Narito ang mga nangungunang balita ngayong December 24, 2024
- Mga biyahero, nagpalipas ng magdamag sa pantalan para hindi ma-late sa kanilang biyahe | Mga Pa-Cagayan De Oro, sa barko na aabutan ng Pasko; susulitin na lang ang bakasyon hanggang Bagong Taon | Philippine Ports Authority, naka-heightened alert na; full manpower at no leave policy para sa frontliners, ipinatutupad din | Biyaheng Cebu at Tagbilaran, Bohol, inaasahang makakaalis ng 8 am sa Manila Northport Terminal
-Ilang biyahero, nagpalipas ng magdamag sa pantalan para makaiwas sa matinding traffic | Ilang biyahero, sa barko na magdiriwang ng Noche Buena | Mga biyahero, excited nang makapiling ang kanilang pamilya sa Pasko at Bagong Taon
- Mga pasahero sa NAIA Terminal 3, patuloy ang pagdating | Mga maghahatid sa mga biyahero sa NAIA, hindi maaaring magtagal ng mahigit 3 minuto
- Ilang pasaherong lilipad sa iba't ibang destinasyon, maagang pumunta sa paliparan | Seguridad sa loob ng NAIA, nananatiling mahigpit | Ilang pasahero, hindi naka-board sa kanilang flight dahil sa mahabang pila sa security check; 3 x-ray machine lang ang gumana
- Christmas shoppers, kaniya-kaniyang diskarte sa kanilang last minute shopping | Mga mamimili at motorista, iniinda ang matinding traffic dulot ng holiday rush
- Mahigit 116,000 na mga turista, bumisita sa Boracay ngayong Holiday season | Malay Tourism Office: Mga turista, inaasahang darami pa sa mga susunod na araw | Incident management team, naka-deploy para matiyak ang seguridad ng mga turista | Malay LGU: Fireworks display at parties, ilan sa mga aktibidad na puwedeng ma-enjoy ng mga turista sa Boracay
- Sitwasyon ng trapiko sa NLEX ngayong Bisperas ng Pasko
- Panayam kay DOH Spokesperson Asec. Albert Domingo kaugnay sa pag-aalis ng purchase booklet requirement sa senior citizens at iba pang isyu
- PBBM at ilang miyembro ng Gabinete, nagpulong para balikan ang 2025 budget na aprubado ng Bicam | Tinapyasang budget para sa edukasyon, pagbabalik ng pondo sa AKAP, at zero subsidy ng PhilHealth, kabilang sa mga binubusisi | Reenacted budget, hindi makabubuti sa ekonomiya, ayon sa eksperto | Malacañang: Pipirmahan ang 2025 budget bago matapos ang 2024
- Panayam kay PNP Spokesperson PBGen. Jean Fajardo kaugnay sa pagbabantay ng seguridad ngayong Pasko
- Ilang deboto, naniniwalang matutupad ang mga hiling kapag nakompleto ang Simbang Gabi | Ilang mamimili, maagang pumila para bumili ng ham na ihahanda sa Noche Buena
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.
- Mga biyahero, nagpalipas ng magdamag sa pantalan para hindi ma-late sa kanilang biyahe | Mga Pa-Cagayan De Oro, sa barko na aabutan ng Pasko; susulitin na lang ang bakasyon hanggang Bagong Taon | Philippine Ports Authority, naka-heightened alert na; full manpower at no leave policy para sa frontliners, ipinatutupad din | Biyaheng Cebu at Tagbilaran, Bohol, inaasahang makakaalis ng 8 am sa Manila Northport Terminal
-Ilang biyahero, nagpalipas ng magdamag sa pantalan para makaiwas sa matinding traffic | Ilang biyahero, sa barko na magdiriwang ng Noche Buena | Mga biyahero, excited nang makapiling ang kanilang pamilya sa Pasko at Bagong Taon
- Mga pasahero sa NAIA Terminal 3, patuloy ang pagdating | Mga maghahatid sa mga biyahero sa NAIA, hindi maaaring magtagal ng mahigit 3 minuto
- Ilang pasaherong lilipad sa iba't ibang destinasyon, maagang pumunta sa paliparan | Seguridad sa loob ng NAIA, nananatiling mahigpit | Ilang pasahero, hindi naka-board sa kanilang flight dahil sa mahabang pila sa security check; 3 x-ray machine lang ang gumana
- Christmas shoppers, kaniya-kaniyang diskarte sa kanilang last minute shopping | Mga mamimili at motorista, iniinda ang matinding traffic dulot ng holiday rush
- Mahigit 116,000 na mga turista, bumisita sa Boracay ngayong Holiday season | Malay Tourism Office: Mga turista, inaasahang darami pa sa mga susunod na araw | Incident management team, naka-deploy para matiyak ang seguridad ng mga turista | Malay LGU: Fireworks display at parties, ilan sa mga aktibidad na puwedeng ma-enjoy ng mga turista sa Boracay
- Sitwasyon ng trapiko sa NLEX ngayong Bisperas ng Pasko
- Panayam kay DOH Spokesperson Asec. Albert Domingo kaugnay sa pag-aalis ng purchase booklet requirement sa senior citizens at iba pang isyu
- PBBM at ilang miyembro ng Gabinete, nagpulong para balikan ang 2025 budget na aprubado ng Bicam | Tinapyasang budget para sa edukasyon, pagbabalik ng pondo sa AKAP, at zero subsidy ng PhilHealth, kabilang sa mga binubusisi | Reenacted budget, hindi makabubuti sa ekonomiya, ayon sa eksperto | Malacañang: Pipirmahan ang 2025 budget bago matapos ang 2024
- Panayam kay PNP Spokesperson PBGen. Jean Fajardo kaugnay sa pagbabantay ng seguridad ngayong Pasko
- Ilang deboto, naniniwalang matutupad ang mga hiling kapag nakompleto ang Simbang Gabi | Ilang mamimili, maagang pumila para bumili ng ham na ihahanda sa Noche Buena
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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00:00The news is back.
00:07The first news.
00:15The Christmas season is almost here.
00:18There will be some passengers going back to their province today.
00:21Let's see how they are doing at the Manila Northport Terminal.
00:25In the first news, live from James Agustin.
00:28James.
00:30Susan, good morning.
00:31The number of passengers arriving this morning in Manila, Northport Passenger Terminal, is
00:37continuing.
00:38The other passengers who arrived yesterday are now here in Magdamag, so they won't be
00:42late on their trip.
00:43On the ship, the number of passengers who will be returning home to Cagayan de Oro has reached
00:47Christmas Eve.
00:48It's okay, said the passengers we talked to, because it's important for them to be with
00:53their loved ones in life this holiday season.
00:57The Philippine Ports Authority has issued heightened alerts to all agencies across the
01:02country.
01:03The Full Manpower and No-Leave Policy is also being implemented for employees on the front
01:09line.
01:10The ship is expected to leave at 8 a.m. for a trip to Cebu and Tagbilaran from Manila,
01:15Northport Passenger Terminal.
01:16Meanwhile, Susan, you can see the situation here in the concourse area of Manila, Northport
01:21Passenger Terminal.
01:23Most of the passengers here will leave at 2 p.m. for a trip to Bacolod, Iloilo and Cagayan
01:29de Oro.
01:30That's all for now from the city of Manila.
01:33I'm James Agustin for GEMA Integrated News.
01:36The authorities have issued heightened alerts to all agencies across the country this Christmas
01:42Eve.
01:43How is the situation in Manila, Northport Terminal?
01:47Good morning.
01:48There are a lot of passengers who are traveling today.
01:50They are going home to their provinces.
01:52And even though they are already on their way to Christmas, it is important for them to
01:56be with their loved ones during this holiday season.
01:59It is important for them to be with their loved ones during this holiday season.
02:03It is important for them to be with their loved ones during this holiday season.
02:07It is important for them to be with their loved ones during this holiday season.
02:11It is important for them to be with their loved ones during this holiday season.
02:15It is important for them to be with their loved ones during this holiday season.
02:17Some passengers have already passed through Magdamag in Pantalan.
02:24Some passengers who are traveling this Christmas Eve are in Manila, Northport Passenger Terminal
02:29in Magdamag.
02:30Like Mayra, she is going home to Bacolod with her five children.
02:34They have been here in Pantalan since yesterday.
02:36To avoid traffic.
02:38Because if we leave like this, we will be caught in traffic.
02:43That's why we are in a hurry.
02:45Despite her arrival, she won an electric fan raffle.
02:49She is very excited about their family reunion.
02:52Even though they are already on their way to Christmas.
02:55Nothing.
02:56That's how it is.
02:57Just be patient.
02:59We will just celebrate Noche Buena on the ship.
03:03Arthur finished his work in Pampanga before he headed to Pantalan with his brother yesterday.
03:10To avoid traffic.
03:12Because it's better to be here earlier.
03:17At least we can wait here.
03:19They are going home to Bacolod.
03:21It's a tradition for them to celebrate Christmas and New Year every year.
03:25I'm very happy when my family reunites.
03:30What will you do?
03:31Of course, we will also have a family reunion.
03:36June, who is traveling to Cagayan de Oro, is also early in Pantalan.
03:39He will arrive in their area on December 26.
03:42It's important for me to go home and be with my family.
03:46Especially my children, Trish and Marias.
03:49It's important for me to be with them on New Year's Eve.
03:54He hasn't been with his family for more than a year.
03:57That's why they will enjoy their two-week vacation.
04:00Of course, we will have a bonding time.
04:02Just like that.
04:03We will go out and take a bath.
04:05Just like that.
04:06We will have a bonding time.
04:08Especially on New Year's.
04:11A little preparation for them.
04:14Are you excited?
04:15Yes, I'm excited.
04:16Of course, I will be able to feel the love of my life.
04:21The Philippine Ports Authority has heightened alerts for all Pantalan throughout the country.
04:26The Full Manpower and No Leave Policy is also being implemented for employees on the front line.
04:32It is estimated that more than 4.5 million passengers will travel this holiday season
04:37to the Philippines from December 15 to January 5.
04:45Meanwhile, Ivan, the ship will leave at 8 a.m.
04:48It will travel to Cebu and Tagbilaran from Manila North Port Passenger Terminal.
04:53Later at 2 p.m.
04:56The ship will leave for Bacolod, Iloilo and Cagayan de Oro.
05:01Good morning.
05:02As you can see, there are a lot of passengers here in the concourse.
05:06To remind the authorities that it is still prohibited to bring flammable materials,
05:14weapons and even alcohol.
05:16That's the first news from Manila.
05:18I'm James Agustin for Gemma Integrated News.
05:21We already know the situation in Naia Terminal 3.
05:24This Christmas Eve and live from Pasay,
05:27we have the first news from Bang Alegre.
05:29Bang!
05:33Good morning.
05:34This is a live situation here in Naia Terminal 3.
05:36Passengers are still arriving for their morning flights.
05:39Here in the drop-off area,
05:41the vehicles are not allowed to stay for more than 3 minutes
05:44so that there will not be a build-up.
05:46Here behind us,
05:47you can notice that there is no build-up of passengers at the entrance gates
05:51because they are directly entering.
05:53The X-ray scanner here was moved inside.
05:57So that there will be no hassle,
05:59the flight details will be prepared.
06:01This is what the guards will ask you.
06:03The other details here on the other side,
06:05later in our coverage.
06:06This is the first news from Naia Terminal 3,
06:09Bang Alegre for GMA Integrated News.
06:14Some passengers were not able to catch their flight yesterday
06:17to Ninoy Aquino International Airport
06:19because of a long line in the security check.
06:22That's why on Christmas Eve,
06:23some passengers arrived earlier
06:25so that they won't be late for their flight.
06:27Live from Pasay,
06:28we have the first news,
06:30Bang Alegre.
06:31Bang.
06:36Good morning to all passengers here at Naia Terminal 3.
06:39BRB first or Be Right Back
06:41because we will be flying to different destinations
06:43this Christmas holiday.
06:48Kate Gohok and her family arrived early
06:51to fly to Hong Kong.
06:53They expected heavy traffic
06:55and a lot of passengers on the side.
06:57But she said her travel experience was understandable.
06:59I think the traffic was really minimal coming in.
07:02There's no traffic for drop-off of cars
07:05and there's no cars just stopping to let off their passengers.
07:09Ivy Hakaban also prepared the flight to Cebu
07:12so that it won't be a hassle for a lot of people
07:14on Naia Terminal 3.
07:15Just to go straight ahead.
07:18Will also added that he should spend his time here on the side
07:22for a smooth sailing of his solo travel in Thailand.
07:25It's fun. It's okay.
07:27After the pandemic, it's my first travel again.
07:29The security inside is still tight.
07:31There are people who weren't able to board their flights
07:33because of the long line for the security check
07:35at 9 in the morning yesterday.
07:37The airport security has 6 x-ray machines.
07:39Only 3 were working at that time.
07:42GMA Integrated News is also collecting the status of Naia
07:44and the airlines regarding this incident.
07:53Van, the situation here is that there's a small line
07:56at the entrance gates
07:58because this is also an indication of the volume of passengers
08:01for the morning flights.
08:04As usual, just arrive early
08:06to avoid these incidents.
08:08This is the first news from Naia Terminal 3.
08:10Vamalagre for GMA Integrated News.
08:14For those who are going to do Christmas shopping today,
08:19ask for forgiveness and discipline
08:24because the traffic is getting heavier.
08:27Unlike here, in other places,
08:29the traffic is getting heavier.
08:32It's also hard to book a ride-hailing app.
08:36EJ Gomez has the first news.
08:42The Filipinos are discarding their last-minute shopping
08:46before Christmas Eve this day.
08:49Operating hours of malls are extended during the holiday season.
08:53In a mall in Quezon City,
08:55some have already set aside their time last night
08:57for the preparations they will do in Noche Buena later.
09:00Just like Christina's family
09:02who traveled from Tondo, Manila.
09:04There are so many people inside the mall.
09:07We bought Christmas gifts for my two children.
09:10Shoes, clothes, and our husband's clothes.
09:14Kimbert, on the other hand,
09:16stayed in the mall for a few hours to buy groceries last night.
09:19Usually, menu forks, curry, salad.
09:22Those are the usual things we prepare.
09:24There are so many people. The line is so long.
09:27And when he went home,
09:29it's hard to book a ride-hailing app.
09:31Harley and her friends
09:33just met at the mall to go to their Christmas get-together.
09:38But the joy of seeing each other again
09:41mixed with stress because they don't have a car.
09:44It's hard because there are so many people.
09:46If there's a jeep,
09:49I just don't want to fill it up because there's no other choice.
09:52If I wait for the bus,
09:55I'll be late for my destination.
09:57The riders themselves were also affected by the heavy traffic.
10:00When it's rush hour, there's a lot of traffic.
10:04That's why we, the riders,
10:07are trying our best to get to our destination safely.
10:11We are being careful
10:13so that our passengers can get to their destination safely.
10:16However, even though there are a lot of people booking a ride-hailing app,
10:20they only see a few people
10:23because of the long hours on the road
10:25and the high consumption of gasoline.
10:28This is the first news.
10:30EJ Gomez for GMA Integrated News.
10:34More than 100,000 tourists visited Boracay Island this month
10:39to celebrate the holiday season.
10:42More people are expected to visit the next few days.
10:46This is the first live news of Kim Salinas for GMA Regional TV.
10:51Kim, good morning.
10:54Ivan, the police and security personnel are now checking
10:59the security here at Catitlan Jetty Port.
11:02They are also checking the number of tourists visiting Boracay Island.
11:11Despite the bad weather this weekend,
11:13the number of tourists who want to swim and enjoy
11:17various water activities on Boracay Island this holiday season is still high.
11:21According to the Malay Tourism Office,
11:23from December 1 to December 21, 2024,
11:26more than 116,000 tourists arrived in Boracay
11:31and it is expected that this number will increase in the next few days.
11:35As you can see, there are a lot of tourists entering the island.
11:38Almost all the reports are from Boracay.
11:41We have still hotels and resorts in the island.
11:44Don't come here to Boracay.
11:46To ensure the safety of the tourists entering the island,
11:49there is an incident management team that will be deployed starting today.
11:53The police are also here to maintain security.
11:57PCG will ensure the safety of the tourists swimming.
12:01Disaster response team is on standby in case of an emergency.
12:05And tourism personnel will guide the tourists and ensure
12:09that they follow the rules of the island.
12:13As usual, it is expected that the tourists will enjoy a lot of activities on the island,
12:19especially the night parties.
12:22This New Year, we will apply for fireworks display and parties here in Boracay.
12:35Ivan, as of now, there are only a few tourists arriving here in Catitlan, Cheti Port.
12:41Earlier, the first trip was at 5am.
12:43At 8am, it is possible that the number of visitors to Boracay will increase.
12:50Ivan?
12:51Thank you very much, Kim Salinas of GMA Regional TV.
12:57Kapusong, we are returning from North Luzon Expressway, Balintawak, Toll Plaza.
13:02At this moment, it is 7.13am.
13:06We can see that the line of vehicles is still wide here at North Luzon Expressway.
13:11Sometimes, the vehicles are gathered here at Toll Plaza.
13:17But there are 14 booths that are open.
13:19So, when they pass through here, they will just wait for a while and the vehicles will be gathered again.
13:25And it will continue.
13:26According to Mr. Robin Ignacio, the head of their operations here at NLEX,
13:33the line of vehicles will be wide today.
13:37The bulldozer has already passed through here from Saturday until yesterday.
13:42So, if you are going to travel now, it will be wide.
13:46And for now, there are no major accidents.
13:50I hope that it will continue well.
13:53And that the line of motorists here at NLEX will be safe.
13:59And I will just repeat to those who did not tune in earlier.
14:02The toll fee is free here at North Luzon Expressway, NLEX, NLEX Connector, SCTEX, Calax, and Cavitex.
14:09You can also go to Timog at SLEX, Star Tollway, Skyway, IA Expressway, and T-PLEX.
14:16It is now December 24, 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. tomorrow, December 25.
14:22And it will be repeated on December 31, 10 p.m. until January 1, 6 a.m.
14:28So, there are specific hours.
14:29Let's be careful, Kapuso, on our trips.
14:32Kapuso, there is no need for a purchase booklet for senior citizens to get a 20 percent discount on the medicines they are buying.
14:40We will talk about that and other issues this morning.
14:44Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo, spokesperson of the Department of Health.
14:48Doc, good morning. Welcome to the first news.
14:51Good morning, Ivan, and good morning to all Kapuso who are listening and watching.
14:56Doc, when buying medicines, what do senior citizens need to show to get a 20 percent discount?
15:04Yes, there are two documents that senior citizens need to show.
15:09First is the valid ID, the senior card or any ID, national ID that we have on our birthday.
15:17That is the first.
15:18The second is the doctor's prescription.
15:21There is no need to show a purchase booklet.
15:24Doc, there used to be a purchase booklet to track the medicines you are buying.
15:29What is your alternative now that you don't need to show a purchase booklet
15:35just to make sure that you are not buying too many medicines or not to abuse the senior citizen discount?
15:41Yes. With a doctor's prescription, we are writing down how many capsules or tablets should be dispensed.
15:50You will see a hashtag sign on our prescription.
15:55When pharmacies see that, and that is what is written on the AEO that we issued,
16:00it should be reduced.
16:02You should put a strike and write down the balance.
16:05That means that if the prescription is repeatedly used to buy, it should be reduced to zero.
16:12Okay. So that is the alternative.
16:14Do you think that there is nothing that you will not be able to do that you will not be able to abuse?
16:20To be honest, Ivan, even though the booklet is being used, we can see that observation.
16:26Like what we said, compared to the booklet, there are more things that we don't want to do that are bad,
16:32but we are being persuaded because it is disappearing and it is difficult.
16:36Risk-benefit analysis. There are more things that can be improved.
16:39We are just looking at the prescription.
16:41It would be better if there is a centralized database.
16:44Do we have this so that we can track all the transactions of senior citizen purchases?
16:49That is a good point. It also depends on the drugstore.
16:53The big ones usually have it.
16:55From personal experience, when I go to Sukiyang,
16:58what happens is that they have it.
16:59When I enter my mother's name, you can see the purchases before.
17:03We know that other drugstores that are smaller will say that
17:08because it is different if the drugstore is big.
17:11Our answer is that this is what the DOH is doing,
17:15including the health information systems.
17:18But let us not pass on to our elders the duty to make the database because that is what happened in the booklet.
17:25Yes. What is important is their health.
17:29Doc, I am different.
17:30As for the subsidy of PhilHealth, is it still zero subsidy in 2025?
17:36What is the update on this?
17:37We do not have an update yet.
17:39The only thing we know is the Bicam report that will be signed by our President in a few days.
17:48Let us see what will be the decision of our government.
17:52But what we always say, with or without subsidy, PhilHealth has an approved budget.
17:58PhilHealth's budget is Php 284 billion for 2025.
18:02It is fake news if someone says that PhilHealth has no money and no budget because it has money.
18:08That is the concern of the members.
18:10If PhilHealth has zero subsidy for 2025, the benefits might be affected.
18:15That is not true because what happened in the past three to four years,
18:21the government is paying premium because it is health insurance.
18:27The premium that is being paid has a surplus left because it cannot be used completely.
18:32The surplus that is left is not yet held by our contribution.
18:37We, the contributors, are not getting it.
18:40The surplus is the one that has accumulated.
18:42Now, we have seen that it has reached Php 150 billion.
18:46So there is really a use for it, with or without subsidy.
18:49Okay.
18:50We are different, Doc.
18:51Later tonight, it will be Noche Buena.
18:53Here we go again.
18:54A few reminders for our listeners.
18:56Next up is food and drinks.
18:59Yes.
19:00We have a reminder from the DOH.
19:01It's quick and easy to remember.
19:03Our secretary's name is Sected.
19:05As you can see, Sected is healthy, right?
19:08T-E-D.
19:09T stands for Tamang Pagkain.
19:11When you say Tamang Pagkain, it means to avoid or reduce malnourished foods.
19:15What are malnourished foods?
19:16Salty, sweet, and fatty.
19:19How about those?
19:20Those are the delicious foods.
19:22That's what's inside the table, Doc.
19:24Yes, that's what's inside the table.
19:26For our plate, we should have half of fruits and vegetables,
19:29one-fourth of carbohydrates or rice and pancit,
19:33and one-fourth of lechon, ham, etc.
19:36Letter E is exercise.
19:38We should move around so that we won't burn fast.
19:41Letter D is body discipline.
19:44Don't drink.
19:45Don't drink less.
19:46And sleep for 6 to 8 hours.
19:49Especially now, there's a lot of weight,
19:51and it can add to the stress.
19:53Doc, some people have medicines.
19:56Is that allowed?
19:58Yes, there are medicines.
19:59But if we drink medicines for stroke or heart attack,
20:03it's too late.
20:04Or for high-blood medicines,
20:06there's no maintenance every day.
20:08It's better to follow the right diet, exercise, and body discipline.
20:12Here, Doc.
20:13The new year is coming.
20:15Did we add anything?
20:16Maybe we have a 6 a.m. update from 17 firecracker-related injuries.
20:21I'm waiting for the latest update.
20:23It hasn't come to me yet.
20:24But based on yesterday's report,
20:26we recorded 17.
20:28This is higher than the 6 that were recorded in a similar period last year.
20:33So, we noticed that it's okay for us to repeat the reminder
20:39that we shouldn't hold firecrackers.
20:41Community fireworks are better.
20:43It's time for the captains and mayors to get to know each other.
20:46There's no problem in getting to know each other
20:48if this will save our countrymen's Christmas.
20:52Doc, for the next few days,
20:53we will continue to remind the DOH
20:55to join us in reminding our fellow citizens
20:59not to hold firecrackers.
21:01No problem, Ivan.
21:02It will help save lives, hands, and fingers.
21:06Thank you very much,
21:07DOH Spokesperson Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo.
21:11Merry Christmas.
21:12Merry Christmas, sir.
21:14Just a week before the new year,
21:17the 2025 budget approved by the Congress has not yet been signed.
21:22This will be left to some experts
21:24because they are concerned about the economy
21:26if the 2024 budget will still be followed for 2025.
21:31The explanation and investigation of Malacanang in the first news,
21:35Sandra Aguinaldo.
21:37To President Bongbong Marcos himself,
21:40the Executive is returning each item in the national budget
21:44to see what is the priority
21:46and not in the budget that was left in the BICAM.
21:50The President helped again
21:52Finance Secretary Ralph Recto,
21:54Budget Secretary Amena Pangandaman,
21:56Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan,
21:59NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan,
22:01and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamil.
22:04This will be followed by the final budget,
22:06including the allocation of the largest allocation
22:09to the Department of Public Works and Highways
22:12instead of the Education Sector,
22:14which has violated the Constitution.
22:17Also, the increase in the budget of the Department of Education,
22:20the removal of the subsidy in the field health,
22:22the return of the controversial aid to the Kapos Angkita Program
22:26or ACAP,
22:27and funding of the Congress.
22:29But in just eight days,
22:31But in just eight days,
22:33the new year will come.
22:35That's why some experts in governance and economy are worried
22:39that if it will not be resolved,
22:41possibly the re-enacted budget in 2025.
22:44This is the implementation of the budget used in the past fiscal year
22:49until the new budget is not passed.
22:51If the budget is re-enacted,
22:53the new projects will not be funded
22:56without the re-enacted budget.
22:58That's why Economist Emanuel Leyco said
23:01this is not good for the economy.
23:03It is not right to say that the previous budget should be re-enacted
23:08because the economic environment will change.
23:12We need a budget that meets the expected changes in the economy,
23:20changes in our trade relations next year.
23:23According to the GMA Integrated News Research,
23:27in 2001, 2004, and 2006,
23:30the government operated in the re-enacted budget for a whole year.
23:34There was a partial re-enacted budget in 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009, and 2019.
23:42But Malacanang is confident that the 2025 national budget will be signed before the end of the year.
23:49Our target before the end of the year,
23:52the President will issue a statement here
23:57and the concerned Cabinet members will have a full briefing on the budget that will be passed by the President.
24:03According to Press Secretary Cesar Chavez,
24:06the re-enacted budget was not discussed in the President's meetings.
24:11The re-enacted budget was never discussed in the President's series of meetings
24:17because the President is confident that there will be a budget that will be passed before the end of the year.
24:22Whatever the budget of 2025, it should be in line with the eight-point socio-economic agenda of the President.
24:32The Palace has not yet given details on the items in the budget that the President could veto.
24:40This is the first news.
24:42Sandra Aguinaldo for GMA Integrated News.
24:47And for security, this evening at Christmas, we will talk to the Philippine National Police spokesperson,
24:53Police Brigadier General Gene Fajardo.
24:56General Fajardo, good morning.
24:58Good morning sir Ivan.
25:00Gen, how many PNP personnel are deployed in the Terminal, Paliparan and Pantalan this day, including families and relatives?
25:11As of yesterday and earlier this afternoon, close to 40,000 were deployed.
25:19At the end of last night, overall it became peaceful.
25:27Our focus now is on our major transportation hubs, malls and other establishments, night markets,
25:37because we are hoping that those who are still on the hunt for Christmas business will buy and go around now.
25:46How is the monitoring of the crimes, General?
25:50Usually during this time, there are robberies and thefts. Are we witnessing that now?
25:58We are monitoring and witnessing theft and robbery incidents.
26:05Although we will compare the data for this year compared to last year, 2023, it's lower.
26:13But the prevalent crimes are still thefts, house thefts and shoplifting.
26:21That's why we continue to remind our countrymen who are on the hunt for Christmas bus,
26:29to be careful and make sure that we are always alert in our travel and shopping.
26:34You mentioned the house theft. Do you have any reminders, especially for those who are on vacation and will leave their homes?
26:41Yes. To our countrymen who will leave their homes for vacation, make sure that their homes are secure.
26:51Before they leave, make sure that their doors and windows are locked.
26:57Don't leave important and expensive items outside their homes, such as bicycles and motorcycles, because it's easy to steal.
27:08We will remind them to avoid postponing their itineraries or what we call at-the-moment post,
27:15because there are many cybercriminals in the cyberspace who are looking for victims.
27:23If you can't avoid it, after your vacation, at least you should stay in your homes.
27:30You also mentioned cybercrime, scams. Are there many of us who are receiving such complaints now?
27:37Yes sir. Our cyberpatrolling continues and we have also reported scams, particularly online selling scams.
27:48We have reported it. It's lower than last year, but we are continuously reminding our countrymen, especially during this holiday season,
27:59many are offering cheaper online shopping apps that are unauthorized.
28:05We are reminding them to make sure that their transactions are only through authorized and registered online shopping apps.
28:15At least, we have a guarantee that our products will be of high quality.
28:23We should be careful. If we are not sure, if the offer is too good, we should doubt it.
28:31Police Brigadier General Jean Fajardo, thank you very much for your time. Thank you.
28:36Thank you sir. Good morning.
28:39Churches were full on the last day of Shabna Araw last night.
28:44Some people went to Aquiapo, Manila early in the morning to buy popular snacks for Noche Buena.
28:51Let's do a price check first before we add to cart.
28:54First news live from Bea Pinlan. Bea?
29:02Ivan, Christmas is already here in Aquiapo.
29:05On the last day of Shabna Araw last night, those who went to Icayam de Aguinaldo Church
29:12arrived outside the Aquiapo Church. They only brought one thing with them.
29:16This Christmas, and that is their families.
29:24Nanny Dahlia has been attending Shabna Araw last night for four years.
29:28Because of this, her life changed and she was able to provide for her family.
29:33I am really saddened by the gifts that were given to us.
29:37I am really thankful to God for what He has given to us.
29:40Even if you are really poor, you should make a sacrifice.
29:44Not all those who attended the mass were able to attend Shabna Araw last night.
29:48Some of them are happy that they were able to attend the mass because they are busy with work or because they have no one to accompany them.
29:55I am really happy that I was able to come here. I am really happy because I was able to attend the mass.
30:02One of the prayers that we were able to attend this Christmas is their families.
30:07We were able to stay away from sickness and illness.
30:10We were given strength every day by the whole family.
30:15Some of them went to the market this morning.
30:18The market is open until midnight.
30:20So even if the market is still closed, they were able to line up so that they can prepare something for later.
30:26It is still closed, but we have to go ahead so that we can buy something.
30:31It is our tradition every year.
30:34We are from Batangas City.
30:36We went here to buy ham.
30:39The price of smoked bacon ranges from P300 to P1,200.
30:44P430 to P1,720 for scrap ham.
30:50P350 to P1,400 for sweet bacon.
30:56P340 to P1,360 for pineapple ham.
31:02P1,860 for bone-in ham.
31:05And P1,760 for debone.
31:09Ivan, the line here is long because the market is still open for buying ham here in Quiapo.
31:21So if you are going to buy ham for Noche Buena, you need to be patient.
31:28That is the first news from Quiapo.
31:30Bea Penlac for GMA Integrated News.
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