24 Oras Express: December 14, 2023 [HD]

GMA Integrated News

Narito ang mga maiinit na balita sa 24 Oras Express ngayong Huwebes, December 14, 2023:   Pahirapan sa pagsakay, naranasan ng mga commuter sa unang araw ng tigil-pasada 180 illegal POGO workers sa nabistong scam hub sa Pasay, naipa-deport na pabalik ng China DOE: Sapat ang magiging supply ng kuryente sa 2024 Pilipinas, uupo sa board ng grupong kakalap ng ambag para sa mga apektado ng climate change Kpop fans, dagsa sa PH Arena; nagkaroon ng pagbagal sa daloy ng mga sasakyan sa NLEX Northbound Rehabilitated traditional jeepney, papayagan bumiyahe pero 'di iuurong ang Dec. 31 deadline ayon sa LTFRB Supply ng tubig-gripo sa mahigit 6,000 apektadong customer ng Maynilad, unti-unti nang naibalik LTO: 4-M na plastic license cards, parating na Cha-Cha ni Sen. Padilla: Pagdagdag sa bilang ng mga senador, at pagbabago sa bilang at haba ng termino ng mga opisyal Presyo ng ilang Noche Buena items, lagpas sa SRP; mga petisyong dagdag-presyo, posible sa 2024 Dambuhalang isda na may bigat na 163 kg, nabingwit sa Catanduanes K-idols at actors pati ilang Pinoy celebs, nagningning sa red carpet ng AAA 2023   24 Oras is GMA Network’s flagship newscast, anchored by Mel Tiangco, Vicky Morales and Emil Sumangil. It airs on GMA-7 Mondays to Fridays at 6:30 PM (PHL Time) and on weekends at 5:30 PM. For more videos from 24 Oras, visit http://www.gmanews.tv/24oras.   For Kapuso abroad, subscribe to GMA Pinoy TV (http://www.gmapinoytv.com/) for GMA programs, including the full version of 24 Oras.

Transcript

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

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

00:12 It's getting harder to get a lot of passengers in Metro Manila.

00:17 On the first day, the Piston group stopped the PUV modernization program.

00:24 Only one out of every four public vehicles in the region consolidated according to the Transportation Department.

00:30 And because the upcoming December 31 deadline is considered a "colorum",

00:36 the people who striked the transport crisis in 2024 were warned.

00:41 Joseph Moro was on the scene.

00:42 Just getting into work, some passengers are already stressed

00:50 because there are no jeeps in Filgoa along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City.

00:55 The Piston group hasn't been able to pass the area since today.

00:58 So when a jeep passes, the passengers are almost going crazy.

01:05 Some are even on a bus that's going to Tayuan.

01:11 It's already an hour.

01:14 So you're already late.

01:15 Yes.

01:16 Mary-Kris is still two-wheelers but she doesn't want to take a taxi.

01:20 It's expensive.

01:21 I've been here for 7-14 years.

01:25 8-20 years?

01:27 It's a hassle.

01:28 But you have to understand the drivers.

01:31 Some passengers are already in this jeep,

01:34 but the driver is letting them get off.

01:35 They're already in Tigil Pasada.

01:37 You can't travel here.

01:40 What?

01:40 You can't travel here.

01:41 The driver is hoping to be seen,

01:43 but the enforcer just told them to travel first.

01:47 I'm talking to you.

01:48 Do you want to pay for the fare?

01:50 Just ride.

01:51 We're talking.

01:52 Just ride.

01:53 Okay, let's ride first.

01:55 Just ride.

01:56 I feel sorry for them.

01:57 Thank you.

01:58 But sir, when we get back, we won't...

01:59 The group of Piston has been in Tigil Pasada for two days now

02:03 and tomorrow, if ever, is Payday Friday.

02:05 According to the group, it's possible that they will come back

02:07 and oppose the PUV modernization program.

02:11 I hope you understand why we came here.

02:14 We don't want our passengers to suffer

02:17 in the expensive fare that will be used for massages.

02:20 If the UVs and jeeps are gone,

02:24 according to our data,

02:26 the minimum fare will be P35.

02:30 In Pasig, some drivers stopped in Tigil Pasada,

02:33 but some also traveled.

02:34 According to DOTR, only 26% of public vehicles

02:39 have consolidated in Metro Manila.

02:41 DOTR has not yet released the exact number of jeeps

02:44 in Metro Manila that have not yet consolidated.

02:47 But since there is no deadline,

02:49 jeeps that are not in-line or have formed a cooperative

02:54 are considered as "Piston's henchmen."

02:56 We're afraid that there will be a transport crisis.

02:59 No, DOTR said that even if it will be followed

03:02 by the closure of the Philippine National Railways,

03:04 it will start in January with the North-South Railway Commuter Project.

03:08 Most of our major thoroughfares,

03:11 most of the major roads in Manila have been consolidated.

03:17 A special permit will be issued for buses

03:20 to accommodate passengers who can no longer train.

03:23 For GMA Integrated News, Joseph Morong,

03:26 for 24 Hours.

03:27 The participants in the Piston's Henchmen

03:32 and LCFRB will be released later.

03:36 China has already deported 180 illegal pogo workers

03:42 to the PASAY's Piston's Scam Hub.

03:45 Salima Refran is on the scene.

03:47 This Filipino is still feeling pity

03:53 when her relationship with the Chinese is being tested.

03:56 Her boyfriend is one of the 180 illegal pogo workers

04:05 that were deported back by China.

04:07 They are the ones who were caught in October

04:10 in the PASAY's Scam Hub

04:11 where they also discovered prostitution at the torture chamber.

04:15 They are the ones involved in cryptocurrency scams,

04:19 romance scams, love scams, task scams, and other online scams.

04:26 They are strictly monitored because until the end,

04:30 they are being tested for escape from deportation.

04:33 Once they found out that you are involved in illegal activities abroad,

04:37 they are also undergoing treatment in China.

04:40 So as much as possible, they don't want to return to China.

04:43 In the dummy, they used cable ties as a bag

04:47 while their trash bag is their bag.

04:50 The Philippines is already spending almost P15 million

04:53 on their care since the raid.

04:56 On the flight back from China,

04:58 the government spent P5 million.

05:02 They were declared undesirable aliens

05:05 by the Bureau of Immigration

05:06 because they don't have visas and permits to stay in the country.

05:10 They are on the blacklist.

05:12 They cannot return here.

05:14 And in China, of course, they will also be charged.

05:18 And the embassy of China is also helping us

05:25 with the cases that they will file.

05:27 For GMA Integrated News, Salima Refran,

05:31 for 24 Hours.

05:33 The country's electricity supply is not declining

05:37 in the next year even though there is a strong threat from El Niño.

05:41 The Department of Energy has confirmed this

05:43 as a reminder to the public.

05:46 And Cedric Castillo was also informed.

05:48 Because of El Niño,

05:53 the rainfall is possibly lower than normal

05:57 in the next few months,

05:58 according to the forecast.

06:00 Despite the scenarios seen by the Department of Energy,

06:05 the supply of electricity from hydroelectric power plants

06:10 that depend on the water level may be lower.

06:13 Despite these possible scenarios,

06:16 the Department of Energy is confident

06:18 that the electricity supply will be sufficient for the next year.

06:22 Based on our projection and our assumptions,

06:25 then we will have no red and yellow alerts for next year

06:29 with the assumption that El Niño will be until the 2nd quarter of 2024.

06:35 The DOE also said that the supply of electricity

06:39 from transmission projects

06:41 that are expected to be completed in the next year

06:44 and some solar power plants that are targeted to operate in 2024

06:49 will be able to continue monitoring the power plants

06:54 for the sudden stop of the operation when the heat reaches.

06:58 Sometimes the coal-fired power plants do not work very well

07:03 under very hot temperatures.

07:06 It affects their machineries.

07:11 That's why we cannot assume that there will be no interruptions.

07:22 But we should try to minimize the interruptions

07:27 by making sure that there are alternative plants that can come in.

07:32 Diversification is very important at this point.

07:36 According to the DOE,

07:38 the highest increase in demand for electricity

07:42 was recorded in the El Niño budget in 2010 in Luzon.

07:46 It was 10.5% higher than in 2009.

07:51 Based on the forecast, 10.9% or higher than in 2010

07:57 is the possible increase in power demand in 2024.

08:02 That's why the businesswoman, Lucy,

08:04 is saying that the cold weather is being delayed.

08:07 I still need it because I'm still young.

08:10 You need it?

08:11 I need air-conditioning.

08:12 It cannot be without.

08:14 Now, it's only available every four hours at night.

08:17 In the morning, it's more frequent.

08:20 But their electric bill is still heavy in their pockets.

08:24 According to the DOE,

08:26 even if it's cold, they are already used to being sick of using electricity.

08:33 Christmas lights are timers.

08:36 They are using LED lights so that they won't be too expensive.

08:44 They need to wake up early so that the air-conditioning can be turned off early.

08:51 Turning off the lights is not only a gift for us this Christmas,

08:55 but also a gift to the environment.

08:58 For GMA Integrated News, I'm Cedric Castillo.

09:02 24 Hours.

09:04 The Philippines is on the board of the Lost and Damaged Fund,

09:11 or the UNFCCC of the countries that are affected by climate change.

09:15 The Philippines is one of the affected countries.

09:19 Ivan Mayrina was there.

09:21 I am very gratified to hear the news that the Philippines

09:29 has secured membership on the Damage and Loss Board for the year 2024 and the year 2026.

09:40 The Philippines is successful in securing a membership on the Lost and Damaged Fund,

09:45 the fund that will be used by the countries that have the biggest contribution to climate change,

09:50 which will be shared by countries like the Philippines, which is the most affected.

09:56 This will give us a voice in the management of all the funding that is available around the world

10:03 to mitigate and to adapt to the effects of climate change.

10:07 Currently, the pledges for the fund are equivalent to almost P40 billion,

10:11 which is a large part of the United Arab Emirates and Germany.

10:15 But the pledge or promise is still in the process of being fulfilled and the country is being supported.

10:20 Former Finance Undersecretary Mark Joven will be the one to be appointed by the Philippines on the board.

10:24 We'll keep working to make sure that the Philippines has a very strong voice

10:31 when it comes to all the issues of climate change of which we are very severely affected.

10:37 Next year, the guidelines will be discussed as to how much and to whom the countries should contribute.

10:44 Also, how this will be divided depends on the needs and the correctness of climate change in the countries.

10:49 Whoever should contribute, they should contribute. That's our position.

10:56 Despite the climate change, El Niño is still in effect,

11:01 and it will be back in May.

11:03 The dams in Nueva Ecija were built for preparation.

11:07 The President is now making other projects for water, such as the Halaur Dam in Iloilo, easier.

11:12 We have already evaluated all the delayed projects and we have already made a catch-up plan.

11:19 The Halaur Dam and the three dams there are already completed. We have identified the delays and we will catch up.

11:26 The MWSS has already ordered Manila and Manila Water to look for alternatives to obtain supplies

11:33 so that it won't be dependent on Angat Dam.

11:35 Those are some of the conditions for their bid for 2024.

11:40 Their projects are fast-tracked to reduce the effects of El Niño.

11:46 For GMA Integrated News, Ivan Mayrena, for 24 Hours.

11:50 Let's talk about the traffic situation in the North Luzon Expressway following the Asia Artist Awards in the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.

12:01 Ian Cruz is live.

12:03 Vicky, in the middle, the traffic is still loose in both bounds of the North Luzon Expressway.

12:14 There is only a slowdown in the stretch of Valenzuela until Kawayan Tall Plaza in the northbound.

12:21 The traffic of the vehicles is 40 to 50 kph in these moments.

12:26 Before noon, the slowdown of the traffic in the northbound of the North Luzon Expressway in Valenzuela and Kawayan was felt.

12:38 The volume of the vehicles in the north increased because of the Asia Artist Awards in the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.

12:45 After Kawayan, the city of Victoria, Tall Plaza, was caught in the traffic again.

12:52 Not only in the Expressway, the NLEX drivers are in charge of the traffic.

12:57 They are also in the parking spaces around the Philippine Arena so that the traffic won't be blocked.

13:04 The good thing about this is that the traffic management inside and outside is complimentary.

13:10 The Asia Artist Awards of South Korea is considered as one of the most prestigious award giving bodies in Asia that was just made in the Philippines.

13:21 That's why many K-pop fans came to the Philippine Arena.

13:25 Of course, our Oppas will be seen.

13:28 We can see many artists.

13:31 There are so many artists here.

13:33 It's a once in a lifetime experience.

13:36 So, we really did it.

13:39 The NLEX guards are also in charge of the strict parking of the vehicles and the shuttle buses are arriving.

13:48 The people are moving around the arena to make sure that the vehicles inside are always full.

13:54 There are 300,000 vehicles passing through the NLEX every day.

13:58 The challenge for the NLEX is to make sure that the audience will go home after the awards.

14:04 It is estimated that 8,000 to 9,000 vehicles will be going out of the complex.

14:09 They are leaving at the same time.

14:11 But if all the drivers are registered as RFID, we can still maintain the 30 to 40 speed during the entrance.

14:21 After the area, we can reach the minimum speed of 60 kph.

14:29 Vicky, it is expected that the program will end around 9 p.m.

14:36 If the people inside the Philippine Arena will go home at the same time,

14:40 the NLEX is talking to the LGUs to make sure that the diversion road between 8 to 9 p.m. will be one-way

14:48 so that the vehicles will go straight to the Bukaway exit.

14:52 And those who are parked near the Philippine Arena entrance will exit at Ciudad de Victoria/Tol Plaza.

14:58 Back to you, Vicky.

14:59 Thank you very much, Ian Cruz.

15:02 The journey of the traditional jeepneys continues if they will be fixed.

15:07 And there is no need to buy a new one.

15:10 That is just one of the recommendations of the LTFRB in their discussion of the Pistons this afternoon.

15:14 But the December 31 deadline continues.

15:17 Dano Tinkugo is on the line.

15:19 In the LTFRB's picket, the Pistons explained why the transport strike was continued which was first held last November.

15:30 The President said that there is no need for a December 31 deadline for consolidating or forming a cooperative of operators.

15:40 We were shocked by the statement of the BBM.

15:43 He said that it is not fitting to have a stay in the government's program.

15:49 Only 25% of the people who comply with the jeepney regulations and almost 36% or 35% of the people who comply with the UBEX.

16:00 That means that the ones who are running in the country are still the traditional jeepneys.

16:06 The President of the minority called them that they cannot allow the delay and affect the majority and the public.

16:13 But the Pistons insisted on how they felt the delay in some places, the difficulty of riding.

16:20 They always say that the port is not strong and not wide.

16:23 But that will prove their release of many free rides.

16:27 That will prove and of course the stranded passengers.

16:31 If there are no stranded passengers, they have no free rides.

16:35 I might believe that our movement is not successful.

16:38 Before the meeting, the Pistons were met by the chairperson and spokesperson of the LTFRB.

16:43 Come there first, let's talk for a moment.

16:48 Then we will also come back here, I will be with you.

16:52 Let's talk first, Chairman.

16:56 So that we can talk about their problem, if it can be fixed.

17:01 After more than 2 hours of talking, the LTFRB said that it will allow some requests of the Pistons.

17:08 OCR and Petition only are needed for consolidation to be sent.

17:12 Instead of just one, 2 to 3 cooperatives can travel in one route.

17:18 The last fines will not be charged.

17:21 Instead of 15, the minimum number of members of a cooperative is 10.

17:25 And the new jeepney does not need to be bought even if it is rehabilitated.

17:30 They just formed a cooperative, there is no jeepney phase-out.

17:34 The purchase of modernized jeepneys is not forced.

17:38 Traditional jeepneys can travel as long as it is roadworthy.

17:43 Although the LTFRB is saying that we did not necessarily buy expensive units,

17:49 but I said that you should issue an incentive order that is proven.

17:53 But the consolidation deadline of December 31 is still in effect, so the stoppage of the deadline is still in effect tomorrow.

17:59 For GMA Integrated News, Danoting Cunco reporting for 24 Hours.

18:03 Good news and bad news regarding the damaged pipe of Manila yesterday.

18:08 The supply of water grip to affected customers was slowly restored,

18:13 but the roadway in Manila was not yet passed through, which was damaged to fix the pipe.

18:20 And this is where Mackie Pulido is talking.

18:22 At 6 in the morning, the plastic drum of Cecilia was already in line.

18:28 Their ration from the water tanker in Manila last night was already consumed.

18:33 Even if it's just for the bathroom, there's no water.

18:35 That's why we're waiting here.

18:37 At 11 in the morning or after waiting for almost 4 hours, a water tanker arrived again.

18:45 I'm happy because we already have water and how can we bathe our other customers.

18:50 Today, Manila said that the water in the grip of more than 6,000 water service connections should be supplied

18:57 that was affected by the damaged pipe.

18:59 This was replaced, that's why the water valve was slowly opened this morning.

19:03 We're still on track of energizing the line at 12 noon now,

19:08 and then eventually, there will be a normalization of the water supply.

19:13 However, the part of Legarda Avenue in front of San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Center was not yet passed

19:19 because it was damaged to fix the repair.

19:21 The repair was a bit big and of course, there are concrete works to be done.

19:27 There are also those that are called for a faster curing time,

19:32 but then again, we still need to coordinate with the DPWH.

19:36 But since there is no longer a counterflow in the eastbound lane of Legarda or towards Santa Mesa,

19:41 the traffic is now more relaxed.

19:42 The Mendiola-bound traffic from Santa Mesa was now passed to Santa Teresita Street

19:47 to pass the marked part of Legarda.

19:50 For GMA Integrated News, Mackie Pulido was on the news for 24 hours.

19:54 The backlog of the LTO on the plastic license has reached the end of 2023.

20:02 But there is good news for the plates and ORCRs,

20:06 it should be released in three days.

20:09 But will you let me know if there's nothing else?

20:11 Rafi Tima was on the news.

20:16 Last night, Rina lost her plate along with her driver's license.

20:20 That's why she renewed it right away.

20:22 But like many new and renewed applicants, Rina only got a paper.

20:28 It's okay, even if there's nothing. At least, there's a backlog.

20:31 The good news, said the LTO, is that 4 million pieces of plastic driver's license cards

20:37 are coming that they are preparing to distribute throughout the country.

20:40 This is enough to wipe out the backlog, including our current usage.

20:45 So when we make the announcement tomorrow or by Monday,

20:49 those who will renew, they can expect that there will be no more paper.

20:53 We are back on track as far as plastic cards are concerned.

20:56 Despite the alleged injunction against the use of LTO,

20:59 after filing a case, a loser of October was sentenced to more than 3 million plastic driver's license cards.

21:05 We are waiting for that.

21:07 Maybe that's Valentine's Good News.

21:10 That's a waste. That's another 3.2 million licenses.

21:16 I think that's enough.

21:18 Every year, 6.5 million new licenses are issued by the LTO.

21:22 But because of the accelerated bidding and government-to-government license printing agreement that the LTO entered,

21:28 the agency promised that there will be no more backlog, like before.

21:33 The LTO also promised to buy new cars.

21:36 After getting the car for three days, the driver should be able to get their new license plates OR and CR.

21:43 If not, the LTO will issue a show-cause order against the car dealership or their regional LTO officers that the license plate will be issued late.

21:52 The license plates are already there. We are advanced. We are already pre-positioning in the regions.

21:57 So there's no reason why the license plate should not be issued immediately.

22:01 The LTO clarified in the news that the LTO will relax in implementing their no registration no travel policy.

22:07 It doesn't mean that it will not be implemented.

22:10 They will just give a warning, unlike before, that the driver will be impounded immediately after the trip without registration.

22:17 For GMA Integrated News, Rafi Timah, 24 Hours.

22:23 In the middle of the talk of charter change, Senator Robin Padilla is suggesting a change to the long and numerous term of the officials of the country.

22:34 But one of his party members wants to change only the economic provisions.

22:39 MAV Gonzalez is on the case.

22:44 It's still a presidential bicameral but the Senate will add more. The term will be changed. The term will be added. There will be re-election.

22:54 Some of this is because of the plans of the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments to push for a charter change to the Senate.

23:02 Aside from the national senators who can have two consecutive terms that are up to eight years,

23:07 he also wants to have 30 regional senators who can have three consecutive terms that are up to four years.

23:14 He said that he wants to have more senators. He wants to be regionalized. That's why I strongly believe in it.

23:25 Aside from that,

23:26 We want the president and vice president not to have separate elections. We should always have elections where they are together in the ticket.

23:37 But unlike now, where they are limited to one term, they can run for two consecutive terms.

23:44 Now, it's not six but four years for one term.

23:48 In the Senate, a president cannot run for another position. Other local officials can still run for three consecutive terms but it's already four years.

23:58 He plans to be effective in the 2022 elections.

24:02 But for the transition, the current and former presidents cannot run for president.

24:08 The same goes for the senators who are in their last term and the congressmen who are in their third term.

24:15 Senator Robin Padilla is pushing for more policy.

24:19 Unlike last March, when he pushed for the change of the economic provisions of the Constitution,

24:24 like the agreement that the landowners in the Philippines will own if they invest here

24:30 and the landowners will join the exploration of the nation's natural resources.

24:34 In the committee, he hasn't gotten enough signatures.

24:38 Just yesterday, Padilla approved the new resolution of both houses of Congress No. 5 that will have Chacha run for the Senate.

24:45 But they are already going around the country to explain to the people the plan of Chacha.

24:51 The PDP-Laban Duterte Wing is also in talks with the PDP-Laban faction of Senator Coco Pimentel

24:57 who said that he will only allow Chacha if it will be focused on federalism and not on opening the economy, especially to foreigners.

25:05 I said that I will bring the former PDP-Laban Duterte closer.

25:10 There are no problems with PRRD.

25:12 But Senator Bong Go, a party member of Padilla, wants to change the economic provisions of the Constitution.

25:18 Until then, only people will benefit.

25:21 Our poor countrymen will benefit.

25:24 If I am a politician, I am not in favor of that.

25:27 Political can be released, but for me, this is the deep political because we are talking about a structure.

25:33 Political that is superficial or shallow are term limits.

25:38 It is very shallow.

25:41 Nothing has been changed except the length of time that politicians are allowed to be in power.

25:46 Don't make term limits because let's leave the term limits because we are forcing new blood in politics.

25:53 For GMA Integrated News, Mav Gonzales, for Tutok, 24 hours.

25:58 The price of some items will increase in 2024.

26:03 It is possible to approve DTI.

26:05 The demand of some manufacturers is that.

26:08 Some Noche Buena items have already exceeded the suggested retail price.

26:13 Sandra Aguinaldo is on the line.

26:15 Have you already bought a Noche Buena?

26:21 Is the price already included in the suggested retail price or SRP?

26:26 According to the Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association,

26:30 some food items are already exceeding the SRP.

26:34 The corporate is now chasing to give to their employees, to their clients.

26:39 So because of that, the supply is being suctioned off by the demand of the corporate buyers.

26:46 We'll have to source from somewhere else, wholesalers, other stores.

26:50 If we get a higher price, normally, generally, our price will be higher.

26:55 DTI is on the front line following the talks of some manufacturers

26:59 that they will not increase the price until the end of the year.

27:03 However, once the new year starts, it is possible for DTI to process the demand for a higher price.

27:11 For 2024, we will start releasing price adjustments because it has been stored for a long time in DTI.

27:20 So we will see some products that will be affected.

27:25 But this Christmas, Mami Mili is hoping that the prices of Christmas and New Year's goods will not be increased.

27:33 In a supermarket, we talked to some Mami Mili.

27:37 There's Noche Buena, Christmas, and New Year.

27:43 Every year, you really have to budget.

27:45 You really have to plan because life is really hard now.

27:49 What can you say about the price of the goods?

27:51 Up and down.

27:52 The Department of Trade and Industry is continuously monitoring to ensure that there will be no more SRP.

27:59 We haven't seen any increase in the price from the price guide.

28:03 Even so, there are scattered reports.

28:06 Last week, we received some items from DTI that are being sold at a higher price than the price guide.

28:14 They talked to the manufacturers and promised that their prices will not move until the end of the year.

28:21 Actually, those who do not follow the price guide, across all the 12 categories, there are one or two items.

28:30 But what appears in the initial reports are only cheese, macaroni, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, fruit cocktail.

28:41 For GMA Integrated News, Sandra Aguinaldo, 24 Hours.

28:46 It seems that the sea of Catanduanes is getting more crowded with some fishermen.

28:57 They have invited a lot of fishermen.

29:00 Brother Kim, what's up?

29:02 Fish for real.

29:05 The residents of Barangay Cab Cab in Andres, Catanduanes.

29:08 They were able to catch the fish that was caught by their neighbor, Joey.

29:11 It's really big.

29:13 I've only seen such a big fish.

29:16 The weight of the fish is 163 kilos.

29:22 I was counting and suddenly it became heavy.

29:24 We couldn't lift it up.

29:25 We just pulled it for almost an hour.

29:27 The fish was so heavy.

29:28 I really can't believe it.

29:29 I was shocked and prayed that this is really my luck.

29:34 And to bring this to the sea,

29:35 six people helped to lift the last fish.

29:39 I couldn't do it anymore so I asked my colleague to help me.

29:41 We changed it.

29:42 It's still alive here in the sea.

29:44 What did Joey do to the early Aguinaldo in their sea?

29:48 Brother Kim, why are the fish getting bigger?

29:52 Brother Kim, what now?

29:54 Brother Kim, what now?

29:55 Why are the groupers or groupers getting bigger?

29:59 The answer to that is genetics.

30:00 Groupers actually have indeterminate growth.

30:02 They keep increasing in length and in width throughout its lifetime.

30:06 That is why it's not unusual that you will be able to find really large individuals of groupers.

30:12 The smallest is the coney, which is only one foot in size.

30:16 Did you know that it can grow up to 8 feet?

30:18 The biggest is the Goliath grouper.

30:20 And how do the barracas eat?

30:22 They open their mouths and make a suction

30:25 to suck the small fish that they prey on.

30:28 The barracas can also change their skin color as a defense mechanism.

30:32 And another unique feature of these fish is that

30:34 they are protogynous hermaphrodites.

30:37 That means they are born female and change sex to males at some points of their time.

30:42 Meanwhile, the 163 kilos of barracas,

30:45 their mother,

30:46 the head that was cut by the residents,

30:49 while its contents reached 111 kilos of weight,

30:52 they sold it.

30:53 It reached 70 kilos.

30:54 The fish is so fat.

30:56 It's delicious.

30:57 Our ocean is really rich in natural resources.

31:00 This is Kuya Kim and I will answer you 24 hours.

31:03 Annyeonghaseyo!

31:08 K-Favorite here in the Philippines is full of excitement

31:10 in the ranking of the Korean idols and actors

31:14 in the Asia Artist Awards 2023.

31:17 But there are also other Asian celebrities like the Filipinos.

31:22 This is brought to you live by Von Aquino.

31:26 Von?

31:27 Ia, today is the day.

31:32 Hallyu is waving at the fans of some of the favorite Korean dramas and pop stars

31:37 who have made it to the red carpet of the Asia Artist Awards 2023

31:42 which was held for the first time in the Philippines

31:45 here at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.

31:53 Definitely fearless in their gray-coordinated fit is the K-pop girl group, Lisseraphim.

31:59 And many were like "Oh my, oh my God!" because New Jeans was also there.

32:04 Even the host, Ryan Bang, couldn't help but fanboy.

32:08 Not shy at all was ITZY as they served visuals and black fit elegance.

32:13 While here to stay at AAA is the thunderous charisma of Stray Kids.

32:18 All the lads and gals say annyeong to the boys.

32:22 Lovely and quirky is the entrance of the K-duo AKMU.

32:26 It's raining hearts and smiles from M-Mix, Kepler, N-Team, Dreamcatcher, KARD, 1US, 0BASE1, and STAYC.

32:40 Mother YunB was slayed on the red carpet.

32:44 While the rappers, Lee Young Ji and Paul Blanco, were oozing with swag.

32:49 The encore was loud because the South Korea-based Filipino group, Horizon, was also there.

32:55 But who's next? LAPIS, you know the drill.

32:58 LAPILOOS, come on in!

33:00 Of course, the SPARKLE star, Shanti, was there.

33:03 Giving top-tier visuals were the MCs for tonight, Kang Daniel, Won Young of IVE, and Sang Han of 0BASE1.

33:13 FACEKARD never declined the Korean actors and actresses.

33:18 Business proposal leads, Ahn Yosop, Kim Se Jong,

33:22 O.G. Idol Kim Jaejoong, dashing in his white suit with a bonus for Alio fan service,

33:28 and Kim Sun Ho's presence, a lead from O.G. Good Boy.

33:33 All hearts want you, Kim Sun Ho.

33:38 Kim was also the hit K-drama shooting star.

33:42 Two worlds collide from K-pop world to K-actors, EXO's Suho and 2PM's Lee Jun Ho.

33:49 Save the best for last for the 17-sub unit, Busoksoon.

33:54 You're also a fan of Horanghae, Kinasungkwan, DK and Hoshi.

33:59 Of course, Filipino artists were also present,

34:01 P-pop kings SB19, and folk-pop collective band, Ben&Ben.

34:08 Filipino fans were also out in the Philippines Arena.

34:13 They were cheering for the fans who were waiting to get their tickets and to see their idols.

34:19 It's worth it because we're in the vicinity of where our idols are.

34:24 In the stadium next to the arena, there were various activities for the fans.

34:35 Even now, security is still tight around the Philippine Arena.

34:41 Live from Bulacan, for GMA Integrated News, Vaughn Aquino, 24 hours.

34:46 Wow! Thank you so much, Vaughn Aquino.

34:50 And that's my chica this Thursday night, I'm Ia Adaliano. Emil?

34:55 Thank you, Ia. Christmas in Cebu is also here,

34:59 where not only the eyes will be filled with carnival and Christmas displays,

35:04 but also the stomach will be filled with the opened night market.

35:08 Let's take a look at the live performance of Luan Ney Rondina,

35:11 for GMA Regional TV, Balitang Bisdak. Luan!

35:15 Emil, it feels like you're in a magical world when you're here in Talisay City every night

35:24 because of the beautiful Christmas decors.

35:30 Who wouldn't want to visit the carnival-like view in front of Talisay City Hall?

35:37 With just the lights, you'll be amazed.

35:39 And aside from the beautiful Christmas lights around,

35:42 you'll also notice the carousel ride and Ferris wheel-inspired decorations.

35:48 There are hot air balloons, colorful ponies,

35:52 which will add joy to the kids who are having fun here.

35:56 Christmas decorations this year have the theme of Carnival Magic in Talisay City.

36:01 It was designed by a Cebuano world-renowned designer, Kary Santiago.

36:06 According to Talisay City LGU, aside from everything being colorful,

36:10 it's made sure to be polished so that it won't fall easily.

36:15 Many families, friends, and even singles are already partying here.

36:21 Along with the Christmas decors, the Carnival Christmas Night is also held every night

36:27 where you can have a feast and drink.

36:32 If you're tired from taking pictures,

36:34 you can also relax while listening to songs and laugh with the performers on stage.

36:48 Emil, there's a live band every night in front of Talisay City Hall until December 31.

36:53 Thank you very much, Luan May Rodina of GMA Regional TV, Balitang Bisdak.

36:58 And now, for the news this Thursday,

37:03 I'm Mel Tianco, my fellow citizens,

37:05 it's been 11 days since Christmas.

37:08 I'm Vicky Morales for a bigger mission.

37:11 For a wider service to the country, I'm Emil Sumangyong.

37:15 From GMA Integrated News, the news authority of the Philippines,

37:19 we learned 24 hours.

37:23 Kapusos, stay updated on Ulat Panahon 24 horas.

37:27 Subscribe to GMA Integrated News on YouTube.

37:30 For our Kapuso abroad, visit GMA Pinoy TV at www.gmanews.tv.

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