Unang Balita sa Unang Hirit: FEBRUARY 5, 2024 [HD]

GMA Integrated News

Narito ang mga balitang ating tinutukan ngayong MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024 - E-bike, pedicab, at tricycle na dadaan sa mga national road sa San Mateo sa Rizal, huhulihin na simula ngayong araw - Resolution of Both Houses 6, nakatakdang dinggin sa senado ngayong araw | Resolusyong nagpapahayag ng suporta kay House Speaker Romualdez, ihahain din ngayong araw sa kamara | Sen. Gatchalian: Kung may korapsiyon na nangyayari sa pagkuha ng pirma, dapat maimbestigahan - Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, may nilinaw sa pag-sorry niya kay Sen. Imee Marcos - Tunnel boring machine na gagamitin sa Manila subway, nailipat na sa Pasig - PHIVOLCS: Bulkang Mayon, nagkaroon ng phreatic eruption - Panayam kay PHIVOLCS Director Teresito Bacolcol - "Firefly," big winner sa 2024 Manila International Film Festival sa Hollywood - PBBM: Sa isang Bagong Pilipinas, walang puwang ang paninira - Ilang nagtitinda sa Binondo, Maynila, naghahanda na para sa Chinese New Year | Presyo ng ilang pampasuwerte sa Chinese New Year, tumaas - "Fate" world tour concert ng ENHYPEN sa Pilipinas, dinagsa ng Filo-ENGENEs | ENHYPEN, nagustuhan ang  durian at mangga; natuto rin ng ilang Filipino words | ENHYPEN member Sunghoon, kumasa sa "Gento" dance challenge ng SB19 - IIang bus at e-jeep na hindi nagbababa sa tamang lugar, sinita sa operasyon ng SAICT  Unang Balita is the news segment of GMA Network's daily morning program, Unang Hirit. It's anchored by Arnold Clavio, Susan Enriquez, Ivan Mayrina, and Mariz Umali, and airs on GMA-7 Mondays to Fridays at 5:30 AM (PHL Time).  For more videos from Unang Balita, visit http://www.gmanetwork.com/unangbalita. For Kapuso abroad, subscribe to GMA Pinoy TV (http://www.gmapinoytv.com/) for GMA programs.

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00:00 [Music]

00:13 Good morning. Here are the first news of GMA Integrated News.

00:18 When e-bikes, pedicabs and tricycles are being caught on the National Road in San Mateo, Rizal, their LGU.

00:26 We have live news with Ivan Maelina. Ivan?

00:30 Susan, good morning again. We are back here in San Mateo.

00:37 We are right in front of the municipality of San Mateo where the operation is being carried out

00:42 in the arrest of e-bikes, tricycles and pedicabs.

00:46 Where the prohibition or prohibition of the use and possession of tricycles, pedicabs and motorized pedicabs

00:55 in the National Highway, SACOP of San Mateo, Rizal.

00:58 This Susan, is not just a memorandum circular of San Mateo.

01:02 This is a memorandum of DILG that they are the only ones who are carrying out from this day.

01:09 As of this hour, at 1am, there are already 4 people who were caught

01:14 that you can e-bike and tricycle on the National Road.

01:18 This that we are building Susan, these are the cross points that they call.

01:22 Pedicabs, e-bikes and tricycles are not prohibited in San Mateo.

01:28 They are only prohibited on the National Road.

01:30 They can still pass through, just cross and turn.

01:34 And for the additional details of the law, we will talk this morning with Henry Desiderio,

01:39 the Municipal Administrator of San Mateo. Good morning. Thank you for joining us.

01:43 Good morning Ivan. Good morning to the first hearing.

01:46 First of all, what pushed us to implement this and we started to prohibit and fine e-bike, tricycle and pedicab?

01:56 Well Ivan, we do have an existing ordinance way back in 2021

02:02 that just repeats the DILG's reminder which was issued in December

02:09 that it is prohibited to use e-bikes, tricycles, pedicabs, electric vehicles

02:16 here in the main road, General Luna Street.

02:20 And the question that people are asking is why do people use e-bikes, tricycles and pedicabs?

02:25 What are the reasons? Are they still in danger?

02:28 Are they getting too used to accidents? What are the reasons?

02:32 Ivan, if you look at our town which is, we are surrounded by Metro Manila,

02:39 there's Marikina City, Quezon City and Antipolo City.

02:43 We have around 300,000 people residing in San Mateo alone

02:47 and our adjacent town, Montalban, is having a population of half a million people.

02:53 So you can imagine we're only utilizing one main road, one national road,

02:58 but the vehicles and motorists that pass through here are so many.

03:04 And we have to implement this ordinance and this regulation

03:10 because those tricycles, pedicabs and electric vehicles are already being used.

03:16 Sir, tell us the numbers.

03:18 Have you seen a big increase in the number of accidents that are caused by pedicabs and e-bikes?

03:26 In addition to that, Ivan, in 2022, we had a total of about 131 vehicular accidents involving tricycles.

03:35 131, okay.

03:36 Vehicular accidents involving e-bikes and tricycles.

03:39 And then, last year, it increased by 60%.

03:44 208.

03:45 208.

03:46 So, I think it's about time.

03:48 This is significant.

03:49 It's a significant increase.

03:51 And these guys don't have a registration.

03:53 They don't have a registration.

03:55 Most e-bikes don't have a registration.

03:57 Unfortunately, their obligation, if they have an e-bike that needs to qualify under the regulation of the LTO,

04:06 they have to register it.

04:07 Maybe the answer we're not asking or the reaction of e-bike users, pedicab and tricycle users,

04:12 why us?

04:13 Are we being singled out?

04:16 We're not being singled out.

04:19 This memorandum circular is applicable to the whole country.

04:23 And we are just implementing and reminding everyone that we have to put order in the disorder.

04:28 This is just one road we're using.

04:31 And we have to impose this disciplinary.

04:34 And maybe we can clarify that you're not being banned on the road.

04:38 That's correct.

04:39 You're only being banned on national roads.

04:42 There are existing cross points.

04:45 And it's clear to the franchises of tricycles when they renew.

04:50 It's mentioned there, we're quoting the ordinance,

04:54 indicating the cross points that can be crossed using the secondary roads.

04:59 How much fine, sir?

05:01 The fine is a bit stiff for tricycles, pedicabs, and e-bikes.

05:08 It's P2,500 for the first offense.

05:11 It's the same for the succeeding offenses.

05:13 But for tricycles, if they already have three offenses, that would mean revocation of their franchise.

05:19 Okay, sir.

05:20 Someone is asking, is there an exemption?

05:23 Well, we can always be lenient, especially if it's an emergency case.

05:29 And of course, we have to be lenient if there are PWD seniors involved.

05:34 And if there are semi or emergency cases.

05:38 That's clear.

05:39 Sir, maybe you have a final message to your fellow countrymen and those who are passing through San Mateo.

05:45 I just want to remind our motorists and fellow countrymen here in San Mateo, Rizal,

05:50 that our secondary roads have already been constructed.

05:53 We have already seen that we were allowed to use the national roads of these vehicles during the pandemic.

06:00 But now, the widening of our national roads has been approved and our secondary roads have been accomplished.

06:08 If we will go back to the old ordinance, we will follow it so that we will not be penalized.

06:14 Thank you very much.

06:15 Thank you very much for joining us this morning, Gen. Desiderio.

06:19 We talked with Gen. Henry Desiderio, the Administrator of San Mateo, Rizal.

06:24 On the other side, let's talk to one of our fellow countrymen who uses an e-bike.

06:30 We saw him earlier.

06:31 Come here, bring your e-bike here.

06:33 Show your e-bike.

06:34 That's what we see.

06:35 There are so many of them here.

06:37 Oops, wait, stay there.

06:38 You might get a fine later.

06:39 Wait a minute.

06:40 How long have you been using an e-bike?

06:43 It's been more than a year.

06:46 Why do you use it?

06:47 What do you use it for?

06:49 I use it to take my daughter and my niece to school.

06:53 Is it expensive?

06:54 Yes, it's expensive.

06:55 What can you say about the current national road ban?

07:00 I will still follow the ordinance where we should go.

07:07 But will it have a big effect on you?

07:08 Will you be able to travel far?

07:10 Just a little bit.

07:13 But if that's what it should be, I will follow the regulations.

07:17 What do you think about it?

07:19 Do you have any reaction to the ban on the national road?

07:22 It's okay.

07:23 I just want to avoid any disgrace on the national road.

07:27 But what we're talking about now, that it should be registered, what can you say about that?

07:33 It's okay, sir.

07:35 Because it's for us.

07:38 If that's what it should be, then it will have a big effect on you.

07:41 Thank you very much, Rodrigo.

07:43 Thank you very much.

07:44 We talked to Rodrigo Malapitan.

07:45 He is one of those who are willing to follow the regulations that the local government and the national government will implement.

07:54 Although, as mentioned by the local government of San Mateo,

07:58 the disorder should be put in order because there are already many vehicles passing through their main roads.

08:07 That's the latest from San Mateo, Rizal.

08:10 Let's go back to the studio.

08:12 Meanwhile, today, some congressmen will be holding a resolution as a show of support to House Speaker Martin Romualdez.

08:19 This Monday, the Senate will also hear the resolution of both Houses 6,

08:24 which is a far-reaching amendment of some provisions in the Constitution.

08:27 Now, here's the news.

08:28 Ma'am Gonzales.

08:32 The Senate also heard the resolution of both Houses 6, which is a far-reaching amendment of some provisions in the 1987 Constitution,

08:40 particularly the plan to expand the foreign ownership restriction on public utilities, advertising and education.

08:47 These industries have a great potential in foreign investment.

08:52 But let's see how to put a safeguard.

08:54 We are just watching the state-owned, because it can be influenced by the government of other countries.

09:01 House Deputy Speaker Quezon and Representative J.J. Suarez said they believe that Senate President Mig Zubiri will still fulfill his promise to the President

09:10 to approve the RBH 6 before the Holy Week break of the Congress in March.

09:14 At the same time, the Senate also heard the resolution as a show of support to House Speaker Martin Romualdez.

09:22 The resolution also calls for strengthening the integrity and integrity of the House of Representatives amid the intense assault of the Senate against the inter-parliamentary courtesy.

09:32 According to Senior Citizens Party's Representative Rodolfo Ordanez, they signed a manifesto as a show of support to Romualdez.

09:39 Isn't having a manifesto like this a kind of loyalty check?

09:43 It counts how many supporters you still have for the Speaker?

09:46 Maybe it's like that because we signed a manifesto as a show of support.

09:53 All of these are part of the investigation by the Senate to pay and charge for the signing of the People's Initiative for the amendment of the Constitution,

10:03 which is being led by congressmen.

10:06 Senator Amy Marcos said that they are looking for evidence for the case of the People's Initiative.

10:14 A group of congressmen from Bicol is here in the process of being assembled.

10:18 According to Camarines Sur Second District Representative Elrey Villafuerte,

10:22 contrary to the bicameral setup of the Congress, a group of congressmen is investigating the members of the other group,

10:29 especially if there's nothing to investigate.

10:32 Senator Wynne Gatchalian said that it's up to the House of Representatives to express support to the Speaker.

10:38 But when it comes to the Senate's knowledge of their position...

10:41 This is our job. If there are payments that are happening in exchange for signatures,

10:48 if there are corruption that is happening in the acquisition of signatures,

10:54 it should be investigated. And that is inter-parliamentary courtesy.

10:58 Gatchalian added that the Senate and the House of Representatives really started with the People's Initiative.

11:03 This is the first news. Mav Gonzales for GMA Integrated News.

11:07 We will clarify with WCM Mayor Sebastian Duterte about what Senator Amy Marcos said,

11:13 who apologized to her mayor.

11:16 In a post on Facebook, Mayor Duterte said that she apologized because she felt sorry for Senator Marcos,

11:22 and not because of what she said against the sister of the senator, President Bongbong Marcos.

11:28 On January 28, Mayor Duterte challenged the President to resign.

11:32 Mayor Duterte called for the use of his power to stop the jamming of Senator Amy.

11:39 The senator said that they talked to Mayor Duterte and they are okay.

11:44 She said that she will not tell the story of what they talked about because it's easy to make up and give false meaning to what she said.

11:53 The tunnel boring machine that will be used for the construction of Manila subway was moved to Pasig City.

11:58 Live from Pasig City, we have the first news, Bam Alegre. Bam?

12:02 Good morning. It's not just a dream to have a subway project in the Philippines because the construction is still ongoing.

12:13 It will be faster because the tunnel boring machine is being used.

12:24 The public advised that there will be a possible heavy rain in the traffic from February 2 to February 5.

12:31 The tunnel boring machine will be used until a while ago to go to Julia Vargas Avenue in Pasig City.

12:38 This is an advanced machinery that can dig tunnels under the ground.

12:42 It was moved from Fifth Avenue in Caloocan to General Araneta Avenue in Quezon City.

12:47 It was moved from Gilmore Avenue to Iconvoy in Ortigas Avenue and Julia Vargas Avenue.

12:55 The groundbreaking of Metro Manila Subway Project started in February 2019.

13:00 The rail line is 36 kilometers from Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City to Naia Terminal 3 in Pasig City.

13:06 The travel time is one hour or more because of the traffic, it will be possible to go faster up to 35 to 45 minutes.

13:13 The subway system will have water stop panels and doors, high level entrance for stopping the flood and earthquake detection system.

13:22 Behind us is the site in Pasig where the excavation for Metro Manila Subway Project is being started.

13:34 Here are the news from Pasig, Bamalegre for GMA Integrated News.

13:39 Following the phreatic eruption of Volcano Mayon, we will talk to the director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology of IBOCS,

13:46 Gen. Teresito Bacolcol. Good morning.

13:50 Yes sir. Good morning to you sir.

13:53 After the phreatic eruption, are there any new information that you observed in Volcano Mayon?

14:03 So far, after that eruption, phreatic eruption, there's no impact. We also did not see any volcanic earthquake.

14:10 This is for the fourth day now. Since February 1, we did not see any volcanic earthquake.

14:17 The good thing is, there's no magma rising.

14:20 Director, what is the reason for the phreatic eruption of a volcano?

14:24 Phreatic eruption happens when hot materials come into contact with water.

14:31 It's like a pan with hot oil. When water is poured into it, it will have a steaming effect and a sudden burst.

14:41 This is what happened. It's like what happened yesterday.

14:46 It's not as violent as a volcanic eruption, but it can still send ash and rock into the air.

14:54 Has ash fall been recorded?

14:59 So far, we have not received any record of volcanic ash reaching the barangay near the volcano.

15:08 If we see a video like that, the volcano is in alert level 2. Should the residents be warned about it?

15:17 For now, there's nothing. As I mentioned earlier, there's no volcanic earthquake in Aynaytala for several days now.

15:28 So it means that there's no magma rising and so far, we have no indication that we should raise the alert level from 2 to 3.

15:38 So it's just a natural reaction of the volcanoes?

15:41 Yes. You're right.

15:43 Okay. Thank you very much Director Teresito Bacolcol of PheVox. Take care.

15:55 Since February 14, the benefits of Peel Health have been expanded.

15:59 According to Peel Health, up to 30 percent of their case rate packages will be increased.

16:03 That's the importance of Peel Health when their members are sick or in the hospital.

16:08 Peel Health spokesperson Ray Balena said that Peel Health members are not allowed to have sex or pay for it.

16:15 Some diseases and medical procedures such as dialysis and high-risk pneumonia are exempted from the increase of the case rate package this February.

16:23 Peel Health explained that they have increased the coverage of those diseases in the past 5 years.

16:28 Okay. Let's have a Monday chit-chat first, Kapuso.

16:32 Firefly is the big winner in the first ever Manila International Film Festival in Hollywood.

16:39 The movie "Obra" of JMA Pictures and JMA Public Affairs was recognized as the Best Picture.

16:45 The lead actor is Alessandra De Rossi and the Best Director is Zeke Dulay.

16:51 JMA Public Affairs Senior Assistant Vice President Ange Atienza also received the Best Screenplay.

16:58 From receiving the Historic Awards, JMA Network Senior Vice President and JMA Pictures President Attorney Annette Gozon-Valdez,

17:07 JMA Public Affairs SAVP Ange Atienza, and Firefly star Isabel Ortega were nominated.

17:15 They are thankful for the award of Firefly in MIFF.

17:20 Congratulations!

17:22 No expectations. That's why we're so happy that Firefly won again.

17:29 I'm sure this year, because it's the 50th anniversary of Metro Manila Film Fest, we'll try to enter MMFF again.

17:37 It's so happy that our fellow countrymen appreciated it.

17:41 And the filmmakers are peers abroad of what we did, Firefly.

17:45 I'm so happy. Hopefully, this is the start of more opportunities in my career in films.

17:53 President Baumarcos gave the award of "Walang Kuwang" to Paninira in Bagong, Philippines.

18:00 In a new Philippines, Paninira and their efforts are unparalleled.

18:08 Let's lead our country. Let's make a change because there's no new Philippines if there's no new Filipinos.

18:15 The President did not say who he's referring to in his latest vlog.

18:23 Last week, they exchanged statements of former President Rodrigo Duterte,

18:27 who was one of the former President's allegations of drug trafficking.

18:31 President Marcos answered that fentanyl is a possible effect, which is why the former President said so.

18:38 President Marcos also said that he will not push the issue.

18:41 Former President Duterte challenged President Marcos to conduct a blood test.

18:45 They were both rejected by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, or PDEA,

18:50 where President Baumarcos is on their drugs watch list.

18:54 Four days before the Chinese New Year, let's take a look at the preparations in Binondo, Manila.

19:00 We have live news from Jomer Apresto. Jomer.

19:04 Susan, it's been only a few days since the Chinese New Year,

19:13 so some vendors are already preparing their goods here in Ongpin, Binondo, Manila.

19:25 The 49-year-old Margie Alafuente is already preparing his goods for the Chinese New Year.

19:33 They came from Bayambang, Pangasinan, and left Manila to sell their goods during the Chinese New Year.

19:41 We are just wandering around here selling our goods.

19:44 Since they have no place to stay, they are just sleeping on a bench.

19:49 There are people from the barangay who are guarding the place.

19:52 The prices of the goods are now higher than last year.

19:57 They increased the prices by twice.

19:59 You can buy the kiat-kiat with pineapple for Php 80, from the previous Php 70.

20:05 The gabi is from Php 70 to Php 200.

20:08 The ginger is from Php 80 to Php 120.

20:12 The laki-charm is from Php 300 to Php 100.

20:17 While so far, we have not seen many vendors selling laki-charm here in Ongpin, Binondo, Manila.

20:30 But it is expected that the number will increase as the Chinese New Year approaches.

20:35 This is the first news from Binondo, Jomer Apresto for GMA Integrated News.

20:41 This is the fifth world tour concert of the South Korean boy band, Enhypen, here in the Philippines.

20:47 The Philo-Engine has just arrived at New Clark City Stadium in Tarlac City this Saturday.

20:54 Everyone is excited to see their idols, Jungwon, Heesung, Jae, Jake, Seunghoon, Sunoh, and Niki.

21:03 In the exclusive interview of GMA Integrated News, the group told us that they liked some Filipino delicacies like durian and mango.

21:12 They also sampled Filipino words like "I love you" and "sumigaw".

21:18 And because it's Love Month, Enhypen has a sweet message for the ENGENE.

21:23 We're so happy to be able to finish the tour in such a great place here in the Philippines.

21:31 It's a love month. So, as always, thank you so much for all the love.

21:37 Yay! Thank you, Enhypen!

21:41 Meanwhile, before we go back to South Korea, Seunghoon has a special Valentine's treat for the fans who participated in the Gento Dance Challenge.

21:49 It has more than 6.5 million views on TikTok.

21:53 I watched that. It's amazing!

21:56 The Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation is continuing its operation against buses that do not get off at the right places.

22:05 Live from Parañaque, we have the first news.

22:07 Nico Wahe. Nico, are there any arrested?

22:11 Good morning, Maris.

22:16 The DOT or SAIC authorities have already arrested and stopped 10 buses that do not get off.

22:23 Many of them are getting off at this area that is clearly prohibited because the passengers are only allowed to get off here near PITX.

22:33 The Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation or DOT or SAIC has been stationed at the Makapagal Boulevard and Pacific Avenue.

22:44 Their target is to arrest buses that get off at the wrong places.

22:48 It is said that buses that come from the South Area get off at this area and do not get off at PITX.

22:55 It seems that the drivers are confused.

22:58 What is the situation in Egypt?

23:00 The passengers sometimes force them to get off.

23:02 They force them?

23:03 Yes.

23:04 Because they are far away?

23:05 Yes, they are far away. Especially if the bus is only here in Icon.

23:09 This is the only job.

23:11 They really get off here.

23:12 This bus was also arrested in Alabang after the passengers were actually getting off at Alanganeng Babaan.

23:18 It is said that it is prohibited to get off here.

23:20 But...

23:21 It is there where we got off. It is still disabled.

23:24 The drivers who were arrested are confused.

23:27 There is also a bus that does not have a signboard.

23:29 This bus from Cavite, which gets off at the wrong place, was discovered without a travel permit.

23:36 It does not have a CPC or Certificate of Public Convenience, which is a requirement of the LTFRB to allow a bus to travel.

23:43 The CPC was discovered in 2022 by the driver.

23:46 When asked why the bus is traveling...

23:48 Sir, why are we traveling while our CPC is an expert?

23:51 Sir, I'm sorry.

23:54 Sir, do you know that our CPC is an expert?

23:56 Sir, I'm sorry. I can't answer that. I'm sorry.

24:00 The bus was impounded.

24:01 Many passengers were arrested and got off the bus.

24:05 We are just going to be here.

24:07 Who is not going to be here?

24:10 Sir, where should you go?

24:13 I have a flight to the airport.

24:15 What time is it?

24:17 It's better if they are blocking the bus from where the PITX is.

24:30 Maris, the drivers' pockets are hurting because of the violations that were committed against them.

24:35 Pick and drop, outside terminal, no sign board, overloading, and the CPC or Certificate of Public Convenience.

24:43 According to the LTFRB, the fine is more than Php 5,000.

24:48 Live from Paranaque City, I'm Nico Juaje for GMA Integrated News.

24:55 [News Anchor speaking in Tagalog]

25:09 [Music]

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