24 Oras Express: February 29, 2024 [HD]
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Transcript
00:00 [music]
00:07 Live from GMA Network Center, this is the GMA Report.
00:12 [music]
00:15 Back! Back! Back! Back!
00:21 [wind]
00:41 [news report]
01:08 [music]
01:11 [news report]
01:32 Sir, what happened?
01:34 We had technical difficulties. We had a dromacid malfunction.
01:40 We will have alternate procedures.
01:43 If the machine is not peeling, we will replace it with another machine.
01:49 The new machine was tested to make sure it can play properly.
01:54 The balls were placed and the live stream was cut off.
01:57 [music]
01:59 After 15 minutes, the live stream was replayed but only the first number was played.
02:04 Some commented that all numbers should be played again for fairness.
02:09 PCSO explained that this is not a normal procedure and it is happening in other countries.
02:15 We cannot consider this as a glitch because this is just a normal procedure.
02:26 As I mentioned earlier, this already happened in the past.
02:30 Machine malfunction is really beyond our control.
02:33 [news report]
02:37 Once the dromachine already selected a number call, that is already the official winning number.
02:45 We cannot change it again.
02:48 Especially since this is live and the person can see it.
02:52 Rest assured that PCSO is preserving the integrity of the LATWIGRO operations.
03:00 PCSO was questioned by the Senate for a while because of the frequent jackpots in various lotto games.
03:07 The incident will be investigated by the Senate Games Committee Chairman, Senator Rafi Tulfo
03:12 to find out if this is a glitch or a weak action of PCSO.
03:17 The investigation in the e-lotto system is not yet over.
03:20 This happened again.
03:22 Senator Aimee Marcos, who was called to stop the lotto draw in the middle of the integrity questions,
03:28 was surprised to see the draw being questioned.
03:31 What is that?
03:32 Until all of that is solved, stop it first.
03:36 What they are saying is that it should be returned from the start and repeated.
03:43 It is hard to lose the trust of the people.
03:46 It should be shown that there is no problem there. Just live stream everything.
03:50 PCSO will look into the possibility of a continuous live stream of the lotto draws.
03:54 PCSO also assured that there are lotto draw judges who are watching the whole process, including the Commission on Audit.
04:00 For GMA Integrated News, Mav Gonzales, Nakatutok, 24 Hours.
04:05 The group of people who are in mourning in MRT and Jipney is also a vicious leader.
04:09 One of them was arrested for illegal drugs.
04:12 Let's see their mode in my exclusive report.
04:17 This woman immediately ran away when the police issued a warrant for her to arrest her mister.
04:27 The police are questioning the operation.
04:36 We will show your warrant.
04:38 Show me your warrant.
04:39 Calm down. This is recorded.
04:42 The police showed the copy of the arrest warrant.
04:45 Do you want to force us?
04:47 No, sir.
04:48 Just calm down.
04:49 Read it.
04:51 The suspect also joined in the case of his warrant for illegal drugs.
04:56 But when the police investigated, the other case of the suspect came out.
05:01 This person is still the leader of the group of people in mourning.
05:06 He has been operating for a long time.
05:10 This person is only nine years old but he is already working.
05:15 The passengers in the MRT are one of the people who are being harassed by the group and their gang.
05:20 During rush hour, he was with three or four people from Guadalupe, MRT station.
05:25 They will ride their car and they will be with the GMA, Quezon City.
05:32 They are decent people. They are well-dressed.
05:36 They will pay the people.
05:37 They will not look at the expensive gadgets.
05:40 They are only looking at their wallet.
05:42 The passengers of the UB Express and Jeepney are also being targeted by the group.
05:46 When they are paying, they cover one of their hands.
05:49 Their other hand is moving.
05:51 The zipper of the bag of the victim is opening at the same time.
05:54 They will pass it to their fellow passengers.
05:57 They will pass it to them.
05:58 The follow-up operation of the suspects is now subject to where they are taking the stolen gadgets.
06:04 The value of the gadgets is P50,000.
06:07 They are selling it for P5,000 to P10,000.
06:09 That's what we are working on.
06:11 We are trying to find out the location and who is really being targeted by the gadgets.
06:17 This is an addition to other modes in the MRT, like the ketchup mode.
06:21 A victim said that there's ketchup on his back and he can clean it in the comfort room.
06:27 When he got off at the Sioux Boulevard station.
06:29 At that time, my friend told me that it happened to him and that he was put something on his back.
06:36 When he noticed, he lost his cellphone.
06:41 I became aware that he should not notice that even if the ketchup is on my back.
06:48 We need to always be alert to our neighbors.
06:52 If we know that someone is trying to rob us while riding in public transport,
07:01 we should immediately guard our valuables and gadgets.
07:06 We should secure them.
07:08 Don't put your valuables in the side pockets of your bags.
07:10 It's better to put your valuables in the inside of your bags.
07:15 For GMA Integrated News, Emil Sumangil, Nakatutok 24 Hours.
07:20 In his appearance in the Australian Parliament,
07:22 President Bongbong Marcos again insisted that the territory of the country will not be given to anyone.
07:28 In the middle of the square, there are Australian senators protesting.
07:32 Everyone is in shock.
07:34 Ian Cruz.
07:35 Ian?
07:37 Yes, it's 9.42 p.m. here in Australia.
07:42 Earlier this morning, at 7 a.m. in the Philippines,
07:47 President Bongbong Marcos addressed the joint session of the Australian Parliament.
07:51 This is a demonstration of the stronger relationship between the Philippines and Australia,
07:55 as well as the Sigalot, the West Philippine Sea, and climate change.
07:59 We remain firm in defending our sovereignty.
08:03 President Bongbong Marcos' message is strong in front of the Australian Parliament today.
08:07 I shall never tire of repeating the declaration that I made from the first day that I took office.
08:14 I will not allow any attempt by any foreign power to take even one square inch of our sovereign territory.
08:24 The challenges that we face may be formidable, but equally formidable is our resolve.
08:32 We will not yield.
08:35 This is the first time that a Philippine President has spoken in front of the Australian Parliament.
08:40 Here, the President thanked Australia for its support in the middle of the ongoing and intense movement of China in the South China Sea.
08:49 Aside from America, Australia and the Philippines also have a Visiting Force Agreement.
08:54 The President also gave the importance of cooperation.
08:58 We are fighting to build a rules-based international order,
09:03 which is why we should protect it now, according to the President.
09:07 China has repeatedly blocked the Philippines' resupply missions to the soldiers destined for the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.
09:18 They also block the Filipino fishermen in the part of the sea that is inside the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone.
09:27 We have an abiding interest in keeping our seas free and open and in ensuring unimpeded passage and freedom of navigation.
09:36 We must uphold, preserve and defend the unified and universal character of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea as the Constitution of the Oceans.
09:48 Another thing that the President mentioned is the changing climate, which is a major problem for the whole world.
09:56 The Philippines can do its part to reduce carbon emissions, but the rich countries should do more.
10:04 This glaring disproportion between our share of responsibility and our vulnerability reflects an injustice that must be corrected.
10:13 Developed countries must do more and they must do it now.
10:19 At the President's inauguration, Australian Senator Janet Rice issued a placard saying "Stop the Human Rights Abuses".
10:28 Rice said it was a shame that Australia invited Marcos to speak in front of their Parliament amid the increasing number of human rights abuses in the country.
10:40 I say it on behalf of every Filipino person whose human rights have been abused by the government of President Marcos and the government of President Duterte before him.
10:53 GEMA Integrated News is still trying to get Marcos' and former President Rodrigo Duterte's attention on this.
11:00 Outside the Parliament, some members of the Filipino community are also protesting, including another senator.
11:09 After the speech in the Parliament, the President and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also made a joint statement
11:14 where they announced the new Memoranda of Understanding for the priorities of our Strategic Partnership, including the Enhanced Maritime Cooperation.
11:31 The President also allied with the Australian War Memorial to help the soldiers who lost their lives during the Second World War.
11:40 The President also helped the parliamentary leaders and other officials.
11:45 The President went home last night but he will return here in Australia to attend the ASEAN-Australia Summit.
11:55 And from Melbourne, Australia, for GMA Integrated News, Ian Cruz, 24 Hours.
12:02 Thank you very much, Ian Cruz.
12:05 Meanwhile, China said that maritime security cooperation should not be harmful to other countries.
12:12 The Chinese Foreign Ministry responded to the question about the joint sea and air patrols of Australia and the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea.
12:19 The Chinese Foreign Ministry also said that it should not affect regional peace.
12:25 Following the banning of public roads, the LTO now proposed to register e-trike and e-bike and to allow those with a driver's license to travel.
12:37 That is if they will pass through national highways.
12:41 And Joseph Moro was there.
12:47 E-trikes are now being used as public transportation in Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City.
12:54 It's very cheap. This will go inside the route.
12:58 If it's far, you can put it inside.
13:00 It's also easy to own because you don't need to register and you don't need a license to drive.
13:07 The LTO wants to register them and allow those with a driver's license to travel.
13:14 Public roads are funded and maintained by the government, whether local or national.
13:19 They submitted the proposal to the stakeholders.
13:23 And according to the order of the Transportation Secretary, the LTO is now proposing regulations for light electric vehicles.
13:31 A congressman said that there is an electric vehicle act that includes these but it doesn't need to be amended.
13:38 The LTO's mandate is to register vehicles and e-bikes and e-trikes are included in motor vehicles.
13:48 But he said that it's cheaper than the registration of ordinary motorcycles.
13:53 The group of electric vehicles manufacturers is in favor.
13:57 We're in support of the LTO's move.
14:00 Once it's out on the road, it should be registered and have a license.
14:07 Once it's on the road, you won't be chased.
14:11 But not the commuter groups.
14:13 It looks like we're seeing restrictions here, not just regulations.
14:16 If we're talking about road safety, it's better to look at if the infrastructure is correct.
14:22 According to the LTO, if you have an e-bike or e-trike and you won't use it on public roads,
14:31 you don't need to register it and you don't need a driver's license.
14:36 For example, inside subdivisions, but...
14:39 Subject to the regulation of the local government.
14:42 If the local government says that it's prohibited for these vehicles, it's prohibited.
14:46 Even if it's registered, it's still prohibited.
14:49 The transportation secretary needs to approve it before it's implemented.
14:54 We want it to be done as soon as possible because the MMDA has already issued a resolution
14:59 that it's prohibited for major thoroughfares.
15:02 Even if it's still prohibited, tricycles and e-trikes are not allowed on national roads.
15:06 The list includes Espana Boulevard in Manila, Boni Avenue in Mandaluyong, and Osmeña South Superhighway.
15:13 But the South Luzon Expressway is not on the list, which is not on the MMDA's cloud.
15:18 E-bikes are still allowed on EDSA and other national roads if there are dedicated bike lanes.
15:23 They're limited to bike lanes.
15:25 Even on Barangay Roads, there are exclusive bike lanes for bikes and e-bikes.
15:31 They can't go there.
15:32 For GMA Integrated News, Joseph Morong has been on the news for 24 hours.
15:36 Because of the growing effects of El Niño, it's possible that more places will be affected by the state of calamity.
15:44 The government has promised to help those affected by the disaster.
15:48 Ivan Mayrina is on the news.
15:50 In Ilocos Norte, the province of Pangulo, the effects of the drought are also being felt.
15:58 The farmers are also feeling the effects of the drought.
16:03 Like in Lawag, where there's almost no food for the cows of Cesar Pascual because of the heavy drought.
16:10 We are afraid that the animals will be affected by the drought.
16:17 The animals are being killed.
16:21 We are afraid that the water will be cut off.
16:28 In the whole country, the Department of Agriculture has estimated that the damage to El Niño's agriculture is worth P357 million.
16:37 This is still lower than the historical damage of the past strong El Niño, especially when we compare it to the 1997-1998 strong El Niño episode.
16:50 The most affected is the province of Iloilo, which recorded more than P137 million losses because of El Niño.
17:01 The province of Oriental Mindoro recorded 56 million losses.
17:07 For now, a town in Oriental Mindoro is under a state of calamity.
17:10 The whole province of Occidental Mindoro may be affected.
17:14 But February is just over and El Niño is still not affected.
17:18 It is expected that it will last until May.
17:20 To reduce the effects, 500 million pesos of loans have been allocated to the farmers.
17:26 They can borrow P25,000, but there is no interest and no collateral.
17:31 The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation has allocated P1.8 billion for the damaged crops because of El Niño.
17:39 For the immediate need of those who are affected by the drought, there are other benefits like cash for work, rice and fuel assistance, and others.
17:50 The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation has allocated P1.8 billion for the affected farmers.
17:56 There is also a fuel subsidy of P3,000, but we know that it is not enough.
18:01 The Office of Civil Defense will also enter the area.
18:04 We treat this as a calamity situation.
18:08 They can be given food bags or whatever they need when the state of calamity is declared.
18:18 The government is also concerned about the possibility of this going back to the rain.
18:21 Our cloud seeding operations are our last option.
18:25 Aside from these, we need to make sure that there are seedable clouds and there is an advisory from the government that our degree of success is high.
18:37 The DA's investigation into the wrongful sale of NFA to their rice and fuel stocks continues.
18:44 We will continue to investigate the irregularities. For GMA Integrated News, Ivan Mayrina, for 24 Hours.
18:51 A heart-warming update on the complaints of those who complained of sneezing,
18:55 deep disinfection was done on the seats where these people are being treated.
19:01 And it is also possible that these people are imported.
19:04 This is what Marie Zumal is cooking.
19:11 This is how many were removed and died after the chemical was used to clean the gunk chairs of Naia Terminal 3.
19:18 We were shown the deep disinfection on the seats after there were posts online of the patients who were infected with the sneeze after sitting on these.
19:27 This deep disinfection is said to be done quarterly, lasting for three days per batch or more.
19:35 The spraying of sprays against insects on the first day, followed by an inspection to make sure that the insect was killed on the second day,
19:42 and pressure washing or cleaning of soap and water to remove the chemical's smell on the third day.
19:47 The daily disinfection on other seats is still separate.
19:51 How can that be? Particularly that these chairs are made of steel.
19:55 I'm not going to make any excuses. But I saw the chairs.
20:00 How can a bug stay there unless somebody brought it?
20:05 But I'm not saying that it can't happen. It can happen.
20:08 Pest control services are also concerned.
20:11 The only thing that we do is to limit the treatment to adults.
20:16 The eggs cannot kill the chemical. That's why we conduct quarterly treatment.
20:22 According to Bunyo, the gunk that was seen doesn't seem to be from the Philippines.
20:27 It's bigger than the gunk we have here.
20:30 It's limited to the luggage or the items that we bring from other countries to the terminal.
20:38 The IA is still waiting for recommendations from pest control services
20:44 if there is any additional cleaning that can be done while waiting for the next schedule of deep disinfection
20:51 for the first batch of these chairs.
20:55 The IA's investigation continues.
20:57 They are ready to answer the expenses of the deep disinfection of the chairs.
21:01 We would like to apologize for the inconvenience.
21:04 We would like to assure the public that every time that they come over here,
21:08 we will take, you know, see to it that everything is okay.
21:12 If the gunk chairs are just cleaned but will still be returned,
21:15 the rattan chairs in IA Terminal 2 will be removed.
21:19 That's why many passengers are already wearing their shoes.
21:23 They are not even wearing shoes.
21:25 If they are cleaned, they won't be able to climb up.
21:28 We're looking into the possibility of probably getting more new gunk chairs.
21:34 Others are already being painted.
21:36 For GMA Integrated News, Maris Umali, Naktutok, 24 Hours.
21:46 [News Anchor speaking in Filipino]
22:15 [News Anchor speaking in Filipino]
22:44 [News Anchor speaking in Filipino]
22:55 Pope Francis is now back in the Vatican after being hospitalized for mild flu.
23:01 That's also why he canceled some of his trips this weekend.
23:04 And even though he was in front of his weekly audience yesterday,
23:07 he said that he felt bad so he changed his way of reading the Catechesis.
23:13 According to Italian media,
23:14 St. Paul was able to return to the Vatican after a medical checkup.
23:18 St. Paul had a CT scan according to two medical sources of Reuters
23:22 and he was able to undergo both procedures when he was hospitalized this November.
23:27 In December, Pope Francis was forced to cancel his trip to Dubai
23:31 for the COP28 Climate Meeting due to the effects of influenza and lung inflammation.
23:36 He also wasn't able to finish one jump this January due to bronchitis.
23:42 To avoid any doubt,
23:43 if that's why the bidding of Comelec was separated for the machine that will collect and count the votes for the 2025 elections
23:51 and the technology that will be used for the transmission of the results.
23:55 Sandra Aguinaldo was on the spot.
23:57 In the ongoing Register Anywhere Program,
24:03 Comelec is going to the big establishments to register the voters.
24:10 According to a company earlier,
24:12 including those who registered in Comelec offices,
24:15 the additional registered voters nationwide will reach 750,000.
24:20 The bidding for the technology that will be used in the 2025 elections is also ongoing.
24:25 If a bidder won for the automated counting machine,
24:29 the bidding for the transmission of votes from the machine to this number was also conducted.
24:36 What we are procuring now under a competitive public bidding is the secure electronic transmission services
24:41 that will be used to receive the signals, the electronic data results from our automated counting machines
24:48 to the consolidation and canvassing systems, to the National Board of Canvassers and to the data centers.
24:55 It is expected that by 2022, the transmission of votes in the 2025 elections will be faster
25:04 and will be sent to Comelec, Election Watchdogs, media and others.
25:07 Before, it goes through a transparency server and we get the results there.
25:12 What we want to happen now is that we can receive the results simultaneously.
25:16 Only now, there is a separate bidding for the transmission of the results.
25:21 Comelec explained that it is better for the person holding the machine and the transmission
25:27 to have no doubt about the results.
25:30 It is also expected that the highest standard will be used for the encryption of data to ensure the votes.
25:36 Two eligible bidders were declared in the secure electronic transmission services,
25:42 EBISolution Inc. and I-1 Resources Inc.
25:45 For GMA Integrated News, Sandra Aguinaldo, for Tutok 24 Horas.
25:57 Katrina Halili is still in the process of opening up but she is slowly moving forward
26:01 one month after the birth of her non-showbiz boyfriend.
26:04 Her family and her work are a big help.
26:08 Let's talk to Katati Bayan.
26:10 It's hard. I'm just busy with work. It's hard. It's really like that.
26:18 Even though she is on the road to healing, more than a month after her partner,
26:23 former Vice Mayor Jeremy Guillab, died of a heart attack.
26:26 There are still times when Katrina Halili cries.
26:29 Every day, she just suddenly falls asleep.
26:35 But it's good that I'm busy and my family is there to support me.
26:41 I have work, I have friends. It's a bit hard but it's not impossible. I really cry.
26:47 She just held on to the happy memories that Jeremy left her.
26:53 She and Katie. That's why it's hard.
26:56 We've been together for 3 years. We don't separate.
27:02 Our relationship is really good. We're like friends. Best friends.
27:11 Katie also helps me. She also helps me with my work. Isn't that nice?
27:17 I'm happy. It's like I have a best friend.
27:22 It's hard to lose.
27:23 She also gives strength to her daughter, Katie.
27:26 Without Katie, I might not be able to do it. I need to be strong.
27:30 When Mama told me that she misses Uncle Jeremy, I asked her, "Can you hug me?"
27:37 She said, "I'm just here, Mama."
27:40 She did it. Then she said, "I'm just here, Mama, forever. I love you."
27:47 I was like, "Oh." I cried a lot.
27:51 We won't separate.
27:52 Katrina's recovery also helped her to have more jobs.
27:57 In the upcoming episode of "Magpakailanman," Mike Tan and Pancho Magno will join them.
28:03 This is the story of two individuals who experienced trauma and discrimination in their relationship.
28:10 That's why their past was covered by pain.
28:16 They were afraid to love again. Will they give themselves a second chance?
28:22 Katrina is also in the upcoming series of "Mommy Dearest" and is currently being watched on Black Rider.
28:29 You'll be surprised because you haven't seen the twists in the character of Romana.
28:35 As of now, she's already been helped by Golden Scorpion.
28:40 So, let's see what will happen. Will they become Black Rider's rivals or will they become friends?
28:46 Updated on Showbiz, Happy Next!
28:50 10 arrested for using a chicken exchange mode where the chicken delivered for fast food is exchanged for smaller ones.
29:01 John Consulta was arrested.
29:07 There's a lot of confusion among the traders who have a chicken for a living.
29:11 In this video that was taken by NBI, there's nothing illegal at first glance.
29:16 But it's already part of the so-called chicken exchange mode.
29:21 The chicken growers in NBI noticed the rejection of their chickens being raised in plants.
29:29 Our complaint is that this is a supplier for big food chains.
29:34 They're wondering why the chickens that arrive at the plant don't meet the standards and the weight is different.
29:43 They're wondering, they can't see the difference in the GPS track, but why the chickens that arrive at the plant are different.
29:52 NBI followed the truck that delivers the chickens and 10 people were arrested for using the exchange mode.
30:01 A NBI vehicle was also destroyed in Endex after it was hit by a suspect's vehicle in their escape.
30:08 According to NBI, the truck's drivers and passengers are all in a mess.
30:13 The chickens that weigh 1,600 grams are being exchanged for fat and young chickens that weigh only 350 grams.
30:23 It's just fast. It's been 20 minutes.
30:27 There are buyers waiting at the plant.
30:31 They're selling the chickens that they've just caught.
30:35 The driver and the passenger are being paid by the group that collects the chickens.
30:43 20,000 pesos per trip.
30:45 They're paying 500 to 1,000 pesos per trip for the chickens.
30:55 The NBI is not happy with the way the NBI is doing their operation.
30:58 They're removing the GPS track of their truck that has a load of chickens and attaching it to a battery.
31:05 They're also transferring it to a vehicle that will serve as a decoy so that the victims won't suspect that a miracle is happening to their chickens.
31:17 If we look at it, it looks like they just stole the chickens.
31:22 The first affected are the contract growers who are raising the chickens.
31:26 They're the first victims.
31:28 Next time around, the growers won't be able to grow.
31:31 So outright, they'll lose clients from their feeds.
31:36 The entire food chain and the ecosystem of the poultry industry are really affected.
31:42 The truck's driver admitted that they've been doing the exchange-chicken mode for more than a year.
31:51 I'm just happy because my mother is sick.
31:54 But I feel bad.
31:57 I hope we'll be given a chance to change.
32:00 According to the NBI, they're still following up on the group that is also operating in different provinces across the country.
32:08 For GMA Integrated News, John Consulta, Nakatutok, 24 Hours.
32:17 The mother of a child who was so angry with her own father while he was streaming the crime
32:24 that she wanted her partner to rot in prison.
32:27 Nakatutok, Fe Marie Dumabok of GMA Visual TV, Balitang Bisdak.
32:32 The horrific experience of this young woman in the hands of her father
32:45 has reached the mother of the child.
32:47 The mother is in Europe and works as a domestic helper.
32:51 She's overwhelmed with sadness, anger, and pity.
32:55 She wanted to go home to the Philippines but she's short on money
32:59 because her monthly salary is low.
33:02 I'm pregnant, sir. I'm pregnant.
33:05 I'm pregnant with my child.
33:07 I told him, "Surrender the child to me. I don't have a mother. I'm far away."
33:12 I'm in Basig Binits, Masikup, Kitangtanan, and I'm also in SWD.
33:15 According to the mother, she was forced to work abroad to meet her child's needs.
33:23 This is also her way to get away from her partner who is hurting her.
33:28 In the presence of her child, she asked her partner to rot in prison.
33:32 You won't let him go?
33:34 No, sir. No.
33:36 When I'm done with my child, he'll die.
33:39 How much do you love your child?
33:41 Sir, I'm so overwhelmed.
33:43 I'm in a club with my child. I'm far away from him.
33:46 I don't have a mother. I'm in a difficult situation.
33:49 The three-year-old child is currently in the care of the DSWD.
33:53 It is possible to give custody of the child to her partner
33:57 based on the assessment and recommendation of the DSWD.
34:01 The mother of the child first asked for forgiveness for her actions.
34:06 The case of violation of Republic Act 7610 or Children Protection Act is being prepared against her.
34:12 For Jemmy Regional TV, I'm Jemmy Integrated News.
34:16 I'm in Femarie, Dumabuk.
34:18 24 Hours.
34:20 Let's update on the next explosion that happened in Marikina.
34:25 It happened in a gunfight.
34:28 Raffi Tima was shot live.
34:31 Raffi?
34:33 [Fire crackling]
34:35 The fire was quick in the arms core compound in Marikina
34:39 but it caused fear among the residents.
34:42 In the back of the compound, residents saw the big fire and the explosion.
34:47 [Fire crackling]
34:49 Back! Back!
34:51 [Bleep]
34:53 Animal, a big firework display that was witnessed by the residents of Marikina this afternoon
34:56 due to the explosion in Barangay Fortune,
34:58 is being recorded.
35:00 Back! Back!
35:02 It was loud enough to save the tragedy.
35:04 One of the residents inside the compound was run over.
35:08 Back!
35:10 The fire suddenly got bigger.
35:13 Back!
35:15 And the explosion followed.
35:17 I'm tired.
35:22 That's not it.
35:24 That's not it.
35:26 No, it's because it got close to our tank farm.
35:30 [Bleep] That's a big explosion.
35:32 In the distance, a strong smoke was seen.
35:34 And flames were being released from the Arms Core Global Defense Inc.
35:37 that was used to make bullets and guns.
35:39 It's strong.
35:41 Oh my!
35:43 [Indistinct chatter]
35:45 The firefighters responded immediately to put out the fire.
35:48 The smoke was seen around the area that was almost burnt
35:51 and the strong smoke was spread.
35:53 According to Superintendent Nestor Gorio, Fire Marshal of Marikina,
35:56 the fire started in Powder Depot where the firecrackers were placed.
35:59 Earlier, it was 3.50 p.m.
36:00 No one was injured but there were some wounds.
36:03 There were also many houses in the back of the depot
36:06 that were burned by the second alarm.
36:08 So, PNP and BFP officially declared that no one was injured
36:23 and no one was injured in the back of the Arms Core.
36:26 But in the movement of GMA Integrated News in Champaca Street,
36:29 still in Barangay Fortune,
36:31 we met some people who were injured in the fire.
36:33 We also saw debris around the area
36:35 that according to the residents,
36:37 was a bomb that was dropped and reached their homes.
36:40 The trees that were dropped were several hundred meters.
36:43 In the videos that the residents recorded,
36:45 we can see that the area around the area turned orange
36:48 because of the high fire.
36:50 The residents ran towards the road
36:52 because they thought their homes would be damaged.
36:55 This is the statement of the people who spoke to GMA Integrated News
36:58 and the official statement of the President and CEO of the Arms Core.
37:01 This is the area that was damaged.
37:06 There were many of them.
37:08 We still have some left.
37:10 There were many of them.
37:12 The trees that were dropped were burned.
37:17 It's good that no one was injured in the trees that were dropped.
37:21 The people who were injured were the people who planted the trees.
37:24 They fell in front of the trees.
37:26 The couple wanted to jump over there.
37:30 When you ran, did you fall?
37:32 Yes, I fell right there.
37:35 I was surprised that I fell again.
37:37 Because the fire was too strong.
37:39 How big was the fire here?
37:41 It was so big that we thought it was already inside us.
37:44 It was so hot.
37:46 You didn't feel that your back was burned?
37:50 I felt it. It was so hot.
37:51 My back was burned.
37:53 When I crossed the tree, they said that all the trees were burnt.
38:00 We do have cameras and security here.
38:02 We've given everybody full access to be able to investigate this matter
38:07 and see the root cause of the problem.
38:09 If anybody's injured or any house is damaged or anything like that,
38:13 Arms Core will be taking care of it.
38:15 100%.
38:17 But as far as I know right now, none of that's necessary.
38:20 Because there's no one in the major facilities of Arms Core,
38:24 except for their bunker where the powder was placed,
38:28 so the manufacturing operation of this plant will continue.
38:31 And that's the latest from Marikina.
38:33 Pia?
38:35 Thank you very much, Rafi Tima.
38:37 Let's go back to the topic of Leap Day.
38:41 This is especially for those who were born this February 29.
38:45 How many average Filipino's were born on this day?
38:49 Mark Salazar was able to guess.
38:55 They are the newest Leaplings or Leap Year Babies
38:58 who were born in Fabella Hospital.
39:00 Among them is the baby of Micaela,
39:03 who was born early because she was supposed to give birth in the middle of March.
39:07 She was able to continue on Leap Day of February 29.
39:10 I was supposed to graduate now, but my baby was blessed to come.
39:16 So by August, I will continue my school of OJT so I can graduate.
39:22 In Fabella, and even in Ang Paanakan, do you know that the most common birthdays are in February?
39:28 Our peak season is called September.
39:32 We have 60 patients per day.
39:36 We think that because they were born in December,
39:40 it's cold in December, so there are a lot of patients who are born in September.
39:44 Unlike February, those who were born in April and May,
39:50 are hot, so there are only a few who are born in February.
39:52 According to the Philippine Statistics Authority,
39:55 more than 3,000 babies are born on Leap Day.
39:59 Everyone knows that the calendar is just paying for the accumulated leaps
40:04 because the real number of a round of the world per day is 365.25 days.
40:11 Leaps that are within 4 years are equivalent to one day,
40:16 so there is a Leap Year of 366 days.
40:19 Pope Gregory XIII noticed that from the time of the Roman Empire, 46 BC,
40:26 until his time, 1582,
40:29 the Holy Week is far away in the vernal or spring equinox
40:34 when the length of the night and day is equal.
40:37 It is said that those who were born on February 29 are lucky because the pet is rare,
40:43 but the mothers in Fabella said,
40:47 "We have baby blessings."
40:49 For GMA Integrated News, Mark Salazar, 24 hours.
40:55 Tom Rodriguez is back fresh and glowing
40:59 with an exclusive interview in GMA Integrated News.
41:04 He answered the question about his ex-wife Carla Avaliana
41:09 and he also confessed for the first time about his current love life.
41:13 Meet Nelson Canlas.
41:16 I'm happy that I'm here again.
41:18 Tom Rodriguez stayed in America for more than 2 years
41:22 after his ex-wife Carla Avaliana left him.
41:26 At that time, Tom became obsessed with self-love and self-improvement.
41:31 Everything is simple.
41:33 Relish the simple things, whatever is for you, will go to you.
41:37 You don't need to try to control life.
41:43 You just resign yourself.
41:45 Resign yourself to the Lord and He always provides.
41:48 Every step of the way, you will be anxious.
41:53 You are scaring yourself.
41:55 You are living out of fear, out of anxiety, instead of just living out of love, joy, hope.
42:00 When you are there, everything just falls into place.
42:04 In the first interview of GMA Integrated News with Carla,
42:08 the actress said that she is ready to face her ex-wife.
42:12 The question is, are you ready for it?
42:14 I think it's okay. I'm ready.
42:17 I'm not the type of person who is avoidant or what.
42:21 It's inevitable.
42:23 We both have the same heart.
42:25 We both are artists in the industry.
42:27 So, you know, he has his own thing. I have my own thing.
42:31 We also asked Tom about this in the exclusive interview of GMA Integrated News.
42:37 For me, honestly, Nelson, I don't think it matters to me much.
42:41 You know, we have our own paths, our own lives now and I wish her well and hers.
42:45 Would you say that you are 100% healed now?
42:49 I would say so.
42:51 So, you are ready?
42:53 Very.
42:55 In all that Tom has gone through in the past two years, we asked him about love.
43:01 In his confession, it seems that he is ready to give love a second chance.
43:06 Do you believe in second chances?
43:08 Yeah, I do.
43:10 You think you'll be ready to fall in love again?
43:13 Yeah, I am now. In fact, I am seeing someone.
43:17 You are?
43:19 I'm seeing someone.
43:21 Wow, good for you.
43:23 Did that help?
43:25 At that point, I was already there.
43:28 So, you were already there.
43:31 Once I was ready, it came at the right time.
43:33 At that point, I thought it would never happen again.
43:37 When will we meet again?
43:39 I don't know. I think I'll be in the hospital.
43:43 Like I said, I really want to keep it to myself.
43:47 But like I said, I'll live my life like how it is.
43:50 So, eventually, what they see is what they get.
43:54 But for now, it's my own.
43:58 Nelson Canlas, updated on Shoebiz Happenings.
44:01 And that's my chika this Thursday night.
44:07 Miss Vicky, Miss Kia, Emil.
44:09 Thank you, Kia!
44:11 And that's the news this Thursday.
44:13 I am Vicky Morales.
44:15 I am PR Kanghel.
44:17 For a bigger mission.
44:19 For a wider service to the country.
44:21 I am Emil Sumangin.
44:23 From GMA Integrated News, the news authority of the Philippines,
44:26 we learned 24 hours.
44:29 [Music]