMA Network Kapuso programs on GMA Pinoy TV: https://gmapinoytv.com/subscribe

Transcript

00:00 Live from the GMA Network Center, this is 24 Horas.

00:06 Good evening, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

00:11 The incident happened in Malacuarta, Ocaja.

00:15 The police forcibly opened a few vaults in a cybercrime hub in Pasay,

00:20 which was first raided because it was used to run a love scam and other frauds.

00:26 Not all of them were in, but one of them had millions of pesos.

00:30 While the other vaults had weapons, guns, and tasers, John Consulta was the only one with electricity.

00:37 Under the visa of Sir Swarat, the forces of the NBI, PAOC, AMLOC, and other authorities

00:48 brought the so-called cybercrime hub that was first raided in Pasay City on August 1.

00:53 The police now opened and investigated the more than 30 vaults inside the facility.

00:59 A grinder was used to open the vaults and to open another one.

01:06 Nothing was found inside, but another vault was opened.

01:13 The 3.5 million pesos in cash was stolen.

01:20 A passport was also taken.

01:22 In the third vault, several thousand pesos were taken and several cellphones were taken.

01:27 Many people were looking for cellphones.

01:30 These were really hidden inside the vaults.

01:34 So there must be some significance here.

01:37 That's why we will do a forensic in the NBI.

01:40 Because our news is that all the cellphones that we found that received G-cash

01:45 were transferred to a few cellphones only.

01:47 This is the so-called biggest vault that we found here in Pasay Scam Hub.

01:53 According to the information that was sent to PAOC,

01:56 the contents of this vault came from Hong Thai Scam Hub in Las Pinas.

02:01 So this will be opened at any time and we will know what the contents of this vault are.

02:08 When the vault was finally opened, the silencer of the gun, bullets, and pots were taken.

02:14 These were also taken.

02:17 These were also taken.

02:19 And more than 10 cyber wallets were taken.

02:22 These were taken from the Pogo Scam Hub.

02:25 It is expected that the opening of the vaults and the inventory of the contents will be completed by tomorrow.

02:30 The NBI is still holding the people who were arrested in the operation

02:34 after the court denied their petition for Habeas Corpus.

02:38 These are undesirable aliens.

02:40 They are here to deceive our countrymen.

02:44 So we think that the fastest and easiest way to get them out of the country is the process of deportation.

02:52 For GMA Integrated News, John Consulta,

02:56 "Nakatutok 24 Horas."

02:58 The House Ethics Committee was called by Arnie Tevez's camp, Kangaroo Court,

03:04 following his removal from the office of the camera.

03:07 The camera and comelec also taught them which one of them will make the first step

03:13 to hold special elections for Tevez's replacement.

03:16 Tina Pangliban Perez was on the spot.

03:18 [music]

03:21 The imposition of the penalty of expulsion from the House of Representatives upon Arnulfo Arnie E. Tevez Jr.

03:33 On the matter of Arnulfo Arnie E. Tevez, are now adopted.

03:38 After being exposed by the camera,

03:43 the former Negros Oriental Representative Arnulfo Tevez Jr. was sent a letter by the camera

03:49 to inform him formally that the Honorable is no longer in the name of Tevez,

03:55 but is now in the name of congressmen.

03:58 The letter was sent to Tevez's office today.

04:01 The vote was held in the plenary last night,

04:04 the first time congressmen voted to expel one of their fellow congressmen.

04:10 He may believe it that there are people that are trying to kill him,

04:15 but it is not something that has been proven or can be proven.

04:20 And at the same time, how can we justify to anyone,

04:28 to any worker or employee, that they will just give them a pass for whatever reason.

04:36 You can't just disappear.

04:38 One of the reasons why Tevez was expelled is his post of dancing in sandals and boxer shorts.

04:44 He's like praying for the ATC, mockery.

04:50 It's very offensive to incumbent congressmen and congresswomen.

04:57 Tevez's request for political asylum in Timor-Leste is heavier.

05:01 How can you serve as a public official if you have an application for political asylum in another country?

05:09 This is also the first time that a public official, incumbent, applied for a political asylum.

05:15 Based on the information obtained by the camera in the Department of Foreign Affairs,

05:19 Tevez is still in Timor-Leste.

05:21 His passport is not yet cancelled because there is no order from the court.

05:26 Tevez's lawyer called the House Ethics Committee to a kangaroo court

05:31 because he's the one who accused and he's the one who will judge.

05:35 The Ethics Committee also violated its own rules that it cannot discuss

05:40 an issue that is still pending in a judicial, quasi-judicial or administrative body.

05:47 Tevez's lawyer also said that the post of Tevez is not also subject to disorderly conduct.

05:54 The Secretary General of the Camera replied that the camera's rules are in accordance.

05:59 Two times before, the former Negros Oriental representative Arnolfo Tevez Jr.

06:05 was the caretaker of his district.

06:09 It is not yet clear who will be the caretaker in the third district of Negros Oriental.

06:15 In the past, usually the neighboring district, the House leadership plus the plenary will decide.

06:26 Velasco also said that the camera has already officially warned Comelec about Tevez's decision.

06:32 The camera will wait for the special election to call Comelec.

06:37 But Comelec said that the camera will be the one to decide.

06:41 Based on the camera's rules, the expulsion can be appealed in the plenary.

06:46 For GMA Integrated News, Tina Panganiban Perez, NAKA TUTOK, 24 Hours.

06:53 Back to the waiting for the plastic drivers license that is not yet available after the court ordered

07:00 to stop the production and delivery of these.

07:02 The supply contract of the lost bidder was withdrawn.

07:05 The DOTR's answer to Joseph Moro's arrest.

07:09 [car engine]

07:13 Giselle is excited to get her license.

07:15 It's time to get one. She plans to buy a car.

07:18 Driving is a basic life skill.

07:20 I just want to spend my time.

07:23 It's hard to commute now.

07:25 I wish I have a card.

07:27 But I think I will be given a paper.

07:29 Because it's written there, no license card.

07:31 Marcos and Jem Papel got the driver's license.

07:35 Maybe it needs more effort so it won't be damaged.

07:39 There's no news yet.

07:41 There's no exact time yet.

07:42 There's no news yet.

07:43 So they will just report it.

07:45 This July, the Department of Transportation or DOTR announced that it is expecting a normal return

07:51 to the supply of plastic card IDs in September because the first 5,000 plastic cards were delivered.

07:57 The winner bidder was the banner plastic card.

08:00 But the banner plastic card was not able to deliver and the production was stopped

08:05 because of the temporary restraining order of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 215

08:10 that orders the LTO to temporarily stop the contract with the company.

08:15 The winner bidder, All Card Incorporated, complained that the bid was the lowest.

08:21 DOTR said that the company was disqualified because of the delays in the contract for the government IDs.

08:29 In the TRO, the court said that the LTO was not transparent or open on why the All Card was disqualified.

08:36 But the LTO said,

08:38 All the transparency was done.

08:40 Until now, in September, the LTO is expecting 1 million plastic cards.

08:46 The banner plastic card of 125,000 was delivered before the TRO came out.

08:52 Here in the Quezon City Licensing Office, only 129 plastic cards for driver's licenses are left.

09:00 But this is reserved for OFWs and senior citizens who will apply.

09:07 Their backlog, meaning that they were given a driver's license paper,

09:12 and should be given if there is a supply of plastic cards since yesterday, is 14,064.

09:19 So that's what needs to be pursued.

09:22 We are still trying to get the All Card, according to the banner plastic card.

09:27 We are saddened by the court's decision, but this is our only hope.

09:34 According to the LTO, even though the TRO's visa is only for 20 days,

09:38 they will still ask the court to lift it as soon as possible.

09:42 The replacement for this is something even graver.

09:46 We're talking about public interest. There is no basis for an injunction.

09:50 But if the court won't allow it, the LTO said that the plastic driver's licenses will be delayed.

09:57 Some are thinking of using electronic licenses or engraving on the license itself, which is said to be extended.

10:05 For GMA Integrated News, Joseph Morong, for 24 Hours.

10:11 The chief of Navotas Police was replaced by a gunman after he was shot and killed by a few people,

10:17 Jeboy Baltazar.

10:18 He defended himself again, not letting him know about the operation that was carried out by the gunman.

10:23 Here is my lesson.

10:25 [Shouting]

10:27 The chief of Navotas Police was shot unknowingly in the operation that was carried out.

10:34 If his people did not inform him,

10:37 Colonel Alan Umipig said, he was not aware that the operation was being carried out against a murder suspect.

10:44 They were wrong to shoot Jeboy Baltazar.

10:48 He should have been informed about this so he could give guidance.

10:52 I was not informed about this. I also did not know about the result of the operation.

10:57 I only found out about this at 4 p.m.

11:01 It's been three hours since the incident happened.

11:05 He was informed and investigated immediately about who approved the operation.

11:11 The commander of Navotas Police's substation 4, a police captain.

11:16 He planned and launched the operation.

11:19 It means that Colonel Umipig did not go to your deputy chief of police for administration and operation.

11:25 No. He did not report to them.

11:28 He was with the officers in the scene and recommended the case, in addition to 22 other police officers.

11:35 But two police officers were witnessing the killing of Jeboy.

11:41 At first, they did not want to admit it.

11:43 I did not interrogate these two witnesses because they were the team leaders there.

11:51 It's impossible that they didn't know who was shooting.

11:54 But he did not wash his hands and he was not offended by the shooting.

11:59 I did not know about this. This should have happened so that we could know who is guilty or innocent.

12:08 In exchange, the officer in charge of Navotas Police was released, Colonel Santos Sumingwa.

12:14 The other police officers of Navotas Station 4 will undergo retraining.

12:18 We are also doing a training seminar.

12:25 We have invited people from Station 4 to train or retrain on the use of force,

12:37 our operational procedures, rules and engagement, including human rights.

12:44 Senator Riza Ontiveros is now pursuing a resolution to investigate the Senate in aid of legislation on the killing of Jeboy Baltazar.

12:53 This is a welcome to PNP chief police general Benjamin Acorda Jr.

12:57 We welcome any move by the legislative especially in the aid of legislation.

13:03 I presume that I believe in their wisdom also.

13:07 For GMA Integrated News, Emil Sumangil, Tutok, 24 Hours.

13:12 After years of fighting, the Brooks Point residents of Palawan issued a writ of calikasa by the Supreme Court

13:20 against two mining operators, DNR and Mines and Geosciences Bureau,

13:26 against mining in the area of Mount Mantalingahan.

13:29 Maki Pulido was on the scene.

13:31 This is what some parts of Mount Mantalingahan in Brooks Point look like

13:39 when the GMA Integrated News got a drone video this February.

13:43 In the middle of a dense tree, the damaged parts are badly injured.

13:48 Heavy equipment is also damaged in the mountains.

13:51 According to the Brooks Point residents, this is a part of a mining operation in their area that they have been fighting for years.

13:58 Below this mountain, the red-white color of lather has already reached the sea,

14:04 the rice fields and the drinking water.

14:07 We can no longer get the shells, the lobsters that we used to get are also gone,

14:13 the mangroves were cut down, and the rice fields are no longer available.

14:19 It seems that the Brooks Point residents of Palawan have been fighting for years.

14:23 In the writ of calikasa issued by the Supreme Court,

14:26 it said that they saw the possibility of serious and permanent damage,

14:31 not only to the nature but also to the residents of Brooks Point in Mount Mantalingahan Mountain Range.

14:36 It seems that the court also issued a statement, the DENR and Mines and Geosciences Bureau.

14:41 The absence of action of the agencies, despite the appeal of the residents,

14:46 shows that they have no concern for the balanced and healthful ecology of the residents.

14:52 The Supreme Court gave them 10 days to explain.

14:56 10 days were also given to the mining companies that were listed as Nickel Corporation and Celestial Nickel Mining

15:02 to provide evidence that they are not damaging the environment and the livelihood.

15:07 The court's decision is based on the case filed by the indigenous cultural communities of the Bicam Ancestral Domain of Brooks Point, Palawan.

15:16 The Supreme Court said that the mining of Mount Mantalingahan,

15:21 a protected area and ancestral domain of the residents, will be a big obstacle.

15:25 The situation also became worse because of the absence of action of the DENR and MGB,

15:32 which is why the residents of Brooks Point were put in danger.

15:35 The court also argued that the effect of the heavy flooding and contamination of the fishing villages

15:41 on the surrounding areas of Mount Mantalingahan Mountain Range is already visible.

15:45 This is a big victory for the environment.

15:47 According to Atty. Griselda Mayuanda of the Environmental Legal Center,

15:51 under the Rules of Procedure, two cities or provinces must be affected before issuing a writ of calikasan.

15:58 For a long time, Maki, Palawan has long been advised that the writ of calikasan cannot be issued because you are only one province.

16:07 But with the issuance of a writ of calikasan now, we are actually encouraged to file similar writs in the future

16:15 because there are other mining companies involved.

16:18 We are also trying to get a writ of calikasan from Nickel Corporation and Celestial Nickel Mining.

16:23 The DENR and MGB will not be issuing a writ of calikasan for now.

16:28 For GMA Integrated News, Maki Pulido reporting for 24 Hours.

16:33 Update on the flooded resort, it is now being repaired.

16:38 Some were damaged and scattered there, and the owner of the resort.

16:41 Some of the items were removed from work according to the police.

16:45 Andrew Bernardo of GMA Regional TV reporting for Southern Tagalog.

16:49 After the last spread and flood of this, some of their guests this Monday, business as usual.

17:01 This private resort in Calamba, Laguna, the water of the swimming pool is now clean.

17:06 The chairs and bottles were washed.

17:08 The water dispenser was also replaced, which was damaged, after being disassembled in the swimming pool.

17:13 The sand was also cleaned and scattered there.

17:16 The owner of the resort did not issue an interview to the camera.

17:20 But they say that the men who damaged the items are now being repaired.

17:24 In Barangay Palangdaw, there is already a settlement, so there is no complaint from the Calamba City Police.

17:31 The police also confirmed that some items were removed from work in the incident.

17:36 Despite what they did, the resort itself called for a halt in the bashing of the items as a warning.

17:44 They just got more determined in accepting the guests.

17:47 Even students are also confused about the outcome of Makati and Taguig,

17:53 in which city will be managed by the public schools in Embu areas.

17:57 That's why the office of the secretary of DepEth has been in the middle, and Lea Aldis was appointed.

18:04 In some schools in the former barangays of Makati City, which were already moved to Taguig,

18:09 the banner "I Love Taguig" was placed.

18:12 But next to it is a bigger banner that says "This property is owned by Makati City."

18:18 Students like Tricia are also confused.

18:22 There is a lot of confusion about what will happen to us since we are about to enter.

18:28 If this dispute is still ongoing, I hope there will be no disruption.

18:34 In the memorandum of DepEth NCR on August 4,

18:37 it was said that 14 schools in Embu areas are already under their Taguig Pateros Division.

18:44 After this, on Monday, Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano led the school brigade in some of these schools.

18:52 But Makati City Mayor Abby Binay was alarmed.

18:55 She said that the Supreme Court decision to move to Taguig was only about the territory,

19:01 and not the ownership rights of the public schools of the properties bought by Makati City.

19:07 DepEth is affected by rising tensions in 14 schools.

19:12 Under the Visa of the Department Order 23, Series of 2023 of DepEth,

19:16 the Vice President and DepEd Secretary, Sara Duterte,

19:19 will directly supervise the management and supervision of these schools while there is no transition plan.

19:26 The transition committee that is formed by DepEd, Makati and Taguig also took care of this.

19:31 In the statement of Makati Mayor Abby Binay, she was pleased with the decision of the Vice President.

19:37 She said that this will ease the worries of students, teachers and parents.

19:41 They will help the transition team that will be formed by DepEd.

19:45 The local government of Taguig also thanked Duterte for the help.

19:50 They confirmed their cooperation in the transition and they hope that in this process,

19:54 they will be able to get the data they are asking for from Makati

19:58 to give assistance to the students who are affected.

20:01 The Federation of Parents Teachers Association of Makati also took a deep breath.

20:06 This is a good help to make it more peaceful and to avoid the spread of the virus.

20:14 In the middle of the current issue between the local governments of Makati and Taguig,

20:19 the students are asking for it to not affect their studies.

20:23 For GMA Integrated News, Leigh Alvins, Katutok, 24 Hours.

20:39 [Music]

20:41 Dear friends, let's continue to prepare especially since there is a new low pressure area

20:46 that is being monitored outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

20:50 Not only that, the effects of the flood will continue to be felt in a large part of the country.

20:56 According to the forecast, the chances of the LPA being a storm are still low.

21:02 It is also being kept away from the outside world so it is not expected to enter the Par.

21:06 But the trough or extension of the LPA is reaching the extreme northern Luzon.

21:12 The southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao are also being affected.

21:17 Based on the data of Metro Weather, before tomorrow afternoon,

21:21 a large part of Mindanao will start to rain.

21:24 There is a chance of intense rain in Caraga, Barm and Soc Sargen,

21:29 so be alert because it is possible for a flood or earthquake to occur again.

21:34 Just like what happened in Makilala, Cotabato yesterday,

21:37 some rivers were flooded and the water quickly dried up.

21:41 Some residents were affected, including motorists who did not pass through the flood.

21:47 There is also a high possibility of rain in Visayas.

21:50 There is a strong rain in Capiz, Negros Provinces and Cebu.

21:55 So be careful to the residents of Visayas.

21:59 Meanwhile, in Luzon, the highest heat index in Infanta Quezon is recorded today

22:05 with 48 degrees Celsius according to the forecast.

22:08 42 to 45 degrees Celsius in some parts of Bicol Region and Cagayan.

22:14 But when the weather is hot, there are also floods,

22:18 so it is also possible for rain or thunderstorms.

22:21 It is expected in a large part of Luzon.

22:24 If you notice, there are red and orange colors in northern and central Luzon.

22:29 This means that it is heavy to intense rains.

22:33 For Metro Manila residents, it is also possible for rain to occur tomorrow.

22:37 So for those who will go to work, aside from drinking water to counter dehydration,

22:43 they should also wear a raincoat to avoid hazards in case of rain.

22:48 And that is the latest news for now.

22:50 I am Maureen Schreiber for GMA Integrated News Weather Center.

22:54 We are your hosts, anytime.

22:57 The palace explained why a special envoy to China was needed

23:04 even though the Philippines already has an ambassador there.

23:07 According to an analyst, it is possible that the style of the announcement

23:11 of the appointed Teddy Boy Locsin, who sometimes slandered China,

23:15 was an asset.

23:16 JP Soriano is on the case.

23:17 [Music]

23:20 The Philippine ambassador to China, Jaime Flor Cruz, is present.

23:25 So the question is, why does a special envoy to China need to be there for special concerns?

23:31 According to Presidential Communication Secretary Cheloy Garafil,

23:34 this is to strengthen the bilateral relations between the Philippines and China.

23:41 Aside from this, Malacanang has not yet officially announced the exact role of Ambassador Teodoro Locsin Jr.

23:48 in the appointment of President Bongbong Marcos as a special envoy to China.

23:54 GMA Integrated News is still waiting for the appointment of Ambassador Locsin,

23:58 who is also the current ambassador to the United Kingdom.

24:02 According to Maritime Law Expert, Professor J. Batong-Bacal,

24:06 Locsin could be appointed due to his closeness to the former Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi,

24:13 who is now one of the highest officials of China.

24:17 Batong-Bacal asked if this back-channeling strategy of the Philippines to China is possible.

24:23 I wouldn't call it back-channeling since usually back-channels are not known, they're not announced.

24:28 So this is more, I think, a formal assignment

24:32 because it's clear that he is representing the President in discussions,

24:37 whatever discussions they will have with China on these particular issues.

24:40 But it's still not clear how China will accept Locsin's appointment.

24:46 Locsin's famous tweet in 2021,

24:50 where in his departure from the Philippine coast,

24:55 he called it "ugly" and "no sense".

25:02 Locsin's right-wing and left-wing style of speech can be an asset or strategy, according to an analyst.

25:07 So even if maybe the President cannot say it up front because that's not his personality,

25:13 as a good envoy, maybe Ambassador Locsin can be that

25:17 and really can, you know, because the President has been strong about protecting our territory.

25:22 Locsin's appointment was made amid a new tension

25:26 due to the bombing and blocking of Chinese ships in the Philippine ships.

25:32 China is now saying that a Philippine leader is about to leave,

25:38 the BRP Sierra Madre in Iungin Shoal.

25:41 Col. Sir Roberto Tiglao instructed former President Joseph Estrada.

25:47 But in the ongoing dialogue on maritime governance in the South China Sea,

25:51 former Defense Secretary of Estrada, Senator Orly Mercado, said

25:55 Estrada's intention back then was to send more ships to the West Philippine Sea.

26:02 We were going to beach some more, but quietly it was pulled out, etc.

26:09 I had quarrels with the Department of Foreign Affairs.

26:13 The Secretary and I used to be in heated discussion in our cluster, security cluster.

26:22 According to National Security Council Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya,

26:26 China is now doing something to create chaos so that the Filipinos can fight.

26:33 They are using the D.O.M.N.O. against us to create chaos,

26:39 so that we won't be alone and we can teach each other.

26:42 So, we are here in the Philippines, let's not fall into the trap because it's a trap.

26:48 For GMA Integrated News, JP Soriano, 24 Hours.

26:54 Heartfelt to online, senior citizens have a discount.

26:59 The government reminded them, especially those who have a chance to not be able to fulfill because the process is busy.

27:05 Ivan Mayerila was able to do it.

27:11 Even though she's a senior, not a techie, Susan Gallardo insisted on doing online shopping during the pandemic.

27:17 She's safe, she even got infected.

27:19 However, she can't get the 20% discount she used to get when eating in a restaurant or buying medicine.

27:26 The 20% discount is a waste because it's a big thing and it can be reduced.

27:30 What Susan doesn't know is that last May, the government and National Commission of Senior Citizens

27:36 issued a discount for online shopping for senior citizens.

27:41 At the time, it was COVID.

27:43 So, there was so much need to support our industry,

27:49 but also so much need to also protect and define the benefits of the senior citizens.

27:55 So, it was passed and it was circularized.

28:01 The discount is based on the Expanded Senior Citizens Act, 20% for food, medicine and public transportation.

28:09 The booking for airplane and ship is 5% for basic necessities and prime commodities.

28:15 For basic necessities, you can get a discount of up to P1,300 per week.

28:20 But for medicine, there's no limitation on the 20% discount.

28:24 The process is a bit messy.

28:26 Before ordering, the merchant or restaurant or boutique must be informed that senior citizens are buying

28:34 and a screenshot or scanned copy of the senior citizen ID and receipt must be sent.

28:39 When delivering, the delivery rider must present the original copy of the ID.

28:44 Some food delivery riders were asked if anyone can get a discount like this from senior citizens.

28:49 No.

28:50 No one?

28:51 No.

28:52 The customer must really dine-in at the restaurant to get a discount.

29:01 But if it's online, no one?

29:03 No. It's fixed.

29:04 The customer ordered through online.

29:07 They must direct to the restaurant because they must have their own ID.

29:13 The transaction is like that.

29:15 The crews at the restaurant told us that.

29:18 The National Commission of Senior Citizens is again complaining to the agencies that should be directing here.

29:23 The law is very clear on transactions involving basic essentials.

29:29 From food to medicine to groceries, if someone can buy online, then he's entitled under Republic Act 9994.

29:46 For GMA Integrated News, Ivan Meirene, for Tutok 24 Horas.

29:50 [News Anchor]

30:09 Paradise everywhere you look because of the beauty of the beaches and islands.

30:14 But aside from that, the West Philippine Sea is also a literal food paradise.

30:19 In addition to the seafood, there are also the crabs or lobsters.

30:24 In the islands around Palawan, you can get blue crabs, sea cucumbers, and sea mantis.

30:33 And one of the things that the buyers here in Palawan really want is the green lobsters that if you buy, it can reach 2,500 pesos per kilo.

30:44 Because of the number of fish caught, even the small markets in Puerto Princesa are getting crowded because of the seafood like porcupine fish, squid, clams, and lobsters.

30:58 Inside this bay, you can see some of the first class fish that are delivered to the fish dealers almost every day here in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

31:09 Like this grouper that if you call it, it's a "sunok".

31:13 According to the fishermen here, it's important to take care not only of the environment but also the territory where the fish are caught like this.

31:24 According to the FIFAR, more than 275,000 metric tons of fishery products come from the West Philippine Sea every year.

31:33 This is equivalent to almost 7% of the production in the whole country.

31:38 The fish that are caught are more than that if all parts of the ocean are free to go to the fishermen.

31:46 Of course, people are afraid. They will really go down.

31:51 There are a lot of products here in Puerto that come from Balabac, Buliluyan, and that's close to me.

31:59 Since the Philippine Sea?

32:00 Since the Philippine Sea.

32:01 Ayungin Shoal is one of the richest in the sea, which is avoided by fishermen because of the clinging of the Chinese Coast Guard and the fishing militia.

32:10 Even if it's a little far, they still go there because there are a lot of sources there.

32:14 If the access of our fishermen is lost, of course, it would affect the supplies and varieties that we can get.

32:23 If this is lost, that would mean actually an improved productivity on the part of the Philippine fisherfolk.

32:30 But the problem is not only the tension in the West Philippine Sea, but also the impact of people that can be destroyed in the environment.

32:38 In this part of the Palawan, for example, there are some cows that were killed.

32:44 It's also a protection of different types of marine and other animals.

32:48 It's also a protection of the communities.

32:51 In the end, it's not just the territory that should be defended, but the environment itself.

32:57 For GMA Integrated News, Chino Gaston, 24 hours.

33:06 With a grateful heart, the International Fashion Icon, Heart Evangelista, signed a contract with SPARQL again.

33:14 Let's talk to Nelson Canlas.

33:16 Certified and solid kapuso for more than a decade.

33:24 Because of the International Fashion Icon, Heart Evangelista, the management contract with SPARQL GMA Artist Center was renewed.

33:32 Heart is very grateful for the support of the kapuso.

33:37 I think it's important to always have a solid home.

33:40 No matter where you go, you will not go astray because there are people who are always supporting you.

33:47 I've always felt that with GMA.

33:49 I'm very appreciative that they trust me fully, that I was able to really explore what I really wanted.

33:56 That they didn't box me and say I had to do this.

33:58 GMA Senior Vice President, Attorney Annette Gosson-Valdez, signed the contract first.

34:04 SPARQL VP Joy Marcelo, SAVP for Alternative Productions, Gigi Santiago Lara.

34:11 We're very happy that she's continuing to trust SPARQL and GMA.

34:15 We're very proud of the woman that she's become.

34:18 So, it's an honor for us to have her with us in SPARQL.

34:23 We're hoping finally this time that Heart can do something that she really wants.

34:28 Maybe we can do a lifestyle show for Heart.

34:31 So, I feel like that's the thing and that's what people are waiting for.

34:36 Senator Cheese Escudero and SPARQL Consultant and Star Maker, Johnny Manahan also came to support Heart.

34:46 Even Heart's cute Aspie, Panda.

34:49 Many people are missing Heart in local projects.

34:53 So, the fans' question is, is she going to be able to watch her on television again?

34:58 I think I enjoyed playing different characters in the telenovela and movies.

35:04 But I really enjoy playing myself these days, to play myself.

35:08 And because of that, I hope that I can work on something which I'm already starting.

35:13 It will be something very intriguing, very authentic, so people will get to see who I really am.

35:21 I'm excited because there are many scripts that are being shown to me.

35:26 So, we will see.

35:27 Nelson Canlas updated on Shoebiz Happening.

35:30 And that's it for our Thursday Night Chikahan.

35:34 I'm Ia Aneliano.

35:35 Miss Vicky Emile Adam.

35:37 Thank you, Ia.

35:39 And that's the news this Wednesday.

35:41 I'm Vicky Morales.

35:42 I'm Atom Arawlyo.

35:44 For a bigger mission.

35:45 For a wider service to the country.

35:48 I'm Emil Sumangyong.

35:49 From GMA Integrated News, the news authority of the Philippines.

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