Ban sa POGO operations, ipinag-utos ni PBBM sa kaniyang SONA
Ban sa POGO operations, ipinag-utos ni PBBM sa kaniyang SONA;
Pagpapalakas ng presensya sa West Philippine Sea, binigyang-diin rin ng Pangulo
Pagpapalakas ng presensya sa West Philippine Sea, binigyang-diin rin ng Pangulo
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00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has banned the operation Pogo in the Philippines.
00:06It is considered as a violent attack and a standing ovation from the law-abiding people.
00:13Not only that, but President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has also declared
00:18that the Philippines will not allow the West Philippine Sea to be occupied
00:23and will strengthen its presence to guard the territory of the Filipino fishermen.
00:31Admitted to be all those who watched that this is the most powerful area they have heard in hundreds of years.
00:38Let's get an update live from Batasang Pambansa.
00:41Alan Francisco is there.
00:46Dominic Audrey Maan,
00:48President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has been defending for more than an hour
00:52in his only third area here in Batasang Pambansa.
01:01He was joined by Senate President Francis Chizos Gudero and House Speaker Martin Rumwaldes.
01:07In various talks, President Marcos' support was concentrated.
01:10He is aware of the health, economy, and many other important issues.
01:15But the most noteworthy and attention-grabbing is about the talks of the West Philippine Sea
01:21and the aspect of international relations.
01:24Here, President Marcos is once again defending the rights of the country to the West Philippine Sea.
01:29The Philippines will uphold its rights and interests to the West Philippine Sea
01:34in a fair and peaceful manner that is based on the rules-based international order.
01:39President Marcos is saying that the West Philippine Sea is not just a thought,
01:45but it is ours and will remain ours as long as the love of the country is alive.
01:51The government will ensure that the freedom of the country will continue in the talks of the West Philippine Sea
01:57and it will be passed on to the next generations.
02:00At the same time, President Marcos is thanking the Philippine Armed Forces,
02:04the Coast Guard, and our fishermen in the West Philippine Sea.
02:10We are now more conscious as a people
02:13and strategic in heightening our aerial and maritime domain awareness.
02:17We are continuing to strengthen our defensive posture
02:20both through developing self-reliance and through partnerships with like-minded states.
02:25The West Philippine Sea is not just a thought,
02:30but it is ours and will remain ours as long as the love of the country is alive.
02:51And...
03:01And it will remain ours as long as the love of our beloved country, the Philippines, is alive.
03:21We will strengthen and nurture the awareness and knowledge of the entire country
03:27and we will ensure that it will be passed on to the next generations.
03:34Laws on our maritime zones and archipelagic sea lanes make sure that this intergenerational mandate,
03:41this duty, will firmly take root in the hearts and minds of all our people.
04:04Thank you.
04:34Despite the trafficking and other illegal activities,
04:37the abuse and disrespect of the Philippine law
04:41should be stopped.
04:43This disorder should be stopped in the society and in the country.
04:50And now, we are hearing the loud cry of the people against the POGO.
04:58Disguising as legitimate entities,
05:01their operations have ventured into illicit areas furthest from gaming,
05:05such as financial scamming, money laundering, prostitution, human trafficking, kidnapping, brutal torture, even murder.
05:13The grave abuse and disrespect to our system of laws must stop.
05:17This disorder should be stopped in the society and in the country.
05:31Effective today, all POGOs are banned.
06:01I hereby instruct PAGCO to wind down and cease the operations of POGOs by the end of the year.
06:23The DOLE, in coordination with our economic managers,
06:31shall use the time between now and then to find new jobs for our countrymen who will be displaced.
06:54This is the highest number since 1987,
06:56but President Marcos admitted that this is still not enough for the needs of the Filipinos.
07:01That is why he explained that we are forced to increase,
07:06but the local production still gives more importance.
07:10The government can also support farmers and fishermen,
07:13such as the cultivation of their crops and livelihoods.
07:17President Marcos also said that there are steps to reduce prices and increase the supply of food to the country.
07:24He also continued to open and compile irrigations.
07:27When it comes to Dominic's infrastructure, President Marcos said,
07:30the country's infrastructure development remains sustained, strategic, and on schedule.
07:38The infrastructure includes agriculture, disaster risk, education, health, energy, housing, and information technology.
07:46It also includes a free Wi-Fi program and internet connectivity in remote and remote areas in the Philippines.
07:53President Dominic also mentioned the National Cyber Security Plan as a protection against cyber attacks.
08:00When it comes to energy, President Marcos said,
08:03the increase of power supply is expected to meet the demand in the coming years.
08:09He also addressed power shortages.
08:12President Marcos also said that some projects that will help with power supply,
08:18such as the Cebu Bohol Interconnection Project, Cebu Negros Panay Backbone Project, and many others.
08:25President Marcos also asked the Congress to help the Congress to amend the EPIRA Law.
08:30He also gave updates on roads that will help reduce traffic,
08:36such as CLEX, NLEX, SLEX Connector, LRT-1, Cavite Extension Project, and many others.
08:43When it comes to Dominic's health,
08:45he will continue to add hospitals and medical practitioners to improve the health of the Filipinos.
08:52This includes mobile clinics in the provinces.
08:55He will also continue to improve the service of PhilHealth.
08:58The government also agreed to fight malnutrition.
09:03The program Walang Gutom 2027.
09:06When it comes to education, President Marcos is confident in the leadership of Deputy Secretary Sani Angara
09:11who will focus on and resolve the challenges or challenges in the education sector
09:17and improve the quality of education for students.
09:21This also includes taking care of the health of teachers,
09:24such as the return to teaching act, and many others.
09:27When it comes to jobs and livelihood,
09:29President Marcos is confident that the employment rate in the country will increase
09:33and the quality of work will be better for the Filipinos.
09:37When it comes to Persons with Disabilities,
09:40President Marcos affirmed the implementation of programs that will guarantee equal opportunities for them,
09:47including tourism.
09:48President Marcos also discussed this earlier.
09:51He also mentioned the Overseas Filipino Workers, or FW,
09:56which is a great help in the development of the economy.
09:59He is not only thankful, but he is also proud of what he is doing for the OFWs.
10:04The government also agreed to continue peace and order against corruption
10:10and to help the BARM region.
10:12When it comes to illegal drugs, President Marcos said that
10:16bloodless war against dangerous drugs will continue.
10:20President Marcos also added that the country's post-pandemic has remained strong.
10:25This also includes lowering the poverty rate,
10:28where almost two and a half million Filipinos are suffering from poverty.
10:34Dominic, after President Marcos' speech,
10:37he also called on Filipinos to fight poverty.
10:44Fight wrong and continue to fight for justice and goodness.
10:52President Marcos also said that Filipinos should continue to love the Philippines.
10:59Dominic, in every step, especially the important aspects that President Marcos mentioned earlier,
11:06are being followed by the standing ovation of the audience in the plenary earlier.
11:13One of the audience who supported his house is First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos.
11:21Dominic, I will give you an update on the current situation outside the country.
11:26As of now, it is still pouring rain.
11:30Live from the country, Dominic.
11:34Thank you very much, Alan Francisco.