Rice imports ng Pilipinas, inaasahang bababa dahil sa paglakas ng lokal na produksyon ng mga magsasaka;
#SemanaSanta2024 Update sa mga bibiyahe sa Manila Port; MARINA nakahandang magdagdag ng biyahe sa mga pantalan;
PNP, magdadagdag ng mga K9 units sa mga pantalan, paliparan at bus terminals
#SemanaSanta2024 Update sa mga bibiyahe sa Manila Port; MARINA nakahandang magdagdag ng biyahe sa mga pantalan;
PNP, magdadagdag ng mga K9 units sa mga pantalan, paliparan at bus terminals
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00:07 Here is the VTV news now.
00:10 It is expected that the rice imports or the rice being imported by the Philippines this year will decrease.
00:16 Because of the strong local production of farmers.
00:19 According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service,
00:24 since the previous 4.1 million metric tons, the record of 4 million metric tons of rice imports may decrease.
00:33 The effects of the El NiƱo may decrease because of the condition of the farmers
00:40 and the strong production of local farmers.
00:44 The U.S. also introduced the program of the Marcos Jr. Administration
00:48 to support the rice sector of the country through additional funds.
00:54 The use of fertilizer and hybrid seeds.
00:57 It can be said that in 2023, the Philippines produced more than 20.6 million metric tons of rice
01:06 which is more than 1.5% higher than the 2021 record.
01:11 [Music]
01:14 Meanwhile, the Maritime Industry Authority is ready to add more ships
01:19 especially those who will return to their provinces this Christmas.
01:24 Let's find out the update in Manila Port.
01:26 We have a report from Bien Manalo. Bien?
01:29 [Music]
01:30 Audrey, according to the Manila North Port,
01:33 more than 2 million passengers are expected to arrive here in Pantlana
01:38 this is during the Christmas season.
01:40 Yesterday, Audrey, the highest passenger traffic was recorded
01:45 which reached more than 300,000.
01:48 According to the Manila North Port,
01:50 more than 200,000 passengers are expected to arrive in Pantlana
01:56 during the Christmas season this year.
01:59 Yesterday, the highest passenger traffic was recorded
02:03 which reached more than 300,000.
02:06 As part of the planned trip schedule for Christmas 2024,
02:11 the DOTR conducted an inspection of the provinces.
02:16 The Philippine Ports Authority and Philippine Coast Guard were present
02:20 and the Manila North Port was also present.
02:23 The President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
02:27 was given a mandate to maintain the order and security this Christmas.
02:32 The Maritime Industry Authority clarified
02:34 that they can add more ships if needed.
02:38 The PPA also warned the public about online booking
02:42 especially during this peak season.
02:44 The PPA also clarified that there is no need to pay travel insurance
02:48 because it is included in the ticket.
02:51 For those who book online, we will book on the official website
02:56 of the shipping lines if they are available.
03:01 If they are not available, we will book on the official ticketing agent
03:06 or on the official ticketing line.
03:08 Audrey, the reminder of the order of Pantlana to the passengers
03:13 and those who should not bring their own,
03:15 including those who are pregnant and pregnant women.
03:18 They also reminded the passengers of the meat products they can bring.
03:22 This is also because of the African Swine Fever in some parts of the country.
03:27 That is the update here in Manila North Port.
03:30 Back to you, Audrey.
03:32 Thank you very much.
03:33 Good win.
03:35 Meanwhile, the Philippine National Police will add more canine units
03:39 in the port, port and bus terminal
03:42 around the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange.
03:45 PNP Chief General Benjamin Acorda Jr. said
03:48 that the deployment of canine units should be maximized
03:52 so that illegal smugglers will not be able to enter.
03:55 Acorda also said that 75 percent of his population
04:00 is already spread out in certain places.
04:02 Aside from Easter,
04:04 the PNP is also monitoring the Ramadan season of our Muslim brothers.
04:09 Acorda also said that they do not have a monitor
04:12 who is responsible for the security of the country
04:14 during the Easter season.
04:17 And those are the news for this time.
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04:26 I am Rodrigo Rizeta for Pambansang TV in Pagong, Philippines.