00:00 The camera will also reach the families of two Filipinos who were taken to Israel, including financial assistance.
00:08 The private sector is concerned that the prices of goods in the country may rise due to the so-called "sigalot".
00:18 The Central News Agency with Mel Alessmoraz.
00:21 In the middle of a ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the camera will give a donation of P1 million for the families of two Filipinos who were taken to the island.
00:35 This is a personal help from House Speaker Martin Romualdez and King Og Partylist Representative Vieda Marie Romualdez.
00:44 According to the House leader, she is very saddened by the loss of our two Filipinos.
00:51 And in this situation, we need to help each other.
00:55 Aside from financial aid, Romualdez also promised to find funds for the camera
01:00 to give livelihood opportunities and educational scholarships to the affected families.
01:06 The chaos that is happening now is a reminder of the danger that our countrymen are facing in their relationship with other countries.
01:17 That is why she once again prayed for their safety.
01:21 Here in the Philippines, the Private Sector Advisory Council or PSAC Job Sector Lead Joey Concepcion is confident
01:29 that the price of goods will not be affected by the war in Israel and Gaza.
01:35 I think we don't import much from Israel.
01:40 It may have some influence on oil prices because Israel is close to the oil countries.
01:49 But I am confident that the rest of the commodities, our prices are almost the same.
01:55 Aside from this, he is also confident that Christmas is coming.
01:59 Our economy is continuously improving and there are more opportunities for our countrymen.
02:07 I think we will enter Christmas season.
02:11 A lot of people will be rehired, especially our contractuals.
02:17 Because this last quarter, this Christmas season, our consumer spending will go up.
02:26 de las Moras para sa bayan.
02:28 [music ends]
