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00:00 [Music]
00:07 Live from the GMA Network Center, this is "24 Horas."
00:12 [Music]
00:15 Good evening, Zombiesayas and Mindanao.
00:19 A powerful storm has swept through many power plants in Panay Island.
00:28 The number of zero or unproduced electricity has reached the top of the list.
00:33 Although it was reduced earlier.
00:35 The storm is a random one in the entire Western Visayas,
00:39 including the province of Boracay,
00:42 and also in Guimaras and Negros Occidental.
00:44 And it hit Bernadette Reyes.
00:46 [Music]
00:48 [Street sounds]
00:51 Because of the brownout, the closures of the public markets in Calibo yesterday were early.
00:57 Classes are also suspended in the entire town.
01:00 The electricity was also cut off in Bago, Negros Occidental last night.
01:05 While in Bacolod City, the electricity is fluctuating,
01:08 so some establishments temporarily shut down their appliances.
01:13 Three power plants were damaged to affect the entire Panay Island.
01:19 If it's in Iloilo,
01:21 including Iloilo City, Antique, Aklan, and Capiz,
01:25 the nearby island of Guimaras is also affected.
01:28 And Negros Occidental, as well as Bacolod City.
01:31 At one point last night,
01:33 more than 13 power plants produced less than 0% of the electricity.
01:39 But according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, or NGCP,
01:43 the supply is slowly returning.
01:46 Only three of them were ungenerated as of 4 p.m. earlier.
01:51 Although there are five more, less than half of the electricity produced is still ungenerated.
01:56 We are matching the consumption or load that is being restored to the incoming generation.
02:04 We are being very conservative and really preserving the transmission system
02:09 so that the repeated voltage failure will not happen.
02:12 But why did there be a wide power outage in Panay Island and nearby provinces?
02:19 According to NGCP, the boiler feed pump of Unit 1 of a plant of the Panay Energy Development Corporation, or PEDC,
02:29 was issued yesterday afternoon.
02:31 It was followed by a unit of the PAM Concepcion Power Corporation and another unit of the PEDC.
02:35 The entire Western Visayas is now involved.
02:38 Under investigation, right now, the information is,
02:41 the initiating event was the sudden emergency shutdown of PEDC 1 at 83 megawatts.
02:55 So that's a big chunk, right?
02:57 Then, two hours later, around 2 p.m.,
03:04 two more units went down too much,
03:07 almost zero generation output for Panay Island.
03:11 We are also calling on NGCP, the main, the root cause of the problem,
03:19 to give regular updates to the population so that we will understand the degree of their incompetence.
03:31 But the transmission of electricity held by NGCP is not its production.
03:36 So if it will be stopped...
03:41 It's not just transmission that is the issue.
03:43 There are of course transmission solutions, there are also generation solutions.
03:46 If you don't have power in the island, there is nothing to push and there is nothing to push with.
03:51 So now we are really just waiting for the power plants to go back online so that we can restore the system.
04:00 According to NGCP, aside from improving the transmission lines,
04:04 it is also good to have additional baseload plants that will provide additional supply of electricity to Panay Island.
04:12 The Energy Regulatory Commission or ERC is in the position of NGCP to find out if there is a problem with the system.
04:19 The ERC assured that everything is being done to restore the normal supply of electricity in an easier time
04:26 and ordered to bring updates to the consumers.
04:30 For GMA Integrated News, Bernadette Reyes, 24 Hours.
04:36 Since this year, state and local universities and colleges have not accepted new senior high school students.
04:45 According to the Commission on Higher Education or CHED,
04:47 it should have been done in 2021 but it was extended due to the pandemic.
04:53 And that is what Ivan Mayrina is talking about.
04:58 According to the DepEd, almost 18,000 students in grade 11 are currently enrolled in SUC or State Universities and Colleges and LUC or Local Universities and Colleges.
05:10 But since this year, the Commission on Higher Education has stopped the admission of senior high school programs in SUC and LUC.
05:18 The laws that created public universities said that they should be higher education institutions.
05:25 They are taught degree programs in higher education.
05:32 Basic and secondary education has a mandate of DepEd, not CHED.
05:39 In 2016, the senior high school program in SUC and LUC started to be postponed.
05:45 Due to the addition of two years in high school, more classrooms and teachers were needed for senior high school.
05:50 Colleges were also suspended because there were no new freshmen.
05:55 But in this transition, it was only for five years.
05:58 If it's true, the senior high school program in SUC should have been suspended in 2021.
06:04 It was extended due to the pandemic.
06:06 Stephanie, an incoming senior high school student in Manila, is saddened by this.
06:10 It's disappointing because as a student, we have a huge responsibility because we are a public university and we will not pay for it.
06:19 Arsenio, a senior high school student in PUP, said that he noticed a limitation of college institutions in senior high schools like his.
06:27 Teachers are only part-time in senior high school because they are more focused on college.
06:34 If CHED clarifies, they will stop the admission of new senior high school students.
06:39 But those who are currently in grade 11 will finish grade 12.
06:43 If it's DepEd, for those in voucher program, they will still give those in program to finish.
06:49 But grade 11 applicants in SUC and LUC are no longer included in the program.
06:54 Public schools will also allow those who are not accepted in SUC and LUC.
07:00 They also have a voucher program for those who want to enter private schools.
07:04 For GMA Integrated News, Ivan Meyrina, for Tutok, 24 hours.
07:09 Let's go back to the news about the widespread brownouts in Panay Island and other provinces.
07:15 Aside from the heat in houses and classrooms, many businesses stopped operations first and were damaged.
07:21 The situation there is being discussed live by John Sala of GMA Region TV.
07:26 One Western Besides. John.
07:29 Emil, but we show is the widespread power outage.
07:34 Especially until now, there are still many places here in Panay Island that still don't have electricity supply.
07:43 Some residents of Iloilo endured the heat and the heat while waiting for the electricity supply to return last night.
07:50 But until now, there are still places that don't have electricity.
07:53 We are still sleeping, especially if there is no electricity.
07:59 We expected that we would be able to sleep at 12 o'clock.
08:05 We are still not able to sleep.
08:07 We have electricity in our house, even if it's cold, we don't have electricity.
08:12 Many frozen products of Marites were damaged because the freezer was not working for 24 hours.
08:18 The freezer was not working. I don't know if it's okay or not.
08:22 So far, it's still okay. It's just cold.
08:26 Johnny's stores were also damaged.
08:28 He lost almost 30,000 pesos.
08:31 He also suffered a big loss last April.
08:34 We lost a lot.
08:36 I lost around 100,000 pesos.
08:40 I don't know what to do. This is a big loss.
08:43 According to the chairman of Iloilo Economic Development Foundation Inc.,
08:47 the impact of power outages on business and commerce is great.
08:51 Aside from the lack of electricity, we are also affected by the internet and telecommunications.
08:58 So, our care for each business is also affected.
09:04 But aside from that, the province of Antique also lost electricity.
09:07 Calvario is still hot, especially for the products that are not sold.
09:11 So far, only 20% of the electricity supply in the province has been restored.
09:16 In the province of Acla, the business is also affected,
09:19 even though the electricity supply in Isla Namboracay is stable.
09:22 Every tourism establishment has a generator set
09:26 if the power outage in Isla Namboracay is experienced again.
09:29 In the latest update of Aquelco, only 33% of the supply is in the coverage area.
09:35 In Capiz, the businesses are still struggling to open even though they are also browned out.
09:40 Only 10MW of electricity has been restored, even though 45MW is needed.
09:45 While there is no stable supply of electricity,
09:55 some power distribution utilities will implement temporary shutdown
10:00 of the supply of electricity in some places here in Isla Nampanay.
10:04 Emil?
10:05 Johnny, one question.
10:06 Is there any information if there is any help that can be received
10:09 from the businesses affected by the brownout?
10:11 Emil, as of now, there is no confirmed information from Iloilo City LGO
10:19 or other local government units here in Isla Nampanay
10:23 if there is any help that can be received from the affected businesses.
10:26 But according to a business group here in Iloilo City,
10:29 they are continuing to monitor and surveillance the updates
10:33 on the supply of electricity so that their members, stakeholders,
10:37 and businessmen can be updated here in Iloilo City.
10:41 Emil?
10:42 Thank you very much, John Sala of GMA Regional TV, Juan Western Visayas.
10:46 Aside from registering in BIR,
10:51 the BWIS will automatically reduce the income of online sellers.
10:58 Maris Umali is on the phone.
11:01 Aside from the salary of her husband,
11:04 Jasmine is also selling online to add to the family's expenses.
11:08 And in a five-year business,
11:10 she earns more than half a million pesos every year.
11:14 But it is also tiring, difficult, and stressful.
11:17 Not all of them are getting the goods that we sell live.
11:23 Sometimes we are also scammed.
11:25 Now, she will add to her worries
11:27 the Bureau of Internal Revenue's order to reduce the income of online sellers.
11:32 Online selling platforms will save 1% of their income in a year.
11:38 Aside from increasing the government's collection,
11:40 it is also a way to stop online scams
11:43 and maybe a way to reduce the expenses of all businesses.
11:46 The growth is not that big.
11:48 So they will reduce it.
11:51 We can only spend it on our house.
11:54 We will pay the tax.
11:57 There are only three cases where the BIR can be exempted from this regulation.
12:02 First, if the gross remittances of an online seller or merchant
12:07 in the past taxable year did not exceed P500,000.
12:12 Second, if the gross remittances of an online seller or merchant
12:17 in the past taxable year did not exceed P500,000.
12:21 Third, if the seller or merchant is duly exempt
12:25 or has a lower income tax rate
12:27 in accordance with the current law or agreement,
12:30 but he/she should show a certification or document to prove it.
12:36 To make it possible for all online sellers,
12:39 they need to register in the BIR
12:42 before they are accredited or allowed to sell to online platforms.
12:46 For GMA Integrated News, Maris Umali reporting for 24 Hours.
12:51 Up to P50,000 for the price of a massage,
12:55 that is what a commuter group is worried about
12:58 if the modernization of jeepneys is not stopped.
13:02 Salima Refran and Ian Cruz are reporting.
13:06 The continuous travel of traditional jeepneys
13:12 in Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City
13:15 is like a normal day for those who consolidated
13:18 the franchise for the POV modernization,
13:21 as well as for those who are not consolidated
13:24 because they are allowed to travel until the end of January.
13:28 But it is time for the jeepney modernization to be stopped.
13:32 A commuter group is worried about its effect on passengers.
13:36 The commuter group said that for advocates,
13:39 for inclusive transport,
13:41 the current minimum of P13 for a massage
13:44 in a traditional jeep can be increased to P50
13:47 due to the high cost of the operation of the modernization program.
13:53 We have a high cost of modernization.
13:56 This is not the only unit,
13:58 the garage is included,
14:00 fees for the co-op,
14:02 hiring a mechanic,
14:04 and many more.
14:06 Our basis for increasing the fee of a massage
14:09 is that the operator needs to pay the debt,
14:12 the driver needs to earn enough to have food.
14:16 The group also said that in the end,
14:18 the franchisees of jeepneys that will increase the fee of a massage
14:22 will have a big business,
14:24 just like what happened in other sectors of transportation in the country.
14:28 We are looking at the corporations,
14:31 the capitalists who can handle our jeeps,
14:35 we will have an incentive to make a profit.
14:41 Basically, the profit is bigger,
14:43 they will not just invest for us.
14:46 CTC Kapananjema Integrated knew of the panic of the LTFRB.
14:50 Even President Bongbong Marcos is being called by the transport groups
14:54 to suspend the PLV modernization program
14:58 while the Supreme Court has not yet resolved the petitions they filed.
15:02 You can do it first, cancel it now,
15:06 if the choppers and commuters in the Supreme Court win,
15:10 you will not be able to go back to the past.
15:12 In other words, you will not be able to go back to the past
15:15 because they lost their franchise,
15:17 they lost their food for how many months.
15:21 The difficulties for the commuters are still increasing.
15:24 That's why there are still old jeepneys that are allowed in routes that are not yet there
15:28 or have only consolidated a little.
15:30 Even the President should realize that the LTFRB practically did not implement the deadline
15:41 in the sense that the LTFRB realized that the cost is a bit high.
15:47 Even if you reduce 20% of the jeepneys, it will be difficult.
15:51 Because there is a 30-day due process for the cancellation of the franchise,
15:55 the transport groups are studying the motion for status quo anti-order so that it will not reach there.
16:01 For GMA Integrated News, I'm Nima Refran.
16:05 And Ian Cruz, we are in touch 24 hours.
16:09 The analysis of the thousands of replicas of the image of Etienne Nazareno began
16:17 six days before the translation of 2024.
16:20 Aside from security, the translation of the kiss is also being prepared.
16:24 And Sandra Aguinaldo is on the spot.
16:26 The Church of Chiapas is very happy today in the analysis of the replicas or images of the whole Nazareno.
16:36 It is estimated that 700 vehicles and 7,000 images of the whole Nazareno are being transported here in this procession
16:44 where they pass in front of the church to analyze the images.
16:49 Some of the passengers here are from the provinces.
16:53 Some are riding a truck, a tricycle, a car, and their images are being passed.
17:00 Daniel, a call center agent, brought the images of his neighbors to be blessed.
17:08 He is also with his father, Rodolfo, in the process of praying.
17:12 I haven't slept yet, I'm just about to go out.
17:15 The sacrifice is worth it since it is for all the blessings that we received from my family.
17:21 Some, like JR, who is 11 years old, are being blessed.
17:25 I hope to finish my studies.
17:27 What do you want to finish your studies?
17:30 I want to be a firefighter.
17:33 I want to be a good health care worker and I want to be saved in the future.
17:39 I want to have good grades and of course, I want to help my family.
17:42 In order to spread the word, you cannot put the vendors next to the church.
17:50 The leadership of the Church of Caput also reminded the devotees,
17:54 "Do not cross the road, do not push to avoid getting hurt,
17:58 and if you bring a bag, it is better to be transparent so that it is easier to inspect."
18:04 To those who have feelings and children, just wait on the side of the road.
18:09 Eat before the translation starts.
18:11 You can use a cloth to wipe the whole Nazareno.
18:17 And to those who will be walking on the roadside and walking on the hills,
18:20 do it properly and with caution.
18:23 At the Kilino Grandstand, where the whole Nazareno will be kissed on Saturday,
18:28 the preparation has already started.
18:30 We are excited to return this translation, but let us not forget that being a devotee is also being disciplined.
18:38 At the very same location, on January 9, the No-Fly Zone will be implemented.
18:44 There is also a signal jammer for the safety of everyone.
18:47 15,000 police will be dispatched to Metro Manila.
18:50 The PNP reminded,
18:52 "Let's make it clear that we will avoid the bull caps, umbrellas, and bags.
19:00 It is prohibited except for those transparent.
19:02 And no one will bring bottles to break."
19:05 The Philippine Coast Guard will also help the PNP.
19:08 According to PCG Commanding General Admiral Ronnie Hill-Gavan,
19:12 their canine units will be made ready for the operation at the Kilino Grandstand, Jones Bridge, and Capo Church.
19:19 Their forces will also patrol Pasig River and Manila Bay.
19:23 Their medical teams are also on standby.
19:26 For GMA Integrated News, Sandra Aguinaldo, for Tutok 24 Horas.
19:31 The complaint was filed for the five arrested suspects in Panloob and Panlimas,
19:37 of two jewelry shops and ATMs in a mall in Osame City.
19:41 But they have a companion who is being watched by the police.
19:46 Sireal Chavez of GMA Regional TV, Juan Mendanao.
19:50 The police returned the mall in Osame City where the two jewelry shops and ATMs were stolen.
20:03 With the help of two volunteers,
20:05 they searched the waterways that the suspects passed through to enter and exit the mall.
20:12 One volunteer entered a hole in the mall's interior,
20:16 and the other entered a hole in the drainage on the side of the road.
20:21 The volunteers confirmed that this is the path that the suspects passed through.
20:27 That is our purpose, to see if there is a high possibility of entering the drainage.
20:38 We saw that it is possible.
20:42 Six suspects were arrested by the Osame Police.
20:45 One of the first arrested was April Jan Permanhil,
20:49 who witnessed the case buildup.
20:52 We witnessed it during the course of the investigation.
20:58 They saw that the information that he gave was really important.
21:08 It also depends on the complainant,
21:13 on the stole owners and the jewelry shops that they will be with.
21:19 This afternoon, the five suspects were brought to the City Prosecutor's Office
21:24 and they were charged with robbery.
21:27 According to the Osame Police, the suspects admitted to the crime.
21:31 The jewelry items near the place where the suspects were arrested were also recovered.
21:38 We believe that the pieces of jewelry that we saw on the ground
21:46 were dropped during the transport of the jewelry.
21:53 We are continuing to try to find the suspects.
21:57 The police is continuing to follow up the remaining suspects who have not been arrested.
22:04 For GMA Integrated News, Syril Chavez of GMA Regional TV, One Mindanao,
22:11 24 Hours is on the line.
22:16 The Supreme Court is questioning Senator Coco Pimentel and a congressman
22:21 on a part of the 2024 National Budget,
22:25 particularly on the addition of unprogrammed appropriations
22:29 or expenses that have nothing to do with the withdrawal of funds.
22:34 Ma'am Gonzales is on the line.
22:39 Senate Minority Leader Coco Pimentel will also question the 450 billion pesos
22:45 that the Camera added to the unprogrammed appropriations this 2024.
22:49 He said that it is against the Constitution.
22:51 I am talking to a member of the House of Representatives
22:56 who wants to join me in filing this case.
23:00 The government asked for only 281 billion pesos of unprogrammed funds
23:04 which was also approved by the Camera and the Senate.
23:07 But when it joined the bicameral conference committee of the Congress,
23:10 it increased to 731 billion pesos.
23:13 It has been three years since the Unprogrammed Funds were approved by the Camera
23:17 but it is not clear who thought of the additions.
23:20 Unprogrammed appropriations are considered expenses that have nothing to do with the withdrawal of funds.
23:25 Pimentel insists that unprogrammed appropriations can only be funded
23:29 if the government's income exceeds the target.
23:32 Pimentel insists that Congress should not be the one to initiate the addition.
23:36 The president must be the one requesting or initiating the budget process.
23:41 Abuse the practice.
23:43 The bad thing is that the practice is unconstitutional.
23:46 So it must be nipped in the bud.
23:48 Albay First District Rep. Edsel Lagman said that the Unprogrammed Funds are being increased every year
23:54 to accommodate the partisan pet projects of lawmakers.
23:58 He said that it is being considered that it is already being funded.
24:02 Pimentel added to the Unprogrammed Funds,
24:05 If we look at it, there is one in Ilocos Norte, there is one in Tacloban, there is one in Albay.
24:13 You are the only one to do the political mapping, who are the political leaders there.
24:20 According to Pimentel, the budget can only be divided and declared unconstitutional.
24:25 But if the budget is complete, the reenacted budget will be implemented or the budget will be used from last year.
24:31 We are still waiting for the statement of the leader of the Chamber about this.
24:35 But Albay Second District Rep. Joey Salceda said that the Unprogrammed Appropriations are not part of the fiscal program.
24:42 This means that it is not included in the prohibition of the Constitution.
24:47 If the Budget Department is in favor of the Constitution,
24:51 the fund cannot be issued if there is no law in favor.
24:54 This means that the Legislature is in charge of the decision on the issue.
24:58 For GMA Integrated News, Mav Gonzalez, 24 Hours.
25:03 2024 is the year of personal growth and more opportunities.
25:13 Aside from the hashtag #WorkWorkWork, some sparkle stars are also manifesting their work-life balance this year.
25:19 Their New Year's resolution will be discussed by Katati Bayan.
25:26 Even though the priority is the series of Philippine Adaptation of Shining Inheritance,
25:31 this 2024, the new actress, Kailin Alcantara, wants to learn new skills.
25:38 She's better at riding a motorcycle, firing, and tennis also.
25:42 So more of self-love and self-improvement this coming 2024.
25:47 For one of the lead stars of the upcoming GMA Prime series, "Pulang Araw," Sanya Lopez,
25:53 it's important to be grateful for small and big blessings.
25:57 So for 2024, self-love will be the key to her success.
26:02 I just want to love myself more because that's where it all started.
26:06 When you love yourself, it reflects to all the people around you.
26:10 And you can give positive vibes to others.
26:13 Out first are toxic and stress-only good vibes for Asia's Limitless star, Julianne San Jose.
26:19 Focus on my happiness and my mental health.
26:24 For the talented auntie Daniela, her priority this 2024 will be involved in crazy projects.
26:32 I hope I can make more series that have a fight.
26:39 That our viewers can learn, learn lessons, and inspire them.
26:46 My personal goal is to save money.
26:50 My personal goal is to expand what I do.
26:55 And honestly, I want to release my album.
26:58 For Sparkle star, Andrea Torres.
27:01 I started my business now.
27:04 I hope I can be more knowledgeable about it and open a bigger business.
27:11 I'm still small, I'm still trying. More challenging projects.
27:17 And more experiences. I hope I can travel more.
27:20 Speaking of traveling, before she goes back to her showbiz commitments, Andrea will be on vacation in Australia for a month.
27:27 Time with my brother and his children.
27:31 And even my parents and sister. It's our first time that we're going to travel this much.
27:35 So I'm excited. And my father, his last trip was in 1995.
27:40 So this is a big deal for us.
27:42 Kataatibayang updated on the showbiz happening.
27:46 It's not a coincidence, but China's presence in the joint patrol of the Philippines and America in the West Philippine Sea earlier.
27:56 The two warships were in the air the whole day.
28:00 And June Veneration was able to watch it live.
28:03 June.
28:08 Vicky, we're now here in the West Philippine Sea, inside the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines,
28:16 where the two joint maritime patrols were held between the Philippines and America.
28:22 But China didn't let it pass.
28:25 The two Chinese warships were in the air and were observing.
28:29 While the three Philippine Navy ships were patrolling in the West Philippine Sea,
28:36 the two Chinese warships were in the air.
28:40 This happened while the Philippine ships were in formation
28:44 to meet the ships of America for the second joint maritime patrol in the West Philippine Sea.
28:50 We follow certain policy guidelines. We call this the rules of engagement.
28:54 So this is our Bible in ensuring that in the event of a disruptive,
28:58 at the same time dangerous maneuvers from any other countries,
29:03 we'll be obliged to follow this one.
29:06 BRP Ramon Alcaraz did a radio challenge.
29:09 China warship 174, this is Philippine Navy warship 16.
29:13 In accordance with international and Philippine national laws,
29:16 you are within the Philippine exclusive economic zone.
29:19 You are not responding.
29:21 Your refusal to respond will be reported to concerned authorities. Over.
29:25 The radio challenge was five times.
29:28 No answer from the Chinese warship.
29:30 The Chinese warship 174 and 570 did not respond to the radio challenge
29:36 in the BRP Ramon Alcaraz, Gregorio del Pilar and Davao del Sur of the Philippine Navy.
29:42 But this did not affect the plan.
29:44 The two maritime cooperative activity or joint maritime patrol of the Philippines and America in the West Philippine Sea continued.
29:52 A communication check was made.
29:54 [inaudible]
30:02 [inaudible]
30:10 There were also various formation and maneuver exercises to test the interoperability of the two maritime forces.
30:18 The RPUS joint exercise wants to ensure seamless integration of capabilities.
30:24 At the same time, testing our techniques, tactics and procedures on how to go about and address evolving threats and challenges.
30:31 The joint maritime patrol should have been for three days.
30:40 But because of the delay, the last day of the activity here in the West Philippine Sea is tomorrow.
30:46 Nevertheless, the Chinese warships will still be able to show up again tomorrow.
30:53 Vicky?
30:54 Thank you very much, June Veneration.
30:57 The Bureau of Customs is currently investigating the sale of unsold Balikbayan boxes.
31:05 This is caused by some OFWs, especially when they struggled to deliver them at a price that dropped if sold.
31:13 And John was able to stop it.
31:15 [music]
31:17 "Cajon ng pagmamahal"
31:21 That's what I would call the Balikbayan boxes that were saved and struggled by OFWs
31:28 to be able to deliver to their families, especially during Christmas.
31:32 But on Facebook, we see posts of people selling unclaimed Balikbayan boxes,
31:39 some of which are sold for only P5,000.
31:42 We sent a message to the seller but he hasn't replied.
31:45 This is what the Bureau of Customs is currently investigating,
31:49 including the viral video of a content creator who bought an unclaimed Balikbayan box.
31:55 We are investigating where the source is and what Balikbayan boxes are being sold online.
32:02 To be clear, the Customs is not the one selling the unclaimed Balikbayan boxes.
32:07 Normally, we give the Balikbayan boxes to the owners of the boxes here in the families of OFWs.
32:21 Some cargo companies admitted that they sell unclaimed packages for P3,000 to P5,000 to online traders.
32:29 But these are packages that have been stored in their warehouses for more than a year and they are paying storage fees.
32:36 We have spent money to mobilize the cargo from their homes,
32:40 shipping it all the way and sending it to their and keeping it in safe and secure custody with us.
32:47 So at least let us cover a small part of the freight.
32:50 They are calling the senders before disposing of the boxes.
32:54 However, no one is contacting them.
32:56 But there are OFWs like Nurse Canada in Cebuana,
33:00 whose Balikbayan box is missing and it was sent to Cavite in 2019.
33:05 Cavite did not pay the fees to the Bureau of Customs.
33:08 He got the courier from Canada, which was the first to declare bankruptcy.
33:12 But when he asked the Customs, he was not able to find out where the cargo was stored.
33:18 Now, if he will get it, they said that he needs to pay P18,000 to P20,000.
33:24 P18,000 to P20,000 is too expensive.
33:27 It's not worth it for my family.
33:31 But Customs said they don't have such a police.
33:34 Whenever we demand payment, we will only get the box.
33:40 If we can prove it, we will make sure that we will file administrative cases and we will suspend or terminate this employee.
33:49 In the first three months of 2024, Customs will issue a list of accredited consolidators and forwarding companies
33:57 to guide and not deceive the OFWs who are sending Balikbayan box
34:02 For GMA Integrated News, Jonathan Andal, 24 Hours.
34:07 Dear viewers, just in time for the start of the year of the meteor shower that will happen tomorrow.
34:19 That is the peak of the Quadrantide meteor shower, which is considered one of the best meteor showers of the year.
34:27 It will reach more than 100 lighthouses per hour if there is no cloud and the weather is clear.
34:35 Watch out for that until 6 pm tomorrow until the sun rises on Friday.
34:40 Let's see if the weather in your area will match your viewing experience.
34:45 Based on the data of the Meteor Weather, the chance of rain will be low in most of the country tomorrow
34:50 except in Apayau, Cagayan, Isabela, Quezon, and Mindoro provinces where there is a chance of rain in the morning.
34:56 There is also a chance of heavy rain in Mindanao in the afternoon but it will gradually decrease in the evening.
35:02 The chance of rain and thunderstorms in some parts of Northern Luzon may continue until Friday.
35:09 It is also possible that there will be heavy rain in Southern Luzon like Mindoro provinces in Metro Manila.
35:14 The chance of rain is low but it is still continuing to increase in the updates.
35:18 The continuous impact of the meteor shower is still in the Middle East and Eastern Lees.
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35:28 Kapuso, we are already in GMA Prime and we are still in Afternoon Prime.
35:33 There is a new project from the Black Rider cast.
35:36 It is Sir Erlin Budol who has spoken on-cam about his acceptance of the role of the Bambabash,
35:42 which is known as Nelson Canlas' nickname.
35:47 Fresh start for Erlin Budol in 2024 in his return to taping the most action series in the prime time of Black Rider.
35:56 He learned a lot in the year of separation, including being part of a controversial exchange of messages
36:04 with his co-star in Magandang Dilag, Rob Gomez.
36:08 In 2023, one of my learnings is that it is not everyday Christmas.
36:13 There should be a thrill that you will really scream and you will be in a rage with your hands raised.
36:19 It's like riding a roller coaster. It's not always fun. There should be fear and anxiety.
36:26 Erlin did not deny that he was hurt by the comments that came out.
36:31 I was really, really, really, I was really tortured by the bashers.
36:35 But you don't, I keep saying that you really can't please everyone.
36:41 And not everyone will understand you. So just choose the people who are always there for you.
36:49 But she became more firm because of this.
36:52 The more that it really happens, I become more determined to do better in life
37:00 because I know that my family, my family is depending on me.
37:05 Katrina Halili is back to work. Her focus is family and self in 2024.
37:12 She has many projects because aside from Black Rider, she will also be starring in a drama series in Afternoon Prime.
37:19 In the middle of this, she learned something during the pandemic.
37:24 Self-love. I stopped for 8 months.
37:26 Yes, by choice. I enjoyed it. At least I had time for myself, for KT, for my family.
37:33 Self. Don't work too hard because it's okay, you can still go out.
37:39 But it's not bad to give time to yourself and your family.
37:44 Setting a good example, especially in being healthy, is John Lucas for his family.
37:50 Maybe this year, I will try to eat healthy food.
37:58 I will not lie to them that it's good to eat healthy food.
38:03 I want them to see that their parents eat healthy food.
38:08 John is thankful because many people noticed his development in Black Rider as Calvin.
38:16 And tonight, the anger of the Kapuso viewers will be even stronger because of his character.
38:22 They have been seeing this for a long time. After the episodes of Black Rider, they see this rape scene in Abangan.
38:29 So finally, this is it. At the beginning of the year, they will see it immediately. Later.
38:34 Nelson Canlas updated on Shoebiz Happenings.
38:38 Taguig City Hall has decided to close the health centers in the barangay that according to the Supreme Court, is already occupied by Taguig.
38:50 Makati said that Taguig did not do anything even though it knows the requirements for the services of the centers.
38:58 And Dano Tingcunco was able to make it.
39:00 The concern of the cancer patient and resident of Barangay Rizal, Nerymi Lopez, is high.
39:08 Her yellow card for health care benefits from Makati is no longer valid.
39:13 Because their barangay is one of the 10 Embo barangays that is under Taguig.
39:18 I was surprised because my chemo is every 21 days.
39:22 My medicine is Trastuzumab, it's 80,000 pesos. But my total bill for every chemo is 121,000 pesos.
39:30 Chemo is not included in the laboratory, CT scan, ultrasound, it's not included in everything.
39:37 But even if our bill is high, we are only paying 500 pesos.
39:42 Because of the high cost, she hopes that the local government of Taguig will help her with her medicine.
39:48 If they can give us help, like we have a cancer patient, and I have radiation.
39:55 The Makati City Government announced that the yellow card and blue card that benefits senior citizens are no longer valid.
40:03 Makati's health centers in the 10 Embo barangay are also closed because the permit to operate is expired.
40:11 But in an article, Taguig City Government said that the health centers do not need a license to operate to remain open.
40:19 In addition, Makati has already asked Embo residents to cut the services of Taguig after the Supreme Court's decision.
40:28 Makati City Administrator Claros Certeza has already suspected the accusation of Taguig for cutting services.
40:34 Taguig has long known that the health centers will be closed before Makati LGU announced it.
40:40 Taguig also knows that the health centers that provide diagnostic services need a license to operate.
40:47 But Taguig did nothing.
40:49 For former Makati residents who need medical assistance, Taguig LGU announced that health centers can go to residents.
40:57 The teleconsult numbers for each barangay are also the same.
41:01 Those in need of a dialysis session can also go to Taguig City Dialysis Center in Barangay North Signal.
41:08 For GMA Integrated News, Dano Tingkong Ko, Nakatutok 24 Horas.
41:12 The Philippines is considered the second largest producer of nickel in the world.
41:19 But, it is allowed to consider the residents who are the ones who are getting it from Brooks Point in Palawan.
41:25 Their livelihood is already affected.
41:28 This is pointed out in the special report of Jonathan Andal.
41:37 If we continue to destroy our mountains, our food source will be destroyed.
41:44 We are the ones who will grow when there is disease.
41:47 We get our food from there.
41:49 We can't go far. The water there is really black.
41:52 If we have a boat to carry, we will do it.
41:56 In the blue ocean of Brooks Point, Palawan, there is a mixing of white water.
42:04 The rocks that are used to trap the lobster fingerlings are also here.
42:10 They are one of the livelihoods of the residents here.
42:13 This is what we call lobster trap.
42:16 These are rocks with holes.
42:19 The lobster's cimelia enters through these.
42:22 But the problem now is that the residents here in Brooks Point,
42:25 because the white water is already thick in the ocean,
42:27 even the white water enters through these holes.
42:31 -Kuya, even the fish are dying? -Yes.
42:34 -Why? -Because of the white water that the fish are already carrying.
42:40 Moha is also one of the most affected.
42:45 His lobster trap was removed when Pierre made these
42:50 that are carried by ships that are loaded on their mines.
42:54 I am very sorry because sometimes we earn P5,000 or P3,000.
42:59 But now, I lost my job.
43:04 Maybe it's because of Pierre.
43:06 But even their livelihood is affected by the mines.
43:10 Some people are already getting injured in their skin when they are bathing in the white water.
43:14 Before, there was no such thing.
43:16 They were cut like this even when they were bathing in the ocean.
43:20 -It's not painful, but it's itchy. -Itchy?
43:22 -I don't know. -Itchy?
43:27 In October, the miners marched to the mines
43:31 to call for the closure of the mines and to block their way of the trucks.
43:36 But they were caught in a mess.
43:40 We just feed them nickel.
43:48 If they survive on nickel, we will also eat.
43:51 We eat the same nickel.
43:54 Nickel is the main product of the town of Brooks Point.
43:57 In the whole world, it is the second largest producer of nickel.
44:01 It is a metallic substance that is used to make steel, cell phones, batteries,
44:07 and electric vehicles that are used to fight against the high pollution of air.
44:11 That's why the miners here, called the Nickel Corporation,
44:17 believe that instead of permission, they can also help in the fight against climate change.
44:23 The world is moving towards the use of renewable energy.
44:27 The EV vehicle, the Tesla, is really high in demand for nickel.
44:32 Surface mining is what is called in this mining of the Ipilan.
44:37 The trees will be removed, but there is no need to dig deep.
44:41 According to the Ipilan, they have already cut 19,000 trees here that were allowed by the DNR.
44:46 Now, they will ask for permission to cut another 8,000 trees.
44:51 But they say that for every tree they cut, they will replace it with 100 pieces.
44:57 We will have a mine rehabilitation, maybe a year or two years from now.
45:04 The main thing now in Mt. Matalingahan is a watershed, protected area, and ancestral domain.
45:12 In September of last year, the extensive mining of the Ipilan Nickel Corporation started.
45:17 They were able to get a permit from the LGU through the acting mayor of the town.
45:22 But when the mayor changed, the mining company did not renew the permit.
45:27 We don't want to happen like other places where they say that it's developed, but people are making sacrifices.
45:35 Last year, the mining company paid a local tax of up to P22 million.
45:41 This year, according to the mining company, they might pay P60 to P70 million.
45:49 P22 million is just one road, so it has no impact on us.
45:55 Because there is no permit from the LGU, the municipality issued a cease and desist order.
46:01 But the mining company said that they are already complete with the requirements,
46:04 so they cannot understand the CDO of the mayor.
46:07 The municipality has another plan, the cease and desist order issued by the NCIP of Mimaropa,
46:13 or National Commission on Indigenous People.
46:16 But they also said that it is not being followed by the mining company.
46:19 They do not respect us.
46:21 The order is not yet final and executory.
46:24 The Supreme Court also issued a writ of calicasan against the Ipilan,
46:30 and also the DENR and MGB or Mines and Geosciences Bureau.
46:34 We are happy with that. Why? It's the Supreme Court who will really decide.
46:38 So once and for all, we will see who is really right.
46:42 The Ipilan denied that they are the reason for the thick white and the change of color of the nearby rivers and lakes.
46:50 They also said that they are not the reason for the skin of the people who bathe in the lake.
46:55 We are zero discharge in our water.
46:57 If you see discoloration of water, we have water sampling and test that says it is not harmful and it is passed in the government standard.
47:09 Ipilan is a responsible mining company.
47:11 This October 23, the Vice Mayor of Brooks Point talked to DENR Secretary Maria Antonio Yulo Loizaga to resolve their problem in Minahan.
47:21 The Secretary said that he will call us and he wants to have a meeting.
47:27 Although we are open to have a dialogue, but I need to implement the law that should be followed.
47:37 The National Government needs to intervene here before what I fear will happen, that the government will get sick.
47:49 We tried to get the attention of DENR for several weeks, but in the end, they did not comment on the issue of Ipilan.
47:58 From Brooks Point, Palawan, for GMA Integrated News, Jonathan Andal, 24 Hours.
48:05 What if the blankets are not only used for eating, but also eaten?
48:13 A nature-friendly twist on a food trip was the invention of some students in Tinoy, so don't go for the Swiss Innovation Prize.
48:21 And that is what Oscar Oida is aiming for.
48:23 In the midst of the rise of single-use plastic, various blankets made of wood, stainless, paper, and other materials were sold to be reusable.
48:40 But above all, there was a standout and well-known abroad.
48:44 That is the leveled-up edible spoon and fork that was first made in India.
48:51 But the twist was given by the Edgetech group, civil engineering students of the Technological Institute of the Philippines.
48:59 Meet Stanley, Eliza, and Amiel, some of the people behind the edible cutlery that has flavors like Ube, Vanilla, and Chocolate.
49:09 It is made of flour, so it can be eaten.
49:13 Why not add flavors to act as a dessert as well? After you eat, you can also eat it.
49:25 Their famous research paper became third place in the category of sustainability, Swiss Innovation Prize.
49:34 Most of the Swiss competition participants are already employed.
49:39 It is very exciting because their competitors are also entrepreneurs.
49:45 The group believes that their concept, if given a chance, will greatly help the environment.
49:53 For GEMA Integrated News, Oscar Oida, for 24 Hours.
50:01 And that is the news for this Wednesday. I am Mel Tianco.
50:05 I am Vicky Morales for a bigger mission.
50:08 For a wider service to the country, I am Emil Samangel.
50:12 From GMA Integrated News, the news authority of the Philippines, we learned 24 hours.
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