24 Oras Express: March 08, 2024 [HD]
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Transcript
00:00 [Music]
00:08 Live from the GMA Network Center, this is 24 Horas.
00:13 [Music]
00:15 Good evening, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
00:19 The man of the holdup is also not hiding from the police
00:23 in a convenience store in Manila and stole a thousand pesos.
00:29 The suspect is a former soldier.
00:32 Jun Veneracion, exclusive.
00:36 It was past 1 AM on Wednesday.
00:40 A man entered a convenience store in Santa Mesa, Manila.
00:45 He took a gun and pulled up the counter.
00:49 Two bags of coins were first reached to the man.
00:52 He refused it, but when he saw that the cash register had no other contents,
00:56 he took the bags and ran away on his motorcycle.
01:00 He was able to hold up around 11,000 coins.
01:08 Before this, he went to another convenience store twice.
01:14 At the same time, there was no one in the counter and the man just left.
01:20 With the help of the CCTV, the man who lives in Tondo, Manila was able to escape.
01:26 He was arrested early in the morning.
01:28 We recovered the motorcycle he used, the gun he used for holding up,
01:35 and we also got bullets from him.
01:37 According to the police, before the suspect went to the house,
01:40 he went to the market and bought the things that the thieves stole.
01:45 He used that money for holding up because he had no money.
01:51 He bought 1 kilo of fish fillet and 2 apples.
01:57 He took that home to his family.
01:59 We talked to the suspect, but he refused to talk about his arrest.
02:04 No comment? Okay, we respect you.
02:09 But he said that he was a soldier before and served in the military for 23 years.
02:14 Before he retired early in 2013, the police had doubts.
02:18 He was also involved in other crimes.
02:20 We also see that he is a suspect in a robbery in a convenience store in Sampaloc area that happened on March 3.
02:30 The suspect is now in custody in the custodial facility of Manila Police Station 8.
02:34 He was charged with a robbery.
02:37 But this can be added if he was also involved in other crimes.
02:42 For GMA Integrated News, Jun Venerasio, 24 Hours.
02:47 The Philippine National Railways will stop operations for 5 years before the end of the month.
02:53 To fill the route of PNR, the Transportation Department is on a bus.
02:58 Joseph Moro was on duty.
03:00 Up to 25,000 passengers rely on the Philippine National Railways.
03:08 Many students and businessmen choose the division where the PNR station is near, like in Ninoymi.
03:15 But on March 28, PNR will stop operations from Alabang to Tutuban
03:21 to provide the route to the North-South Commuter Railway or NSER Project.
03:25 The last day of the operation is March 27, Wednesday.
03:29 The closure was postponed to Easter so that not many people will be affected.
03:34 It will be closed for 5 years.
03:37 It's hard to operate that line.
03:41 At the same time, there's construction.
03:43 It might affect the safety of the passengers.
03:46 The commuters were surprised and worried about the closure of PNR.
03:50 We'll just look for a closer alternative to buy or to go back.
03:55 We're just one way there.
03:57 It's costly for us because when we go to PNR,
04:01 it's just 20 pesos.
04:07 If you commute here, it's up to 100 pesos.
04:11 It's better to have an alternative because it's hard for commuters,
04:17 especially students and businessmen like us.
04:21 According to the Department of Transportation,
04:23 they will put routes for buses on the same route run by PNR.
04:28 For example, if you're used to PNR,
04:31 there are buses that will run to Tutuban Station.
04:35 It's like the same line.
04:37 There are around 25 buses that will operate every day.
04:42 At 5 a.m., the buses from Alabang to Tutuban start their journey.
04:47 The last trip was at 6 p.m.
04:49 At 7 p.m., the first bus to go to the southbound from Tutuban to Alabang
04:55 and the last bus to go at 9 p.m.
04:57 Last year, PNR closed the route from Calamba to Laguna
05:02 until it reached Alabang to Muntinlupa.
05:04 PNR is a part of the longer North-South Commuter Railway
05:07 that can go from Calamba to Laguna to Clark in Pampanga
05:11 in just 2 hours.
05:13 For GMA Integrated News, Joseph Morong,
05:16 it's been 24 hours.
05:18 The number of Filipinos who have no job this year has increased
05:23 according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
05:25 It also came out that the number of women in the labor force is less.
05:29 Some applicants were fired from a job fair in Pasay
05:32 during International Women's Day.
05:34 It's harder to find a job if you're a woman.
05:37 Maki Polido was able to point out.
05:40 In the midst of high prices and payments,
05:45 the number of Filipinos who lost their jobs this January 2024 has increased.
05:50 The unemployment rate of January 2024 was 4.5%.
05:54 Compared to 4.2% in October 2023
05:58 based on the Labor Force Survey of the Philippine Statistics Authority.
06:01 According to the PSA, from 2.09 million in October,
06:06 the number of unemployed increased to 2.15 million.
06:10 There are also more underemployed
06:12 or those looking for additional work or additional hours of work
06:16 to earn extra money.
06:18 The PSA said that's because of the end of Christmas and New Year season
06:22 when there are a lot of rackets and sidelines.
06:25 We really have seasonality.
06:27 Our employed persons increased in the fourth quarter
06:31 and it decreased in the first quarter.
06:35 In the labor force participation in January 2024,
06:38 72.9% are men, 49.3% are women.
06:44 According to historical data of the PSA,
06:46 the number of women who work only increases
06:49 if there are rackets or sidelines before Christmas.
06:52 It only increases, there are additional jobs.
06:55 Usually, when the fourth quarter increases,
07:00 it closes to 53 to 55% due to seasonal jobs.
07:06 But when it's normal, it goes back to 50%.
07:13 Some of the women we talked to at a job fair in Pasay City said
07:17 it's really hard to find a job now,
07:20 but it's harder if you're a woman.
07:22 In the search of Deisibel, for example,
07:24 she noticed that men are limited even in the housekeeping position.
07:30 I'm just thinking why men are the only ones they need,
07:34 if a woman can do it.
07:36 Rhea suspects that she wasn't accepted to apply as a call center agent
07:41 because she has children.
07:42 Like last time, they asked me, "Who will take care of your children if you ever get hired?"
07:50 I said, "I have someone at home."
07:53 Now, they still don't want me.
07:55 The Department of Labor and Employment says
07:58 that the companies' prerogative is to choose their employees.
08:02 But there should be no discrimination.
08:05 If you're qualified, you shouldn't be subject to hiring,
08:09 gender, status, or age.
08:11 For GMA Integrated News, Mackie Pulido has the news for 24 hours.
08:16 President Bongbong Marcos is scheduled to travel to the Czech Republic and Germany next week.
08:24 He hasn't been back for a week.
08:25 Since he returned from Australia,
08:27 the President's overseas trips were dependent on the Department of Foreign Affairs.
08:32 Ivan Mayrina has the news.
08:38 On February 28, President Bongbong Marcos flew to Canberra, Australia as a guest of the Australian government
08:44 and stayed until February 29.
08:46 On March 3, he traveled to Melbourne, Australia for the ASEAN-Australia Summit
08:51 and returned home on Wednesday night.
08:54 On Monday, he traveled to Germany for his working visit on March 12 and 13
08:59 and to the Czech Republic for his working visit on March 14 and 15.
09:03 This is the fifth and sixth trip of the President this year.
09:06 The country will travel 22 times since the President took office
09:10 for the 84 days he has been abroad.
09:14 The President has several trips ahead of him.
09:18 The Department of Foreign Affairs said
09:20 this is part of the implementation of the goals of his administration.
09:24 The President's international engagement is of course in support of his development agenda,
09:32 security, economic, that will be down to the benefits of our countrymen.
09:40 Despite the repeated questions from the media,
09:42 Malacanang did not publicly reveal the cost of the President's overseas trips and delegation.
09:48 They only reveal the investments they have received.
09:52 Based on the data, the Presidential Communications Office released on December 21, 2023,
09:57 the actualized investments reached almost P300 billion,
10:02 or what happened and not just pledges or promises.
10:05 The DFA said, like other overseas trips,
10:08 the President's trip to Germany and the Czech Republic is far from being enough for businessmen and investors
10:13 to move to the country and build agreements for the economy and employment.
10:19 In the Czech Republic, where there are currently 7,000 Filipinos,
10:22 the agreement is expected to be completed to receive 10,000 Filipino workers there each year
10:27 starting in May, twice the current 5,000 limit.
10:31 This includes mechanisms to protect the rights of Filipinos there.
10:35 In Germany, where there are 36,000 Filipinos,
10:38 a Joint Declaration of Intent,
10:40 a signed agreement that will be implemented in the maritime sector of the two countries,
10:44 and will provide jobs for the Filipino seafarers.
10:48 The DFA also said that the protection and expansion of the Philippines' borders
10:52 to its allies in the midst of rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea is also important.
10:56 These are countries which are like-minded.
10:59 We share values for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law,
11:03 including in the promotion of an open, inclusive, international rules-based order.
11:11 Yes, the President will have an exchange on how both could work together
11:19 in maintaining an international rules-based order.
11:24 The President will also be able to meet the Filipinos in the two countries.
11:29 For GMA Integrated News, Ivan Mejrina, for 24 Hours.
11:35 Dear viewers, prepare your pockets because Il has announced his Meralco this month.
11:41 It is possible that he will add more now that he feels the more ill weather and the effect of El Nino.
11:47 Mary Zumalit is on the air.
11:49 Father Benito's bill for electricity is reaching more than P5,000
11:56 due to the consumption of his own rice mill which is more than 400 kWh per month.
12:01 That's why he is just leaving it as it is.
12:05 In the announcement of Meralco that the price of electricity will increase this March,
12:08 he said that he will lower the price.
12:12 It still hurts our consumers.
12:17 It will go down and it will increase.
12:21 They are not saying that it will go down.
12:27 It will go up.
12:31 Meralco announced that the bill will increase by 2 centimes per kWh.
12:37 That's equivalent to not more than P5,000 in total
12:41 for a family that consumes 200 kWh.
12:45 Meralco explained that even though the price of electricity was reduced due to the generation charge,
12:49 due to the smaller payment to their suppliers,
12:51 the transmission charge increased by almost 40 centimes per kWh
12:56 which was set by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, ONGCP.
13:00 The so-called ancillary service charge was increased by more than triple this month
13:08 which is equivalent to almost 52% of the total cost of transmission.
13:17 Unfortunately, this was able to reduce the generation charge by 35 centimes per kWh.
13:28 If we will be honest, the only thing left in Meralco is the distribution charge which did not change.
13:34 It also reduced the price of more than 14 centimes per kWh from the independent power producers.
13:40 The reduction of the price of FGCP Santarita's Malampaya Gas was included under the new Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement
13:47 in accordance with the order of the Energy Regulatory Commission.
13:50 The wholesale electricity spot market also became cheaper due to the improved supply condition.
13:56 Meralco is working on a way to reduce the electricity bill.
14:01 The day-to-day operations, the optimization of the electricity from different suppliers,
14:10 if the supply of Meralco was not optimized, the increase of the customers' feelings might have been higher.
14:17 But because the heat is getting closer and the electricity bill is increasing,
14:21 Meralco said that the new additions to electricity could be expected,
14:26 especially the generation of electricity.
14:29 Meralco is reminding the public to be more careful and save on the use of electricity
14:35 which is said to increase 10 to 40 percent during this time.
14:41 Meralco said to regularly clean and check the appliances and to allow the aircon to be set at 25 degrees Celsius.
14:48 Remove the appliance from the socket if not in use.
14:51 If possible, use natural lighting or if it is unavoidable, use LED light.
14:58 For GMA Integrated News, Maris Umali, NKTUTOK, 24 Hours.
15:02 The suspect was arrested in a separate prison in Pasig and Antipolo.
15:08 The house of a police officer is included.
15:10 The incidents that I am talking about are the ones that caught.
15:14 The two incidents of theft in Pasig and Antipolo were caught.
15:20 In just one night?
15:22 It was 2 o'clock in the early morning.
15:24 I was already asleep.
15:27 I did not know what happened to me that night.
15:30 The thief entered our window.
15:34 Of course, last year, while the first victim was sleeping in Pasig,
15:39 the suspect stole his cellphone, wallet, and other things.
15:42 The man was already out of jail.
15:45 I was waiting for my cellphone alarm.
15:49 I stepped on the side of the kitchen.
15:54 Nothing.
15:55 I thought that my cat bit me.
15:57 I looked at the important things like my wallet.
16:01 Nothing was there.
16:02 I asked for help from the owner of the house
16:07 so that I can contact him and see what happened in the CCTV footage.
16:13 A month after the robbery in Pasig City,
16:16 another robbery happened in Antipolo, Cogio.
16:19 But the suspect was not aware of the second victim.
16:22 The victim is a police staff sergeant, Gilbert Arquero.
16:25 On October 14, 2023, he returned from his duty in Antipolo Police Station No. 2.
16:29 I noticed that my aircon that I removed temporarily
16:35 and put it outside our house, it was gone.
16:38 The suspect was arrested for the robbery in Antipolo 3 hours after the incident.
16:42 The suspect introduced himself as Reggie.
16:44 But the police found out that his real name is different.
16:47 Here, they also found out that he was the one who escaped the robbery in Pasig.
16:51 We were released.
16:52 We were released from the robbery.
16:55 We were arrested and we were taken to the police station.
16:59 The receiver tried to ask for help from the Antipolo City Jail
17:03 so that the suspect can be released.
17:05 The facility refused to be the suspect.
17:07 The whole story of how he was arrested,
17:09 stay tuned for the receiver this Sunday, 5pm, before 24 hours.
17:14 Former President Rodrigo Duterte has a new job.
17:18 In the announcement released by the broadcast network SMNI,
17:21 Duterte was appointed as the new administrator of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.
17:28 This is in the middle of the Senate Committee's contempt of Women and Children against Quiboloy
17:32 and the publicization of his warrant of arrest in America.
17:36 Sally Marefran was caught red-handed.
17:42 On the social media platform X,
17:44 SMNI or Sunshine Media Network International reported
17:48 that the former President Rodrigo Duterte was appointed as the new administrator of the properties of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.
17:55 SMNI is the broadcast arm of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ led by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.
18:02 The post of SMNI has no other details.
18:05 But Duterte and Quiboloy are close friends,
18:08 who were also spiritual advisors of the former president.
18:11 GMA Integrated News continues to get the report of Duterte and the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.
18:17 We also tried to get the report of Quiboloy's lawyer,
18:20 Attorney Ferdinand Topacio,
18:22 but he refused to give an explanation.
18:24 The announcement was made in the middle of the contempt of the Senate Committee on Women and Children against Quiboloy
18:30 due to the continuous lack of attention to what happened to abuse of some members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.
18:38 The court in America has recently published Quiboloy's arrest warrant
18:43 for several cases of sex trafficking, cash smuggling, and others.
18:47 The Department of Justice also reviewed the sexual abuse and human trafficking charges against Quiboloy.
18:53 In the middle of the unsealing of the arrest warrant in America,
18:57 the Department of Justice said that they have not yet received an extradition request for Quiboloy.
19:03 Meanwhile, Quiboloy's legal counsel wrote to the camera for the initial submission of the House Committee on Legal Franchises.
19:11 He also said that he will not attend the committee hearing of Quiboloy
19:14 because he is only the honorary chairman and has not been part of the administration and operation of the SMNI for a long time.
19:21 Meanwhile, it has been three days since the seven-day prayer rally of Quiboloy's supporters in the Bonifacio Square.
19:30 Some are already on the left to call for a stop where they will be holding their leader.
19:37 For GMA Integrated News, I'm Nima Refra, reporting for 24 Hours.
19:42 Are you tired of being a sideline and wanting a unique adventure for the hot?
19:58 In Rizal, you can go to the mouth of the river using floaters with matching nature sightseeing.
20:05 Sounds fun? Let's change the game and try river tubing.
20:09 Sometimes, it's better to just go with the flow.
20:25 That's why we're literally going to swim in the water for today's adventure.
20:29 This is river tubing with matching nature sightseeing.
20:34 Finally, after two and a half hours of travel, we're here at Camp Agos in Daraitan, Tanay, Rizal.
20:43 And their Kubo-style accommodations really have a one-with-nature feel.
20:48 The best part about their Dragonfly House is the view of the river.
20:53 We offered a nature getaway. We have an accommodation for opal and tent packs.
21:00 And the river is not only perfect for swimming,
21:04 but also for river tubing and floating in the Agos of water.
21:10 Let's try it.
21:14 Let's go.
21:18 When we're doing river tubing, there are rocks. We avoid those. I'll remind you.
21:23 And when I say straight body, there are parts that are low. So, you should go straight body.
21:27 So, I won't hit the rocks underneath.
21:32 To get to the starting point quickly, we rode a tricycle.
21:38 We're here at our starting point of river tubing.
21:43 We can already feel the current of the river.
21:48 Here we go.
21:49 Let's change the game and try river tubing.
21:54 Yeah!
21:55 Let's go.
21:57 It's getting heavier here. The Agos is strong.
22:06 Let's go, baby.
22:09 We can also see how much effort Kuya Intoy and I are putting in.
22:15 While we can relax and enjoy the view when the Agos is slow,
22:21 we're getting closer to Tinipak Rock Formation.
22:25 This is the rapid.
22:26 Solid. That's amazing.
22:37 After 30 minutes of riding the Agos,
22:40 we're now here at the ending of our route to Tinipak Rock Formation.
22:46 River tubing is worth Php 400 to Php 500 per person, including the guide.
22:54 Our overall experience is very fun and relaxing.
22:58 You can see the views here because you're facing Mount Daraitan.
23:04 And that is it for our water adventure today for GMA Integrated News.
23:09 I'm Martin Aguirre, changing the game!
23:12 Love, Die, Repeat will be more exciting because as Jen Elen Mercado said in her video,
23:22 there are more twists and turns in the story.
23:25 Aside from the series, what else is Jen up to?
23:28 You know that from Lars Santiago's chika.
23:30 Don't bother us.
23:35 Can I?
23:36 Let me go.
23:38 I don't care if you're gay.
23:40 Bernard, let her go.
23:42 Jen Elen Mercado is happy with the good response of the viewers
23:48 to the story of their series by Sian Lim, Love, Die, Repeat.
23:53 Their co-star is Balin Montenegro, who is playing Chloe,
24:00 a certified basher of the light because of her scenes.
24:06 There are really a lot of twists and turns until the end.
24:10 I'm happy that a lot of viewers relate to the story.
24:15 Oh my, there are a lot of people who are getting hurt lately.
24:20 But of course, I'm happy that our show ran well and the ratings.
24:28 The events in her character, Angela, are more exciting.
24:35 Angela has a lot of problems.
24:37 Her problems are increasing.
24:39 She found out that Chloe is pregnant.
24:41 And now, she will be able to leave.
24:44 In Love, Die, Repeat, there are a lot of bad things happening to Angela.
24:51 Jen is #blessedinreallife.
24:54 And her husband, Dennis Trillo.
24:57 As part of their bonding activities,
25:00 there are things related to health and fitness.
25:04 As much as possible, we want to work out.
25:08 We don't diet a lot.
25:11 We enjoy eating food.
25:14 But we recover from our workouts.
25:17 Jen also recorded for her new album.
25:21 And she is shooting a new movie.
25:24 But it's a secret who she will be with.
25:29 I'm really excited.
25:31 Because they gave me the script for the first time.
25:35 I said, "I really want to do this."
25:37 I want to do it.
25:38 Here, I can see myself as a wife, as a girlfriend.
25:44 Jen is also excited for the showbiz careers of her batchmates
25:50 in Starstruck, Yasmin Curdy, Katrina Halili, and Nadine Samonte.
25:56 I want them to work in the future.
25:59 Because we've been together for a long time.
26:05 Lar Santiago, updated on the showbiz happening.
26:10 13 members of the NPA in the Carraga region submitted to the police.
26:16 Some of them also submitted information on where their fund came from.
26:22 John Consulta's investigation is exclusive.
26:28 The NPA turned over a high-caliber weapon to the PNP Region 13.
26:34 But two of them were given heavier weapons.
26:39 Information that links to the millions of pesos fund
26:43 that they received from two construction companies in the Carraga region.
26:48 According to the NPA's affidavit,
26:50 Ka'an is the one collecting revolutionary taxes from their business
26:56 as a finance officer of the group.
26:58 From 2016 to 2018, the NPA gave a round of 3 million pesos per year
27:05 to two large construction firms that he personally witnessed as a finance officer.
27:11 As a finance officer, I am the one who is helping the companies
27:15 that are supporting the society.
27:19 I am the one who is using the weapons.
27:24 It is not clear if they were given the funds voluntarily or by force.
27:28 But before, the Anti-Money Laundering Council issued a notice
27:32 against giving financial and material support to the CPP-NPA-NDF,
27:37 which is considered a terrorist group of the Anti-Terrorism Council.
27:42 We have evidence of bank transactions and bank transfers
27:46 that were seen by the Anti-Money Laundering Council.
27:50 Aside from this, the rebels who are supporting the group
27:56 are also giving money to the construction companies.
28:03 The Department of Justice and the Amloc are fighting against two construction companies
28:08 in Sorigao that are not responding to our calls and texts.
28:12 This is a violation of Republic Act 10168,
28:16 or the Terrorism, Financing, Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012.
28:21 According to PNP-PRO13, this is the first time
28:26 that a private company has been involved in a case.
28:30 For GMA Integrated News, John Consulta,
28:34 Tutok, 24 Hours.
28:36 Now that International Women's Day is being held,
28:41 women are allowed to walk around the city.
28:47 Let's take a look at Oscar Oida's report.
28:50 Intramuros is one of the top tourist destinations in Metro Manila.
28:58 Here, you can walk down History Lane
29:02 on the various historical sites,
29:04 like the Baluarte de San Diego,
29:07 the oldest stone fort in Manila.
29:11 Now, International Women's Day is being celebrated as a special treat for women.
29:17 They are free to access the many stalls.
29:22 - Is there a fee?
29:24 - There's no fee for women because it's International Women's Day.
29:28 So, only boys can pay, and it's only 50 pesos for a child.
29:33 I'm very happy.
29:35 Women's Day, this is a park, free, open.
29:41 Leonor, while she has the opportunity to walk around here,
29:46 the most important woman in her life is her mother.
29:51 When I saw on FB that there's a free walk,
29:56 there are fees, there are normal days, 75 pesos.
30:02 This is the chance to walk around for free.
30:06 It's okay, it's nice, the breeze is nice.
30:10 - What are you planning to do here in Baluarte?
30:13 - I'll walk around again.
30:15 This all-girl group is pictorial galore.
30:22 Because of Women's Day treat,
30:26 Kelsey and Noah's Friday became budget-friendly.
30:32 - It's cheap.
30:33 - Of all the dates we thought of,
30:36 this is the one we saved.
30:40 Trovak Fields is the location of Casa Manila Museum.
30:47 Tourists have been returning to this place.
30:51 It's a place where the houses of the past were displayed.
30:57 When you go out of Casa Manila, you can ride a bike.
31:03 But whether you're a man or a woman, there's a fee.
31:08 Some women were happy with the simple gift and importance of Indramuros.
31:17 - It's great because a woman has a big influence on the family,
31:23 especially on the children.
31:25 When they give importance, it's great for us that we were appreciated.
31:31 - It's just nice to be recognized.
31:35 Yeah, recognized and given something nice.
31:38 But some are hoping that the importance of women will not end in a day.
31:45 - There's no discrimination against women.
31:47 All women are accepted by each other.
31:50 - I hope we have both physical and mental peace.
31:53 - I hope women are empowered.
31:56 For GMA Integrated News, Oscar Oida was able to learn for 24 hours.
32:02 Books are one of the most important instruments in learning.
32:09 But in public schools, it's still not enough.
32:12 Until now, according to one study, it's a privilege for the students.
32:17 Let's focus on the special report of Marice Valle.
32:21 Nelly's mother's school has a lot of potential.
32:29 But they lack textbooks because they're short on budget.
32:33 And they're lucky to be able to borrow.
32:35 - I saw them reading books that I don't have.
32:42 - I feel hurt that I can't afford it.
32:45 - I'm short of them. I'm short of what I can give them.
32:48 I don't have anything. I'm just a lavender.
32:50 It's sad that until now, it's a privilege to have a textbook.
32:57 Between the two children who are smart and hardworking,
33:01 for example, the one who uses a book is a good example.
33:04 - If I have a book, I might pass my grades and I'll learn.
33:10 But this is how it is in many public schools,
33:13 according to the study of the Second Congressional Commission Education or EDCOM 2.
33:17 The textbook is not enough.
33:19 Or sometimes, there's really nothing.
33:21 - In all grades, so grades 1 to grade 10, across all subjects,
33:26 the textbook that is complete from 2012 to 2022,
33:31 or until now, grades 5 and grade 6.
33:34 For the entire decade that has passed,
33:37 many of our learners have been going to school but not having textbooks.
33:41 EDCOM 2 is being used because it has a budget.
33:45 From 2018 to 2022, for example, the fund for books is 12 billion pesos.
33:51 But what was used is only 1 billion pesos.
33:54 The DepEd admitted that it took 3 years to procure or buy textbooks.
33:59 - So what are we doing right now?
34:02 For now, we are not following Volume 5.
34:06 The one who will develop manuscripts,
34:10 the one who will develop content,
34:12 is the one who will print and deliver.
34:15 They also affected their focus on modules for distance learning during the pandemic.
34:20 And the decision not to buy textbooks while waiting for the change in the curriculum.
34:25 But because they are back to buying, 80% of the books will be completed by the end of the year.
34:31 While the books are not enough, the workload of the teachers that are being assigned by DepEd is too much
34:37 according to the study of EDCOM 2.
34:39 Teacher Jeffrey continued,
34:41 - Instead of focusing on teaching only in your class,
34:45 you will develop new modules, lesson materials.
34:50 That's why DepEd said that the hiring of administrative officers and personnel support is ongoing.
34:55 And this January,
34:56 - We issued a department order already removing the administrative task of teachers.
35:03 The study of EDCOM 2 is added.
35:05 Some teachers are not following the subject they are teaching.
35:08 DepEd replied,
35:10 - We recognize that problem.
35:12 And there are people who are doing studies on our human resources strand
35:18 to see what we can do here.
35:21 It's also not only in specialization, but also the teacher shortage.
35:27 But even if the teaching is correct, it is still hard if the child is hungry or not healthy.
35:33 In both studies, malnutrition was the biggest problem.
35:37 One of its symptoms is stunting, which is more experienced in the Philippines compared to the global average.
35:44 - If you don't get enough nutrition in your foundational years,
35:50 your ability to absorb the knowledge when it comes to elementary is weak and affected.
35:57 That's why DepEd and DSWD are working on the feeding program for the first period of study.
36:04 - We expanded the feeding days.
36:06 From the previous 120, we made it 200 plus,
36:12 meaning to cover the entire school year.
36:14 - We are helping the children to increase their nutritional needs.
36:20 The problems that EDCOM 2 saw are also due to the low proficiency of the Filipinos in reading, science,
36:26 maths and math according to the Program for International Student Assessment or PISA.
36:30 - Although there are steps to solve this,
36:33 the most important thing is to be serious and to be able to focus on your studies,
36:39 so that our students will not be left behind.
36:42 For GMA Integrated News, Maris Umari, 24 Hours.
36:46 The local government of Taguig has already responded to the complaints
36:53 that were made by some people of the city of Makati
36:56 after the temporary closure of Makati Park and Garden, which is in the territory of Taguig.
37:03 According to the Taguig LGU,
37:05 the employees of Makati Park used the park as a place to hide their "sinumpang saraysay".
37:13 According to the complaint, the complainant is being formally sued.
37:16 It is time for them to receive their compensation.
37:19 The complainant, Lani Kayetano, and several other city officials of the city
37:24 have filed a complaint of illegal detention and grave coercion against the residents of Makati Park.
37:34 The complaint is being filed by the city of Makati Park.
37:37 The members of Kapuso Network are remembering their fond memories
37:44 with their fellow workers and friends, Jacqueline Jose.
37:48 We are joined live by Nelson Canlas.
37:51 Nelson?
37:52 Good evening, Vigil.
37:59 This is Vigil for Jacqueline Jose.
38:02 It is a rare occasion for Kapuso stars to pay tribute to her.
38:07 Tonight, some Kapuso personalities and officers will share
38:15 stories about the life of a renowned actress,
38:19 as well as her contributions to the industry of showbiz,
38:24 especially through her projects in the GMA.
38:29 Some of the hit projects of the award-winning actress in the GMA are
38:33 Carmela,
38:34 Ilustrado,
38:40 The Originals,
38:43 The Better Woman,
38:46 Bolera,
38:49 and The World Between Us.
38:53 For now, Jacqueline is the only actress from Southeast Asia
38:59 to receive the prestigious Cannes Film Festival Best Actress Award.
39:04 She is an idol in her field of art.
39:08 She will also be giving eulogies to the directors Gina Alajar and Dominic Zapata,
39:14 and to the Kapuso stars Alden Richards and Andrea Torres.
39:20 Of course, she will be missed.
39:22 Of course, the movie industry will not be the same without her.
39:29 Because we know that she is already there,
39:34 even in any program, we can already see her there.
39:38 She played a lot of roles in a lot of TV series.
39:43 Every role is very memorable.
39:46 She gives a different style in every show.
39:51 Her contribution to the industry is really important.
39:57 It's hard to imagine that Ms. Jacqueline Jose is not here.
40:00 Currently, the eulogy is being held.
40:10 Tomorrow is the last night of the festival.
40:12 And next week is the inurnment, or the inauguration of the award
40:16 for the last act of the famous showbiz icon.
40:19 We can see on our screens that Alden Richards is giving her eulogy
40:27 and her memories of being a famous actress.
40:30 Thank you.
40:31 Thank you very much, Nelson Canlas.
40:35 And that ends our week-long chat.
40:38 I am Ia Araliano.
40:39 Happy weekend, Kapuso, Ms. Mel, Ms. Pia, Emil.
40:43 Thank you, Ia.
40:45 And that's the news this Friday.
40:48 For the Pag-a-Pag News, I'm Mel Tiangco.
40:50 I'm Pia Arcangel.
40:51 For a bigger mission, for a wider service to the country,
40:55 I'm Emil Sumayas.
40:56 From GMA Integrated News, the news authority of the Philippines,
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