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00:00The simple inspection of the rescue in Sunog, which was carried out by the Malapugo operations in a resort in Mualboal, Cebu.
00:19The 38 Chinese nationals were arrested without any documents.
00:23Witness, Femarie Dumabok of GMA Regional TV.
00:31If you look at it from the outside, it looks like a simple resort in Mualboal, Cebu.
00:35But when the authorities carried out the fire safety inspection, they doubted the Chinese nationals' guests.
00:43When they talked to them, none of them knew English and none of them showed documents like passports.
00:50We have exclusively rented this resort.
00:55Actually, this is not a high-end resort.
00:59If you look at it from the outside, it looks like unusual activities.
01:10This resort is located 7 kilometers more or less from the highway.
01:19We think that this was purposely chosen to avoid the detection.
01:26Even the neighbors noticed that within three weeks, the Chinese nationals were released from prison.
01:33They were sleeping.
01:36Were they drunk, sir?
01:38They were drunk.
01:41Where did you see their activities, sir?
01:45They were hanging out at night.
01:47And in the middle of the fire safety inspection, the Chinese nationals' belongings were seen.
01:5334 sets of computers, 4 laptops, and more than 200 cellphones.
01:59The LGU doubted that there was a Pugo-like operation there.
02:04The LGU also insisted on inspecting the Pugo operation at a resort in Lapu-Lapu City a month after it was seen.
02:14What I did was to use a different type of detector.
02:20But it turned out that it was a computer.
02:23I prepared a security monitor and a detector in the presence of a Pugo-like activity in the area.
02:32The PNP Region 7, Bureau of Immigration, Department of Justice,
02:38PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit, and PNP Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit 7
02:44were all in the area.
02:45They were inspecting the Pugo-like operation in Lapu-Lapu City.
02:51For GME Integrated News, I am Femarie Dumabok of GME Regional TV.
02:57Your Saksi!
03:00The lowest generation charge that Meralco will impose on customers this October
03:05Aside from that, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines,
03:08there is also a decrease in the transmission charge
03:11and not only Meralco's customers could be affected.
03:14Saksi! This is Mackie Polito.
03:20When there is a shortage, it is necessary to save money.
03:22And whenever the due date strikes, it is passed through the discard of many Filipinos.
03:28There are no more plants.
03:30When it comes out, it's only once a week.
03:33It's really hard to borrow.
03:35Sometimes, you have to deny your loan.
03:37It is expected that tomorrow, it will be known if Meralco will impose an increase or decrease in the transmission charge this October.
03:42But according to Meralco,
03:44it is possible that there will be a decrease in the generation charge this month.
03:47The decrease in the transmission charge of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market, or WESEM,
03:52is due to a decrease in the demand due to the cold weather.
03:55The collection of the WESEM transmission charge was also completed in May 2024.
04:01The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, or NGCP,
04:05also announced that it will lower the price of ancillary services or reserve electricity this month.
04:10That is part of the transmission charge of 10% of the Meralco bill.
04:14For this month, as with last month,
04:16more than 50% of our billing is for ancillary services.
04:22In that proportion, it's largely driven by market prices in the reserve market.
04:30That's why it is expected to lower P9 per kWh in Luzon and P2 in Mindanao.
04:36But the bad news is that P29 per kWh in Visayas will increase.
04:41Those are pass-through charges and will not go to the NGCP.
04:45In February, the reserve market sold out.
04:47The NGCP needed to pay P5.7 billion to consumers.
04:52They only paid P1.7 billion in July.
04:56The Energy Regulatory Commission is still waiting for a decision on when to pay the remaining P4 billion.
05:03The NGCP has been planning to increase their billing if they are forced to hire a reserve electricity.
05:09But according to the Department of Energy,
05:12the reserve electricity is needed for a stronger supply.
05:15The system's reliability is prioritized so that we can avoid any yellow or red alerts.
05:22For GMA Integrated News, Mackie Pulido is your witness.
05:27On October 23, the Senate again heard the allegations of the abuse of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.
05:33The Senate asked the court to face them,
05:36the pastor, and the cases of Quiboloy in the Philippines,
05:39aside from his cases in America,
05:42where his accused partner is arranging for a lower sentence.
05:47Witness, Joseph Moro.
05:53In the case of Sex and Labor Trafficking Operations in America, which was filed in 2021,
05:58Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's accused partner is Marisa Duenas,
06:02Director of Operations and Human Resources Manager of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ in America.
06:07In a pre-bargaining agreement on October 7,
06:10Duenas was arraigned in the Attorney's Office of the Central District of California for a lower sentence.
06:17Based on the document obtained by GMA Integrated News from a trusted source,
06:22Duenas admitted that she is guilty of conspiring or conspiring to commit sham marriage
06:28or conspiring to marry members of the KOJC that they bring to America.
06:32Between 2015 and January 29, 2020,
06:37Quiboloy's accused partners were accused of committing marriage fraud that violates the law of America.
06:44They bring KOJC members from the Philippines to marry,
06:49for example, to apply for permanent residence status and citizenship.
06:53Once they are married and resident,
06:56Duenas is forced to divorce them so that she can do sham marriage to others.
07:00In Duenas' pre-bargain agreement,
07:02the California Attorney's Office recommends a two-level reduction in the prison sentence for Duenas.
07:08In the case of America, where Duenas admitted that she is guilty,
07:12the reason why Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, her accused partner, is wanted in America,
07:19here in the Philippines, there is also a case of qualified human trafficking and child sexual abuse of Quiboloy.
07:25Even if Duenas is not included in Quiboloy's accused partners,
07:29in her cases in Quezon City and Pasig Regional Trial Court,
07:32the victims who confessed to Quiboloy's conspiring in America are still happy.
07:38Although it is stated in the pre-bargaining agreement that it is not binding,
07:44but just the same.
07:47We are happy because there is significance, there is relevance here.
07:51The factual basis in the agreement will conform to our theory here in qualified human trafficking.
07:59It's really the same pattern. That's what we're saying, the same pattern.
08:04This is a welcome development for the Philippine government,
08:08but there needs to be steps taken for us to introduce that evidence here in the Philippines as well.
08:17We are also asking for the approval of KOJC.
08:20According to DOJ, Quiboloy's run in the Senate in the election of 2025 is related to her cases.
08:27Her filing of Certificate of Candidacy for Senate is a dare to the government to do something fast.
08:36Because if the time comes and she becomes lawful as a senator,
08:44then he will have some sort of protection already.
08:47But what we want is for him to face the charges first,
08:51not to make a mockery of the election system, not to make a mockery of democracy.
08:58The Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance or CONA was now questioned
09:02by Quiboloy's camp signed by Atty. Mark Tolentino.
09:05Tolentino said that he is the president of the Workers and Peasants Party or WPP.
09:10Before the 2022 elections, he was the one who signed the CONA of the candidates of the party.
09:16Based on the record of the CONA, I am the president of the WPP.
09:20I have with me the certification from the CONA.
09:24As you can see, the president there is Mark V. Tolentino.
09:28We also have the authority to sign the CONA from the CONA.
09:31But Atty. Sonny Matula insisted that he's the running senator and he's the president of the WPP.
09:37They held a party convention where they chose their own candidate, but Tolentino wasn't there.
09:44It's like they're hijacking the WPP to get rid of Quiboloy.
09:51We think it's a game of smoke and mirror that our countrymen want to play.
09:58I think they're using schemes of magicians to cover up the cases that Apolo Quiboloy is facing.
10:09Matula also showed the sworn list of authorized signatories of the CONA, which they submitted to the COMELEC on September 25.
10:17Atty. Tolentino is not on the list.
10:19According to the COMELEC, a group of Tolentino submitted a list of authorized signatories.
10:25According to the commission, it's possible that there are factions in the party.
10:29The factions can fix the issue.
10:32The COMELEC can also fix the issue.
10:33If the COMELEC will fix the issue, only one faction will be recognized.
10:37The candidates of the other faction will be independent candidates.
10:41According to the Supreme Court, the COMELEC is empowered to resolve intra-party disputes.
10:46Our basis will always be the constitutional bylaws of the political party.
10:52Reporting from GMA Integrated News, Joseph Morong is your eyewitness.
10:57There is a research ship of China that was spotted near Palawan and Northern Luzon.
11:01In addition to that, there are almost 200 ships of China that were monitored in different parts of the West Philippine Sea.
11:07Our eyewitness is Chino Gaston.
11:10In the last monitoring of the AFP from September 30 to October 6,
11:14around 110 ships of China were spotted in the West Philippine Sea.
11:20Of these, 28 are ships of the People's Liberation Army Navy and China Coast Guard.
11:26Most of them are Chinese fishing militia or ships that pretend to be fishermen
11:32but are under the control of the China Coast Guard.
11:35The AFP continues to patrol using the airplanes of the Philippine Air Force and ships of the Philippine Navy.
11:41There is nothing unusual that the AFP is now noticing in the movements of China
11:46even though it is still illegal for the ships of China to remain inside the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Philippines.
11:53There is no report from us that there is something that we need to really immediately address in this matter.
12:03As I said, we are continuously monitoring here.
12:06But aside from the ships of China Coast Guard and Navy,
12:09the Chinese research ships near Palawan and North Luzon should be closely monitored.
12:16There may be some research value in what they are doing.
12:20I mean, they may be looking sort of at the undersea environment for submarine operations
12:26and there may also just be symbolic value.
12:29They're just basically making a statement that this is what we're going to do and you can't stop us.
12:33For GMA Integrated News, who is your witness?
12:39China's harassment of the Shoal Squadron and other incidents in the West Philippine Sea
12:44reached the ASEAN Summit in the Lao People's Democratic Republic or Lao PDR.
12:49It was covered by President Marcos while a senior official of China was in the same room.
12:55From Lao PDR, Saksila, Ivan Maerina.
12:59Ivan?
13:02Pia, in front of a senior official of China in Italy,
13:06President Bongbong Marcos told his fellow leaders in ASEAN that
13:10the actions of China are illegal and aggressive.
13:13The actions of China are illegal and aggressive
13:15along with the call for the creation of a Code of Conduct
13:19to maintain peace in the South China Sea.
13:26In front of Chinese Premier Li Chang, who was arrested by China in the ASEAN Summit in Lao PDR,
13:31President Bongbong Marcos described in his speech
13:34the incidents of China's aggressive actions against the Philippines.
13:39As well as that, the blocking, bombing of the water cannon,
13:44laser firing, and deliberate bombing of China's Shoal,
13:48and even the hijacking of ships and airplanes of the B-4.
13:52The President said that the Philippines continues to experience harassment and threats from China.
13:57This shows China's continued neglect of international law.
14:01It is saddening that the overall situation in the South China Sea remains tense and does not change.
14:07That's why all parties need to be open to seriously fix the unaccompanied
14:13and reduce tensions.
14:14That's why the negotiations for the ASEAN-China Code of Conduct need to be easier.
14:19In 1992, the creation of a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea began,
14:23but until now, it is still being discussed.
14:26But even if the elements of the agreement, such as what will be its status,
14:30and if it will be legally binding, it does not change.
14:34It's just a simple matter of self-restraint or restraint, not an agreement.
14:39China's importance in the ASEAN economy is not insignificant.
14:43China is ASEAN's largest trading partner,
14:46with an annual value of 500 billion dollars.
14:49It is also the third largest producer of foreign direct investments.
14:54Through the President, economic cooperation should not be separated from political security.
15:00On this occasion, NHK, a Japan-based media outlet,
15:03called on the President in a retreat yesterday by fellow ASEAN leaders
15:07not to be surprised by China's illegal and dangerous actions in the South China Sea.
15:12The President also said that these actions are out of the question
15:15because ASEAN is far from facing enemies against its members
15:19and the silence in the midst of these enemies has weakened ASEAN.
15:24NHK's message is based on a copy of the President's speech.
15:28He did not release that copy of the speech
15:30because it usually does not discuss the leaders' retreat.
15:34We tried to ask the President about it.
15:37It is improper for me to disclose anything that was mentioned in the pub game closed session.
15:48Meanwhile, in an interview, the Foreign Ministry of China said
15:53that the situation in the South China Sea is generally stable
15:57and they remain committed to fixing their so-called maritime differences
16:02through dialogue and consultation.
16:04China will continue to consult with ASEAN countries
16:07to implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea
16:11and to implement the Code of Conduct.
16:14Meanwhile, among the activities of the President today
16:18is their bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
16:23One of the most anticipated events tomorrow, the last day of the ASEAN Summit,
16:27is the ASEAN-U.S. Summit.
16:29The U.S. Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, also arrived earlier.
16:34And live from Lao People's Democratic Republic, for GMA Integrated News,
16:39I am Ivan Meirina, your witness.
16:44It exploded.
16:46Ouch, the volcano exploded.
16:48Almost 3 kilometers high was the eruption or plume of the Taal Volcano this morning.
16:53Meanwhile, in the Phoenix, the slow phreatic eruption of the volcano lasted for 11 minutes
16:58which is still at Alert Level 1 now.
17:00But due to the thickness of the volcano or volcanic smog
17:04brought by the wind in the direction of the South China Sea,
17:07face-to-face classes were suspended in all areas of Nasugbu, Lian, Agoncillo, Calatagan, and Balayan
17:14and transferred to Modular Distance Learning.
17:17The Vogue is dedicated to health, especially to those who have feelings.
17:28Julian San Jose, the Sparkle, and the leader of a parish in Occidental Mindoro
17:35gave a controversial performance of Kapuso Singer in the Church.
17:40In the speech of Father Carlito Mame Dimaano,
17:44he admitted all his mistakes and admitted that their decision was wrong.
17:49He also asked for forgiveness to Julian and Jessica Villarubin for inviting them to perform.
17:56In social media posts, Julian and Linao also asked for forgiveness
18:01that their sole intention is to give joy and support to the Church through a benefit concert.
18:09Julian added that even though he is not perfect,
18:12his conviction is firm and his faith is not weak.
18:17The Sparkle GMA Artist Center first released a statement
18:21promising to answer to what happened.
18:24They are the ones who should clarify the details to the organizer and coordinate their talent.
18:31Julian just did his job and became a true professional and has no bad intentions.
18:37They also asked for forgiveness to those who were offended and to Julian.
18:41The Sparkle will be more careful so that this will not happen again.
18:47One of the activities that was postponed in the BGC to have an event
18:51is the Venture Capital Investors and Startups or Papausbong of Companies in the Philippines.
18:57TND Aura, a venture capital firm that is based in Southeast Asia,
19:04organized the event called VC Socials.
19:07This is where the investment arm of GMA Network, GMA Ventures Incorporated,
19:12and startups from different industries came from.
19:15There was also a panel discussion
19:17where GMA Ventures President and Chief Operating Officer Reggie Bautista
19:22and TND Aura officials and a partner firm discussed.
19:25TND Aura has a deep partnership with GMA Ventures
19:29and TND Aura has invested in startups in the healthcare sector.
19:41It was only sold in carts before, and now it has different locations.
19:45With the help of Pastil, a partnership between a couple in Pangasinan,
19:49it was a success.
19:51This is mine.
19:57The simple shredded chicken topped with rice
20:01was a certified hit by Michael and Grace in Kalasang, Pangasinan.
20:06The couple started in November 2022 with a total of Php 500
20:12and earns Php 75 per day.
20:15Fast forward today, they are now leveled up.
20:18They earn Php 70,000 per day
20:22and have 10 locations in different places in Pangasinan.
20:29Wow, a different kind of level up, and it looks delicious.
20:32Yes.
20:33Visitors.
20:34Yes.
20:35Heartthrobs, it's only been 76 days and it's almost Christmas.
20:39Almost.
20:40Thank you for watching. I'm Pia Arkangel.
20:43Under the leadership of Arlan Clavio, I'm Ato Maraulio.
20:45For a bigger mission and a wider service to the country.
20:49From GMA Integrated News, the news authority of the Philippines,
20:53until tomorrow, we will be together.
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