Unang Balita sa Unang Hirit: September 13, 2023 [HD]

GMA Integrated News

Narito ang mga balitang ating tinutukan ngayong Lunes, September 13, 2023  SRA: posibleng epekto ng El Niño sa produksiyon ng asukal sa bansa, pinaghahandaan | DA: Presyo ng asukal, nananatiling stable SUV driver na nagkasa ng baril sa away-kalsada sa Valenzuela, isinuko ang kaniyang baril VP at DepEd Sec. Sara Duterte, hahayaan ang education experts na sumagot tungkol sa pagpapalit ng title na "Diktadurang Marcos" Dating Finance Usec. Magno: dapat nang alisin ang price cap sa bigas dahil posible itong magdulot ng shortage SB19 Stell, hindi inakalang magiging coach siya sa "The Voice Generations" | SB19 members, laging pinaaalahanan ang mga sarili na maging humble ayon kay Stell | Stell, inaming single pa siya ngayon Pamamahagi ng fuel subsidy para sa mga PUV operator, simula na ngayong araw - Panayam kay LTFRB technical division head Joel Bolano Goto, tumaas ang presyo dahil nagmahal din ang malagkit na bigas VP Sara Duterte, sinagot ang ilang pumuna sa paglipat ng confidential funds sa OVP mula sa Office of the President noong 2022 | COA: Ang confidential funds ay para sa surveillance activity ng mga ahensiya na susuporta sa kanilang mandato | COA: Ang intelligence funds ay para sa pagkalap ng intelligence information na may direktang epekto sa national security | P10 bilyon, kabuuang budget para sa confidential at intelligence funds | Pangangailangan at pinaggagastusan ng confidential funds, nagbago na kaya mas marami ang humihinging ahensiya, ayon sa eksperto Rappler CEO Maria Ressa, pinawalang-sala sa kasong tax evasion ng Pasig RTC Ed Sheeran, nag-gate-crash sa isang kasalan para haranahin ang bride at groom | K-Pop boy band na seventeen, magbabalik-Pilipinas para sa kanilang concert sa January 2024 Ilang shows sa tour ng Aerosmith, postponed dahil nakaranas ng bleeding at na-damage ang vocal cords ni Steven Tyler  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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00:00 [Music]

00:09 Good morning. Here are the first news of GMA Integrated News.

00:14 The production of sugar is expected to increase according to the Sugar Regulatory Administration.

00:20 But they are still preparing for the possible effect of El Nino on the supply.

00:25 This is the first news of Bernadette Reyes.

00:27 [Music]

00:31 At the same time as the entry of the Bermuds, the cultivation of sugar plants has started.

00:35 But now, the Sugar Regulatory Administration wants to ensure that the supply of sugar in the country is sufficient.

00:43 That's why in the visa of Sugar Order No. 1,

00:46 it was ordered to classify all the sugar that the farmers will produce as domestic sugar.

00:52 According to the SRA, even if the production of sugar is halved to 1.85 million metric tons,

00:59 El Nino has a chance of affecting the farmers.

01:03 Aside from this, the expected need for sugar will reach 2.2 million metric tons or higher in supply.

01:11 If El Nino is really severe, we expect about a 10 to 15 percent drop.

01:16 If it's not severe, then we can get our estimates.

01:22 The SRA is not yet in charge, so there is no need for a new importation.

01:28 But they will study early if the supply will be lacking.

01:32 By May and June, we will have ample sugar.

01:34 The shortages usually is felt before the next milling.

01:37 So usually at the beginning, first quarter of 2024,

01:41 we should already start surveying and planning if we will really lack or if we really need to import.

01:48 For now, the price of sugar remains stable since February.

01:52 In the last price monitoring of the Department of Agriculture,

01:55 the price of white sugar ranged from P84 to P110,

02:00 while the price of washed and brown sugar was P95.

02:04 Despite the efforts of the government to lower the price of sugar,

02:10 it did not return to the previous level of P50 per kilo.

02:14 That's why small businesses like this are affected.

02:18 Before, I bought white sugar, but now I'm using washed sugar because it's cheaper.

02:23 The price of sugar is not decreasing.

02:26 Maybe that's the trend now because it's already December, right?

02:32 Everything is really increasing.

02:34 According to the SRA, the new sugar grains will arrive in Metro Manila in a few moments.

02:39 It is expected to be sold for P75 per kilo.

02:44 This is the first news. Bernadette Reyes for GMA Integrated News.

02:49 After the taxi driver who was being shot at in Away Kalsada in Valenzuela

02:55 also went to the SUV driver who was being shot at.

02:59 The SUV driver, Marlon Malabute, went to the office of Valenzuela Mayor Wes Gachalian

03:05 to surrender his gun.

03:07 He surrendered the gun to the police,

03:09 but the Firearms and Explosives Office cancelled his license.

03:14 He was first hit by the complaint of an alarm and scandal of Valenzuela Police

03:18 and grave threats of the taxi driver, Henry Ong Jr.

03:21 When Malabute asked the media about the incident, he has few answers.

03:27 I don't want what happened.

03:31 I respect the decision of my client not to disclose what actually happened.

03:38 Because Mr. Henry knows what happened.

03:42 It's not because he just went down and then he was shot.

03:49 The Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte

03:53 is now asking the experts to call the dictatorship

03:56 the title of a leader in the education system instead of the dictatorship of Marcos.

04:01 They can argue with the education experts inside the curriculum and teaching strand

04:08 of the Department of Education because it was the education experts

04:14 who decided and gave the direction on the shooting.

04:19 Some groups have criticized the memo of the Department of Education

04:22 because it is obvious that it will change history.

04:24 The Department of Education and the Bureau of Curriculum Development

04:27 first insisted that the memo is not revisionism.

04:30 The teachers who mentioned the former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

04:34 will not forbid the discussion of martial law and dictatorship.

04:37 The Department of Education has not clarified if it will change the title of the dictatorship.

04:42 But it will be implemented until the pilot implementation of the new curriculum on September 18.

04:48 For the former finance undersecretary Shelo Magno,

04:52 the price ceiling of rice should be removed as soon as possible.

04:57 Magno explained that it is possible to have a shortage of rice

05:00 because the buyers can hoard.

05:03 And the businessmen will not be allowed to raise the price because they need to sell it at a discount.

05:08 Magno also explained that in the supply and demand graph that he uploaded on social media.

05:15 Magno also said that it will be a blessing to remove him from his position.

05:20 I can't just stay quiet to stay as an undersecretary.

05:26 It's just a title.

05:28 I think for me, the service and the difference that we can make in society is more important.

05:37 The GMA Integrated News is trying to get a new statement from Finance Secretary Benjamin Joque No Ucolvito.

05:44 But he said that it is only temporary that they will get Magno as an undersecretary.

05:49 Meanwhile, President Bombon Marcos ordered to speed up the distribution of Php 15,000 aid to rice retailers affected by the price cap.

05:58 The target of the Department of Social Welfare and Development is to finish the distribution of aid tomorrow.

06:05 Here's Gica, the hot red-haired SB19 member and the voice generation's coach Del.

06:10 His revelations in the past talk with Boy Abunda.

06:13 One of his confessions is that he never thought he would be able to sit in the iconic red chair.

06:18 To be part of the amazing set of coaches with Julian, of course, Coach Billy and Coach Chito.

06:28 My parents idolized them.

06:33 His family's support and motivation and his SB19 members pushed him to be a coach.

06:40 Stell is also thankful to his fans in the 18th that their achievements became a big part of Localman or International.

06:47 In the middle of the success of the P-POP Kings.

06:50 Stell reminds himself that he should always be humble.

06:55 Because if you want to reach the top, no matter how fast you climb, for sure, the same thing will happen when you fall.

07:02 And of course, Tito Boy did not miss the opportunity to be in the Gento Craze.

07:07 When it comes to the big time booking, Stell did not hold back.

07:11 In SB19, who is the naughtiest?

07:15 I would say me.

07:16 Who is the most cheeky?

07:18 Hmm, me too.

07:20 Forever boyfriend. Who is the one who chases girls?

07:22 Justin.

07:23 In your personal life, are you single?

07:25 Yes.

07:26 Okay, at least I asked.

07:27 But, taken as 18.

07:31 Today, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, LTFRB, will start distributing fuel subsidies to drivers and operators of public vehicles.

07:42 We will also have with us the head of the LTFRB Technical Division, Joel Bolano.

07:47 Good morning.

07:48 Good morning, Egan. It's an honor to be listening to you.

07:53 Just to clarify, will you be distributing the fuel subsidy just one time?

07:58 Yes, Egan. This is just one time for our operators and drivers.

08:04 Yes. But now, there are bans on spending. Did you get an exemption like the DSWD in Comelec?

08:13 I know that the DOTR has already sent a request to Comelec two days ago.

08:21 There are other transport groups, sir Joel. Why is the amount of fuel subsidy not equal?

08:29 For example, our modern jeep is P10,000 but the traditional jeep is P6,500. What can you say about this?

08:37 We have increased the amount to the operational cost. If we look at the modern jeep, aside from the fuel cost, they have amortization and other costs.

08:57 This is a bit higher than the consumption.

09:00 Is it possible to add fuel subsidy?

09:04 Egan, based on the GAA or General Appropriations Act, this is the third billion that we have allocated for this year.

09:14 That's what we have been spending.

09:17 I have a question. Sir Joel, why will you give it to the operator and not directly to the drivers?

09:23 According to the law, it should be given to the operator and franchise holders. But it should be used for the fuel of our vehicles and the drivers should benefit.

09:39 But the operator will also get a subsidy, right?

09:43 The operator will use it for fuel. It's one time use. You can see that. There's no difference.

09:52 Okay. There's no cash disbursement for fuel subsidy. All of that is done through e-wallet, bank account. Didn't we have a fuel subsidy card before?

10:03 Yes. That's right Egan. That's why the credit of subsidies is faster compared to the previous year's beneficiaries.

10:14 Even the previous years, the previous year's PPP card, the last year's land bank was also beneficiary of the fuel subsidy card.

10:22 It's faster and it won't take long if we transfer the names to the land bank.

10:30 Until when will this continue?

10:32 Until we have a beneficiary that we can transfer to the land bank.

10:38 Until we have a beneficiary that we can transfer to the land bank. All the beneficiaries that are identified should get a credit for their subsidy.

10:49 How about this? There's no premium for the increase in the price of oil.

10:53 That's right Egan. That's why it's not a good time to increase the price of fuel.

11:11 Okay. Thank you very much Joel Bolano, head of LTFRB Technical Division. Be careful.

11:16 Thank you Egan. Thank you.

11:18 Even the Goto that has rice and is often sought by the people who are saving, is also expensive.

11:24 We have live news. James Agustin is here. James, how much did the price of Goto increase?

11:31 Susan, good morning. The price of Goto increased by 5 pesos.

11:38 It's here in the row of the people who are selling it in Monumento in Caloocan.

11:43 When our fellow citizens were looking for their oil, they found that it's really hot.

11:48 Goto is not expensive. Here in Monumento in Caloocan, it's a lot.

11:52 However, the sellers said that the price of Goto has really increased by a little.

11:57 They are using sticky rice. That's why the customers are returning it.

12:02 Goto is being returned to this part of Monumento in Caloocan.

12:09 Aside from being delicious, it's part of the budget of most people.

12:13 That's the only part that increased its price.

12:15 From 60 pesos per kilo of sticky rice, which is the main source of Goto and Lugaw,

12:21 it increased to 65 pesos per kilo in August.

12:24 Lugaw is left with 20 pesos per order.

12:27 But Goto is already 45 pesos from 40 pesos.

12:31 The sticky rice has increased.

12:33 Is that the only thing you're using?

12:35 Yes, it's just sticky rice. If there's sticky rice, it will be less.

12:39 Our Lugaw will be like water.

12:42 That's what you're looking for?

12:44 Yes, it's just sticky rice.

12:46 If you add 20 pesos, you can make a special Lugaw that can be partnered with boiled eggs,

12:53 penoy, lumpiang toge, or tokwa.

12:55 Tokwa and pork are extra special, 60 pesos per order.

13:00 Michael always goes to the monument to ask for a solution.

13:05 He says it's good that part of the price increased because it's worth it.

13:09 Actually, it's more delicious than others.

13:12 I've been eating here for a long time.

13:14 And what you eat is worth it.

13:18 If you pay, you will really get it back.

13:24 They haven't increased the price of this food yet.

13:27 Lugaw is still 15 pesos while goto is 35 pesos.

13:31 If you want Lugaw with a partner of lechong kawali, 45 pesos per order.

13:36 It's just sticky. We don't increase the price.

13:42 We just reduce the amount of meat.

13:48 That's all.

13:50 But it's still delicious.

13:51 Yes, it's still delicious.

13:53 A lot of people eat here.

13:55 Their daily staple is the vinegar that Angelo eats almost every day.

13:59 It's more delicious here.

14:02 It's like water.

14:07 It's just sticky.

14:09 Yes, and it's cheap.

14:10 Meanwhile, Susan,

14:16 One of their most expected dishes is the sticky rice that they use in their Lugaw and Goto.

14:26 As you can see, you can buy it here at a higher price.

14:30 But it's worth it in terms of taste.

14:33 And if the weather is cold,

14:35 another special that they sell in the stores is their special mami,

14:40 which is 60 pesos per order.

14:42 First news, I'm James Agustin for GEMA Integrated News.

14:47 In 2016, the government asked for confidential funds for 2024.

14:54 If that's not enough,

14:55 the Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte issued a few laws

15:00 that questioned the confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President in 2022.

15:06 Here's the special report of Rafi Thima.

15:09 Right now, we do not have it.

15:12 The Vice President Sara Duterte and the opposition senator Rosa Ontiveros

15:18 are hotly questioning the confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President in 2022.

15:22 It's illegal to transfer P221 million confidential funds from the Office of the President to the Vice President.

15:30 In Duterte's statement,

15:31 he pointed out that he's being dramatic.

15:34 He said he wants to show that the 2022 confidential funds were illegally obtained by the OVP.

15:40 But he didn't show any proof of it to support his illegal emanation.

15:45 Ontiveros replied,

15:47 It's just work. No drama.

15:49 I don't need to wish that his office was able to access the confidential funds illegally.

15:56 Two former Senate presidents have said,

16:00 Senator Grilon and Senator Pimentel,

16:03 that the transfer of funds from the OVP to the OVP is illegal and unconstitutional.

16:11 Duterte also condemned party leader Representative Franz Castro

16:14 for his remarks on the 2022 confidential funds of the OVP.

16:18 You took out words in the law and you interpreted it this way.

16:23 They said, "Don't read the three words there.

16:29 Just listen to our interpretation."

16:33 That's what Franz Castro is doing now.

16:38 And the entire Makabayan block.

16:42 Because they know that we are using money

16:48 to find their connection to the NPA.

16:56 Rep. Castro said earlier that they are stating the truth about the confidential funds of the OVP.

17:03 The public has the right to know how the OVP spent the P125 million within just 11 days.

17:10 But what are those confidential funds for?

17:13 According to Joint Circular No. 2015-01 of the Commission on Audit,

17:17 the confidential funds are funds of the civilian government agencies

17:21 for their surveillance activities that support their mandates.

17:25 It is different from the intelligence funds,

17:27 which are funds for the distribution of intelligence information

17:30 by the uniformed, military personnel, and intelligence practitioners

17:34 that have a direct effect on national security.

17:36 This year, the budget for confidential and intelligence funds

17:40 of various government agencies is 10 billion pesos.

17:44 For the next year, this is also the size of the request.

17:48 The OVP has the largest request, 2.25 billion pesos,

17:52 for confidential funds, aside from the 2.31 billion pesos for intelligence funds.

17:58 But based on the data distributed by GMI Integrated News Research,

18:02 the number of civilian agencies that are requesting confidential funds has increased.

18:06 From 21 agencies in 2016, it is already in 28 agencies that are requesting in the 2024 budget.

18:13 In the past, confidential funds were only being submitted to the Office of the President

18:19 because he needs confidential funds for special pet projects.

18:24 Because the Office of the President, the assumption there is supervision of all the agencies of the government.

18:31 So they have their own flagship programs.

18:35 Dr. Maria Fe Mendoza of UP National College of Public Administration and Governance said

18:39 that the time has changed regarding the need and expenditure of confidential funds.

18:45 That's why it is likely that more people are asking for it.

18:48 They saw that national security is not only peace and order

18:52 or our problem with defense or with terrorists.

18:56 If not, food security is also included.

19:00 COA is still auditing this, but unlike the regular budget,

19:03 COA cannot say where it was used.

19:06 When you ask, they will give you data that we cannot disclose because it is confidential.

19:11 According to experts, if the law is based,

19:14 it is difficult to counter the request of the government agencies for confidential funds

19:18 if they say that they need it to fulfill their mandate.

19:22 But it is hoped that instead of a program where the expenditure cannot be known,

19:27 they will give it to the agencies directly to help the people.

19:32 We should really allocate the intelligence funds to the intelligence agencies

19:36 so that they can use it more.

19:39 Instead of spreading it to the agencies, it is better to have a small amount.

19:46 This is the first news. Rafi Tima for GMA Integrated News.

19:50 The PASG Regional Trial Court dismissed Rappler's CEO Maria Reza

19:55 and Rappler Holdings Corporation for tax evasion.

19:59 The case was filed in 2018 for the incorrect declaration of sales receipts of Rappler

20:05 from the initial of the Philippine Depository Receipts or PDR

20:09 and the failure to pay more than Php 294,000 in value-added tax or VAT.

20:15 In the decision of PASG RTC, the PDR was not sold by Rappler for profit,

20:21 but as an investment.

20:23 So Rappler does not need to pay VAT for this.

20:27 This is the fifth and last tax evasion case filed by Reza under the Duterte administration.

20:34 Reza was first dismissed by the Court of Tax Appeals in the four tax evasion cases.

20:39 It took almost five years, but it's there.

20:45 Finally, we were acquitted despite the political harassment and the intimidation.

20:51 We held the line, we continued, we had to have faith despite all of the bad that we could see.

20:59 The cases were filed against us to try to prevent us from doing our jobs.

21:04 One more show is Chica Abroad.

21:06 Some shows were postponed for the concert tour of the rock band Aerosmith.

21:10 In the band's Instagram post, they said that there was damage to the vocal cords

21:14 and their singer Steven Tyler had bleeding.

21:17 That was the next of their performance last Saturday.

21:20 The doctor of Steven said that he is not allowed to sing for the next 30 days.

21:26 Because of this, six shows of their Peace Out the Farewell Tour in North America will be delayed.

21:32 Oh no.

21:33 Get well soon Steven.

21:34 Get well soon.

21:35 Idol.

21:36 Yes.

21:37 [Music]

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