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00:00 [Music]
00:17 Good evening, Paul Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
00:21 The caliber of weapons and explosives inside a house in San Juan is high.
00:29 The police interrogated him and the suspect's wife complained that she was being abused by the mister.
00:37 The owner is just a defense, while he is collecting the weapons.
00:41 Marisol Abduraman was the witness.
00:43 [Music]
00:46 Early in the morning, the San Juan Police located this house in Barangay Balong-Balong in San Juan City
00:53 where various kinds of high caliber weapons were found.
00:57 There are shotguns, armolites, pistols and explosives like grenades.
01:02 There is also a case of a claim of mine and its trigger.
01:05 We didn't expect this many, ma'am.
01:08 The raid was followed by the complaint of the suspect's wife,
01:11 who is now in the hospital with her 3-year-old daughter.
01:15 She is very scared because of the weapons and explosives of her mister.
01:19 They suffered physical abuse, including his daughter, which was confined in a hospital.
01:26 The wife complained about the abuses that were done to her.
01:33 She mentioned that he was being shot with firearms and that he was being threatened with explosives.
01:42 The suspect refused to give a statement to the camera and also told his lawyer.
01:47 Even just a short statement.
01:49 I will ask the lawyer.
01:51 We don't have any statements yet.
01:52 But he told the police that he was just a hobbyist in collecting firearms.
01:56 The police are in doubt.
01:58 The only thing that was registered to him was one firearm, which is not here.
02:03 Based on the interview with the wife, he also sells.
02:09 The suspects will file complaints, including violating the RA 10-591 and 9-165
02:17 after being caught by a suspect of the alleged shabu.
02:21 The San Juan Police is now investigating if the suspects are connected to the groups involved in the gunrunning.
02:28 For GMA Integrated News, Marisol Abdurrahman.
02:33 For 24 Hours.
02:35 The National Grid Corporation or NGCP is responsible for the widespread brownout in Panay Island,
02:46 according to President Bongbong Marcos.
02:49 The President said that there is a chance that NGCP could have stopped the whole electricity grid in Panay
02:57 if it was cleaned immediately and ordered manual load dropping.
03:02 But NGCP did not do this.
03:04 The President also mentioned the NGCP's unfinished project
03:09 to repair the electricity grid of Cebu, Panay and Negros that has been delayed for several years.
03:16 This is one way to avoid this situation.
03:21 Because of what happened, the President ordered the Energy Regulatory Commission or ERC
03:27 to immediately reset the rates of NGCP,
03:32 to increase the NGCP's compliance with its obligations
03:37 and to impose any measures that would hamper the implementation of regulatory measures.
03:46 Accountability lies with the NGCP.
03:50 They are tasked with grid stability.
03:53 Stability involves proactive responses to breakdowns and unexpected events,
03:58 a duty that NGCP unfortunately has not fulfilled adequately.
04:04 NGCP's failure to act during the crucial two-hour window is a missed opportunity.
04:09 As a systems operator, NGCP must proactively engage with distribution utilities and cooperatives
04:17 to manage loads and prevent such system collapses.
04:22 And in the face of widespread brownouts in Western Visayas,
04:28 NGCP was also blamed by the Energy Department.
04:31 Because of this, someone is helping to review the NGCP's franchise or its financing.
04:38 Bernadette Rea was on the scene.
04:40 The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines or NGCP
05:04 was blamed by the Department of Energy for the four-day brownout that was sustained by the residents of Panay Island.
05:11 Something that should have been avoided if the National Grid Corporation had only done its job.
05:18 That's what is, as we said, lamentable in this situation because it could have been prevented.
05:26 DOE said that NGCP should have had the opportunity to control the widespread brownout within two hours
05:33 after the unscheduled shutdown of several plants.
05:36 But it was not done during this time.
06:00 It should have been ordered immediately to do manual load dropping or rotational brownouts
06:05 so that the entire electricity grid would not collapse.
06:08 The NGCP replied,
06:10 We do load dropping to control the voltage.
06:14 At the time, there was no problem with the voltage. It was stable.
06:18 There was no reason for us to do load drop.
06:22 I think if we did load drop at that time, we could be questioned
06:27 as to why we lost load or the consumer in the system without any trigger or reason.
06:33 The Senate and the House of Representatives are already in the process of investigation,
06:37 especially since this happened for the second time in Panay Island after the widespread brownout in April 2023.
06:45 Because of what happened, Senate Energy Committee Chairperson Senator Rafi Tulfo wanted the NGCP's franchise to be reviewed.
06:53 He said that the NGCP is ready to face the investigation.
06:57 What we are asking for is to be objective in our investigation and to give attention to all sectors.
07:05 If we are going to review that, the review should be total and all-encompassing.
07:12 Not just one sector that is being looked at.
07:15 The DOE is supportive of the calls for a legislative investigation.
07:20 In fact, they will recommend some things to the Congress,
07:24 including the transfer of the system operation function of the NGCP.
07:29 The DOE also wants to study the distribution of fines and the special tax privilege of the NGCP.
07:37 The connection of the Cebu-Panay-Negros grid, which has been delayed for several years, should be resolved immediately.
07:44 What caused the collapse of the Panay subgrid is the delayed implementation of these CNP projects.
07:53 For GMA Integrated News, Bernadette Reyes, Nakatutok 24 Horas.
07:59 The residents of Panay Island are now able to breathe freely.
08:02 Now, the supply of electricity is almost back to normal.
08:05 Kim Salinas of GMA Regional TV, Juan Western Visayas, Kim.
08:15 Emil, finally, the supply of electricity is back to normal here in Panay Island.
08:21 The PAM Concepcion Power Corporation with a load capacity of 135 megawatts is now connected to the Panay grid.
08:32 Until tonight, many will still not discard or use the generator.
08:39 It will still be in the dark due to the Panay power outage.
08:43 But it's possible that this will be the last night of the outage.
08:46 Since this afternoon, the supply of electricity has been stabilized.
08:51 The supply of electricity is now 350 megawatts, or 400 megawatts or 75 percent of the electricity that Panay needs.
08:58 At the moment, PCPC, they are the ones sending us the power newly produced to bring back to the grid at 80 megawatts.
09:07 It's a process, the stabilization on their side.
09:11 It's an increment. They can't just direct 135 in one swing.
09:17 At the same time, six substations with more power in the Iloilo are fully restored.
09:22 The supply of electricity is also the same for electric cooperatives in Capiz, Aklan, Antique and Quimaras.
09:29 I am very thankful that we are able to open a business in Camonbos.
09:34 We are just affected by the outage of electricity.
09:43 [Speaking in Tagalog]
09:49 But the city hall is still dismayed because no response has been heard from the energy officials who were on duty yesterday.
09:56 This happened eight months ago. This can happen next month.
10:00 [Speaking in Tagalog]
10:11 NGCP is ready to call for an investigation.
10:21 [Speaking in Tagalog]
10:41 NGCP is still monitoring distribution utilities and plants in the situation so that the voltage failure in Western Visayas will not happen again.
10:55 Thank you very much. Kim Salinas of GMA Regional TV, One Western Visayas.
11:03 [Speaking in Tagalog]
11:25 The DMW locked and cancelled the closure order of the Gisgerman Document Facilitation Services or GIS Manila,
11:33 which according to the DMW is illegal to send Filipino workers to Germany.
11:40 The DMW condemned the complaint of some individuals who paid a fee of P200,000 in exchange for German language training,
11:51 and they have a commitment that they will be able to fly to Germany to work.
11:57 The modus will ask for P100,000 for training and when the training is over, they will ask for another P100,000 and that's it.
12:08 This is the employment. Of course, the three who approached us complained. Nothing happened. They were paid.
12:20 According to the DMW, GIS Manila is a training and consultancy center that teaches German to those who want to go and work in Germany.
12:32 But they don't have a license to recruit and deploy Filipino workers.
12:37 According to the DMW, GIS Manila cancelled the operation of the DMW and showed documents to them.
12:45 But they had a better booking after showing documents to their representative.
12:53 What they presented to us is actually an agreement with a local recruitment agency.
12:58 Based on the wording of the agreement, they are asking for recruitment. That's already the deal.
13:06 The definition of the law, referral is recruitment.
13:11 It is possible that the GIs will face syndicated and large-scale illegal recruitment because the victims are already more than three and they complained.
13:21 The GMA News tried to get the information of the complaining agency but no one wants to talk to the media.
13:28 We also sent email and text to the numbers and emails published in their public pages.
13:34 Again, a reminder from the DMW to Filipinos who want to work abroad.
13:40 Check the website of the DMW if you have a job order in a country that you want to apply to and if the license of a recruitment agency is updated.
13:52 For GMA Integrated News, JP Soriano.
13:55 Stay tuned for 24 hours.
14:02 Happy Friday, Kapuso!
14:04 Dingdong Dante is extra grateful for many things in the past year, including the success of MMFF entries Firefly and Rewind.
14:13 This year, more people are waiting for him here in Kapuso Network.
14:18 Let's talk to Nelson Canlas.
14:20 Dante Squad just came from Palawan for their quick family getaway after the busy holiday season.
14:30 Because of the Metro Manila Film Festival entries of Dingdong and Marian.
14:35 We had a little break, although we were hoping that it would be longer.
14:41 But we are still thankful that we were given a few days off to relax.
14:48 Kapuso Prime Time King is very thankful because of the success of Firefly and Rewind, two of his movies in MMFF.
14:57 I'm also thankful because of the movie Firefly, where I won Best Picture.
15:04 I'd like to also take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported us in Rewind,
15:10 also Marian and my wife's movie.
15:13 This project is very personal to us, so we will never forget this festival.
15:19 But the real winner is the industry of Filipino movies.
15:25 What I prayed before we joined this film fest is that the popularity of Filipino movies will return,
15:36 especially the success of our viewers who came back to the movies.
15:41 It's great to see that it's almost equal to the pre-pandemic times.
15:46 Now in 2024, Dingdong has more surprises. One of the new episodes of the country's most favorite game show, Family Feud.
15:57 Our fresh episodes will start on January 8.
16:02 So of course, our highlight is Barda, the love team that we've been waiting for so long.
16:10 And finally, we'll get to watch it.
16:13 Stay tuned for the upcoming episodes of Amazing Earth this January.
16:18 To welcome the new year, January 5 and January 12, we have back-to-back special episodes which will both air earlier,
16:29 earlier than 8.50pm.
16:31 Because of course, there are people who request that they watch Amazing Earth earlier.
16:37 So we can travel together, enjoy and learn. Of course, here in discovering our nature through exciting wildlife stories and breathtaking adventures.
16:49 Nelson Canlas, updated in Shuby's Updates.
16:52 After hiding in Cavite, the Gun For Hire that was organized in the series of killings in Ozamis, here is my exclusive lesson.
17:05 Hey, wait, wait. Wait, there's a gun.
17:09 Okay, wait. Wait, show me the gun.
17:12 The suspect, Vicente Anotado Jr., alias Bantam, has no longer been in the hands of the people of Manila Police District Intelligence and Operations Unit.
17:24 He was arrested in Tanza, Cavite for the murder case.
17:27 He's a hard killer. Gun for hire.
17:32 He's a gun for hire in Ozamis. He's been wanted for two months. He has a warrant for murder.
17:38 In the investigation of the MPD, the suspect is being held accountable for the series of killings in the province.
17:43 He was used in the past, during the administration of Ozamis. He hid here.
17:51 A Glock 9mm was taken from the suspect and verified by the MPD.
17:56 The gun was registered with an official of the LGU in Southern Tagalog.
18:00 In our investigation, we found out why the suspect was taken here.
18:05 This is a registered firearm, licensed to another person.
18:11 The suspect has no comment. For GMA Integrated News, Emil Sumangil, Nakatutok, 24 Hours.
18:17 The Kirino Grandstand in Manila is now being prepared for the start of the ceremony in the image of the black Nazareno tomorrow.
18:28 And because it's now free from the pandemic, will the bride of the Poon be allowed to kiss the groom, Nakatutok, Von Aquino?
18:37 A few days before the translation of the black Nazareno, every January 5,
18:45 the women of the traditional wedding were invited to the Kirino Grandstand.
18:50 In the past, the devotees were literally kissing in the image of the Poon.
18:56 But because of the COVID-19 pandemic of 2021,
18:59 only looking at the bride is allowed as a form of courtesy and the image is not allowed to be touched.
19:05 Since last year, the touching is allowed but it is still prohibited to kiss.
19:09 The Kirino Grandstand is now being prepared for the start of the ceremony in the image of the black Nazareno starting at 7 pm tomorrow.
19:17 But again, the authorities remind us that kissing in the image is now prohibited.
19:22 Only the bride or groom can touch the bride. The wedding will last until Monday.
19:27 The lights and sound system of the stage are being repaired.
19:30 The barriers and markers for the line of the wedding are being placed by the people of the MMDA.
19:36 The part of the grandstand is being cleaned and the tents that will be used are being built.
19:41 The police are also watching there.
19:43 We will continue to watch the wedding of the bride and the next day, the Kirino Grandstand.
19:50 At 6 pm tomorrow, the grandstand will have a mass for the volunteers.
19:54 On Monday, the prayer will be held at 5.30 pm in Takip Silim and the vigil and program will start at 6 pm.
20:01 On January 12, the mass or solem mass will be held on Tuesday.
20:05 After this, the vigil will continue.
20:08 For GMA Integrated News, I'm Bonaquino Nakatutok, 24 hours.
20:14 Almost half of the jeepneys in Metro Manila will not be able to travel starting February 1, according to the LTFRB.
20:23 The question is, who will be the one to blame for the commuters who used to be their main source?
20:27 The LTFRB's anger at the decision of Mackie Pulido.
20:31 "It's just now," said Eugene, "it's hard to ride."
20:37 So what if the jeepneys that did not file a consolidation are not allowed to travel starting February 1?
20:44 He may be forced to use ride-sharing apps.
20:47 "It will be more costly.
20:49 Your usual daily budget will also be affected.
20:53 You can spend more for food, but you will only go to transportation."
20:59 According to the LTFRB, almost half or 48.66% of the jeeps in Metro Manila did not file a consolidation to join or form a cooperative.
21:09 This means that of the 42,180 jeeps in Metro Manila, 20,525 jeeps will not be able to travel starting February 1.
21:19 40.67% did not consolidate to become a UVExpress.
21:23 Despite that, the LTFRB said that there is enough public transportation for the passengers.
21:29 "There is supply. These are short routes that can be covered by other redundant public transport in the road that is being used."
21:39 The Pistons said that why is the cooperative still being forced to do so, when they are now part of the associations?
21:46 They will still be forced to buy modern jeeps that they will pay for.
21:51 "The association is considered a consolidation.
21:55 Because there are different operators, they are all part of the association. Why don't they know each other?"
22:00 House Speaker Martin Romualdez is appealing to the DOTR to review the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program and adjust its implementation.
22:09 The spokesperson, Trophy Luguadiz III, was also present.
22:13 We also asked the Department of Transportation to give a statement, but they have not yet given a response.
22:18 Romualdez also ordered the House Committee on Transportation to investigate the decision of the officials to buy imported modern jeeps from the cooperatives.
22:27 The LTFRB and DOTR said that the government's role is to follow the specifications of the modern jeep.
22:34 There are 54 manufacturers that can be selected. The cooperatives will decide which one to buy.
22:40 Our design is not limited. As long as the specifications and requirements are complied with, they can buy it.
22:55 But for the expensive modern jeeps that can reach P2.8 million, Joy is still nervous even though they can still travel because their operator filed for consolidation.
23:06 What if we can't pay for it? What about our poor people? Your husband has a permanent job and he suddenly lost his job.
23:15 It's better if we don't have a child. We don't have to worry about our daily needs.
23:18 For GMA Integrated News, Mackie Pulido, 24 Hours.
23:23 China's ships were not able to pass the last days of the joint patrol of the Philippines and America in the West Philippine Sea.
23:32 The AFP also answered the Chinese allegations that the joint patrol is just a threat and adds tension.
23:40 Jun Venerason was on the scene.
23:42 Even though the ships of the Philippines did not pass, the Chinese warships 570 and 174 were able to observe the last days of the joint patrol of the Philippines and America in the West Philippine Sea.
23:59 China warship 174, this is Philippine Navy warship 16, you are not responding. Your refusal to respond will be reported to concerned authorities. Over.
24:10 On the second day yesterday, the two multi-purpose helicopters of the AFP landed.
24:19 The US Navy's Carrier Strike Group 1 also showed its strength and the US aircraft USS Carl Vinson was also landed on this day.
24:28 The Chinese warships were no longer in sight.
24:30 After the patrol exercise in the West Philippine Sea, the Carrier Strike Group 1 went straight to support visit.
24:37 The AFP answered the Chinese allegations that the joint patrols, according to China, are just a threat and adds tension in the South China Sea.
24:47 There is no provocative action there because everything we do is in accordance with international law.
24:54 They are the ones conducting provocative action because number one, that is not their territory.
25:02 According to the National Security Council, the Philippines is using the sovereign right to conduct such activities within its territory.
25:10 According to a security and defense expert, China is the root of the problem because it wants to occupy 90% of the South China Sea, including the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines.
25:22 If we are going to attack, it means we are afraid of China.
25:25 Yes.
25:26 If we show fear of China, China will achieve its goal.
25:30 China's goal is to win without actually fighting. We are going to attack.
25:34 For GMA Integrated News, I'm Jon Van Rasson.
25:37 Jon Van Rasson for 24 Hours.
25:40 More than 10 years in the making is what we call Game Changing Project.
25:54 It was a good river that is now an award-winning river.
25:58 Everything started with a simple flood control project in Iloilo.
26:03 Let's change the game and inspire other cities.
26:07 From being a dump of garbage,
26:12 there is a left and right bar in the river bank,
26:16 houses and structures were built.
26:20 This is now the length of the Iloilo River.
26:27 There is a more than 10-kilometer walkable public space that I call Iloilo River Esplanade.
26:34 A linear park with landscape path walks
26:38 and viewing decks
26:41 for people to run, walk, bike or exercise with a view.
26:49 It's a game here.
26:52 And it all started with a simple flood control project by the local government.
26:58 One of the issues here before the esplanade was lack of access to Iloilo River.
27:03 We took advantage of this and made it a linear park.
27:06 The project started in 2008 and it also solved other problems of the river.
27:12 10 years of work is worth it because the benefits of the Ilonggos are more than just beautification.
27:19 It inspired not only walkability and cycling but other environmental projects like Iloilo River restoration,
27:28 mangrove conservation.
27:29 The whole project not only widened the community participation but also the political.
27:35 No wonder that in 2018, the project was awarded
27:42 because of the contribution of ecological sustainability and sense of security and livability.
27:48 At the same time, it was also recognized as a National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
27:56 On average, less than 1,000 people visit the esplanade on a weekly basis.
28:05 I want to have a routine every week.
28:08 Like, my cousins and I jog together.
28:12 Trying to be fit everyday in every aspect.
28:16 Mary Ann is already jogging here and she's still getting used to it with her Dragon Boat Team.
28:21 Esplanade makes it accessible for us.
28:23 It's a safe space for people to run.
28:25 You're not afraid of cars.
28:26 You're not afraid of getting hit by a boat.
28:28 And it's well-lighted.
28:29 Fresh natural space within the city.
28:31 Local man or tourists can also sightsee via boat ride.
28:36 My fellow citizens, not only did the city revitalize the length of Iloilo River,
28:41 but also the residents themselves were a part of the project.
28:47 This project is a game changer.
28:49 I hope the different parts of the Philippines will be inspired by this.
28:54 For GMA Integrated News, I'm Martin Avier, changing the game!
28:59 After the Constitutional Court of Congress passed,
29:06 GMA Integrated News Research approved the unprogrammed appropriations in the 2024 National Budget.
29:14 It found that from 8, more than 40 appropriations were added.
29:19 These are the unapproved expenses that will be collected by the funds.
29:23 Ma'am Gonzalez was able to point this out.
29:25 In the budget of the National Government,
29:31 the funds that will be collected should be targeted.
29:34 The untargeted expenses that will be collected by the funds are considered unprogrammed appropriations.
29:40 In the unprogrammed appropriations in the 2024 budget,
29:43 the original amount of almost Php 282 billion that was requested by the Congress,
29:48 almost tripled to Php 731 billion that can be approved.
29:53 According to Senator Coco Pimentel,
29:55 the unprogrammed appropriations suddenly increased in the Bicameral Conference Committee.
29:59 When it comes to NEP, the President's budget request,
30:02 the level of unprogrammed appropriations is Php 281 billion.
30:08 When it comes to GAV, the level is also Php 281 billion.
30:13 When it comes to the Senate version, the level of unprogrammed appropriations is also Php 281 billion.
30:20 So it's normal.
30:22 When it comes to the Bicam, when the Bicam report came back, it's already Php 730 billion.
30:31 That's where the Bicam exceeded.
30:33 In the GMA Integrated News Research,
30:36 from the eight items, 43 unprogrammed appropriations were added after passing through the Bicam,
30:42 including the biggest addition, Php 59 billion in priority social programs.
30:48 Php 59 billion was also added for the payment of personal benefits,
30:53 and Php 40 billion for the pension and gratuity fund.
30:56 All of these are not included in the original unprogrammed appropriations recommended by Malacanang.
31:01 The addition of these, according to Pimentel, is against the Constitution.
31:06 Pimentel said, unprogrammed appropriations will also be spent if the government has a lot of income
31:12 or if we have additional foreign funds.
31:14 But under Article 6, Section 25 of the Constitution,
31:18 the Congress is prohibiting the appropriations recommended by the President.
31:23 The DBM said, if you say budget, it's just programmed, it's not included in the unprogrammed.
31:30 But actually, the Constitution uses appropriations, not budget.
31:35 It's not appropriations requested by the President for the operation of the government.
31:41 Unprogrammed appropriations is included.
31:45 Albay's representative, Joey Salceda, said,
31:48 the Budget of Expenditures and Sources of Financing, or BESF,
31:52 that the President is implementing is the basis of the budget.
31:55 That's why the limitation of the Constitution is only for the programmed appropriations.
32:00 But aside from BESF, the Congress has no limitation that has the power of the purse.
32:05 In the end, the Supreme Court will decide the issue once the case they're planning is approved.
32:11 We are still trying to get the answer from what Pimentel said.
32:16 For GMA Integrated News, Mav Gonzales, Nakatutok, 24 Hours.
32:21 Inflation in the country has been slowing down to 3.9% this December.
32:28 But rice, almost 20% of the country's rice, was bought by the government.
32:33 Nakatutok, Tina Panganiban Perez.
32:36 Even though the majority of people expected to buy rice this December because of Christmas,
32:45 the price of products and services this December still slowed down compared to last November.
32:51 The inflation rate is only 3.9%, which is far more if we compare it to 8.1% of December 2022.
32:59 But in the whole of 2023, the average inflation still reached 6%, higher than the target of 2 to 4%.
33:08 Even though the price of goods this December slowed down compared to November,
33:12 the category of household expenses are water, electricity, and oil.
33:17 The price of electricity, which has a negative 7.8% inflation, slowed down faster.
33:24 The price of LPG, which has a 3.6% inflation, and house rent, which has a 3.7% inflation, also slowed down.
33:33 The price of vegetables, especially cabbage, was also slowed down by the category of food and non-alcoholic beverage.
33:41 It balanced the price of rice, fish, and other foods.
33:46 The price of rice this December increased by 19.6% faster than last November.
33:53 And the second fastest in 2023, following the rise in inflation in March.
33:59 The price of transportation expenses in December also increased, compared to last November, because it was negative.
34:06 Jeep and tricycle fare, so this is where the contribution came from, tricycle fare in particular.
34:11 The 3.9% we mentioned earlier is for all Filipinos.
34:16 But if we compare it to the poor who are struggling to buy,
34:21 the price of goods will be 5% higher for them.
34:26 It means that they feel inflation more than others.
34:31 Did the price of goods slow down because Christmas demand decreased?
34:35 The government said, "It doesn't mean that consumption is low.
34:41 There are prices that really decreased.
34:44 The price of rice also increased, as I've said, for one."
34:48 The President was pleased with the slow price of goods.
34:51 He also promised to strengthen the program in agriculture so that food and other primary goods can remain affordable.
34:59 According to the National Economic Development Authority, the Executive Order 15 of the President will help those who remain in the low prices of imported rice, pork and others.
35:12 For GMA Integrated News, Tina Panganiban Perez, Nakatutok 24 Hours.
35:19 The provinces are experiencing more droughts due to the El Niño flooding.
35:29 And in the middle of May, it may have a long-term effect, according to the Pagasa.
35:33 Nakatutok is Ivan Mayrina.
35:35 It's only the first week of 2024.
35:38 The Kavites entered the list of provinces experiencing droughts.
35:42 It's included if the rainfall is only 40 percent or lower in the next three months.
35:49 It's also included if the rainfall is only 80 to 41 percent in the next five months.
35:53 At the end of January, 14 provinces will be added.
35:58 Most of them are agricultural provinces in the northern and central Luzon, like Benguet, Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur, Cagayan and Nueva Ecija.
36:06 These are the areas that already experienced dry spell during the past few months.
36:13 At the end of February, it's estimated that there are 27 provinces that are experiencing droughts,
36:17 which will be 44 in March and will peak in 56 in April.
36:22 This is also the most hot season in the country, especially in the northern Luzon.
36:26 The heat is slowly felt in the last months of 2023.
36:30 As high as more than 40 degrees in many provinces in the northern Luzon area.
36:36 El Nino is expected to reach its peak at the end of May.
36:40 In the last test of hope, it's possible that it will extend.
36:44 Will the dam supply be enough for Metro Manila?
36:47 For now, it's still equivalent to the dams that have passed the normal level.
36:51 Our water is enough for this pipe where we have El Nino.
36:58 What we are saying is that the very critical thing here is that the dry spell or drought extends after May or beyond May.
37:07 The hope of the middle of the month is continuing to be reminded of the strengthening effect of El Nino.
37:11 Watch for health and continue to save on water.
37:15 For GMA Integrated News, Ivan Mayrina, for 24 Hours.
37:21 The number of injuries due to fireworks and tornadoes has been added to the latest health department data.
37:30 11 cases were added to the list of fireworks related injuries.
37:34 Four were added to the list of victims of tornadoes.
37:38 In total, there were almost 600 injuries from fireworks and tornadoes, one from WATUSI and seven from tornadoes.
37:47 Two were reported.
37:49 We're just in the middle of the week.
37:50 Pressured but excited for the upcoming airing of the cast of the latest revenge drama on Kapuso Network, Makiling.
38:04 The story of the love and the love that should be expected, will be discussed by Lars Santiago.
38:12 The taping for GMA Public Affairs Afternoon Prime Series, Makiling, was done earlier this morning.
38:21 It was done by Derek Monasterio, El Villanueva, and the other cast.
38:26 But they came fresh and all glammed up to the Grand Media Conference for the series.
38:33 Pressured but excited for the upcoming airing of the public affairs series, Makiling, which will be aired on Monday after Stolen Life.
38:45 El will play the role of Amira, a woman from the family of drug dealers who, out of a desire to help her family,
38:56 came to Manila to work as a janitor in a school.
39:02 Here, he will experience the terrifying threats of the Crazy Five, led by Christopher Martin, Myrtle Sarosa, Claire Castro, TJ Marquez, and Royce Cabrera.
39:17 The five want to steal a mysterious plant from Amira in the forest of Makiling, the Mucha.
39:26 The only ally and defender of Amira is Alex, Derek's character.
39:33 His brother, Rose, who is the character of Thea Tolentino, is also a part of Amira's life. She is stealing from Alex.
39:44 She is not only physically and mentally abusive, but also emotionally abusive.
39:50 So even if you don't do anything to the Crazy Five, Amira is really angry. She's abusing me almost every day.
39:59 Derek is the one who brings the anger to the Crazy Five in real life, because they are good at making El's character suffer.
40:09 I'm angry at Christopher, I'm angry at Myrtle. Their character name is no longer their name.
40:14 It means that they have already fulfilled their role. And I feel sorry for El, not for Amira.
40:21 It's like it's true, because that's how it is here. It's really true.
40:24 Every after take, they are the ones who will say, "Sorry, El. Sorry." They will say sorry to me right away.
40:31 Because even them, they feel bad doing that already.
40:35 So I'm really grateful that they are with me in this group, in this cast.
40:41 LAR Santiago updated on the showbiz happening.
40:47 And that's my chika this Friday night. I'm Ia Daliano. Yeah! Happy weekend, my dears! Miss Mel, Miss Vicky, Emil.
40:57 Ia.
40:59 Oh, it's obvious. Thank you, Ia. And that's the news. This Friday, I'm Mel Tiangco.
41:04 I'm Vicky Morales for a bigger mission.
41:07 For a wider service to the country, I'm Emil Sumangyo.
41:10 From GMA Integrated News, the news authority of the Philippines, we learned 24 hours.
41:16 And you can watch starting Monday, January 8, the new revenge drama that GMA Public Affairs is giving,
41:26 "Makiling, the story of revenge for the vile and treacherous in life."
41:33 Watch it on the full trailer of "Inabang ang Sirye."
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