00:00This is the Pay TV news for today.
00:09220 overseas Filipino workers were jailed for pardoning the government of United Arab Emirates.
00:17According to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., this is the result of the Philippines' involvement in the UAE.
00:23For now, the documents of the so-called OFWs are being processed to go back to the Philippines.
00:29Let's watch the President's message.
00:59We extend, of course, our heartfelt gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
01:15and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
01:19whom I also had the honor to meet for this very compassionate gesture.
01:24The documents of our fellow Filipinos are being processed to go back to their homeland safely.
01:39Thank you very much.
01:43Meanwhile, due to the ongoing cooling of the temperature in the Pacific Ocean,
01:47which started back in September 2024, the cooling phenomenon will continue in the Philippines until March of this year.
01:54That is why the DOS said that it is expected that there will be an above-normal or severe rain in the mentioned months,
02:01which could cause flooding and landslides.
02:04It is also possible that there will be typhoons inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility in the mentioned times.
02:10According to the public's expectations,
02:12the government should always monitor the weather in order to avoid calamity.
02:20According to the latest news, the country's inflation rate reached 2.9% in December.
02:25It reached the 2-4% target set by the government.
02:31Meanwhile, devotees from the Quilino Grandstand in Manila are coming to kiss the whole of Jesus Nazareno.
02:38Let's hear from Bernard Ferrer, live.
02:45Joshua, the whole of Jesus Nazareno is being kissed here in the Quilino Grandstand today.
02:51At the same time, the police have tightened their security.
02:58Some devotees from the Quilino Grandstand in Manila came early to kiss Jesus Nazareno.
03:03They are trying to avoid the heavy rain that is expected to come later this afternoon.
03:10Special lanes were also set up for senior citizens and PWDs.
03:14Security in the area is being tightened.
03:17The police are being deployed at designated entry and exit points.
03:21PNP Intelligence Group and Anti-Cybercrime Group are also watching the possible threats.
03:27There are also medical teams and quick response units deployed.
03:32Joshua, the public is being urged to follow the security protocol.
03:36Avoid bringing prohibited items such as sharp objects and flammable materials.
03:43It is also advisable to bring umbrellas and water to avoid dehydration along with the sun.
03:49Back to you, Joshua.
03:51Thank you very much, Bernard Ferrer.
03:55That's all the news for now.
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04:02I am Joshua Garcia for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
