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Narito ang mga nangungunang balita ngayong December 25, 2024

- Bagong silang na sanggol, natagpuang nakasilid sa eco bag at iniwan sa gilid ng isang hotel; lalaking nag-iwan sa sanggol, pinaghahanap

- Ilang residenteng nagkakasiyahan sa pasko, nabulabog ng sunog

- 1, sugatan dahil sa sunog sa isang compound sa Brgy. Batis; ilang pamilya, sa kalsada sinalubong ang Pasko

- Fireworks display, ipinagbabawal na sa mga residential area, private household, at ospital sa Cebu City

- Rizal PPO: Mahigit 400 nakumpiskang boga, sinira

- PHIVOLCS, nagbabala sa posibilidad ng lahar flow mula sa Bulkang Mayon dahil sa pag-ulang dulot ng shear line

- Live version ng "Santa Tell Me," ni-release ni Ariana Grande para sa 10th-anniversary nito

- YsaGuel, maagang nag-celebrate ng Pasko kasama ang kanilang friends

- 5 barangay sa Del Gallego, Camarines Sur, isolated dahil sa rumagasang baha sa dalawang spillway | Mga alagang baboy, inilipat ng lugar dahil sa pagtaas ng baha | Ilang lugar sa Albay at Quezon, binaha nitong bisperas ng Pasko dahil sa pag-ulan | Baco, Oriental Mindoro, isinailalim sa state of calamity dahil sa malawakang pagbaha

- Mga residenteng na-trap sa halos abot-bubong na baha, nailigtas

- Panayam kay Veronica Torres, weather specialist ng PAGASA

- Pagsalubong sa Pasko 2024, maulan sa ilang lugar sa Metro Manila | Ilang taga-Tondo, kaniya-kaniyang pakulo sa pagsalubong sa Pasko

- PBBM: "Ang Pasko sa Pilipino ay pamilya"

- VP Duterte sa pagdiriwang ng Pasko: "Maging mapagpatawad, bukas-palad, at mapagmahal sa ating kapwa"

- Ilang pamilya at magbabarkada, maagang namasyal sa QC Memorial Circle ngayong Pasko

- Malay Tourism Office: 8,000 turista, dumating sa Boracay sa bisperas ng Pasko

- Ilang Kapuso stars, ipagdiriwang ang Pasko kasama ang kani-kanilang pamilya

- "It's Showtime" host Anne Curtis, winterwannederland

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00:00There was a new born baby elephant that was found in Ecobag and next to a hotel in Malabon.
00:19The man who left the baby elephant there is now looking for it.
00:22Raffy Tima has the first news.
00:25Lucky, the baby elephant was found there.
00:33There was a new born baby elephant that was found in Ecobag and next to a hotel in Malabon.
00:39Its umbilical cord is still attached.
00:41The baby elephant was covered by a napkin.
00:43I don't know what to do.
00:46So I removed the napkin.
00:50Why did you remove the napkin? What did you see?
00:53Well, it looks like it's healthy.
00:57But it's hard for it to breathe.
00:59Then it cried.
01:01According to the vendor who saw and reported to the barangay,
01:04a man called his attention about the baby elephant.
01:07He noticed that the man had blood on his feet.
01:10Did I tell you to bring this?
01:13He said no.
01:14He said he was just walking.
01:16Then I called the barangay.
01:20When the barangay arrived, the man was gone.
01:23When we checked the CCTV, he was the one who left the baby elephant in Ecobag.
01:28According to the Malabon Police, the baby elephant's condition is fine.
01:32They called it Baby Trav.
01:34The Malabon Police is looking for the man who might be involved in a criminal case.
01:38The CSWD and Malabon Nurses Hospital arrived.
01:43They will file a case of temporary custody of the baby elephant.
01:46After that, it will be discharged.
01:49This is the first news. Rafi Tima for GMA Integrated News.
01:54Residents of Tatampal Ali in Barangay 18, Caloocan, were overjoyed
01:59when a fire broke out before the sun rose early this morning.
02:03The first alarm was raised by the Bureau of Fire Protection.
02:06Four firetrucks responded, as well as fire volunteers.
02:10Some firefighters were placed on the roof to bring water to the area.
02:15Residents also helped.
02:17The fire was extinguished after more than 20 minutes.
02:20When I looked, there was smoke there.
02:22I looked at the firetruck. There was already fire at the end.
02:26I shouted at the firetruck,
02:28I said, why didn't you come out? I said, it's on fire.
02:30I threw them all here.
02:32All the people were shouting at them.
02:34It's on fire, I said.
02:36The 84-year-old grandmother who owns a house was saved.
02:40She said that she will sleep when the incident happens.
02:43She lives there alone.
02:45When I woke up, there was already a fire. It was already big.
02:49Where did the fire go?
02:51To the altar.
02:54Meanwhile, she continues to live in Barangay Hall of Barangay 18.
02:57She was not able to save her belongings.
02:59For someone like me, it's very difficult.
03:02Even my money was burned there.
03:06In my bag.
03:09Even my ID here in the barangay was burned.
03:14I hope that those who are in charge of my life can help me.
03:24Because I was not able to save anything.
03:27The BFP investigated the cause of the fire and the total importance of the incident.
03:32This is the first news.
03:34James Agustin for JEMAI Integrated News.
03:37In the midst of the rain on the road,
03:39several families were involved in the fire earlier this evening
03:43in Barangay Batis, Samhuan.
03:45Only one person was injured.
03:46We have the first news.
03:47This is Bea Pinlac.
03:51It's on fire.
03:55My things.
03:57I can't go home anymore.
03:59I can't go home anymore.
04:08My things.
04:11My money.
04:15Jay's world seems to be on fire while his house is on fire
04:19inside a compound in Barangay Batis, Samhuan yesterday,
04:23on the eve of Christmas.
04:25The fire started next to their house,
04:27past 10.30 p.m.
04:30I went home to save my things on the second floor.
04:34But I climbed the stairs.
04:36I couldn't do it because of the thick smoke.
04:38It's like I'm sick.
04:40So I went back.
04:41I didn't know what to do.
04:43Even if I wanted to save my things on the second floor,
04:45I couldn't do it because of the thick smoke.
04:47He is still very thankful that his nephew was able to save them.
04:52They were with the three families affected by the fire
04:55that reached the first alarm.
04:57The firefighters will not be able to get down to the fourth truck
04:59and they will have to respond.
05:01Meanwhile, the compound released another resident
05:04who was forced to hide in a road during Christmas while it was raining.
05:09The fire lasted for half an hour before it was completely extinguished.
05:13It's raining now.
05:15It's a hindrance to the operation.
05:17It's gloomy and there are a lot of people living inside.
05:23So, of course, when people go out, the firefighters will go in.
05:28According to the BFP, one person was injured in the incident.
05:32He saw that an air conditioner fell.
05:35But the air conditioner exploded.
05:37And that's why he got injured in his knee.
05:43The BFP also reported that the fire started on the second floor
05:47of one of the houses that was destroyed.
05:49It's a bit sad, but it's a good thing that we're not ready yet.
05:52No one was burned.
05:54And the house is a bit old.
05:56Electrical wiring.
05:57It's been a long time since the electrical system of the house was maintained.
06:01No one wanted what happened.
06:03This is the first news.
06:05Bea Pinlac for GMA Integrated News.
06:09Meanwhile, in Cebu City,
06:11firework displays are now prohibited in residential areas.
06:14Also in private households and hospitals,
06:17according to the ordinance issued by the City LGU,
06:20it's for a safer holiday season.
06:23Only authorized persons with special permit
06:26are allowed to display firework displays.
06:28The Police and Bureau of Fire Protection
06:30and local officials of the firework zones in Cebu City will take care of it.
06:34According to the latest report from the Department of Health,
06:36there are already 25 firework-related injuries in the country
06:40from December 22 to 24.
06:44More than 400 fires started in Rizal Province.
06:48After that, it was destroyed by the Philippine National Police.
06:52According to the Provincial Police Office,
06:54it's part of their campaign to save Christmas.
06:57Some fireworks were made from PVC pipe,
07:01cans of sardines, plastic bottles, and toy guns.
07:05The police will continue the operation
07:07and will pay the fine to anyone who will be caught violating the regulations
07:11in the production, use, and sale of the so-called fireworks.
07:15The FIVOX was affected by the flood from the Mayon Volcano in Albay
07:19after the sheer line was washed away.
07:21According to the FIVOX,
07:22it's possible that the flood reached the rivers and drainage areas
07:25around the volcano.
07:27It's possible in 12 places in Albay Province.
07:30The FIVOX is advised to be prepared for any danger from the volcano
07:34and to continue monitoring the weather
07:36due to its possible effects.
07:38The Mayon Volcano remains at Alert Level 1.
07:42It means that it's prohibited to enter the 6-kilometer permanent danger zone.
07:50It's a special Christmas for the Arianators around the globe.
08:05That's the live version of Santa Tell Me
08:08in celebration for its 10th anniversary.
08:11The vocals of the American singer-actress Ariana Grande are still unmatched.
08:16Ari is grateful for being a part of the Christmas playlist
08:20of her supporters.
08:21That's why she's thankful for the love of Santa Tell Me
08:25in the past decade.
08:26She also wished the Arianators a Happy Holidays.
08:30She never loses her pitch.
08:32That's true.
08:33Her pitch is perfect.
08:35Meanwhile, Christmas came early for the sparkling actress Isabel Ortega
08:39and the young realist star Miguel Tan Felix.
08:41In the Instagram account of Isabel,
08:42the two are looking sweet as always
08:44while enjoying their meal.
08:46They also celebrated with some of their closest friends.
08:50Christmas came early for some parts of Oriental Mindoro,
08:55Quezon Province, and Bicol Region,
08:57like Del Gallego, Camarinas Sur,
09:00where some residents were trapped in the flood.
09:03Here's the first news.
09:05Five barangays in Del Gallego, Camarinas Sur,
09:08will celebrate Christmas Isolated.
09:11The rain almost didn't stop there
09:12so the flood washed away the two spillways in the town.
09:17The flood also reached some places in Lupi.
09:20The pigs there needed to be transferred to higher places.
09:26Some parts of the town also experienced flooding.
09:30Instead of being trapped in Noche Buena,
09:32some residents there paid attention to raising their belongings
09:36after the flood entered their houses.
09:42That road in Atimonan, Quezon, was flooded
09:45because of the flood.
09:47Even the houses were flooded.
09:51The flood also washed away the two spillways in the town.
09:54The flood also washed away the two spillways in the town.
09:56Even the houses were flooded.
10:00In Perez, the spillway was unable to pass
10:02because of the flood.
10:05Some residents there needed to be rescued
10:07on the eve of Christmas.
10:11Some streets in Manang Lopez also experienced flooding.
10:16Some places in Baco, Oriental Mindoro,
10:18were also flooded after a few days of rain.
10:22It is possible that the flood reached 2025
10:25that's why the State of Calamity declared the LGU
10:28that the local government and DSWD
10:30will help the affected residents.
10:34This is the first news.
10:35Bea Penlac for GMA Integrated News.
10:41Flood and landslide were also experienced
10:43in some places in Luzon and Visayas,
10:45in Cadiz Negros Occidental.
10:47The Philippine Red Cross rescued
10:49the trapped residents
10:51in almost all of the flooded buildings
10:53using a boat that was rescued
10:55from the flooded buildings
10:57of a house in Marangay Burgos.
10:59According to the Easterly,
11:01it is expected that it will rain in Negros Occidental.
11:08This is a rainy season that was experienced
11:10in many parts of the country
11:12during Christmas.
11:14Will it also be rainy this Christmas?
11:17For that, we will talk to Veronica Torres,
11:19weather specialist of Pag-asa.
11:21Veronica, good morning.
11:23Good morning to you and to our viewers.
11:26Merry Christmas to you in Pag-asa.
11:28Is the chance of rain still high,
11:30Veronica, this Christmas?
11:32Merry Christmas to you as well.
11:34For this day, we are hoping that
11:36here in Metro Manila,
11:38the chance of rain is still high
11:40following the shear line.
11:42Actually, not only in Metro Manila,
11:44but also in Central Luzon,
11:46Calabarzon, Bicol Region,
11:48Eastern Visayas, Barinduque,
11:50Romblon, Occidental Mindoro,
11:52and Oriental Mindoro,
11:54Northeast Monsoon,
11:56Southeast Sky Swift Range,
11:58Cagayan Valley,
12:00and Cordillera Administrative Region.
12:02What kind of weather system is this,
12:04Veronica?
12:06Is this the shear line?
12:08Yes, this is the shear line
12:10that we feel in Metro Manila.
12:12Because today,
12:14we have a weather advisory,
12:16and we are hoping that
12:18in Metro Manila,
12:20the chance of rain is moderate to heavy.
12:22So, not just a little bit,
12:24because yesterday morning,
12:26it started just a little bit.
12:28But by the afternoon,
12:30until the evening,
12:32the chance is already high.
12:34Yes, you are right.
12:36So, we are hoping that
12:38the chance of rain is not just a little bit.
12:40Now,
12:42in Mindanao area,
12:44we are hoping that
12:46the weather will be better,
12:48and there are chances of localized thunderstorms,
12:50just like in Eastern Visayas.
12:52Veronica, this is different.
12:54It's not like me.
12:56As far as I remember,
12:58this is the first Christmas Eve
13:00and Christmas Day that it really rains.
13:02Yes,
13:04because of the effect
13:06of the shear line.
13:08During these times,
13:10it really rains in the eastern part
13:12of our country.
13:14But because of the effect
13:16of the shear line,
13:18it reached us in Metro Manila.
13:20Before the year changes,
13:22let's hope that there's a chance
13:24of thunderstorms.
13:26Because
13:28New Year's Eve is still far away,
13:30for now,
13:32we cannot say for sure.
13:34But at least in the next two to three days,
13:36we will not see
13:38thunderstorms
13:40in the PAR.
13:42But the formations
13:44of the LPA are not ruled out.
13:46Okay.
13:48At least for today, Christmas Day,
13:50especially for the residents
13:52of Ninong Ninang,
13:54they should bring their umbrella
13:56because it will continue to rain.
13:58Yes, that's right.
14:00Especially in the areas affected by the shear line
14:02and northeast monsoon.
14:04Merry Christmas and Merry Christmas
14:06to Weather Specialist Veronica Torres.
14:08Thank you. Merry Christmas.
14:10And even though the weather is rainy,
14:12the Christmas spirit of Filipinos
14:14is still alive.
14:16Just like in Tondo, Manila,
14:18where the residents of their
14:20street parties are always busy.
14:22We have first news from Jomer Apresto.
14:26This is how dark
14:28this part of Rizal Park in Manila
14:30is when GMA Integrated News
14:32reported a few hours after Noche Buena.
14:34There are no people
14:36because of the rain since last night.
14:38The situation is also the same
14:40in this part of the Cartilia
14:42of Katipunan where it became a picnic
14:44area last Christmas.
14:46The newly built Binondo Intramuros
14:48Bridge that was demolished because of
14:50its bright lights,
14:52there are also no people
14:54during the Christmas celebration earlier.
14:56In this part of Liwasang Bonifacio,
14:58there are also no visitors to have a picnic
15:00in Noche Buena.
15:04But in this part of Tondo,
15:06the people are very lively.
15:08Even though it's raining,
15:10the people are very active.
15:14Here in this part of Moraita,
15:16the people are singing
15:18the Christmas song.
15:20This family
15:22is playing inside
15:24their house.
15:26There are still many ways to have fun
15:28even though it's raining
15:30this Christmas day.
15:32This is the first news
15:34from Jomer Apresto
15:36for GMA Integrated News.
15:38One of the
15:40reasons why the Filipinos celebrate Christmas
15:42wherever the world goes,
15:44is the First Family.
15:46No matter what trials
15:48we go through,
15:50we will never forget to celebrate.
15:52It's a simple way.
15:54According to President Bongbong Marcos,
15:56Christmas in the Philippines
15:58is the happiest Christmas in the world.
16:00Also included in the video,
16:02greetings to First Lady Liza Marcos
16:04and their three children.
16:06This Christmas, the Filipinos are encouraged
16:08to visit shrines and churches
16:10in the country.
16:12It's also a chance to meet
16:14loved ones.
16:16The President also said that
16:18there is no need for a grand celebration
16:20because Christmas is about love and giving.
16:22He also gave
16:24Christmas greetings to the Filipinos.
16:28Christmas in the Philippines
16:30is wonderful.
16:32We wish you
16:34a Merry Christmas
16:36and a Happy New Year.
16:40For forgiveness,
16:42the message of
16:44Vice President Sara Duterte.
16:46In our celebration
16:48of Christmas,
16:50we are all called
16:52to forgive,
16:54to open up,
16:56and to love our fellowmen.
16:58Vice President Duterte said
17:00that the birth of Jesus
17:02is a symbol of forgiveness.
17:04It should be an inspiration to our fellowmen.
17:06Moreover,
17:08Vice President Duterte said that
17:10we should give understanding, respect,
17:12and love to each other,
17:14especially to those who are in need.
17:16We should not neglect
17:18these principles,
17:20but we should do it on a daily basis.
17:24How are you doing,
17:26fellow Filipinos?
17:30Live from Quezon City,
17:32we have first news from James Agustin.
17:34James, Merry Christmas.
17:36Are there a lot of people here?
17:40Van, good morning
17:42and Merry Christmas.
17:44Even though it's raining,
17:46there are still people here
17:48in the Quezon Memorial Circle.
17:50But since 5 a.m.,
17:52there are only a few people here.
17:58Early birds this Christmas day
18:00in the Quezon Memorial Circle
18:02are Josefina, her husband, and two grandchildren.
18:04It's part of their family tradition.
18:06We will play
18:08and play with the kids.
18:12We will eat here.
18:14We always come here for Christmas
18:16because they like it here.
18:18Edmund and his wife,
18:20their friend,
18:22and fur baby, Garry,
18:24will celebrate Adobong Baboy today.
18:26Of course,
18:28there will be a fruit salad.
18:30It's only now
18:32that we decided to come here
18:34for Christmas.
18:36Why did you decide to come here?
18:38To enjoy Christmas
18:40because I'm always at home during Christmas.
18:42If there are people who come here for Christmas,
18:44they will be able to get to work early
18:46even during the holidays,
18:48like street sweeper Katrit.
18:50It's okay because it's her job.
18:52She needs it.
18:54Did you celebrate Christmas already?
18:56Yes.
18:58My family and I will eat together
19:00at home only.
19:02Rene's father,
19:04who has been a sorbet maker for 13 years
19:06in the Quezon Memorial Circle,
19:08is also looking for a job.
19:10He's been preparing ice cream
19:12for his family.
19:14In the midst of the protests,
19:16the number of Filipinos who said
19:18they expected Christmas to be happy
19:20was reduced
19:22according to a survey
19:24conducted by the Social Weather Station
19:26or SWS.
19:28That's 65%.
19:30It's lower than 73%
19:32in 2023 and 2022.
19:3410% said
19:36Christmas will be sad
19:38while 26% said
19:40it won't be happy
19:42or sad.
19:44The survey was conducted by
19:462,160 respondents
19:48through a face-to-face interview
19:50from December 12 to 18.
19:52The people we talked to
19:54in the Quezon Memorial Circle
19:56had different opinions.
19:58It's happy and sad.
20:00Why?
20:02Because
20:04the things we bought
20:06are expensive.
20:08Why is it happy?
20:10It's happy because
20:12we can celebrate.
20:14For the family,
20:16everything is fine.
20:18For us,
20:20Christmas is okay.
20:22It's happy and sad
20:24because
20:26I'm on duty now.
20:28My family is at home.
20:30We won't be together
20:32on Christmas.
20:34It's happy
20:36because
20:38I'm able to spend my days
20:40thanking God.
20:42It's happy
20:44compared to the pandemic.
21:06For more people to visit
21:08the Quezon Memorial Circle.
21:10First,
21:12Merry Christmas!
21:14I'm James Agustin for GMA Integrated News.
21:36Ivan, Merry Merry Christmas
21:38to all the tourists
21:40who came to Boracay
21:42and enjoyed some night activities
21:44on the island.
22:06There are many different establishments
22:08like the music of bands and singers.
22:10And
22:12their favorite is
22:14fire dancing.
22:16Luna is from Taiwan
22:18and witnessed the fire dance.
22:20I think it's very
22:22amazing because
22:24in Taiwan, Christmas is not like this.
22:26Very crowded
22:28and very happy.
22:30Some tourists
22:32chose to walk on the beachfront
22:34for their favorite white Christmas theme.
22:36It's okay because we're used to
22:38walking at night.
22:40We'll just enjoy it because
22:42we'll only be here for 3 days.
22:44If some tourists chose to enjoy,
22:46Mark's family went on vacation
22:48and spent time
22:50at the mass.
22:52Christmas is all about Jesus.
22:54I thought it was important during our vacation
22:56to come here
22:58and worship
23:00and do Simbang Gabi.
23:02The Balabag Church
23:04was one of the first churches
23:06to be built in Misa de Gallo.
23:08The tight security
23:10ensured that 84 police
23:12personnel were deployed
23:14in different parts of the island.
23:22Ivan, despite the
23:24traffic on the island this morning,
23:26there are still tourists
23:28enjoying the beach.
23:30Zero incidents
23:32were reported
23:34this Christmas
23:36on Boracay Island.
23:38That's the latest. Ivan, Merry Christmas!
23:40Merry Christmas!
23:42Thank you very much, Kim Salinas
23:44of GMA Regional TV.
23:50They have their own food cravings.
23:52Yes!
23:54For last night,
23:56we had Lechon.
23:58Oh my gosh!
24:00A lot of people celebrated Christmas
24:02with their families.
24:04Here's Nelson Canlas.
24:18Every year,
24:20everyone gathers
24:22even from the provinces.
24:24We play games
24:26in the Philippines.
24:28Finally, it's time.
24:30Of course, I've been waiting for this
24:32for a year. I'm really looking forward.
24:34I'm Filipino, very Filipino.
24:36I'm excited for all the Christmas parties
24:38that I'll be attending.
24:40Also, the beach. I'm excited
24:42to go to the beach again.
24:44I want to be with my family.
24:46I want to bond with my dad
24:48because he has a lot of problems.
24:50I just want to be with my family.
24:52In front of Noche Buena,
24:54we can't forget
24:56the food cravings
24:58that we've been waiting for for a year.
25:00Fruit salad with a lot of coconut milk.
25:02It's my favorite.
25:04My grandma's dinuguan
25:06in Bulacan.
25:08My mom is really good at cooking.
25:10One of her signature dishes
25:12that she cooks every Christmas
25:14is her Caldereta.
25:16Ham, especially coming from
25:18my aunt.
25:20Leche Flan.
25:22Soft.
25:24It's so smooth.
25:26What's the perfect way
25:28to describe it?
25:30Creamy.
25:32Delicious food
25:34that reminds us of
25:36happy days and youth.
25:38It's still the same.
25:40We're all still together.
25:42It's a potluck.
25:44Everyone brings their own special dish.
25:46First, my mom's potato salad
25:48and embutido.
25:50We used to eat this
25:52when we were kids.
25:54When she tried it,
25:56she couldn't forget it.
25:58And of course, my grandma's menudo.
26:00My mom's porkchop.
26:02Of course, my mom's porkchop.
26:04In every Noche Buena,
26:06it's not just the food
26:08but also the love,
26:10the laughter,
26:12and the memories
26:14that remind us
26:16how important it is
26:18to be a family.
26:20Merry Christmas!
26:22Merry Christmas!
26:24This is the first news.
26:26Nelson Ganda for GMA Integrated News.
26:28It's a dreamy winter wonderland affair
26:30hosted by its showtime host,
26:32Anne Curtis,
26:34full of games and fun games
26:36for their Christmas celebration.
26:38They also have a TikTok entry
26:40to top off the night.
26:42Kapuso, you're up first.
26:44Watch the first news
26:46on youtube.com
26:48slash gmanews.
26:50Just click the subscribe button.
26:52For Kapuso Abroad,
26:54you can watch us on GMA Pinoy TV
26:56at www.gmanews.tv.

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