24 Oras Express: January 17, 2024 [HD]

GMA Integrated News

Narito ang mga maiinit na balita sa 24 Oras Express ngayong Miyerkules, January 17, 2024:   - Nasa P5-M halaga ng gulay at iba pang smuggled agri products, nasabat sa 3 bodega  - Lalaking ilang beses nasangkot sa road rage, suspendido ang lisensya at rehistro ng sasakyan  - Pati bangketa para sa pedestrian, pinaradahan; paninita ng MMDA sa illegal parking, dadalasan  - Sama-samang paglilista ng senior citizen, PWD, at solo parents discount and benefit, ipinanukala  - Pagbibilang ng pirma para sa people's initiative, sinimulan na ng ilang local Comelec office  - Dagdag na benepisyo at mas mataas na cash loan, katumbas ng dagdag kontribusyon simula Feb.  - 5% hike, pinasususpinde ni DOH Sec. Herbosa; rekomendasyon, pinag-aaralan na ni PBBM  - Pagbalik ng pasukan sa Hunyo, pinag-aaralan ng DepEd; apela ng ilang teacher's group, pag-aralan itong mabuti  - Eroplano sa Chile, bumagsak sa gitna ng kalsada; 1 patay, 4 sugatan  - Showcase area ng P18-B Pasig River Urban Development Project, pinasinayaan  - Tutang ibinitin sa tulay ng amo, sinagip  - Performance ng MIRU Systems sa ilang eleksyon abroad, ikinabahala ng ilang grupo  - State of calamity, idineklara sa Asuncion City; 6,000 pamilya roon, inilikas  - Gale warning, nakataas sa eastern seabords ng bansa; shear line, patuloy na magpapaulan sa Mindanao  - Pagbibigay ng visa sa mga pekeng korporasyon, pinaiimbestigahan ng DOJ; 459 visa, kanselado  - Defense Sec. Teodoro, dismayado sa naging pahayag ng Chinese Foreign Ministry na pang-iinsulto umano kay PBBM  - Jillian: Ok lang magka-crush pero pinaka-priority ko ngayon 'yung family and work  - "24 Oras", no. 1 TV program sa bansa para sa 2023 batay sa Nielsen TV Audience Measurement Data   24 Oras is GMA Network's flagship newscast, anchored by GMA News pillars Mel Tiangco, Vicky Morales, and Emil Sumangil 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.

Transcript

00:00 [Music]

00:07 Live from the GMA Network Center, this is "24 Horas."

00:12 [Music]

00:15 Good evening, Paul Luzon, Rizayas and Mindanao.

00:19 The 5 million pesos worth of smuggled vegetables and other products from the smuggled warehouses in Manila were confiscated.

00:29 Now, the NBI is accused of smuggling products that directly contradict the actions of some Filipino farmers.

00:36 The government is also losing money in smuggling and the safety of the products that were possibly mixed with chemicals is not guaranteed.

00:45 John Consulta was able to get the news.

00:47 [Music]

00:51 Under the visa of the Letter of Authority of the Bureau of Customs, the NBI Anti-Organized and Transnational Crime Division seized this warehouse in El Cano Street in Binondo, Manila.

01:02 In the first warehouse and office that was targeted, only a few boxes were found.

01:08 The discounted price here is that the order is only brought if there is a client to be left behind.

01:14 But when it comes to the second warehouse, a lot of boxes were filled with broccoli and other vegetables.

01:21 What they are selling are really vegetable retailers.

01:27 You cannot just buy it.

01:29 It's all cold storage.

01:31 Aside from broccoli, bell peppers, apples, grapes and strawberries were also found.

01:37 In the four warehouses that were targeted, three agri-products were caught worth up to Php 5 million.

01:45 Based on the information obtained by the NBI, the smuggled agricultural products that directly contradict the products of our farmers are being smuggled in Zambales.

01:54 We do not know if these vegetables are safe.

01:57 We do not know if there are chemicals in them.

02:00 That's why it's also dangerous for people.

02:03 Surely, these people did not pay tax because they did not declare it right.

02:08 We tried to get a statement from the company that has control over two warehouses, but they are not responding to our texts and calls.

02:17 Authorities are still trying to find out who owns the other warehouse.

02:21 The BOC and NBI will file an agricultural smuggling complaint against those behind the smuggling.

02:28 For GMA Integrated News, John Consulta, 24 Hours.

02:34 He's now facing the LTO, but he refused to apologize.

02:39 The man was filmed several times.

02:42 The driver is shouting on the road while his license and vehicle registration is suspended.

02:50 Mark Salazar is on the scene.

02:55 The driver who was repeatedly involved in a road rage in Fairview, Quezon City, is now facing the Land Transportation Office, NCR.

03:02 The LTO is explaining to him what he did, which was filmed and went viral.

03:09 Sir, that's enough.

03:11 The LTO calls him an improper person to operate a motor vehicle in this violation.

03:17 He was sentenced to life imprisonment for cancelling his license.

03:21 I'm repeating myself, the character, attitude, and discipline on the road,

03:25 you will see that especially when road rage is posted on social media.

03:31 It's very hot.

03:32 But the driver did not apologize, even to the LTO.

03:36 Whatever you do, even if you kill me on the road, I will still rise up again.

03:43 I will always rise again.

03:46 In the show-cause order of the LTO, the driver was also ordered to submit a notarized affidavit, but he did not do it.

03:54 I don't expect anything because nothing will happen.

03:57 I will defend myself. I will get lawyers for that.

04:01 What else do you want?

04:02 I am not afraid of anyone of you. Remember that.

04:10 His license and car registration is now under preventive suspension.

04:14 The LTO is giving him until January 24 to submit his notarized affidavit.

04:21 He will then decide if he will be allowed to drive again or not.

04:25 Due to our due process, we cannot decide until the affidavit is not yet issued.

04:30 But we told him earlier that if he will not submit it, based on the evidence we have, the video itself, we will conclude the resolution.

04:40 For GMA Integrated News, Mark Salazar, 24 Hours.

04:46 The MMDA will also regularly patrol to monitor illegal vehicles that are blocking the road.

04:55 Even the benches where pedestrians can walk are being carried.

05:02 Raffy Tima, Exclusive.

05:08 The MMDA operation in Edsa, Muñoz has just started.

05:10 The strike force saw illegally parked motorcycles.

05:14 Many pedestrians use the Edsa sidewalk.

05:18 That's why it's important to monitor for any vehicles that are not blocking the road.

05:21 When it comes to the Luzon Avenue, which is part of Mabuhay Lane, not only vehicles are not being blocked.

05:27 The sidewalk of this extension of a store is already blocked.

05:31 There is a permit in the City Hall, but until now, they are blocking it.

05:38 I left the area last night and I was supposed to remove it.

05:41 You admitted that you crossed the road.

05:43 Yes.

05:44 To be honest, these violations are repeated whenever the MMDA operates.

05:49 Like this taxi driver who only ate for a while before he started his walk, so he stopped on the sidewalk.

05:56 Can we talk? Sir, this is the only place.

06:01 The ticket is already open, sir. We already issued it.

06:04 Can we talk here, sir?

06:07 If you want to talk, sir, you can talk in the office.

06:10 Most of the violators are motorcycle drivers.

06:13 According to the enforcers, they often hear the people who are blocking the road.

06:17 The motorcycle is small, so it's not that annoying.

06:21 We will block it. This is illegal parking.

06:24 Can you do this, sir?

06:26 This is a sidewalk.

06:28 Especially in the Bambuhay Lane, they think that it's only allowed in the morning or in the afternoon.

06:33 So when it's afternoon, they will block it.

06:35 That is one of the most wrong misconceptions of our motorists.

06:38 The road is meant to be a continuous flow of mobility for the vehicles.

06:44 It doesn't have a fixed time.

06:46 The main reason for the violations is the lack of parking space, private houses or business establishments.

06:53 And because motorists are used to the fact that the MMDA only goes around once,

06:57 now, they will be operating in the morning, afternoon and night.

07:02 Of course, it's not just apprehension that you will be caught.

07:05 It's also our way of instilling discipline to our fellowmen.

07:10 For GMA Integrated News, Rafi Tima, 24 Hours.

07:15 A meeting is planned in the Chamber where the list of discounts and benefits

07:22 for senior citizens, PWD and solo parents is being discussed.

07:25 Next is the controversial abuse of a coffee shop chain.

07:29 Let's talk about the discounts. Tina Panganiban Perez is on the scene.

07:32 The abuse was shown on camera by a coffee shop owner

07:40 where a senior citizen or PWD discount will be placed for a drink and a meal.

07:46 The coffee shop chain's representative said,

07:49 "It was not properly worded and we are taking full accountability and acknowledge the mistake.

07:55 The signage was immediately removed and the guideline never followed."

08:00 But the chairperson of the House Committee on Ways and Means said,

08:03 "You cannot just say sorry."

08:05 [President Duterte]

08:19 [President Duterte]

08:26 [President Duterte]

08:29 [President Duterte]

08:37 The complaint against other businesses has been cut,

08:40 like the miscount on discounts or not giving discounts if there is a promo rate.

08:46 The Department of Trade and Industry had already ruled in a case

08:50 that the prohibition on double discounting is applicable only

08:54 when the establishment's promotion has a DTI permit.

09:00 Without the DTI permit, the said promo rate is considered as a regular rate

09:06 to which a senior citizen should still be entitled.

09:09 The committee said that the law should be amended so that the senior citizen

09:15 will not be allowed to choose if the discounted rate or promo rate will be paid.

09:18 Others complained about the boutiques that did not give discounts if there is no senior citizen or PWD booklet.

09:26 "In non-basic, like medical, there is no booklet.

09:31 There is an agreement.

09:33 The booklet is 1,300.

09:37 If you finish it, so 1,300 per week.

09:40 It looks like we need to upgrade due to inflation.

09:43 It includes rice, 5% for rice and all groceries."

09:48 The House Committee on Ways and Means, Senior Citizens, and Persons with Disabilities

09:53 has a plan to pass a bill where the discounts and benefits

09:58 of senior citizens and PWD and solo parents will be listed.

10:04 "Included in the benefits studied are the discounts on Skyway and Parking,

10:09 a higher load on RFID on expressways and discounts on online sellers."

10:15 A congresswoman is also pushing for the amendment of the law on obtaining PWD ID so that it will not be abused.

10:23 "Two years ago, I sprained my ankle and I was wearing a cast for six months.

10:27 After six months, my cast was removed but my PWD card was still valid for another four and a half years.

10:34 So that's subject to abuse."

10:36 The House Committee on Ways and Means also doesn't want the law to be abused

10:39 so that those in need can be helped.

10:43 For GMA Integrated News, Tina Panganiban Perez, Nakatutok, 24 Hours.

10:49 Local offices of Comalec have already started counting signatures

10:56 to support the charter change through the People's Initiative.

11:01 A former Chief Justice has said that the People's Initiative cannot be used

11:07 if the revision of the Charter is large.

11:12 In the images shared by the Commission on Elections,

11:15 you can see that some local Comalec offices have already received the signature forms

11:21 to support the amendment of the Charter through the People's Initiative.

11:27 According to Comalec Chairman George Erwin Garcia,

11:31 the signature forms came from 400 municipalities and cities and it's continuing to increase.

11:37 The District 3 in the City of Manila is included in this list, as well as the District 3 in Quezon City.

11:43 And the Comalec offices in Pangasinan have already started counting

11:48 to see if the required number of signatures was met,

11:52 which is 3 percent of the registered voters in a district.

11:56 Garcia said that if the required number of signatures was met,

12:00 the local offices of Comalec will issue a certification.

12:03 The people's initiative will use the petition in the Comalec Main Office in Manila.

12:10 They need to be able to count less than 12 percent of registered voters from the whole country.

12:17 The Enbank will issue a resolution finding sufficiency in formal substance

12:22 and ordering the election officers to hold the signature pages that were submitted to them to verify the signatures.

12:32 They will look at the signatures one by one on each page, on each form.

12:37 They will check if A is a registered voter and if his registration is still active as a voter.

12:43 One of the rumors of Comalec is that those who issued the report,

12:47 like buying a signature or people who signed but don't know where their signature is for,

12:53 have a way to get their signature back.

12:56 No one can forbid a person to say that I didn't understand my signature so I got my signature back.

13:03 So our local Comalec will just take note and get their signature back.

13:07 The local Comalec can remove it.

13:09 In our ordinary life, you don't just sign anything that you don't understand.

13:15 To those who support the People's Initiative, retired Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban has a reminder.

13:22 Based on a decision of the Supreme Court, only minor revisions and not major revisions

13:28 can be considered amendments through the People's Initiative.

13:32 That decision stands until now. That has not been reversed.

13:35 The minor means that it is easy for people to understand the issue,

13:39 unlike economic revisions and the change of the government system.

13:44 It is not like the Constitutional Convention or CON-CON or Constituent Assembly or CON-AS.

13:49 In the People's Initiative, there is no chance for the issue to be explained.

13:54 This is the decision of the Supreme Court in 2006 in the Lambino v. Comalec case

13:59 when the People's Initiative was proposed to make the government parliamentary.

14:03 People need to understand our judgment.

14:09 If people don't understand, it's hard for them to vote.

14:12 They cannot vote intelligently.

14:15 They cannot vote that this will affect their livelihood.

14:21 Because of the People's Initiative, Panganiban said that the people should be behind it,

14:26 not the politicians or the government.

14:28 To avoid suspicion, former Senator Richard Gordon,

14:32 a member of the 1971 Constitutional Convention, said that those behind it should speak the truth.

14:38 They have to be forthright because if you change the Constitution and it comes out that there is a hidden agenda,

14:44 it will not be good for the people.

14:47 For GMA Integrated News, Mackie Pulido and Sandra Aguinaldo,

14:51 Tutok 24 Horas.

14:53 Starting in February, the month of contribution to love will be doubled.

14:59 The explanation of love is that because of the increase, the benefits of its members will be added.

15:05 And Jun Veneracio was chosen.

15:07 What is the value of P100 now?

15:11 In this store, you can buy 5 sticks of banana cue.

15:15 The P100 is small, it's just for snack.

15:18 Those 5 sticks of banana cue will be added to the monthly contribution of the employee.

15:25 The employer's salary is also equal.

15:27 It means that the monthly contribution of the member will be P200,

15:31 even if he is an employer.

15:33 The 100% increase is expected to add P38 billion every year.

15:39 It's a big thing for the residents.

15:41 The interest in the home loan of love is low.

15:44 The P100 of 1986 is now P11.

15:48 It's like it's almost worthless.

15:52 And in doubling the contribution, the benefits for the members will also be doubled.

15:57 The additional P13,000 in savings of a member in 5 years in the old rate will be P27,000.

16:07 The value of the multipurpose loan that can be borrowed from the old rate is P11,000.

16:14 It will be increased to P22,000.

16:17 The income from the loans and other investments of love will also be returned to the members in the new rate.

16:25 Even if I look at it, all of this is for the benefit of our members in love.

16:32 There are people who are hoping that they can earn a dividend in time of need.

16:38 That's why the contribution hike to Jerica, which I reached in a love branch, is not a problem.

16:44 She plans to apply for a loan because her mother will operate.

16:48 If the money I saved is enough, I will not be able to pay the loan.

16:52 If the money I saved is enough, I will not be able to pay the loan.

16:55 But love is there for emergency. I will get it right away.

16:59 Three times, the ECOP or Employers Confederation of the Philippines and other groups

17:04 have gathered to demand a hike in the multi-contribution of the love fund due to the effect of the COVID pandemic.

17:10 They were also given a love grant three times.

17:13 Now, the ECOP itself said that there is no reason to demand it again.

17:19 We said that it's unreasonable to demand it again.

17:22 Plus, in fact, it's not an expense, it's a savings.

17:25 For GMA Integrated News, June Veneration is on schedule, 24 hours.

17:30 The President is now studying the recommendation of the Health Secretary

17:36 to suspend the 5 percent additional contribution to PhilHealth, which is on schedule by Ian Cruz.

17:47 We will think about implementing the increase because it has already been implemented starting January 1.

17:53 The Health Secretary is now waiting for the approval of President Bongbong Marcos

17:57 in his letter recommending to suspend the 5 percent premium contribution hike announced by PhilHealth this Friday.

18:04 All the purchases are increasing. It's the right time to actually already fill in.

18:11 I know PhilHealth is healthy. We will discuss this in the board meeting.

18:16 The additional contribution to the universal health care law was added by former President Rodrigo Duterte in 2019.

18:23 But because of the pandemic, Duterte suspended his implementation of the law in 2021.

18:29 And President Marcos suspended it last year because of the pandemic's effects.

18:36 Secretary Herbosa also trusted the chairperson of the PhilHealth Board of Directors,

18:41 that PhilHealth can no longer increase the contribution.

18:45 I think PhilHealth has enough money to actually continue to give benefits.

18:50 And it will not be hurt by delaying the increase in premium.

18:55 I need to see actual good actuarials on this one.

18:59 So you need to have science base to do the policy, not just the whim that you will increase.

19:04 When it was suspended, there was nothing missing from the benefits.

19:07 It was still given. It increased because in the universal health care law,

19:12 the money was transferred by PagCor, PCSO and other syntax to PhilHealth for the benefit of the poor.

19:26 The board of PhilHealth is not open to the media today.

19:29 But before that, Herbosa said that he needs to see actuals or the account of experts

19:36 on how long the PhilHealth fund will last for the continuation of this operation and to give benefits.

19:42 That's my stand. My stand is continued suspension of the increase until we have the actuarials actually.

19:50 How much suspension do you think for one year or two years or a few months?

19:54 That's what I need, actuarials and computation. How long it can sustain paying for that.

20:00 Herbosa also doesn't want to increase the contribution by 5%.

20:04 If you suspended at 4%, then the next increase is the one after that.

20:08 The President of the Secretariat is still studying on the Presidential Communications Office.

20:13 For GMA Integrated News, Ian Cruz is in touch 24 hours.

20:18 The Education Department is studying on reopening the class every June.

20:27 Let's listen to the voices of some groups and parents on who is spending.

20:34 The school calendar is more than three years from August to June.

20:41 The Department of Education is planning to start in June.

20:45 Aside from the pandemic, it is also a target of DepEd to reduce the bad effects of heat in students and teachers.

20:53 This is also what is coming out of the consultation of DepEd with schools, teachers, parents and student leaders this 15 January.

21:02 They agree with the provision of minor adjustments but there is a consensus that we are going to not next school year in June.

21:12 But we are looking at 2020, school year 2025, 2026, we can really start in June.

21:20 But for this next school year, we are still looking at July and November.

21:23 But according to the group Teachers Dignity Coalition, the possible effect of the school calendar change needs to be studied thoroughly.

21:31 The group of private schools in the country said they are open to the possibility. But...

21:36 We just need to know what the possible consequences will be if we decide to revert back to the old school calendar.

21:44 It will be a gradual transition. If there's an abrupt change, it will be just a two to three weeks break for our teachers and students.

21:53 Even if the old school calendar starts in June, teachers and students will be able to avoid the bad effects of heat.

22:02 But this will open the possibility that they will face class disruptions due to the rainy season.

22:10 But not all of the rainy season is raining.

22:13 Compared to the heat, it seems like there's no time to spare.

22:16 That's why the parents I talked to said...

22:19 We are having a hard time. During the rainy season, the children are poor.

22:23 The old school calendar is better because of the weather. It's better because of the rain and the heat.

22:34 That's what we're used to. I feel like it's more convenient. And then, it's summer vacation again. April and May.

22:42 The group of teachers said that they will study the results of their consultation and will come up with a plan.

22:47 But the gradual implementation of this plan is already included. For GMA Integrated News, who wants to be the speaker? 24 hours.

22:56 Let's listen to the voices of the online students.

23:01 For those who are watching, it's better to return the academic calendar to June to March.

23:08 Students are poor when they go to school even if it's too hot.

23:14 Not all classrooms are well ventilated.

23:17 Some are favoring the current academic calendar because the children are poor when it rains and floods.

23:25 A netizen said that the class can be open for any month as long as the education is of good quality.

23:34 You can also listen to your voice on social media accounts for 24 hours.

23:41 The explosion of an airplane in Chile and the houses that were burned due to the volcanic eruption in Iceland.

23:48 That and other news abroad in the coverage of Ian Cruz.

23:52 You might think that this is just a normal day for motorists in Talca, Chile.

24:00 But the wide road of traffic that was caused by the explosion of this airplane that continued to fall and float in the middle of the road.

24:09 The pilot of the firefighter plane was killed while four were injured in the incident.

24:15 According to the report, the airplane hit the cable in the area.

24:19 The surroundings of Grindavik in Iceland were covered with reddish colors due to the continuous lava flow from the volcano that erupted in the Reykjanes Peninsula.

24:33 The slow lava flow has reached several houses.

24:39 One of the houses was completely destroyed.

24:41 Residents were evacuated from the area before it reached other houses.

24:48 Almost nothing can be seen on this road in Chicago due to the continuous and wide winter storm that is experienced in some parts of America.

25:01 The snow mountains are now the only places on this road that are allowed for residents.

25:06 The National Weather Service is now warning that the cold weather may continue to increase until -56 degrees Celsius.

25:17 In Michigan, more than 100,000 houses and establishments were cut off from the power.

25:25 In Chicago, where more than 100,000 Filipinos live, the temperature drop is the coldest in five years.

25:33 For GMA Integrated News, Ian Cruz, for 24 Hours.

25:38 The showcase area of the Paseg River Urban Development Project in Manila was rented earlier.

25:46 It is not only a beautification project, but it is also intended to help in transportation and tourism.

25:53 Ivan Mayrina is in the area. Ivan!

25:56 Yes, good evening Vicky.

26:02 Look at what I'm building. You thought it's a UROPA, right?

26:05 But I'm just standing here next to the Paseg River Development Project.

26:10 This is what they call the showcase area.

26:12 And just a while ago, there was a beautiful and grand fireworks display that lasted for almost five minutes.

26:20 This is the official opening of the showcase area of the Paseg River Urban Development Project.

26:27 President Bongbong Marcos is leading the construction of the 500-meter showcase area of the Paseg River Development Project.

26:35 It is part of Executive Order 35, which was issued last year for the rehabilitation of the Paseg River.

26:41 And to make it more affordable for transportation and tourism, and to help the economy.

26:47 Within three years, the project will be completed and will connect Manila Bay and Laguna de Bay,

26:52 which has a total of 50-kilometer walkway and bike lane.

26:56 There will also be a central park, which is called Marcos Park.

27:02 According to the Secretary of the State, Jerry Acuzar, the P18 billion fund for this project will come from the private sector

27:11 that will build businesses along this.

27:14 First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos is the one who is leading the funding for this.

27:20 Up to 10,000 informal settler families will be able to participate in the project.

27:24 And the plan is to transfer them to two large housing projects that will be built for them.

27:29 In his turn, the President expressed his full support for the project that will be built in the Paseg River

27:35 to use its potential for the economy, transportation, and tourism.

27:41 Sound check. Sound check.

27:46 The transformation we would like to see in Paseg River are not cosmetic in nature.

27:52 We will not paper over the river's fundamental problems, nor whitewash its grime while leaving the old and rotten still there.

28:01 We do not want a river that is instantly made picturesque by coats of paint.

28:06 We want a river whose transformation sinks to its very bottom.

28:11 [Bridge sounds]

28:16 For our viewers who want to see the so-called Europe Fields,

28:21 this is where I am standing, behind the Central Post Office,

28:26 the front part of the Paseg River.

28:28 From here, I can see the Jost Bridge.

28:30 On the other side, the MacArthur Bridge.

28:32 This is open to the public.

28:33 And it is true that the weather is still cold and it is good to walk around during this time.

28:38 Vicky?

28:39 She has experience.

28:41 Thank you very much, Ivan Mayrina.

28:43 [Bridge sounds]

28:44 A woman was found dead in a ditch in a river by her husband's boss.

28:49 In the exclusive video provided by GMA Integrated News,

28:52 the woman's body was found while she was lying on a riverbed in Santa Mesa, Manila.

28:58 You can also see the video of the woman's boss.

29:01 This was recorded by several witnesses in the barangay and was found dead.

29:05 The woman is currently in the care of the barangay.

29:08 The woman's boss was flattered by what she did.

29:12 She asked for a compensation and said that she will compensate her son's care.

29:17 [Bridge sounds]

29:20 Another bidder for the automated election system that will be used in the 2025 midterm elections

29:28 is the joint venture led by Miru Systems.

29:33 But some groups are arguing based on the performance of Miru in some elections abroad.

29:40 The answer of Comelec is being played by Mark Salazar.

29:43 [Bridge sounds]

29:46 It's been more than a year since the election, it's already 2025.

29:50 That's why Comelec is now proposing a system that will be used for automated elections.

29:56 However, only one bidder submitted to Comelec.

30:00 The joint venture led by the South Korean firm Miru Systems.

30:05 Based on their website, Miru Systems was established in 1999.

30:10 It also states that their technology was used in the automated elections of South Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Ecuador, Iraq, and Congo.

30:19 But some observers have a question, like the group Democracy Watch,

30:24 who are concerned about their article that stated that Miru Systems' performance in their election services abroad.

30:33 The news reports we read are not good,

30:36 where more than 30% of the people said that their machines broke down or had a problem,

30:45 which led to these countries having manual elections or a new election for them.

30:53 What are the basis of the news reports in other countries where their machines broke down in Iraq and Congo?

31:04 Comelec cannot deadmine these people.

31:07 If we need to get official records, we will ask our Republic of Congo.

31:14 They showed us that one of the contracts is in Argentina and one in Iraq.

31:20 We said that if we need to get official records, we will do it.

31:26 In a statement, Miru Systems said that the allegation of failure of elections due to Miru's technology is not true.

31:35 They say that their electoral systems follow international standards.

31:40 They say that their technology has been used by Congo and Iraq since 2018.

31:46 They were given a certificate of satisfaction by Congo,

31:51 even though the United Nations itself said that the elections in Iraq were fair and successful.

31:57 The Prime Minister of Iraq also praised the success of their election last year.

32:04 Miru also praised their track record since the 2005 election in their own country, South Korea.

32:13 This is also what Integrated Computer Systems, which is doing a joint venture with Miru for the election of 2025, is saying.

32:22 They have some track record. They've been around for almost 20 years and they have handled some of these similar projects abroad.

32:32 Of course, from our end, what we know is from what we read and also from what we heard from them.

32:43 We also did a bit of background checking because it's a publicly listed company.

32:49 Comelec is assuring that they will take care of everything because in the end, the commission will still ensure the integrity of the election.

32:58 But Comelec must take action immediately because the award of the contract, production, field testing and certification should be completed this year.

33:08 Almost a perfect machine for the election should be ready as early as November.

33:15 That's the most perfect thing that we can do.

33:19 If the one-bidder doesn't pass, Comelec will force them to negotiate a negotiated procurement.

33:25 We can choose from those who are already existing.

33:30 They may not be able to complete the document, but they have qualified or they are good and can provide us with a good service.

33:40 For GMA Integrated News, Mark Salazar, Nakatutok 24 Hours.

33:47 The city of Asuncion in Davao del Norte is now under state of calamity after almost 6,000 families were evacuated due to floods.

33:58 Thousands of residents were also affected by floods in other places in Mindanao.

34:03 Kent Abregana of GMA Regional TV 1 Mindanao was live.

34:08 Kent.

34:13 Vicky, aside from Davao de Oro, is also one of the most affected by the heavy floods due to the shear line of Davao del Norte.

34:24 That's why some places here are still flooded.

34:28 To get through the flood, the boat of the residents of Tagum City, Davao del Norte, was needed.

34:39 Victoriano also carried the house.

34:41 We are all here.

34:43 We are all here.

34:45 We are all here.

34:47 We are all here.

34:48 Some of them are like him, on the side of the road and no one can help them.

34:51 We are all here.

34:54 What is your opinion on the evacuation? Is it far?

34:58 It's far, sir.

34:59 We are all here.

35:00 We are all here.

35:01 We are all here.

35:02 Some of them are living in Loretta Elementary School in San Miguel.

35:06 It's far, sir. You have to go to the CR. You have to go to the county.

35:11 It's far, sir. You have to shift here.

35:13 But you can't sleep or eat.

35:18 You have to eat only what you can eat.

35:21 What else?

35:22 That's all, sir.

35:23 Sir, we are all here. We are all here.

35:25 We have our farms, our things are here.

35:28 We have our animals. They are all here.

35:34 It's not raining anymore, but the flood level in Barangay Canucotan is still rising.

35:38 It almost reached the roof of this house.

35:40 The people of this area experienced the last time in 2012 because of the flood.

35:45 It's far, sir. You have to go to the CR. You have to shift here.

35:48 You have to shift here.

35:49 You have to shift here.

35:50 You have to shift here.

35:51 Some of them also got wet.

35:52 Some of them also got wet.

35:53 Some of them got trapped in the house because of the flood.

35:56 We are all here. We are all here.

35:57 We are all here.

35:58 We are all here.

35:59 We are all here.

36:00 In Barangay Pagsabangan, some motorists were stranded.

36:03 Some of them were just riding in big vehicles.

36:06 Purukuan Guadalupe Carmen Davao del Norte was flooded after the water in the dam overflowed.

36:12 We are all here because there is nothing we can do.

36:14 The dam is already full.

36:16 It's already full.

36:17 Asuncion City was also under state of calamity.

36:21 Almost 6,000 families were evacuated because of the flood.

36:24 Some of them were also stranded on the road in Compostela Davao de Oro on Tuesday night.

36:29 It was difficult for ambulances to cross the road with a heavy patient who was transferred to the truck of the 10th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army.

36:36 In the last stretch of PDRMO Davao del Norte, more than 16,000 families in the entire province were affected by the flood.

36:43 In Caraga Davao Oriental, some sites were still isolated after the portion of San Pedro Bridge collapsed.

36:49 At present, the LGU's target is to carry out road rehabilitation to temporarily pass through and help the isolated sites.

36:57 [City of Davao, PDRMO]

37:01 Vicky, there are still some places in Davao del Norte where light vehicles cannot pass because of the flood.

37:08 And just yesterday, the Tagum City experienced heavy rain here in Davao del Norte.

37:14 That is why the authorities are advising those affected by the flood not to go home until the water level has dropped.

37:23 Vicky?

37:24 Thank you very much, Kent Abregana of GMA Regional TV 1 Mindanao.

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37:34 Again, we are in the middle of the weather.

37:36 Dear viewers, it is continuously raining in some parts of Mindanao, the Shire Line, which has already experienced a wide flood.

37:43 Based on the data from Metro Weather, there are heavy to intense rains in eastern Mindanao in particular.

37:49 In Surigao Provinces and Davao Oriental, the heavy rains will reach almost the entire Mindanao by the afternoon.

37:55 Be careful, dear viewers, because aside from the flood, the landslide is also possible, especially if the ground is soft.

38:01 There is also rain in Luzon and Visayas, which is still affected by the heat of the sun.

38:05 Just this morning, there was rain in Aclan, Negros Provinces and Eastern Visayas.

38:09 That will continue in the afternoon.

38:11 Light to moderate rains will be experienced tomorrow morning in Caragay, Sabela and Quezon.

38:15 By the afternoon, Aurora and Mindoro Provinces will also be flooded.

38:19 The chance of rain in Metro Manila will not be removed.

38:21 Meanwhile, it will be dangerous and not safe to sail on the seaboards of Northern Luzon and Eastern Seaboards of Central Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

38:30 The Justice Department is investigating the imminent issuance of visas to more than 500 Peking Corporations.

38:42 According to Secretary Remulia, these were received by the Bureau of Immigration, even if not validated.

38:48 Maris Umalu is on the case.

38:50 Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulia helped Commissioner Norman Tansinco of the Bureau of Immigration

39:00 in the important thing that they discovered,

39:03 the increase of visas issued by the agency to Peking Corporations and sole proprietorships.

39:09 We have a finding that many corporations that were petitioning for 9G visas are fake corporations or non-entities which the legal department of the Bureau of Immigration allowed.

39:25 That's why I'm investigating this 5 years back to stop this madness.

39:32 With the help of the legal department of the Bureau of Immigration,

39:35 all kinds of visas are issued to Peking Corporations, but most of them are for Pogos,

39:43 particularly the 9G visas that foreign nationals need to work here in the Philippines.

39:49 According to Remulia, these corporations are being monitored by the Bureau of Immigration even if not validated.

39:55 This is a tip of the iceberg. This is deep. This is a syndicate. It's an affront to our sovereignty.

40:03 Secretary Remulia cannot say the exact number of visas issued, but it will reach 1,000 to more than 500 corporations.

40:12 According to the Bureau of Immigration, in November, they recommended to the DOJ about the visas issued by Peking Corporations to audit, verification and compliance division.

40:23 They cancelled the visas that will reach 459 foreign nationals.

40:28 They were ordered to leave the country and they were blacklisted, meaning they will not be allowed to reenter the Philippines in the future.

40:38 As well as issuance of show-cause orders against those who are involved in the application.

40:44 The four lawyers of the BI were also included here. They were removed from their positions while the investigation was ongoing.

40:50 Other agencies were also called. The next visa task force was also called.

40:56 We're expecting maybe more than 1,000 foreign nationals who have been issued visas despite having fake companies that we uncovered in our audits for the past five years.

41:12 The Senate will also investigate the issue.

41:15 This is a national security risk. We don't know. Maybe syndicates and criminals are already entering the country.

41:23 We also have information that these work visas are what foreign nationals use to work for Philippine offshore gaming operators.

41:31 We will discuss this in the next hearing.

41:34 For GMA Integrated News, Maris Umali for Tutok 24 Hours.

41:38 Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines called President Bongbong Marcos' greeting to the new halal president of Taiwan "wrong".

41:48 Ambassador Wang Silian said President Marcos' actions are clearly against the "One China Policy" and there is a possible entry into the "China Interior"

41:58 just like what Sirius DeMarche said about China in the Philippines because of what happened.

42:02 We're also asking for an interview with the Malacanang Kaunai Nyan,

42:05 and Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro's Kilindisman,

42:08 the former spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry,

42:11 regarding the issue of the President Bongbong Marcos' insult to the country.

42:16 But this should not be taken as a surprise, especially from a state that is in the middle of a democratic life in the Philippines

42:23 and is repeatedly doing state-sanctioned propaganda and spreading misinformation.

42:30 If you have reached your dreams, there are five people who will court Doc Annalyn Santos.

42:39 Off-cam, someone is also making you feel the star of the new gen, Jillian Ward.

42:45 Jillian Ward's answer and those who are watching her deathly waistline,

42:49 you will be tickled by the country.

42:51 Game in the talk of crush and court,

42:58 Jillian Ward, the star of "Abot Kamayang Pangarap"

43:00 that I can talk to on the 188th anniversary of Navota City.

43:04 Her revealing answers are new.

43:07 Fans greeted them warmly with Terra Bianca Umali of the upcoming Encantadia Chronicle Sangre.

43:13 I'm happy because this only happens sometimes that I can see them in person.

43:17 It's not just on TV that I see people, it's here in person.

43:22 I really push to do more activities like this because I want to get closer to them.

43:27 I want them to feel me more as a person, especially that Sangre is getting closer.

43:33 Before she joined the Sangre fight scene in Cebu,

43:36 Bianca relaxed and chilled with Ruru Madrid in Thailand before the end of 2023.

43:42 It was a trip that we made for the team who helped us off-cam.

43:46 They are the people we are truly thankful for because if they are not literally beside us,

43:52 we wouldn't be able to work properly.

43:54 If Bianca has Ruru, what about Jillian?

43:57 Now there are people who are feeling and are courting her,

44:01 who is with her in the set of "Abot Kamayang Pangarap".

44:03 Secret!

44:05 But as long as we are all in the set now, we are all happy.

44:10 We are all full of love.

44:12 It's okay to have a crush, but I'm most proud of my family and work.

44:18 Jillian was also laughed at by some netizens for her small belly.

44:22 When I'm on a diet, my belly gets smaller.

44:26 But of course, there are days when I'm bloated.

44:28 But for me, what's important is that I'm healthy and happy.

44:34 Apex is still my territory.

44:36 She is also happy with the upcoming "Abot Kamayang Pangarap"

44:40 where MMFF Best Child Actor, Ewan Micael will be a guest of Firefly.

44:45 So is Pocwang.

44:46 When will our family get justice?

44:50 Grandpa Pepe will get justice.

44:52 There are many more actors who will be guests.

44:55 Katati Bayan, updated on Showbiz Happenings.

45:01 And that's my chika this Wednesday night.

45:05 I'm Ia Adeliano, Ms. Mel, Ms. Vicky, Emil.

45:08 Thank you, Ia.

45:11 It's time to thank you from us here at 24 Hours.

45:16 Because 24 Hours is the number one TV program in the country.

45:21 For the whole year of 2023.

45:25 According to Nielsen TV Audience Measurement Data,

45:28 in the total Philippines that is made up of urban and rural areas,

45:33 24 Hours got a 14.7% rating.

45:37 In its airing on GMA, GTV and I Heart Movies,

45:41 which reached 24 hours,

45:44 67 million viewers or 86.7% of total TV viewers in the whole Philippines.

45:53 In the urban Philippines, 24 Hours got a 15.4% rating.

45:59 The net reach of 24 Hours on GMA, GTV and I Heart Movies is 86.6%

46:07 or 40 million viewers in urban areas.

46:11 Thank you very much for your continued support and trust in 24 Hours.

46:16 And that's the news this Wednesday.

46:20 I'm Mel Tiangco.

46:22 I'm Vicky Morales for a bigger mission.

46:25 For a wider service to the country, I'm Emil Sumangil.

46:29 From GMA Integrated News, the news authority of the Philippines,

46:33 we learned 24 Hours.

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