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Senator Erwin Tulfo: We take up the proposed budget of the presidential communications office and its attached agencies and corporations for fiscal year 2027. The PCO occupies a unique position in government. It is responsible not only for communicating the policies, [unclear] and activities of the

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: president and the national government but also for ensuring that accurate and timely public information reaches our people and today that responsibility becomes even more important. We live in a time when information travels within seconds. Social media has changed how Filipinos receive their news. Artificial intelligence or AI has made it easier to create fake images, videos and even statements. Misinformation and disinformation can

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: spread faster than government can respond. Kayo po ang nasa frontline. Kayo po ang inyong ahensya po ang ikanga ang haharap sa problema na ito. Nais po nating malaman mamaya kung ano po ang pwedeng gawin ng inyong tanggap Ginoong Kalihim upang labanan po itong fake news po na ito. Hindi po sapat na mabilis ang impormasyon. Dapat tama, malinaw at

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: mapagkakatiwalaan. And government communication must always serve the public interest. Public fund should be used to inform the Filipino people not for partisan political purposes. For fiscal year 2027 the PCO and its attached agencies and corporations are proposing approximately 2.526 billion in new appropriations lower than their 2026 budget.

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: Today we will look at the [unclear] of existing funds. We will ask whether the mandates of our different government communications offices remain clearly defined or whether there are functions that overlap and can be streamlined. And more importantly, we want to know whether government information is actually reaching our people or dumarating lang [unclear] yung mga fake news ng kung sino-sino. We need you guys especially these days.

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: We don't need fake news coming from [unclear] polluted sources. And more importantly, we want to know whether government information is actually reaching our people. Umaabot ba ang impormasyon ng gobyerno sa mga probinsya? Nauna ba ito kaysa sa mga fake news? Ano po ang ginagawa ng ating ahensya? Ano po ang ginagawa ng ating TV stations, radio stations ng Philippine

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: Information Agency, Philippine News Agency? Ano po ang ginagawa para masawata, mapigilan po itong mga fake news po na ito? And beyond We must also about public trust government communication can simply be measured by the number of press releases issued post uploaded or engagement generated the more important question is do Filipino people trust the

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: information coming from their government or they trust more the fake news that they read over social media as we examine this budget therefore our purpose Straight forward we want a government communication system that is efficient in its spending, effective in its reach, responsible in its messaging, and credible to the Filipino people. With that we welcome the officials and representatives of the presidential

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: communications office and its attached agencies and corporations the [unclear] of Broadcast services, Bureau of Communication Services, National Printing Office, News and Information Bureau, Philippine Information Agency, Presidential Broadcast Service, Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation and People's Television Network. Maraming salamat po and we may now proceed with the presentation of the proposed 2027 budget.

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: ComSec, please acknowledge your visitors today. Also, we would like to acknowledge the presence of our dear Secretary, Secretary Dave Gomez. Go ahead, ComSec. Please acknowledge the rest of our guests today.

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Committee Secretary: Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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Committee Secretary: Good afternoon to everyone. The Committee on Finance, Subcommittee H, would like to acknowledge the following resource persons from the Presidential Communications Office and its attached agencies and corporations. We have Mr. Ramon Ilagan, Undersecretary for Strategic Media Campaigns. Good afternoon, sir. We have Ms. Ruth Abigail Sestoso,

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Committee Secretary: Undersecretary for Administration, Finance and Government Corporations and GOCCs. Good afternoon, ma?am. We have Assistant Secretary Ronald Dale Zapata for Finance and Legal. We have Assistant Secretary Rowena Kiyoge for Administration. Assistant Secretary Rufino Gerald Moreno III

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Committee Secretary: for Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations. We also have Assistant Secretary Prudencia Meneses for Presidential News Desk. We also have Director Ralph Christian Mancenido for Financial and Management Service. We have Director-Attorney Christine Joy Llano for Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations. We also have Mr. Alan Alanigue,

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Committee Secretary: Officer in Charge of the Bureau of Broadcast Services. We have Ms. Arlene Barrientos, Officer in Charge, Bureau of Communication Services. We also have Director Nicole Bacolod of the National Printing Office. Mr. Jericho Paloma, Officer in Charge of the News and Information Agency. We also have Mr. Franz Gerald Imperial,

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Committee Secretary: Agency Head of Presidential Broadcast, Radio-Television, Malaca?ang. We also have Assistant Secretary Arthur Lawrence Los Ba?os for Private Media. We have Assistant Secretary Ronald Dale Zapata for Finance and Legal. From the government and its attached agencies and corporations, we have Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation President and CEO Jose

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Committee Secretary: Palicarpio Jr. From the APO Production Unit Incorporated, we have Attorney Gil Carlos Puyat. From the Philippine Information Agency, we have Director General Catherine Chloe De Castro. From the Bureau of Communication Services, we have Arlene Barrientos.

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Committee Secretary: From the National Printing Office, we have Ms. Nicole Bacolod. We also have with us from the People?s Television Network Incorporated Attorney John Benedict Tixon, and he will be later joined by its Network General Manager Lino Cayetano. From the Commission on Audit, we have Ms. Norma Bella Portinelles,

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Committee Secretary: together with Mr. Miguel

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Committee Secretary: Traboc, Edgeline Victoria,

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Committee Secretary: From the Department of Budget

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Committee Secretary: Yes, that is all for now, Mr. Chair.

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Committee Secretary: Thank you.

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: Thank you, ComSec. We now officially commence this budget hearing of the Presidential Communications Operations Office and its attached agencies.

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: Anyway, let us now proceed with the presentation of the PCO family. Let us begin with the PCO proper.

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: Secretary, are you going to make a presentation?

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Secretary David M. Gomez: I will take you through the presentation.

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: Thank you, Secretary. You have five to seven minutes. Go ahead, please.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and good afternoon.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Your Honor, on behalf of the Presidential Communications Office, allow me to express our sincere gratitude for the gracious invitation to appear before this committee today and for the very warm welcome extended to us here in the August halls of the Senate of the Philippines.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: It is my honor, together with the heads and officials of the PCO and our attached agencies, to present and explain our proposed budget for fiscal year 2027.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Allow me first to provide some context for our proposed approach.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: For 2027, the PCO is proposing a budget of P2.621 billion, representing just 0.03% of the proposed P7.2 trillion national budget.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Our proposed budget, Your Honor, is the lowest among the departments in the executive branch, yet the mandate entrusted to us are both broad and consequential.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: With this modest resources, Your Honor, the PCO and its attached agencies remain fully committed to the formidable task of engaging and informing our citizens, working with the mass media, and helping foster a more informed and meaningful public discourse on policies, programs, and actions of government.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: We therefore come before this honorable committee mindful of our responsibility to ensure that every peso entrusted to the PCO is

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Secretary David M. Gomez: used prudently, effectively, and in the service of the Filipino people. Next slide, please. Your Honor, the PCO family?s budget proposal of 2.621 billion is 6.6% lower than our current 2026 budget. As mentioned earlier, it accounts for 0.03%

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Secretary David M. Gomez: of the 7.2 trillion National Expenditure Program for 2027. Next slide, please. Per Executive Order No. 16, Your Honor, the PCO has six attached agencies and three GOCCs attached to the department. The following are the major programs, activities, and projects to be funded by our proposed 2027 national budget. Next slide, please.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: The Presidential Communications Program is at the core of our mandate to serve as the primary communication arm of the Office of the President and the Executive Branch, ensuring that government messages are clear, consistent, and accessible to the Filipino people.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: The program primarily focuses on the formulation, coordination, and implementation of integrated public information plans and programs that effectively communicate the priorities, policies, and achievements of the President and the Executive Department.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: It involves not only the crafting of messages but also the careful alignment of communication strategies across agencies to ensure coherence and clarity in how government policies and programs are conveyed to the public.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: In a time when information is fast-moving and often contested, the program ensures that our citizens receive timely, accurate, and relevant information straight from the government.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: In line with this,

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Secretary David M. Gomez: The main organizational outcome that we seek to achieve is public access, engagement, and understanding of presidential policies and government programs. This means that we are not only ensuring that information reaches the people, but also that it resonates with them and encourages meaningful dialogue.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Through accessible and inclusive communication, we empower citizens to engage in public discourse, to raise their concerns, and to take part in nation-building.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: To realize these outcomes, we are implementing several concrete activities.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Among these is the Freedom of Information Program, which upholds transparency by granting citizens greater access to government data and information.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: We also conduct regular press briefings to provide timely updates and clarification.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: To strengthen information literacy, we have launched the Maging Mapanuri Program, a series of fact-checking workshops designed to combat disinformation and promote responsible news consumption.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: We also undertake the coverage of presidential engagements, both local and international, ensuring that the Filipino people are kept informed of the President's activities in the country and his representation.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Ultimately, the Presidential Communications Program positions communication as a bridge between the government and the people, a bridge built on trust, transparency, and accountability.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: It ensures that the President's policies and the administration's development agenda are not only heard, but also understood, embraced, and supported by the citizenry.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Next slide, please.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Now we present, Your Honor, the programs of the attached agencies of the PCO.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: First, under the Bureau of Broadcast Services, we implement the Public Radio Broadcasting Program, which ensures nationwide access to timely and relevant information through radio.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Second, under the Bureau of Communication Services, we carry out the Government Communications Program, which produces print, audiovisual, and digital materials

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Secretary David M. Gomez: that amplify government policies, projects, and services for public awareness and understanding.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Third, the News and Information Bureau is responsible for providing efficient, effective, productive, and economical services relating to the development and formulation of domestic and foreign information programs of the government.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Next slide, please.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Fourth is the National Printing Office, which oversees the national printing.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Fifth is the Philippine Information Agency, which implements the development communication programs of the government, bringing information closer to the people through regional and provincial networks while promoting citizen participation and grassroots engagement.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Finally, Radio TV Malacanang, or RTVM, manages the Presidential Documentation and Broadcast Management Program, which provides full coverage broadcast and archiving of the President's official activities and public engagements, both local and international.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Together, these programs from our attached agencies ensure a comprehensive, multi-platform communication system that allows the government to effectively reach and engage our people.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Next slide, please.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: We wish to emphasize, Your Honor, that the PCO has consistently been achieving its financial and physical targets.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: The PCO proper's Congress-approved performance indicators, targets, and budget allocation under the GAA are shown on the succeeding slides.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: These targets are achieved through the synergy and collaboration of the various operating units of the PCO proper.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Next slide, please.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: I am pleased to report, Your Honor, that the agency has achieved and exceeded all targets for its performance indicators under the fiscal year 2025 General Appropriations Act. This achievement is largely attributed to strengthened media partnerships under the current administration, which led to increased access and more events being attended by the media, both locally and abroad. Next slide, please.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: For the PCO proper's financial performance,

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Secretary David M. Gomez: for 2025,

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Secretary David M. Gomez: 84.79% of the obligated funds under all available appropriations last year were already disbursed or paid for.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: As of December 31, 2025,

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Secretary David M. Gomez: more than 87.51% of our released appropriations in the 2025 GAA were obligated or utilized.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: For fiscal year 2025,

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Secretary David M. Gomez: the unobligated allotments and unpaid appropriations

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Secretary David M. Gomez: are attributed mainly to the intervening factors in the implementation of its programs,

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Secretary David M. Gomez: i.e. procurement bottlenecks and the transition activities conducted in relation to the change in top leadership.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: The PCO experienced financial performance challenges during the subject fiscal year

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Secretary David M. Gomez: due to procurement delays and adjustments in priorities

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Secretary David M. Gomez: following the assumption of the new management in February and again in July 2025.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Next slide, please.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: The agency has again achieved and exceeded all its physical targets this time for the first semester of 2026 and is on track to achieve all its targets for the rest of the year.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: This was done through strategic resource utilization, streamlined workflows, and strong team coordination despite structural and staffing limitations.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Productivity was maximized by the PCO.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: The agency has also optimized by developing targeted innovations,

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Secretary David M. Gomez: including communicating presidential events in the vernacular

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Secretary David M. Gomez: and strengthening stakeholder partnerships for seamless media coverage.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: For our mid-year performance,

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Secretary David M. Gomez: we have already obligated 26.17% of our available appropriations as of June 30 or mid-year this year,

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Secretary David M. Gomez: out of which 92.11% have been allocated.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: We have already been paid for or disbursed.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Please note that for fiscal year 2026,

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Secretary David M. Gomez: PCO has an agency-specific appropriation under its own budget in the GAA amounting to around 953.9 million

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Secretary David M. Gomez: and another fund for ASEAN 2026 Summit Hosting

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Secretary David M. Gomez: pursuant to the Special Provision No. 1 of the OP Properties Budget where it is lodged under the GAA.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Next slide, please.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: For the first semester of 2026,

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Secretary David M. Gomez: the unobligated allotments were primarily attributed to the issuance of Memorandum Circular 114

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Secretary David M. Gomez: which directed all national government agencies to strictly implement energy conservation measures

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Secretary David M. Gomez: in response to the rising global oil and electricity crisis as a result of the Middle East conflict.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: In addition, the ASEAN National Organizing Council directed the recalibration

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Secretary David M. Gomez: the recalibration and downsizing to bare bones of preparatory meetings

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Secretary David M. Gomez: with activities to be conducted through virtual platforms whenever feasible.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Next slide, please.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: May we note, Your Honor, that the PCO proper returned to the DBM 95.758 million

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Secretary David M. Gomez: from its fiscal year 2026 allotment.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: This is pursuant to DBM National Budget Circular 602 and 603 issued in response to the National Energy Emergency

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Secretary David M. Gomez: and to augment funds for PAPs intended to mitigate the economic and social impact of the Middle East conflict.

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: Secretary, let me just ask you, you said you returned 9 point something billion or million?

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Secretary David M. Gomez: That's correct, Your Honor.

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: To the National Treasury?

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: I was wondering.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: 95.

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: I was wondering why you had a reduction in your budget for 2026.

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: You had 953 and now it's 765.

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: Okay.

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: Siguro naisip nila masyado matipid ang PCO kaya bawasan na lang natin.

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: Go ahead.

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: Please continue your presentation.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Your Honor, if I may just clarify, it was really required under the National Energy Emergency Declaration of the President

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Secretary David M. Gomez: for us to cost cut and return.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Some funds to the DBM.

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: Later on, I will be asking you yung inyong disbursement rate.

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: How is it going?

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Yes, sir.

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kasi usually based on experience, binabawasan ng DBM ang budget ng isang ahensya

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: pag nakita nila matipid masyado.

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: So, go ahead.

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: Continue your presentation, Secretary.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Thank you, Your Honor.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: May we note that the PCO...

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Well, next slide, please.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Sorry.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Hence, net of funds returned to the DBM and deducted from our available allotment,

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Secretary David M. Gomez: the PCO proper's obligation, the budget utilization rate increased and stands at 42.55 as of September 2026.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Out of these allotments that were already obligated or utilized to date, 90.28% have already been paid for or disbursed.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Next slide, please.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Your Honor, Mr. Chair, we are honored to report to this body that for the fourth consecutive year,

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Secretary David M. Gomez: the Commission on Audit has rendered an unmodified opinion on the PCO's financial statements,

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Secretary David M. Gomez: most recently for the year ending December 31, 2025.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: This underscores our steadfast commitment to transparency and sound financial management.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Further affirming our compliance with government accounting and auditing standards,

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Secretary David M. Gomez: no notice of disallowance or no notice of suspension has been issued by the COE.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Next slide, please.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Moving on, we ensure that the proposed budget presented here will be consistent with the figures stated

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Secretary David M. Gomez: in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Expenditure Program submitted by the President and the DBM to Congress

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Secretary David M. Gomez: and that all programs, activities, and projects of the PCO are aligned with the priorities of the administration

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Secretary David M. Gomez: updated Philippine Development Plan for 2023 to 2028, and fiscal year 2027 budget priorities framework set by the DBM. Next slide, please. This includes the following priority or flagship programs and projects as part of the PCO?s budgetary thrust for fiscal year 2027.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Number one, the reinforced national government infrastructure.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: By maintaining sustained engagement, including strategic briefings with key partners and strengthened operational support,

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Secretary David M. Gomez: the program directly aligns government communications with core national priorities.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: In doing so, it enhances the government's ability to deliver clear, coherent, and timely messaging to both domestic and international audiences.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: and fulfills the PCO's mandate to effectively communicate policies, programs, and official positions across the executive branch.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Number two is the Intensified Media and Information Literacy Program.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: This program strengthens the public capacity to critically assess, analyze, and produce information in an increasingly complex media environment.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: The initiative aims to combat misinformation and disinformation, promote responsible media consumption, and rebuild public trust.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Third is our multisectoral campaign to fight fake news, or what we call OPLAN Kontra Fake News in the PCO.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: This initiative aims to protect the public from disinformation and misinformation,

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Secretary David M. Gomez: By maintaining the credibility and integrity of information, stopping the proliferation of fake news, and strengthening the role of mass media as a trusted institution in the face of the growing power of social media.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: As such, the PCO signed a memorandum of cooperation with the country's nine national broadsheets to work together in preventing the spread of fake news and disinformation.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: By empowering the public to discern facts from falsehoods and truth from lies and holding purveyors of fake news accountable, the PCO's OPLAN contra fake news campaign strengthens freedom of speech and the public's right to information.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: This program includes the creation of an anti-fake news desk, a dedicated mechanism where its partners in the public can report suspicious or misleading information.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Reports are promptly evaluated and referred to appropriate agencies, including the Department of Information and Communications Technology and the Department of Justice for Proper Action.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: It also integrates emerging themes such as artificial intelligence, science communications, and cyber e-gov preparedness to ensure that stakeholders are equipped to navigate the evolving information ecosystem.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: By modernizing our communication infrastructure and upgrading our digital platforms, websites, and social media channels, the PCO can leverage cutting-edge technologies to expand the government's digital reach and presence across a broader audience.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: As shown in this

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Secretary David M. Gomez: table, Your Honor, all PCO agencies

387
00:52:00,580 --> 00:52:02,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: received lower budget levels

388
00:52:02,580 --> 00:52:04,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: for fiscal year 2027

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Secretary David M. Gomez: NEP compared

390
00:52:06,580 --> 00:52:08,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: with original submissions to the

391
00:52:08,580 --> 00:52:10,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: DBM. Among the

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00:52:10,580 --> 00:52:12,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: agencies, the PIA experienced the

393
00:52:12,580 --> 00:52:14,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: largest reduction of

394
00:52:14,580 --> 00:52:16,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: 981 million

395
00:52:16,580 --> 00:52:18,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: or 58 percent. BBS was

396
00:52:18,580 --> 00:52:20,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: reduced by 317 million

397
00:52:20,580 --> 00:52:22,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: or 38 percent.

398
00:52:22,580 --> 00:52:24,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: PCO proper likewise received

399
00:52:24,580 --> 00:52:26,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: 784

400
00:52:26,580 --> 00:52:28,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: million cut which is

401
00:52:28,580 --> 00:52:30,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: 37.57 percent

402
00:52:30,580 --> 00:52:32,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: lower than our original

403
00:52:32,580 --> 00:52:34,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: proposal. Even

404
00:52:34,580 --> 00:52:36,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: agencies with relatively smaller

405
00:52:36,580 --> 00:52:38,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: reductions such as BCS, NIB,

406
00:52:38,580 --> 00:52:40,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: and NPO still receive

407
00:52:40,580 --> 00:52:42,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: budgets below their originally proposed

408
00:52:42,580 --> 00:52:44,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: requirements. Overall,

409
00:52:44,580 --> 00:52:46,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: the fiscal year 2027

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Secretary David M. Gomez: NEP did not fully accommodate

411
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Secretary David M. Gomez: the funding levels sought by

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00:52:50,580 --> 00:52:52,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: any of the regular

413
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Secretary David M. Gomez: agencies. Next slide, please.

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Secretary David M. Gomez: The same

415
00:52:56,580 --> 00:52:58,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: trend is evident among GOCCs.

416
00:52:58,580 --> 00:53:00,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: While all proposed

417
00:53:00,580 --> 00:53:02,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: budget increases under tier 2

418
00:53:02,580 --> 00:53:04,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: were not reflected in the

419
00:53:04,580 --> 00:53:06,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: 2027 NEP,

420
00:53:06,580 --> 00:53:08,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: IBC 13 received no budget

421
00:53:08,580 --> 00:53:10,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: allocation against its proposed

422
00:53:10,580 --> 00:53:12,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: 680 million

423
00:53:12,580 --> 00:53:14,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: proposal to the DBM

424
00:53:14,580 --> 00:53:16,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: equivalent to a 100

425
00:53:16,580 --> 00:53:18,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: percent reduction while

426
00:53:18,580 --> 00:53:20,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: PTB 4 was allocated

427
00:53:20,580 --> 00:53:22,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: only 138 million

428
00:53:22,580 --> 00:53:24,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: compared to its 1.7 billion

429
00:53:24,580 --> 00:53:26,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: proposal, a decrease of

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00:53:26,580 --> 00:53:28,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: 1.6 billion or 92

431
00:53:28,580 --> 00:53:30,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: percent. As a result,

432
00:53:30,580 --> 00:53:32,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: budgetary support to government

433
00:53:32,580 --> 00:53:34,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: corporations declined from 2.4

434
00:53:34,580 --> 00:53:36,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: billion in the original proposal

435
00:53:36,580 --> 00:53:38,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: to only 138 million

436
00:53:38,580 --> 00:53:40,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: in the NEP, a reduction of

437
00:53:40,580 --> 00:53:42,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: 2.3 billion or 94 percent.

438
00:53:42,580 --> 00:53:44,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: On a department-wide

439
00:53:44,580 --> 00:53:46,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: basis, PCO's proposed budget

440
00:53:46,580 --> 00:53:48,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: of 6.8 billion was

441
00:53:48,580 --> 00:53:50,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: reduced to only 2.6 billion

442
00:53:50,580 --> 00:53:52,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: under the 2027

443
00:53:52,580 --> 00:53:54,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: NEP, representing a decrease

444
00:53:54,580 --> 00:53:56,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: of 4.2 billion

445
00:53:56,580 --> 00:53:58,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: or 61 percent.

446
00:53:58,580 --> 00:54:00,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: In summary, every agency

447
00:54:00,580 --> 00:54:02,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: and GOCC under the

448
00:54:02,580 --> 00:54:04,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: PCO received a lower

449
00:54:04,580 --> 00:54:06,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: budget than originally proposed

450
00:54:06,580 --> 00:54:08,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: which with most tier

451
00:54:08,580 --> 00:54:10,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: 2 initiatives and expansion

452
00:54:10,580 --> 00:54:12,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: requirements remaining

453
00:54:12,580 --> 00:54:14,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: unfunded for fiscal year

454
00:54:14,580 --> 00:54:16,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: 2027.

455
00:54:16,580 --> 00:54:18,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: Next slide, please.

456
00:54:18,580 --> 00:54:20,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: Zooming in, the total proposed budget for

457
00:54:20,580 --> 00:54:22,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: PCO proper

458
00:54:22,580 --> 00:54:24,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: is 784

459
00:54:24,580 --> 00:54:26,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: million,

460
00:54:26,580 --> 00:54:28,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: a 19.3 decrease from

461
00:54:28,580 --> 00:54:30,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: the current budgetary level.

462
00:54:30,580 --> 00:54:32,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: The total budget of

463
00:54:32,580 --> 00:54:34,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: 784

464
00:54:34,580 --> 00:54:36,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: under the NEP constitutes around

465
00:54:36,580 --> 00:54:38,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: 19 percent decrease of our 2026

466
00:54:38,580 --> 00:54:40,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: GAA level

467
00:54:40,580 --> 00:54:42,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: and about

468
00:54:42,580 --> 00:54:44,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: 37.6 percent lower

469
00:54:44,580 --> 00:54:46,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: than the originally proposed

470
00:54:46,580 --> 00:54:48,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: budget in fiscal year

471
00:54:48,580 --> 00:54:50,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: 2027. The decrease of around

472
00:54:50,580 --> 00:54:52,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: 187 million was due to the

473
00:54:52,580 --> 00:54:54,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: net effect of the

474
00:54:54,580 --> 00:54:56,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: increase in personal services

475
00:54:56,580 --> 00:54:58,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: of 71 million due to

476
00:54:58,580 --> 00:55:00,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: the inclusion of PS requirements for

477
00:55:00,580 --> 00:55:02,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: 62 DBM-approved contractual

478
00:55:02,580 --> 00:55:04,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: positions under the digital

479
00:55:04,580 --> 00:55:06,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: media services, strategic communications

480
00:55:06,580 --> 00:55:08,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: and content production clusters

481
00:55:08,580 --> 00:55:10,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: to augment the existing PCO

482
00:55:10,580 --> 00:55:12,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: staff in performing agency

483
00:55:12,580 --> 00:55:14,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: functions and number two,

484
00:55:14,580 --> 00:55:16,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: decrease in our MOOE and capital

485
00:55:16,580 --> 00:55:18,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: outlay of 235 million

486
00:55:18,580 --> 00:55:20,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: and 23 million

487
00:55:20,580 --> 00:55:22,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: respectively since the DBM did not

488
00:55:22,580 --> 00:55:24,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: consider the inclusion of

489
00:55:24,580 --> 00:55:26,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: tier 2 projects that we proposed

490
00:55:26,580 --> 00:55:28,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: which are mostly ongoing

491
00:55:28,580 --> 00:55:30,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: piece funded under the 2026

492
00:55:30,580 --> 00:55:32,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: GAA.

493
00:55:32,580 --> 00:55:34,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: Next slide please.

494
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Secretary David M. Gomez: 63 percent of the amount will go to

495
00:55:36,580 --> 00:55:38,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: MOOE while

496
00:55:38,580 --> 00:55:40,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: personal services will have a share of

497
00:55:40,580 --> 00:55:42,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: 37 percent. No

498
00:55:42,580 --> 00:55:44,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: capital outlay allotment

499
00:55:44,580 --> 00:55:46,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: was provided in

500
00:55:46,580 --> 00:55:48,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: 2027 NEP.

501
00:55:48,580 --> 00:55:50,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: Next slide.

502
00:55:52,580 --> 00:55:54,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: Appropriations by source 98

503
00:55:54,580 --> 00:55:56,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: percent of the total amount reflected

504
00:55:56,580 --> 00:55:58,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: in the PCO proper proposed budget

505
00:55:58,580 --> 00:56:00,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: under the NEP pertains to agency

506
00:56:00,580 --> 00:56:02,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: specific appropriations

507
00:56:02,580 --> 00:56:04,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: directly intended for our operational

508
00:56:04,580 --> 00:56:06,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: expenses and implementation of core

509
00:56:06,580 --> 00:56:08,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: programs and various projects.

510
00:56:08,580 --> 00:56:10,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: Next slide please.

511
00:56:10,580 --> 00:56:12,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: Lastly, the PCO respectfully submits

512
00:56:12,580 --> 00:56:14,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: for consideration of our request

513
00:56:14,580 --> 00:56:16,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: for additional funding

514
00:56:16,580 --> 00:56:18,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: to around 1.24 billion

515
00:56:18,580 --> 00:56:20,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: through amendments in the general

516
00:56:20,580 --> 00:56:22,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: appropriations bill

517
00:56:22,580 --> 00:56:24,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: Your Honor. For PCO

518
00:56:24,580 --> 00:56:26,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: proper, the requested funding will restore

519
00:56:26,580 --> 00:56:28,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: and augment essential personnel maintenance

520
00:56:28,580 --> 00:56:30,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: and operating requirements necessary

521
00:56:30,580 --> 00:56:32,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: to ensure the continued delivery of government

522
00:56:32,580 --> 00:56:34,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: strategic communications and public

523
00:56:34,580 --> 00:56:36,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: information dissemination services.

524
00:56:36,580 --> 00:56:38,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: The initiative established additional

525
00:56:38,580 --> 00:56:40,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: Bagong Pilipinas studios in various

526
00:56:40,580 --> 00:56:42,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: strategic locations in the

527
00:56:42,580 --> 00:56:44,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: regions which

528
00:56:44,580 --> 00:56:46,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: have already been started in

529
00:56:46,580 --> 00:56:48,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: central Visayas enabling

530
00:56:48,580 --> 00:56:50,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: localized high quality content creation

531
00:56:50,580 --> 00:56:52,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: and faster dissemination of public

532
00:56:52,580 --> 00:56:54,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: information.

533
00:56:58,580 --> 00:57:04,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: Next slide please.

534
00:57:04,580 --> 00:57:06,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: For IBC 13, Your Honor,

535
00:57:06,580 --> 00:57:08,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: the interim funding is necessary

536
00:57:08,580 --> 00:57:10,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: because the contemplated

537
00:57:10,580 --> 00:57:12,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: privatization may not be completed

538
00:57:12,580 --> 00:57:14,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: before the start of fiscal

539
00:57:14,580 --> 00:57:16,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: year 2027. In the

540
00:57:16,580 --> 00:57:18,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: absence of a subsidy during the

541
00:57:18,580 --> 00:57:20,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: transition period, the corporation

542
00:57:20,580 --> 00:57:22,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: may encounter difficulties in meeting

543
00:57:22,580 --> 00:57:24,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: personal obligations, maintaining

544
00:57:24,580 --> 00:57:26,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: essential operations, and complying

545
00:57:26,580 --> 00:57:28,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: with existing commitments.

546
00:57:28,580 --> 00:57:30,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: The requested amount is limited to

547
00:57:30,580 --> 00:57:32,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: IBC 13's validated

548
00:57:32,580 --> 00:57:34,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: barest minimum requirement, Your Honor,

549
00:57:34,580 --> 00:57:36,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: for the applicable transition

550
00:57:36,580 --> 00:57:38,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: period. In other words, Your Honor,

551
00:57:38,580 --> 00:57:40,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: if they don't get any augmentation,

552
00:57:40,580 --> 00:57:42,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: IBC 13

553
00:57:42,580 --> 00:57:44,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: sadly may be off the air

554
00:57:44,580 --> 00:57:46,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: beginning January 1st next year.

555
00:57:46,580 --> 00:57:48,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: My question, Mr. Secretary,

556
00:57:48,580 --> 00:57:50,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: is that before

557
00:57:50,580 --> 00:57:52,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: when I was working for

558
00:57:52,580 --> 00:57:54,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: PTV,

559
00:57:54,580 --> 00:57:56,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: I've been hearing my

560
00:57:56,580 --> 00:57:58,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: employees nila na

561
00:57:58,580 --> 00:58:00,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: nabayaran na po ba yung mga

562
00:58:00,580 --> 00:58:02,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: back wages nila, et cetera,

563
00:58:02,580 --> 00:58:04,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: retirement, have

564
00:58:04,580 --> 00:58:06,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: you guys settled that already

565
00:58:06,580 --> 00:58:08,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: sa mga employees natin doon?

566
00:58:08,580 --> 00:58:10,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kasi paparetire natin sila

567
00:58:10,580 --> 00:58:12,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: tas puro promissory note.

568
00:58:12,580 --> 00:58:14,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: So, who's handling IBC

569
00:58:14,580 --> 00:58:16,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: right now?

570
00:58:16,580 --> 00:58:18,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: There you go, sir. Have you

571
00:58:18,580 --> 00:58:20,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: taken care of this? I mean,

572
00:58:20,580 --> 00:58:22,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: yung pong

573
00:58:22,580 --> 00:58:24,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: pagpapaswil, yung mga back wages

574
00:58:24,580 --> 00:58:26,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: nila, nabayaran na ba?

575
00:58:26,580 --> 00:58:28,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Yung mga nagsitandaan

576
00:58:28,580 --> 00:58:30,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: na lang, hindi pa po nakakatanggap,

577
00:58:30,580 --> 00:58:32,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: baka ikamamatay na lang nila, hindi pa po nila

578
00:58:32,580 --> 00:58:34,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: matatanggap yung katila mga back wages,

579
00:58:34,580 --> 00:58:36,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: mga overtime pay, et cetera.

580
00:58:36,580 --> 00:58:38,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Mr. Chairman, tama po iyon. Yung iba po namatay na, yung iba po putol na ang paa, yung iba po baldado na, pero I would like to report

581
00:58:38,580 --> 00:58:40,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: tama po yun. Yung iba po

582
00:58:40,580 --> 00:58:42,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: namatay na, yung iba po

583
00:58:42,580 --> 00:58:44,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: putol na paa,

584
00:58:44,580 --> 00:58:46,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: yung iba po baldado na,

585
00:58:46,580 --> 00:58:48,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: pero I'd like to report

586
00:58:48,580 --> 00:58:50,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: they have all been paid, all the

587
00:58:50,580 --> 00:58:52,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: retirement benefits.

588
00:58:52,580 --> 00:58:54,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Lahat to, pati yung mga sick leave

589
00:58:54,580 --> 00:58:56,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: nila, accumulated leave,

590
00:58:56,580 --> 00:58:58,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: nabayaran po natin. And for yung

591
00:58:58,580 --> 00:59:00,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: information, Your Honor, most

592
00:59:00,580 --> 00:59:02,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: of them have not been paid

593
00:59:02,580 --> 00:59:04,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: their retirement since

594
00:59:04,580 --> 00:59:06,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: 1998. It's

595
00:59:06,580 --> 00:59:08,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: only, I mean,

596
00:59:08,580 --> 00:59:10,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: last year, when they have been, and this

597
00:59:10,580 --> 00:59:12,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: year, when we have accomplished full

598
00:59:12,580 --> 00:59:14,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: payment, because we have to

599
00:59:14,580 --> 00:59:16,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: make sure that

600
00:59:16,580 --> 00:59:18,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: there will be no

601
00:59:18,580 --> 00:59:20,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: other claims they

602
00:59:20,580 --> 00:59:22,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: may have on the company,

603
00:59:22,580 --> 00:59:24,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: on IBC. We require

604
00:59:24,580 --> 00:59:26,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: them to submit quit claims

605
00:59:26,580 --> 00:59:28,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: because we still have to

606
00:59:28,580 --> 00:59:30,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: wait. At that time, we have to

607
00:59:30,580 --> 00:59:32,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: wait for the pending cases.

608
00:59:32,580 --> 00:59:34,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Natapos na po lahat yung cases,

609
00:59:34,580 --> 00:59:36,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: nabayaran na po lahat. So may mga

610
00:59:36,580 --> 00:59:38,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: empleyado pa po kayo dyan ngayon?

611
00:59:38,580 --> 00:59:40,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: May mga empleyado po kami ngayon,

612
00:59:40,580 --> 00:59:42,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: mga bata po. Paano ninyo

613
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Senator Erwin Tulfo: papaswelduhan nito mga ito kung may mga

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: empleyado pa kayo? Secretary, what do you plan?

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00:59:46,580 --> 00:59:48,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: That is exactly our concern,

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: Your Honor. Thank you. Siguro thank you

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00:59:50,580 --> 00:59:52,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: na lang ito. Thank you ha. Pagbigyan

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00:59:52,580 --> 00:59:54,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ka lang ito ng isang sako bigas from NFA.

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00:59:54,580 --> 00:59:56,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: That's not gonna cut it. So

620
00:59:56,580 --> 00:59:57,400
Senator Erwin Tulfo: what's the plan?

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Secretary David M. Gomez: I agree,

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Secretary David M. Gomez: Your Honor. When, similarly,

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Secretary David M. Gomez: when we presented before the House of Representatives, we made a similar appeal to the Honorable Members of the House and now, today, before you, Your Honor, to provide the budget requested by the IBC 13 with the DBM, which was eventually cut and was not included in the National Expenditure Program.

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01:00:23,300 --> 01:00:25,660
Senator Erwin Tulfo: How much was the IBC asking?

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01:00:30,000 --> 01:00:49,860
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Your Honor, we're asking for 680 because we have to continue the operation of Congress TV and starting tomorrow, Your Honor, we will operate one digital station for Senate. We will call it the Senate TV on a 24-7 basis, Your Honor.

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Senator Erwin Tulfo: How many employees do you have, sir?

627
01:00:51,380 --> 01:00:58,600
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: We have 106 permanent employees and around 304 COS, Your Honor.

628
01:00:59,020 --> 01:00:59,420
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Because

629
01:00:59,420 --> 01:01:01,380
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: we were given a

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IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: plantilla by the

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IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: government

632
01:01:03,760 --> 01:01:07,440
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: agency, GCG,

633
01:01:07,760 --> 01:01:09,300
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: that were only confined

634
01:01:09,300 --> 01:01:10,900
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: to the X number of employees.

635
01:01:11,540 --> 01:01:12,860
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: However, the

636
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IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: requirement for education

637
01:01:15,220 --> 01:01:17,400
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: and everything has to be

638
01:01:17,400 --> 01:01:18,480
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: observed.

639
01:01:18,840 --> 01:01:20,480
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: But just to cite

640
01:01:20,480 --> 01:01:22,520
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: an example, Your Honor, there is no

641
01:01:22,520 --> 01:01:24,280
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: formal training for a

642
01:01:24,280 --> 01:01:26,120
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: cameraman. Most of the

643
01:01:26,120 --> 01:01:27,800
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: cameramen start as

644
01:01:27,800 --> 01:01:28,740
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: I mean,

645
01:01:29,420 --> 01:01:30,420
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: as a driver

646
01:01:30,420 --> 01:01:31,920
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: and then as an assistant.

647
01:01:32,580 --> 01:01:34,220
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Ultimately, they learn the trade

648
01:01:34,220 --> 01:01:36,240
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: until they become an expert

649
01:01:36,240 --> 01:01:37,960
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: on handling cameras

650
01:01:37,960 --> 01:01:40,400
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: and taking good pictures,

651
01:01:40,540 --> 01:01:40,820
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Your Honor.

652
01:01:41,460 --> 01:01:44,040
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Kaya medyo nahihirapan po kami

653
01:01:44,040 --> 01:01:46,040
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: magmaglagay ng permanent

654
01:01:46,040 --> 01:01:48,440
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: employees because of the very stringent

655
01:01:48,440 --> 01:01:49,460
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: requirement, Your Honor.

656
01:01:50,220 --> 01:01:51,660
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Ganoon naman ho siguro because

657
01:01:51,660 --> 01:01:53,220
Senator Erwin Tulfo: galing din po ako sa TV,

658
01:01:54,000 --> 01:01:56,300
Senator Erwin Tulfo: yung mga cameraman po talagang they start out

659
01:01:56,300 --> 01:01:57,540
Senator Erwin Tulfo: as drivers.

660
01:01:57,540 --> 01:01:58,500
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Iyon po ba?

661
01:01:59,420 --> 01:02:01,500
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Assistant cameraman po ang tawag sa mga driver, then they go up,

662
01:02:01,500 --> 01:02:03,420
Senator Erwin Tulfo: driver, then they go up,

663
01:02:03,680 --> 01:02:05,020
Senator Erwin Tulfo: then they get promoted.

664
01:02:05,840 --> 01:02:07,620
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Pero wala naman talagang training

665
01:02:07,620 --> 01:02:09,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: dito sa atin na pagiging cameraman.

666
01:02:10,380 --> 01:02:11,760
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Hindi po ba masyadong malaki

667
01:02:11,760 --> 01:02:13,480
Senator Erwin Tulfo: yung 600 na hinihingi ninyo

668
01:02:13,480 --> 01:02:14,940
Senator Erwin Tulfo: kung pang sweldo lang po yan?

669
01:02:15,800 --> 01:02:17,840
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Ang hinihingi po namin 680

670
01:02:17,840 --> 01:02:19,520
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: because kasama po yung

671
01:02:19,520 --> 01:02:20,640
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Congress TV, Your Honor.

672
01:02:21,900 --> 01:02:23,120
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kailan lang ho

673
01:02:23,120 --> 01:02:25,480
Senator Erwin Tulfo: inabsorb ninyo ang Congress TV?

674
01:02:26,180 --> 01:02:27,340
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Inabsorb po namin.

675
01:02:27,340 --> 01:02:28,540
Senator Erwin Tulfo: As a matter of fact,

676
01:02:29,420 --> 01:02:30,080
Senator Erwin Tulfo: I had

677
01:02:30,080 --> 01:02:33,920
Senator Erwin Tulfo: yung Congress TV, I was still in Congress

678
01:02:33,920 --> 01:02:35,120
Senator Erwin Tulfo: nung binuo po yan.

679
01:02:35,440 --> 01:02:37,100
Senator Erwin Tulfo: So I am aware, pero

680
01:02:37,100 --> 01:02:39,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: wala po sa plano na

681
01:02:39,580 --> 01:02:41,400
Senator Erwin Tulfo: isama po sa IBC 13

682
01:02:41,400 --> 01:02:42,920
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ang Congress TV.

683
01:02:43,980 --> 01:02:45,660
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Ang usapan lang

684
01:02:45,660 --> 01:02:47,800
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ho dyan, they will remain under Congress

685
01:02:47,800 --> 01:02:49,240
Senator Erwin Tulfo: and under

686
01:02:49,240 --> 01:02:51,300
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Congress po yung payroll nila

687
01:02:51,300 --> 01:02:52,800
Senator Erwin Tulfo: but not under IBC.

688
01:02:53,340 --> 01:02:55,500
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Correct me if I'm wrong. Kailan po

689
01:02:55,500 --> 01:02:57,760
Senator Erwin Tulfo: inincorporate yan

690
01:02:57,760 --> 01:02:58,500
Senator Erwin Tulfo: sa IBC?

691
01:02:59,420 --> 01:03:00,900
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Yung pinatawag po kami

692
01:03:00,900 --> 01:03:03,280
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: ng mga namumuno sa Kongreso

693
01:03:03,280 --> 01:03:05,040
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: noong August.

694
01:03:05,320 --> 01:03:07,480
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Kaya po, noong umpisa po ng October

695
01:03:07,480 --> 01:03:09,980
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: 2024, inumpisahan po namin

696
01:03:09,980 --> 01:03:11,520
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: maski wala pong budget.

697
01:03:12,000 --> 01:03:14,400
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Kasi po, kailangan lumabas na po

698
01:03:14,400 --> 01:03:15,320
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: yung Congress TV

699
01:03:15,320 --> 01:03:17,700
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: para makita kung ano ang ginagawa

700
01:03:17,700 --> 01:03:19,500
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: ng ating namumuno at ating mga

701
01:03:19,500 --> 01:03:20,940
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: legislators

702
01:03:20,940 --> 01:03:23,540
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: para naman masiwata

703
01:03:23,540 --> 01:03:25,560
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: ang mga tinatawag nating

704
01:03:25,560 --> 01:03:27,820
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: fake news, yung mga balita

705
01:03:27,820 --> 01:03:29,260
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: na nang niralamang po sa

706
01:03:29,260 --> 01:03:31,100
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: mga namumuno na ating

707
01:03:31,100 --> 01:03:31,800
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: gobyerno.

708
01:03:32,800 --> 01:03:34,080
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Alright, thank you.

709
01:03:34,540 --> 01:03:36,780
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Secretary Gomez, do you have

710
01:03:36,780 --> 01:03:38,680
Senator Erwin Tulfo: anything more, addition?

711
01:03:40,200 --> 01:03:41,140
Secretary David M. Gomez: Thank you, Your Honor.

712
01:03:41,240 --> 01:03:42,640
Secretary David M. Gomez: Nothing more, Your Honor, except

713
01:03:42,640 --> 01:03:44,800
Secretary David M. Gomez: a closing remark

714
01:03:44,800 --> 01:03:46,120
Secretary David M. Gomez: to thank Your Honor

715
01:03:46,120 --> 01:03:48,520
Secretary David M. Gomez: and the committee and to assure

716
01:03:48,520 --> 01:03:50,440
Secretary David M. Gomez: the committee that the PCO

717
01:03:50,440 --> 01:03:52,740
Secretary David M. Gomez: is looking forward to working

718
01:03:52,740 --> 01:03:54,660
Secretary David M. Gomez: with the committee in advancing the

719
01:03:54,660 --> 01:03:55,800
Secretary David M. Gomez: shared goal of government.

720
01:03:56,800 --> 01:03:58,180
Secretary David M. Gomez: Our shared goal,

721
01:03:58,180 --> 01:03:58,800
Secretary David M. Gomez: our shared goal,

722
01:03:59,260 --> 01:04:00,820
Secretary David M. Gomez: a goal for a government

723
01:04:00,820 --> 01:04:02,760
Secretary David M. Gomez: that truly listens, informs,

724
01:04:03,040 --> 01:04:04,520
Secretary David M. Gomez: and serves the Filipino people.

725
01:04:04,860 --> 01:04:06,520
Secretary David M. Gomez: Maraming salamat, Your Honor, for this opportunity.

726
01:04:07,060 --> 01:04:08,500
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Thank you, Secretary Gomez.

727
01:04:08,780 --> 01:04:10,180
Senator Erwin Tulfo: I believe the Secretary

728
01:04:10,180 --> 01:04:12,300
Senator Erwin Tulfo: has comprehensively

729
01:04:12,300 --> 01:04:14,640
Senator Erwin Tulfo: covered not only

730
01:04:14,640 --> 01:04:16,860
Senator Erwin Tulfo: the PCO but also its attached

731
01:04:16,860 --> 01:04:18,880
Senator Erwin Tulfo: agencies and

732
01:04:18,880 --> 01:04:20,820
Senator Erwin Tulfo: corporations. Unless there are urgent

733
01:04:20,820 --> 01:04:22,680
Senator Erwin Tulfo: points that need to be raised by the

734
01:04:22,680 --> 01:04:23,400
Senator Erwin Tulfo: agencies,

735
01:04:24,440 --> 01:04:26,500
Senator Erwin Tulfo: may we dispense with the individual

736
01:04:26,500 --> 01:04:27,900
Senator Erwin Tulfo: presentation per agency.

737
01:04:28,140 --> 01:04:29,100
Senator Erwin Tulfo: I will be the one...

738
01:04:29,260 --> 01:04:30,880
Senator Erwin Tulfo: I will be the one to be asking questions

739
01:04:30,880 --> 01:04:33,080
Senator Erwin Tulfo: for some of these

740
01:04:33,080 --> 01:04:33,720
Senator Erwin Tulfo: agencies.

741
01:04:34,980 --> 01:04:36,760
Senator Erwin Tulfo: But my first question, Secretary,

742
01:04:38,060 --> 01:04:42,500
Senator Erwin Tulfo: 953,935 budget

743
01:04:42,500 --> 01:04:44,320
Senator Erwin Tulfo: for 2026 Ga'a.

744
01:04:44,480 --> 01:04:45,960
Senator Erwin Tulfo: In 2026 Ga'a,

745
01:04:46,420 --> 01:04:48,260
Senator Erwin Tulfo: now the approved by NEP

746
01:04:48,260 --> 01:04:49,440
Senator Erwin Tulfo: is like 765

747
01:04:49,440 --> 01:04:51,940
Senator Erwin Tulfo: million, right?

748
01:04:52,860 --> 01:04:53,540
Senator Erwin Tulfo: So,

749
01:04:53,820 --> 01:04:56,500
Senator Erwin Tulfo: it's a decrease of about

750
01:04:56,500 --> 01:04:59,140
Senator Erwin Tulfo: 19.8%

751
01:04:59,140 --> 01:04:59,240
Senator Erwin Tulfo: of the budget.

752
01:04:59,260 --> 01:04:59,860
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Is that correct?

753
01:05:00,560 --> 01:05:01,500
Secretary David M. Gomez: That's correct, Your Honor.

754
01:05:01,700 --> 01:05:04,620
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Alright. What programs or projects

755
01:05:04,620 --> 01:05:06,880
Senator Erwin Tulfo: that will be affected by the

756
01:05:06,880 --> 01:05:09,200
Senator Erwin Tulfo: decrease in your budget?

757
01:05:09,720 --> 01:05:11,440
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Ano-ano po mga programa

758
01:05:11,440 --> 01:05:13,240
Senator Erwin Tulfo: na maapektuhan po

759
01:05:13,240 --> 01:05:13,600
Senator Erwin Tulfo: dito?

760
01:05:15,500 --> 01:05:16,840
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Sana po, hindi po mga

761
01:05:16,840 --> 01:05:17,480
Senator Erwin Tulfo: overtime.

762
01:05:19,000 --> 01:05:20,860
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kasi usong-uso po yan

763
01:05:20,860 --> 01:05:21,720
Senator Erwin Tulfo: sa gobyerno.

764
01:05:22,860 --> 01:05:23,600
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Thank you.

765
01:05:24,260 --> 01:05:26,220
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Bawi ka na lang sa day off, lalo na po

766
01:05:26,220 --> 01:05:28,260
Senator Erwin Tulfo: sa communication

767
01:05:28,260 --> 01:05:29,220
Senator Erwin Tulfo: sa mga...

768
01:05:29,260 --> 01:05:31,780
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kasi I work with PTV before.

769
01:05:32,520 --> 01:05:33,000
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Go ahead.

770
01:05:34,140 --> 01:05:35,220
Secretary David M. Gomez: Thank you, Your Honor.

771
01:05:36,120 --> 01:05:38,020
Secretary David M. Gomez: Medyo marami po mga top-line

772
01:05:38,020 --> 01:05:39,600
Secretary David M. Gomez: programs ng PCO

773
01:05:39,600 --> 01:05:41,000
Secretary David M. Gomez: ang maapektuhan po nung

774
01:05:41,000 --> 01:05:43,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: budget cut. But before talking about

775
01:05:43,580 --> 01:05:45,820
Secretary David M. Gomez: what budget cuts of the PCO proper,

776
01:05:46,220 --> 01:05:47,720
Secretary David M. Gomez: ang gusto ko lang pong i-highlight talaga

777
01:05:47,720 --> 01:05:49,440
Secretary David M. Gomez: yung pag-zero nung budget ng

778
01:05:49,440 --> 01:05:50,300
Secretary David M. Gomez: IBC 13.

779
01:05:51,000 --> 01:05:53,900
Secretary David M. Gomez: And yung

780
01:05:53,900 --> 01:05:55,720
Secretary David M. Gomez: retrofitting nung building

781
01:05:55,720 --> 01:05:57,940
Secretary David M. Gomez: ng PIA. Kasama po dito

782
01:05:57,940 --> 01:05:59,240
Secretary David M. Gomez: sa budget na yan, yung

783
01:05:59,260 --> 01:06:00,600
Secretary David M. Gomez: kasama...

784
01:06:00,600 --> 01:06:01,420
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Magkano po yung retrofitting?

785
01:06:01,760 --> 01:06:03,640
Secretary David M. Gomez: That's around 200 million, Your Honor.

786
01:06:03,740 --> 01:06:05,400
Secretary David M. Gomez: That was already included in the NEP.

787
01:06:05,500 --> 01:06:06,800
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Nandyan pa pala yun, PIA?

788
01:06:07,620 --> 01:06:09,080
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Akala ko kinundem na yun.

789
01:06:10,380 --> 01:06:11,880
Secretary David M. Gomez: Exactly, Your Honor. I mean, the building

790
01:06:11,880 --> 01:06:14,060
Secretary David M. Gomez: is 44 years old. Malapit na pong makundem.

791
01:06:14,200 --> 01:06:15,820
Secretary David M. Gomez: Baka isang lindol na lang.

792
01:06:15,900 --> 01:06:17,220
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Yung elevator din.

793
01:06:17,900 --> 01:06:20,120
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Yes, Mr. Alan Alimiga, right?

794
01:06:20,880 --> 01:06:21,840
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Pag nasira po yung

795
01:06:21,840 --> 01:06:23,560
Senator Erwin Tulfo: elevator natin, isang buwan, right?

796
01:06:23,640 --> 01:06:25,160
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Naa-exercise ka tuloy.

797
01:06:25,400 --> 01:06:26,160
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kaya naman.

798
01:06:26,520 --> 01:06:28,640
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Maganda pong form of exercise yun.

799
01:06:29,260 --> 01:06:31,140
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Yung radyo ng fourth floor yata yun.

800
01:06:31,240 --> 01:06:31,760
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Tama po yun.

801
01:06:32,640 --> 01:06:35,140
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Anyway, so we need budget for IBC.

802
01:06:35,260 --> 01:06:36,520
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Akala ho kasi natin,

803
01:06:37,440 --> 01:06:39,240
Senator Erwin Tulfo: baka akala ng DBM natin

804
01:06:39,240 --> 01:06:40,800
Senator Erwin Tulfo: na ide-dispose na po yan.

805
01:06:40,880 --> 01:06:42,760
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Meron na po ba tayong buyer? Kung wala pa,

806
01:06:43,140 --> 01:06:45,220
Senator Erwin Tulfo: kailangan po natin paswelduhan yung mga tao.

807
01:06:45,640 --> 01:06:46,480
Secretary David M. Gomez: Exactly, Your Honor.

808
01:06:46,980 --> 01:06:49,060
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Let me ask the DBM. Do we have a representative

809
01:06:49,060 --> 01:06:51,540
Senator Erwin Tulfo: from DBM here? There you go, ma'am.

810
01:06:52,000 --> 01:06:52,980
Senator Erwin Tulfo: What do we plan?

811
01:06:54,480 --> 01:06:55,720
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Anong gagawin natin

812
01:06:55,720 --> 01:06:57,340
Senator Erwin Tulfo: dito sa IBC? Hindi mo pala

813
01:06:57,340 --> 01:06:59,100
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ibibenta? Balita ko, wala rin

814
01:06:59,100 --> 01:07:00,960
Senator Erwin Tulfo: planong pang, walang gusto pang

815
01:07:00,960 --> 01:07:03,000
Senator Erwin Tulfo: bumili. So, paano ho itong

816
01:07:03,000 --> 01:07:05,000
Senator Erwin Tulfo: mga tao nila? Anong gagawin natin?

817
01:07:06,400 --> 01:07:07,260
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: Mr. Chair,

818
01:07:07,420 --> 01:07:08,400
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: good afternoon po.

819
01:07:08,960 --> 01:07:10,920
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: When we evaluated po kasi yung

820
01:07:10,920 --> 01:07:12,420
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: proposal ng IBC,

821
01:07:13,120 --> 01:07:15,020
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: ang foremost po kasi sa isip namin

822
01:07:15,020 --> 01:07:17,020
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: is it's the GCG

823
01:07:17,020 --> 01:07:19,260
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: po kasi that categorize

824
01:07:19,260 --> 01:07:20,880
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: them as for privatization.

825
01:07:21,820 --> 01:07:22,260
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: So,

826
01:07:22,840 --> 01:07:25,020
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: yun po yung

827
01:07:25,020 --> 01:07:26,860
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: naging foremost sa amin.

828
01:07:26,860 --> 01:07:28,940
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: Anyway, if during

829
01:07:28,940 --> 01:07:30,380
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: budget execution po in

830
01:07:30,380 --> 01:07:32,600
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: 2027, tapos

831
01:07:32,600 --> 01:07:34,280
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: ang kailangan po nila would be

832
01:07:34,280 --> 01:07:37,000
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: pampasweldo ng tao, we have two options.

833
01:07:37,540 --> 01:07:38,620
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: One is to charge it

834
01:07:38,620 --> 01:07:40,640
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: against the MPBF since wala na po

835
01:07:40,640 --> 01:07:41,920
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: silang kinikita or

836
01:07:41,920 --> 01:07:44,720
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: pwede naman po dun sa tinatawag nating

837
01:07:44,720 --> 01:07:46,620
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: budgetary support to government

838
01:07:46,620 --> 01:07:48,380
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: corporations na others.

839
01:07:48,960 --> 01:07:50,480
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: It's a lump sum amount

840
01:07:50,480 --> 01:07:52,600
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: that's also under BSGC

841
01:07:52,600 --> 01:07:54,660
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: that we can draw from.

842
01:07:55,040 --> 01:07:56,360
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: Another po would be

843
01:07:56,360 --> 01:07:58,720
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: contingent pero iniiwasan na po

844
01:07:58,720 --> 01:08:00,120
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: kasi namin gamitin yun.

845
01:08:00,280 --> 01:08:02,720
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: So, yun po yung dalawang options natin

846
01:08:02,720 --> 01:08:05,100
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: come 2027

847
01:08:05,100 --> 01:08:07,340
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: if the need arises po.

848
01:08:08,500 --> 01:08:09,760
Senator Erwin Tulfo: It's like they really need

849
01:08:09,760 --> 01:08:12,100
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ang pasweldo po ng mga tao nila,

850
01:08:12,300 --> 01:08:13,620
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Director Brillantes.

851
01:08:14,240 --> 01:08:16,460
Senator Erwin Tulfo: So, we may have to look into this

852
01:08:16,460 --> 01:08:18,700
Senator Erwin Tulfo: urgent po ito.

853
01:08:18,760 --> 01:08:20,740
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Anong gagawin? How many employees do you have

854
01:08:20,740 --> 01:08:21,920
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Mr. Policarpio?

855
01:08:23,680 --> 01:08:24,720
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Your Honor, we have

856
01:08:24,720 --> 01:08:26,940
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: 104 permanent

857
01:08:26,940 --> 01:08:28,400
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: employees and around

858
01:08:28,720 --> 01:08:30,960
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: 300 COS employees,

859
01:08:31,080 --> 01:08:31,380
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Your Honor.

860
01:08:31,560 --> 01:08:34,100
Senator Erwin Tulfo: COS? Ano po ginagawa nito mga COS natin?

861
01:08:34,340 --> 01:08:36,400
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Karamihan po doon po

862
01:08:36,400 --> 01:08:38,680
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: mga driver, may mga reporter po,

863
01:08:39,340 --> 01:08:40,680
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: may mga writer, video

864
01:08:40,680 --> 01:08:41,300
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: editor.

865
01:08:42,340 --> 01:08:44,100
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Your Honor, we have 23

866
01:08:44,100 --> 01:08:46,580
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: IBC produce

867
01:08:46,580 --> 01:08:48,680
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: program and

868
01:08:48,680 --> 01:08:49,980
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: around 80% are

869
01:08:49,980 --> 01:08:52,800
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: geared towards

870
01:08:52,800 --> 01:08:54,260
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: the government purpose

871
01:08:54,260 --> 01:08:56,800
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: in identification, government

872
01:08:56,800 --> 01:08:57,760
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: operations.

873
01:08:58,720 --> 01:09:01,100
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Nakikita po namin lahat ng mga ginagawa

874
01:09:01,100 --> 01:09:01,780
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: ng gobyerno.

875
01:09:02,220 --> 01:09:04,520
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Quick question nalang, Director Brillantes.

876
01:09:05,640 --> 01:09:06,960
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Meron po ba kayong

877
01:09:06,960 --> 01:09:08,940
Senator Erwin Tulfo: for example, sinabi

878
01:09:08,940 --> 01:09:09,920
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ng GOCC,

879
01:09:10,620 --> 01:09:13,000
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ibibenta na natin ito, paprivatize na natin

880
01:09:13,000 --> 01:09:14,560
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ito. Marami tayo paprivatize.

881
01:09:15,220 --> 01:09:16,840
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Do you still

882
01:09:16,840 --> 01:09:18,560
Senator Erwin Tulfo: get the chance or

883
01:09:18,560 --> 01:09:20,720
Senator Erwin Tulfo: kusa na tatanungin yung agency?

884
01:09:20,860 --> 01:09:21,980
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Hoy, agency, halika rito.

885
01:09:22,660 --> 01:09:24,740
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Bibenta ka na raw. Ano bang gagawin ito?

886
01:09:24,740 --> 01:09:27,180
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Or you just rely solely

887
01:09:27,180 --> 01:09:28,700
Senator Erwin Tulfo: doon sa report sa inyo?

888
01:09:28,720 --> 01:09:30,020
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Sa inyo ng GOCC?

889
01:09:31,100 --> 01:09:31,460
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: Your Honor?

890
01:09:31,660 --> 01:09:34,780
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: Mr. Chair, actually, if you will note

891
01:09:34,780 --> 01:09:36,760
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: po, this year, meron na rin

892
01:09:36,760 --> 01:09:38,580
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: po naman kaming nirelease. Tinitingnan

893
01:09:38,580 --> 01:09:40,820
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: din naman po namin yung needs ng IBC.

894
01:09:41,380 --> 01:09:42,800
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: In fact, in the

895
01:09:42,800 --> 01:09:44,400
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: past two years, I understand,

896
01:09:44,800 --> 01:09:46,380
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: yun pong pinangbayad nila sa mga

897
01:09:46,380 --> 01:09:48,600
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: retirees nila came from the

898
01:09:48,600 --> 01:09:50,480
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: subsidy of the national government.

899
01:09:51,280 --> 01:09:53,080
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: So, hindi naman po

900
01:09:53,080 --> 01:09:54,800
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: solely on

901
01:09:54,800 --> 01:09:56,740
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: the say-so of the GCG na

902
01:09:56,740 --> 01:09:58,440
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: for privatization.

903
01:09:58,720 --> 01:09:59,660
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: So, kaya lang,

904
01:10:00,240 --> 01:10:02,620
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: talaga lang po na

905
01:10:02,620 --> 01:10:04,960
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: pwede na hold

906
01:10:04,960 --> 01:10:06,680
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: po kami kasi doon sa decision

907
01:10:06,680 --> 01:10:08,120
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: na yun nung GCG.

908
01:10:08,360 --> 01:10:10,080
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: It has been, actually,

909
01:10:10,820 --> 01:10:12,000
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: it has been

910
01:10:12,000 --> 01:10:14,480
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: categorized as for

911
01:10:14,480 --> 01:10:16,780
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: privatization for the past

912
01:10:16,780 --> 01:10:18,600
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: several years already. At saka,

913
01:10:19,160 --> 01:10:20,800
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: kasi balik, kambal po

914
01:10:20,800 --> 01:10:22,420
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: sila ni PT before.

915
01:10:22,420 --> 01:10:24,440
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: Yun po kasing proceeds

916
01:10:24,440 --> 01:10:26,600
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: nung magiging sale

917
01:10:26,600 --> 01:10:27,920
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: ni IBC.

918
01:10:28,720 --> 01:10:30,460
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: It will be used to fund

919
01:10:30,460 --> 01:10:32,780
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: si PT before naman po.

920
01:10:33,400 --> 01:10:35,140
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: So, tinitingnan din naman po

921
01:10:35,140 --> 01:10:36,620
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: namin ano yung developments.

922
01:10:37,620 --> 01:10:38,840
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: It's just that

923
01:10:38,840 --> 01:10:41,100
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: ang understanding po kasi

924
01:10:41,100 --> 01:10:42,480
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: namin once the

925
01:10:42,480 --> 01:10:44,840
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: personnel, most of the personnel

926
01:10:44,840 --> 01:10:47,140
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: of IBC 13

927
01:10:47,140 --> 01:10:48,340
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: would be retired.

928
01:10:49,200 --> 01:10:51,180
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: And we also understand na

929
01:10:51,180 --> 01:10:53,340
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: since government corporation po sila,

930
01:10:53,820 --> 01:10:55,000
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: kahit po papaano,

931
01:10:55,000 --> 01:10:57,000
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: meron din po silang kikitain

932
01:10:57,000 --> 01:10:58,700
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: through probably advertising.

933
01:10:58,720 --> 01:11:00,940
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: Or the airtime

934
01:11:00,940 --> 01:11:02,040
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: that they can sell.

935
01:11:02,620 --> 01:11:04,240
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: So, hindi naman po actually

936
01:11:04,240 --> 01:11:06,900
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: zero siya. And I'm looking

937
01:11:06,900 --> 01:11:08,540
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: now at the requirements for

938
01:11:08,540 --> 01:11:09,820
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: personnel services.

939
01:11:10,480 --> 01:11:11,680
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: Based po doon sa

940
01:11:11,680 --> 01:11:14,700
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: proposal nila, ang kailangan po nila

941
01:11:14,700 --> 01:11:16,660
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: is 144

942
01:11:16,660 --> 01:11:18,220
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: million roughly.

943
01:11:19,000 --> 01:11:20,660
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: So, in the event po

944
01:11:20,660 --> 01:11:21,100
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: na

945
01:11:21,100 --> 01:11:24,420
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: mga ilangan sila in

946
01:11:24,420 --> 01:11:26,000
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: 2027, meaning

947
01:11:26,000 --> 01:11:27,780
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: magkulang po yung

948
01:11:27,780 --> 01:11:28,000
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: kanilang

949
01:11:28,720 --> 01:11:29,720
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: corporate funds

950
01:11:29,720 --> 01:11:31,200
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: for their operations,

951
01:11:31,520 --> 01:11:33,860
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: then we will evaluate po their need.

952
01:11:34,340 --> 01:11:35,460
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: And then we will

953
01:11:35,460 --> 01:11:36,880
DBM Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes: recommend po accordingly.

954
01:11:37,700 --> 01:11:38,440
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Okay, very good.

955
01:11:38,960 --> 01:11:40,220
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Mr. Policarpio,

956
01:11:40,940 --> 01:11:43,640
Senator Erwin Tulfo: nakakabenta pa pa kayo ng slots,

957
01:11:43,780 --> 01:11:45,200
Senator Erwin Tulfo: time slots, o hindi na?

958
01:11:46,240 --> 01:11:47,180
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Nakakabenta po kami,

959
01:11:47,320 --> 01:11:49,360
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Ronor. As a matter of fact,

960
01:11:49,640 --> 01:11:51,480
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: meron po kami mga, kumikita po kami

961
01:11:51,480 --> 01:11:53,140
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: ng mga 60 million a year.

962
01:11:53,580 --> 01:11:55,220
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Kaya po nakapagpagawa po kami

963
01:11:55,220 --> 01:11:56,700
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: ng isang magandang studio

964
01:11:56,700 --> 01:11:58,500
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: na pwede naman po namin ipagmalakas.

965
01:11:58,720 --> 01:12:01,500
Senator Erwin Tulfo: What about advertisements? May pumapasok po ba?

966
01:12:02,000 --> 01:12:03,340
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: May pumapasok pong mga

967
01:12:03,340 --> 01:12:04,240
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: kita, Your Honor.

968
01:12:04,860 --> 01:12:05,110
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Okay.

969
01:12:05,110 --> 01:12:06,180
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: At

970
01:12:06,180 --> 01:12:09,220
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: ni-rollover namin,

971
01:12:09,620 --> 01:12:11,320
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: kaya nakapagpatayo po kami ng isang

972
01:12:11,320 --> 01:12:13,020
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: building naman to house

973
01:12:13,020 --> 01:12:15,240
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: yung pong Congress TV at yung

974
01:12:15,240 --> 01:12:17,560
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: pong studio,

975
01:12:17,740 --> 01:12:18,120
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Your Honor.

976
01:12:19,340 --> 01:12:21,440
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Sir, can you assure

977
01:12:21,440 --> 01:12:23,380
Senator Erwin Tulfo: this committee na

978
01:12:23,380 --> 01:12:25,440
Senator Erwin Tulfo: kung sakali man napupunduhan po

979
01:12:25,440 --> 01:12:27,440
Senator Erwin Tulfo: natin ng committee na ito

980
01:12:27,440 --> 01:12:29,400
Senator Erwin Tulfo: or ng DBM

981
01:12:29,400 --> 01:12:31,540
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ang PS ng mga empleyado,

982
01:12:32,020 --> 01:12:33,520
Senator Erwin Tulfo: hindi po sila tatanggap lang

983
01:12:33,520 --> 01:12:35,380
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ng sahod, kundi may ginagawa pa ding

984
01:12:35,380 --> 01:12:37,640
Senator Erwin Tulfo: productive at aligned

985
01:12:37,640 --> 01:12:39,200
Senator Erwin Tulfo: sa mandato ng ABS. Baka

986
01:12:39,200 --> 01:12:41,480
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ang IBC, baka sahod lang po

987
01:12:41,480 --> 01:12:42,920
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ng sahod, wala na pong ginagawa.

988
01:12:43,540 --> 01:12:45,300
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Papasok, kakluck in, uwi,

989
01:12:45,460 --> 01:12:46,740
Senator Erwin Tulfo: tapos na dahil wala namang

990
01:12:46,740 --> 01:12:49,360
Senator Erwin Tulfo: wala namang kukunan, wala namang

991
01:12:49,360 --> 01:12:51,200
Senator Erwin Tulfo: coverage. Yung mga

992
01:12:51,200 --> 01:12:53,720
Senator Erwin Tulfo: reporter, writer natin, mag-aantay.

993
01:12:54,820 --> 01:12:55,300
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Your Honor,

994
01:12:55,480 --> 01:12:57,160
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: mahigpit po ako sa matter of fact,

995
01:12:57,160 --> 01:12:58,720
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: pati po ako nagta-time in,

996
01:12:59,120 --> 01:13:01,320
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: nagta-time in, time out

997
01:13:01,320 --> 01:13:03,020
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: ako, just to set the example.

998
01:13:03,980 --> 01:13:04,220
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Your Honor,

999
01:13:05,600 --> 01:13:06,960
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: as a matter of fact, of the

1000
01:13:06,960 --> 01:13:09,040
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: 23 programs that we have, four have

1001
01:13:09,040 --> 01:13:11,260
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: been nominated recently, three days ago

1002
01:13:11,260 --> 01:13:13,120
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: to DCMMA. Because

1003
01:13:13,120 --> 01:13:14,700
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: what we're trying to show

1004
01:13:14,700 --> 01:13:17,080
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: is what the government is doing,

1005
01:13:17,420 --> 01:13:19,060
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: what is the government doing for

1006
01:13:19,060 --> 01:13:20,620
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: its people, and

1007
01:13:20,620 --> 01:13:23,300
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: what the government is doing in order

1008
01:13:23,300 --> 01:13:25,320
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: to counter the different

1009
01:13:25,320 --> 01:13:27,120
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: false news, the different

1010
01:13:27,160 --> 01:13:28,980
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: bloggers. And I think,

1011
01:13:29,280 --> 01:13:30,980
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: sir, we are, I can say

1012
01:13:30,980 --> 01:13:33,040
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: in deep humility, that we were

1013
01:13:33,040 --> 01:13:34,940
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: able to help the government in

1014
01:13:34,940 --> 01:13:35,820
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: bringing them down.

1015
01:13:36,680 --> 01:13:38,720
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Alright, thank you, Mr. Policarpo.

1016
01:13:39,120 --> 01:13:41,080
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Ladies and gentlemen, we'd like to

1017
01:13:41,080 --> 01:13:42,980
Senator Erwin Tulfo: acknowledge the presence of the

1018
01:13:42,980 --> 01:13:45,200
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Chairman of Committee on Finance,

1019
01:13:45,340 --> 01:13:46,400
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Senator JV Ejercito.

1020
01:13:47,160 --> 01:13:48,200
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Sen. JV, do you have any

1021
01:13:48,200 --> 01:13:49,640
Senator Erwin Tulfo: opening statement?

1022
01:13:50,680 --> 01:13:51,860
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Mr. Chair, anyway,

1023
01:13:53,440 --> 01:13:54,860
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: good afternoon to

1024
01:13:54,860 --> 01:13:56,020
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: the PCO family.

1025
01:13:57,160 --> 01:13:58,720
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: That's agencies as well.

1026
01:13:59,220 --> 01:13:59,880
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Sir Chair, as

1027
01:13:59,880 --> 01:14:02,820
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Chair of the Committee on Finance, I will

1028
01:14:02,820 --> 01:14:05,500
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: be

1029
01:14:05,500 --> 01:14:07,320
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: waiting for your recommendations

1030
01:14:07,320 --> 01:14:09,320
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: of course. As you all know,

1031
01:14:10,460 --> 01:14:11,380
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: this year has been

1032
01:14:11,380 --> 01:14:13,020
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: very tight, very

1033
01:14:13,020 --> 01:14:15,380
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: limited fiscal

1034
01:14:15,380 --> 01:14:15,820
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: space.

1035
01:14:17,320 --> 01:14:19,200
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Elbow room natin is also

1036
01:14:19,200 --> 01:14:20,820
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: ano, wala tayong elbow room.

1037
01:14:22,400 --> 01:14:22,760
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: And

1038
01:14:22,760 --> 01:14:25,460
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: the difference also, Mr. Chair,

1039
01:14:25,580 --> 01:14:27,140
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: is that last year, meron tayong two

1040
01:14:27,160 --> 01:14:28,860
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: people million, that

1041
01:14:28,860 --> 01:14:31,100
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: yung sa flood control, that we were

1042
01:14:31,100 --> 01:14:33,020
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: able to distribute the different

1043
01:14:33,020 --> 01:14:34,760
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: departments. That luxury

1044
01:14:34,760 --> 01:14:37,140
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: is not present this

1045
01:14:37,140 --> 01:14:39,360
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: year. So talagang ano tayo

1046
01:14:39,360 --> 01:14:40,820
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: ngayon, or steady measures, but

1047
01:14:40,820 --> 01:14:43,180
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: of course, PCO also

1048
01:14:43,180 --> 01:14:45,280
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: has considerable cuts. Sigurang

1049
01:14:45,280 --> 01:14:46,340
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: ano ko lang, Mr. Chair.

1050
01:14:47,000 --> 01:14:49,440
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: For them, as I, what I always

1051
01:14:49,440 --> 01:14:50,940
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: tell the other agencies,

1052
01:14:51,300 --> 01:14:53,280
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: na ilist na lang

1053
01:14:53,280 --> 01:14:55,360
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: nila yung list of priorities.

1054
01:14:55,360 --> 01:14:56,920
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Yung talagang gano'n.

1055
01:14:57,160 --> 01:14:58,560
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Talagang kailangan-kailangan.

1056
01:14:59,340 --> 01:15:00,000
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Medyo kailangan.

1057
01:15:00,000 --> 01:15:01,780
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: natin pwedeng pagpaliban

1058
01:15:01,780 --> 01:15:03,360
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: muna. Because we

1059
01:15:03,360 --> 01:15:05,500
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: cannot guarantee that we can

1060
01:15:05,500 --> 01:15:07,980
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: restore everything

1061
01:15:07,980 --> 01:15:09,900
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: dahil nga po sa atin. Depende

1062
01:15:09,900 --> 01:15:11,080
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: sa ating fiscal space.

1063
01:15:13,400 --> 01:15:14,000
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Siguro,

1064
01:15:14,100 --> 01:15:15,800
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: I talked to Secretary Dave Gomez

1065
01:15:15,800 --> 01:15:17,700
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: earlier. Siguro, ganoon na na, Sec.

1066
01:15:20,560 --> 01:15:21,660
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: According to

1067
01:15:21,660 --> 01:15:23,660
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: your list of priorities.

1068
01:15:25,360 --> 01:15:25,920
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: However,

1069
01:15:26,140 --> 01:15:27,800
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: today, kasi, Mr. Chair, I would like

1070
01:15:27,800 --> 01:15:29,660
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: to stay some more, but I

1071
01:15:29,660 --> 01:15:31,720
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: will be presiding over the

1072
01:15:31,720 --> 01:15:33,600
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: budget of the Office of the President and the

1073
01:15:33,600 --> 01:15:34,380
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Office of

1074
01:15:34,380 --> 01:15:37,740
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: the Presidential Management Staff.

1075
01:15:38,160 --> 01:15:39,600
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Simultaneous kasi, wala ano na eh.

1076
01:15:40,300 --> 01:15:41,700
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Because of the ongoing

1077
01:15:41,700 --> 01:15:43,700
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: impeachment as well, talagang masigip

1078
01:15:43,700 --> 01:15:45,540
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: po tayo ngayon. Anyway,

1079
01:15:46,200 --> 01:15:47,600
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: pag kaya naman, Mr. Chair, pag

1080
01:15:47,600 --> 01:15:49,780
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: meron tayong extra funds, we are trying to

1081
01:15:49,780 --> 01:15:51,900
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: we try

1082
01:15:51,900 --> 01:15:53,020
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: to give what is

1083
01:15:53,020 --> 01:15:55,380
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: what we can, especially

1084
01:15:55,380 --> 01:15:57,740
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Jimmy Paul Carpio

1085
01:15:57,740 --> 01:15:57,980
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: of

1086
01:15:57,980 --> 01:16:00,480
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: IBC, di ba? Yung mga

1087
01:16:00,480 --> 01:16:02,620
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: na-convince it na natin, yung retirement, no?

1088
01:16:03,280 --> 01:16:04,220
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: That was before, no?

1089
01:16:04,780 --> 01:16:05,900
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Yes, Mr. Chair.

1090
01:16:05,900 --> 01:16:07,080
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: 400, 500 million din yun.

1091
01:16:08,020 --> 01:16:10,400
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Yung natitira na lang po yung 50 million,

1092
01:16:10,560 --> 01:16:12,540
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: ito po yung lumaban ng kaso

1093
01:16:12,540 --> 01:16:14,280
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: na nilabana naman po namin

1094
01:16:14,280 --> 01:16:15,940
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: para magkaroon po ng espasyo

1095
01:16:15,940 --> 01:16:18,500
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: hanggang, pero may final decision

1096
01:16:18,500 --> 01:16:20,280
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: na po, unappealable

1097
01:16:20,280 --> 01:16:21,920
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: and we have to honor that your order.

1098
01:16:22,180 --> 01:16:23,600
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Okay. Anyway, I'm

1099
01:16:23,600 --> 01:16:26,380
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: of course, we're interested also

1100
01:16:26,380 --> 01:16:27,960
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: to support our government,

1101
01:16:27,980 --> 01:16:29,940
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: um, agencies, yung mga

1102
01:16:29,940 --> 01:16:31,900
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: World Channel, uh, Director

1103
01:16:31,900 --> 01:16:33,960
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Lino is here as well, no? Hindi tayo natuloy, but

1104
01:16:33,960 --> 01:16:35,740
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: I would hope, I'll see you, ano,

1105
01:16:36,200 --> 01:16:37,760
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: pasensya na, medyo ano yung hectic

1106
01:16:37,760 --> 01:16:39,440
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: schedule namin dito sa

1107
01:16:39,440 --> 01:16:41,720
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Senate, but I will see you very soon para

1108
01:16:41,720 --> 01:16:43,940
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: I can, uh, we'll see what we can do to help

1109
01:16:43,940 --> 01:16:45,820
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: you at the PTV

1110
01:16:45,820 --> 01:16:47,820
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: IBC, no? Para naman di ba

1111
01:16:47,820 --> 01:16:48,900
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: ano, um,

1112
01:16:49,560 --> 01:16:52,120
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: anyway, Mr. Chair, with your indulgence,

1113
01:16:52,260 --> 01:16:53,720
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: um, siguro isa lang, no?

1114
01:16:53,820 --> 01:16:55,220
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Naging issue kasi dito sa

1115
01:16:55,220 --> 01:16:57,880
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: recently, yung sa passport

1116
01:16:57,980 --> 01:16:59,780
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: printing, no? Which we, um,

1117
01:17:00,160 --> 01:17:02,160
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: we brought up, was brought

1118
01:17:02,160 --> 01:17:03,980
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: up, um, during the

1119
01:17:03,980 --> 01:17:05,860
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: DFA. I think you were present, no?

1120
01:17:05,960 --> 01:17:08,080
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Uh, you were also, you and

1121
01:17:08,080 --> 01:17:10,100
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: I were present. It was, uh, brought up

1122
01:17:10,100 --> 01:17:11,900
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: that, uh, there's a

1123
01:17:11,900 --> 01:17:13,820
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: proposal to, uh, increase the

1124
01:17:13,820 --> 01:17:15,680
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: passport, um,

1125
01:17:16,380 --> 01:17:17,700
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: fee from, uh,

1126
01:17:18,120 --> 01:17:19,860
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: 900 to

1127
01:17:19,860 --> 01:17:22,180
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: 1,500,

1128
01:17:22,440 --> 01:17:23,320
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: no? Um,

1129
01:17:24,440 --> 01:17:25,880
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: ang, ano sa, ang immediate,

1130
01:17:25,880 --> 01:17:27,960
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: ang immediate concern natin, uh,

1131
01:17:27,980 --> 01:17:29,880
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: should, uh, Philip, um,

1132
01:17:30,420 --> 01:17:32,040
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: ano, siguro, would like to hear from

1133
01:17:32,040 --> 01:17:34,060
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Apo, the, uh, the ones

1134
01:17:34,060 --> 01:17:35,540
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: with printing, no? Uh,

1135
01:17:36,060 --> 01:17:37,240
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: our passports,

1136
01:17:37,940 --> 01:17:39,700
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: um, why the sudden

1137
01:17:39,700 --> 01:17:42,260
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: increase, but magano kalaki,

1138
01:17:42,440 --> 01:17:43,880
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: no? From 900 to 1,500.

1139
01:17:44,360 --> 01:17:46,000
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: I understand since 2016

1140
01:17:46,000 --> 01:17:48,060
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: was the last, uh,

1141
01:17:49,920 --> 01:17:50,320
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: uh,

1142
01:17:50,340 --> 01:17:52,420
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: itong 950 was, uh,

1143
01:17:52,520 --> 01:17:53,660
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: 2016, so

1144
01:17:53,660 --> 01:17:55,880
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: 10 years ago pa, no?

1145
01:17:56,080 --> 01:17:57,960
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Um, and, uh,

1146
01:17:57,960 --> 01:17:59,880
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: there's a, there's a, ang worry ko lang dito

1147
01:17:59,880 --> 01:18:01,960
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Mr. Chair, is that, uh, they wrote a

1148
01:18:01,960 --> 01:18:03,580
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: letter that, uh, if, uh, the,

1149
01:18:04,260 --> 01:18:05,840
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: if, uh, they do not

1150
01:18:05,840 --> 01:18:07,940
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: increase, they will be forced to shut down.

1151
01:18:08,040 --> 01:18:09,920
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: I don't know if it's, uh, yun na nga

1152
01:18:09,920 --> 01:18:11,600
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: totoo. So, we'd like to hear from them.

1153
01:18:12,200 --> 01:18:13,800
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Uh, that's the last thing we want to do, no?

1154
01:18:13,800 --> 01:18:15,860
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Ayaw naman natin pahirapan yung OFWs

1155
01:18:15,860 --> 01:18:17,840
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: natin. Pinakamay-amahirapan dito, no?

1156
01:18:18,360 --> 01:18:20,120
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Siyempre, kung pag tumaas yung passport,

1157
01:18:20,840 --> 01:18:22,020
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: kawawa yung OFWs

1158
01:18:22,020 --> 01:18:23,120
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: and, uh, the poorer,

1159
01:18:23,440 --> 01:18:26,020
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: um, citizens who want to

1160
01:18:26,020 --> 01:18:27,940
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: travel. But, uh, we'll see. Ayaw naman natin,

1161
01:18:27,960 --> 01:18:29,380
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: din. Mas ayaw natin yung

1162
01:18:29,380 --> 01:18:31,640
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: wala tayong passport, no? So, siguro,

1163
01:18:31,940 --> 01:18:34,040
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: uh, Mr. Chair, with your indulgence, may we hear from

1164
01:18:34,040 --> 01:18:35,100
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Attorney

1165
01:18:35,100 --> 01:18:37,840
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Gil Carlos Puyat of the APO

1166
01:18:37,840 --> 01:18:38,930
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Production Unit.

1167
01:18:38,930 --> 01:18:39,860
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: Yes, uh, good

1168
01:18:39,860 --> 01:18:41,260
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: afternoon, Your Honor. Thank you.

1169
01:18:41,760 --> 01:18:43,740
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: Um, just to be clear, Your Honor, we are

1170
01:18:43,740 --> 01:18:45,900
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: not asking for, uh, the

1171
01:18:45,900 --> 01:18:47,800
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: increase of the price to the

1172
01:18:47,800 --> 01:18:49,980
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: public. But what we are really asking

1173
01:18:49,980 --> 01:18:51,840
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: for is a subsidy, uh, that the

1174
01:18:51,840 --> 01:18:53,760
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: DFA include that in their

1175
01:18:53,760 --> 01:18:55,580
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: budget. Um,

1176
01:18:55,580 --> 01:18:57,360
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: the reason for this,

1177
01:18:57,360 --> 01:18:59,300
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: uh, Your Honor, is because

1178
01:18:59,300 --> 01:19:01,480
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: uh, the price has been

1179
01:19:01,480 --> 01:19:03,300
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: frozen for, since 2016.

1180
01:19:03,580 --> 01:19:05,260
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: And, uh, with recent,

1181
01:19:05,560 --> 01:19:07,580
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: uh, the war in,

1182
01:19:07,680 --> 01:19:09,260
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: uh, Iran,

1183
01:19:09,700 --> 01:19:11,740
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: uh, the prices of raw materials

1184
01:19:11,740 --> 01:19:13,540
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: and logistics have

1185
01:19:13,540 --> 01:19:15,080
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: gone up, and so has our foreign

1186
01:19:15,080 --> 01:19:17,360
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: exchange. Um, also

1187
01:19:17,360 --> 01:19:19,180
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: inflation has been affecting us.

1188
01:19:19,320 --> 01:19:21,380
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: And, um, we, we

1189
01:19:21,380 --> 01:19:23,260
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: are just hoping that, uh,

1190
01:19:23,340 --> 01:19:25,320
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: the discussions may move forward.

1191
01:19:25,320 --> 01:19:26,680
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: That's why we wrote a letter, sir.

1192
01:19:26,680 --> 01:19:28,740
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Yes, sir. We also asked, uh,

1193
01:19:28,740 --> 01:19:30,600
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: you know, DFA Secretary with the President of

1194
01:19:30,600 --> 01:19:32,700
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Central Tulfo din to resolve this

1195
01:19:32,700 --> 01:19:34,740
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: issue and to recommend, if

1196
01:19:34,740 --> 01:19:36,640
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: need be, if we

1197
01:19:36,640 --> 01:19:38,640
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: will be, if we can subsidize,

1198
01:19:38,740 --> 01:19:40,620
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: tignan natin kung kakayanin natin dahil nga

1199
01:19:40,620 --> 01:19:42,640
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: limitado yung galaw natin dito,

1200
01:19:42,720 --> 01:19:44,240
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: limitado yung budget natin. But

1201
01:19:44,240 --> 01:19:46,640
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: the last thing we want to do, uh, we want

1202
01:19:46,640 --> 01:19:48,700
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: to happen, Mr. Chair, is mawalan tayo ng passport

1203
01:19:48,700 --> 01:19:50,420
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: supply, no? And I think you will,

1204
01:19:51,060 --> 01:19:52,420
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: um, ito po, eh, ano, no?

1205
01:19:52,820 --> 01:19:54,580
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: I understand that, uh, for

1206
01:19:54,580 --> 01:19:56,120
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: 10 years, ito yung inyong,

1207
01:19:56,680 --> 01:19:58,520
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: charge, yung, yung,

1208
01:19:58,520 --> 01:20:00,700
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: yung, uh, for the

1209
01:20:00,700 --> 01:20:02,560
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: passports, um, of course, with

1210
01:20:02,560 --> 01:20:04,180
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: inflation, everything. So,

1211
01:20:05,040 --> 01:20:06,660
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: with the same, yun lang,

1212
01:20:06,720 --> 01:20:08,620
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: with the same price, will you really

1213
01:20:08,620 --> 01:20:10,820
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: be forced to shut down pag hindi

1214
01:20:10,820 --> 01:20:12,600
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: magkaroon ng increase kung hindi mag-ano, if

1215
01:20:12,600 --> 01:20:14,760
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: we, if we are not able to subsidize?

1216
01:20:19,640 --> 01:20:20,720
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: Yes, sir. It would have to

1217
01:20:20,720 --> 01:20:22,380
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: be taken in discussion with the DFA.

1218
01:20:22,800 --> 01:20:25,120
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: Um, we cannot, we will not unilaterally

1219
01:20:25,120 --> 01:20:26,540
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: decide that, sir. Um,

1220
01:20:26,680 --> 01:20:28,720
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: because we are merely

1221
01:20:28,720 --> 01:20:30,110
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: a servicing agency.

1222
01:20:30,110 --> 01:20:30,800
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Yes, of course.

1223
01:20:30,940 --> 01:20:32,640
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Um, I think the Senator Tulfo would

1224
01:20:32,640 --> 01:20:34,760
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: agree that if we can,

1225
01:20:35,440 --> 01:20:36,900
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: um, uh,

1226
01:20:36,900 --> 01:20:38,660
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: if possible, alam naman natin, no, the

1227
01:20:38,660 --> 01:20:40,520
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: 10 years na, nag, na

1228
01:20:40,520 --> 01:20:42,680
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: hold yan, pinakikiusapan, but,

1229
01:20:42,840 --> 01:20:44,640
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: um, just

1230
01:20:44,640 --> 01:20:46,160
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: guarantee that our, our,

1231
01:20:46,160 --> 01:20:48,340
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: our, everyone will be,

1232
01:20:48,340 --> 01:20:50,340
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: uh, uh, supplied

1233
01:20:50,340 --> 01:20:52,220
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: with our passports, with the needed passports.

1234
01:20:52,300 --> 01:20:54,060
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Saka ano rin yan, no? Yung naging,

1235
01:20:54,540 --> 01:20:56,160
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: did that, you did the adjustment,

1236
01:20:56,680 --> 01:20:58,900
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: but yung dating 5 years na naging 10 years,

1237
01:20:59,020 --> 01:21:00,820
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: nagkaroon ba ng efekto yun

1238
01:21:00,820 --> 01:21:02,380
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: sa cost of production? Kasi,

1239
01:21:02,500 --> 01:21:04,140
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: siyempre, biglang

1240
01:21:04,140 --> 01:21:06,660
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: naiba na yung projection nyo nyan, eh.

1241
01:21:06,840 --> 01:21:08,580
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Diba? Uh, of course,

1242
01:21:08,660 --> 01:21:10,840
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: yung cost of, uh, production

1243
01:21:10,840 --> 01:21:12,440
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: with, uh, pagkumunti,

1244
01:21:12,500 --> 01:21:14,740
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: it will be higher. So, did it,

1245
01:21:14,840 --> 01:21:16,420
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: uh, did it affect your, ano,

1246
01:21:16,540 --> 01:21:17,580
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: cost of production?

1247
01:21:17,580 --> 01:21:18,680
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: Yes,

1248
01:21:18,680 --> 01:21:20,560
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: sir. Uh, the, the 10-year validity

1249
01:21:20,560 --> 01:21:22,620
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: affected, uh, the cost of our production

1250
01:21:22,620 --> 01:21:24,620
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: in terms of, uh, quantity.

1251
01:21:24,880 --> 01:21:26,680
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: So, bumaba po yung quantity.

1252
01:21:26,680 --> 01:21:28,840
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: So, yung buying power po namin,

1253
01:21:29,020 --> 01:21:30,760
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: yung, uh, economies of scale went

1254
01:21:30,760 --> 01:21:31,260
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: down, sir.

1255
01:21:32,180 --> 01:21:34,560
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Not to say, I was thinking of, eh, yung

1256
01:21:34,560 --> 01:21:36,520
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: economies of scale, pagkumunti, siyempre,

1257
01:21:37,140 --> 01:21:38,640
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: mas mapapamahal yung cost. So,

1258
01:21:39,040 --> 01:21:40,720
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: siguro, Mr. Chair, I just like to ask,

1259
01:21:40,800 --> 01:21:41,660
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: siguro na lang, um,

1260
01:21:42,440 --> 01:21:44,860
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: um, yung subsidy, probably,

1261
01:21:45,040 --> 01:21:46,740
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: if you can, uh, uh,

1262
01:21:46,740 --> 01:21:48,720
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: submit to us, uh, with DFA,

1263
01:21:49,340 --> 01:21:50,700
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: I'm hoping that, uh, you,

1264
01:21:50,900 --> 01:21:52,460
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: um, ma-resolve natin to.

1265
01:21:52,900 --> 01:21:54,860
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Because, again, Mr. Chair, I'd like to reiterate,

1266
01:21:54,860 --> 01:21:56,640
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: uh, the last thing we want to,

1267
01:21:56,680 --> 01:21:58,620
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: uh, happen is for us not to have

1268
01:21:58,620 --> 01:22:00,420
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: passports, no? Kung nabakay hirap nun.

1269
01:22:00,580 --> 01:22:02,640
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: And, uh, that will be a nightmare for

1270
01:22:02,640 --> 01:22:04,040
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: our, uh,

1271
01:22:04,040 --> 01:22:06,600
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: people, especially our OFWs.

1272
01:22:06,640 --> 01:22:08,740
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: So, kung ginakailangan talagang

1273
01:22:08,740 --> 01:22:10,580
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: mag-subsidize, siguro, pagdutulungan na

1274
01:22:10,580 --> 01:22:12,720
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: namin, we have to scrape, kahit na yung

1275
01:22:12,720 --> 01:22:14,580
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: bottom of the barrel, para lang huwag natin

1276
01:22:14,580 --> 01:22:16,180
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: ma, huwag natin pahirapan yung ating mga

1277
01:22:16,180 --> 01:22:18,520
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: kababayan, lalong lalang natin yung overseas

1278
01:22:18,520 --> 01:22:20,560
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito: Filipino workers. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

1279
01:22:21,140 --> 01:22:22,680
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Thank you, uh,

1280
01:22:23,040 --> 01:22:24,680
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Senator JV, Chairman,

1281
01:22:24,680 --> 01:22:26,500
Senator Erwin Tulfo: uh, for,

1282
01:22:26,680 --> 01:22:28,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: for the Committee on Finance. Thank you, sir, for

1283
01:22:28,580 --> 01:22:29,380
Senator Erwin Tulfo: for joining us.

1284
01:22:30,560 --> 01:22:32,640
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Anyway, uh, malig po tayo

1285
01:22:32,640 --> 01:22:34,660
Senator Erwin Tulfo: sa iyo, Secretary, uh, Gomez.

1286
01:22:39,640 --> 01:22:40,360
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Sino po,

1287
01:22:40,500 --> 01:22:42,780
Senator Erwin Tulfo: you've mentioned earlier na mag-establish

1288
01:22:42,780 --> 01:22:43,980
Senator Erwin Tulfo: po kayo ng, uh,

1289
01:22:44,440 --> 01:22:46,540
Senator Erwin Tulfo: desk to, like, task force

1290
01:22:46,540 --> 01:22:48,540
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ka fake news. Who, who will handle

1291
01:22:48,540 --> 01:22:50,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: that? Sa ano po, saan po ninyo

1292
01:22:50,580 --> 01:22:52,560
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ilalagay itong desk for, uh,

1293
01:22:52,560 --> 01:22:54,120
Senator Erwin Tulfo: anti-fake news task force?

1294
01:22:55,340 --> 01:22:56,300
Secretary David M. Gomez: Thank you, Your Honor.

1295
01:22:56,680 --> 01:22:58,320
Secretary David M. Gomez: Uh, you're referring po to

1296
01:22:58,320 --> 01:23:00,400
Secretary David M. Gomez: our anti-fake news desk in the

1297
01:23:00,400 --> 01:23:02,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: PCO. But it's really, it really

1298
01:23:02,580 --> 01:23:04,340
Secretary David M. Gomez: forms part of our broader

1299
01:23:04,340 --> 01:23:06,280
Secretary David M. Gomez: OPLAN contra-fake news.

1300
01:23:06,940 --> 01:23:08,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: The OPLAN contra-fake news, as I

1301
01:23:08,580 --> 01:23:10,700
Secretary David M. Gomez: mentioned earlier, our first

1302
01:23:10,700 --> 01:23:12,140
Secretary David M. Gomez: part, we had an MOU

1303
01:23:12,140 --> 01:23:14,520
Secretary David M. Gomez: with the publishers of the nine broadsheets,

1304
01:23:14,980 --> 01:23:16,560
Secretary David M. Gomez: uh, them agreeing

1305
01:23:16,560 --> 01:23:18,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: to be our fact-checkers when we

1306
01:23:18,580 --> 01:23:20,660
Secretary David M. Gomez: spot fake news. Uh, another

1307
01:23:20,660 --> 01:23:22,840
Secretary David M. Gomez: leg there is our MOU

1308
01:23:22,840 --> 01:23:25,000
Secretary David M. Gomez: with the DOJ and the DICT

1309
01:23:25,000 --> 01:23:26,520
Secretary David M. Gomez: for faster,

1310
01:23:26,520 --> 01:23:28,160
Secretary David M. Gomez: faster investigation and

1311
01:23:28,160 --> 01:23:30,080
Secretary David M. Gomez: filing of appropriate charges against

1312
01:23:30,080 --> 01:23:32,380
Secretary David M. Gomez: the peddlers of fake news. Another

1313
01:23:32,380 --> 01:23:34,840
Secretary David M. Gomez: leg is our coordination

1314
01:23:34,840 --> 01:23:36,480
Secretary David M. Gomez: with all the social

1315
01:23:36,480 --> 01:23:38,600
Secretary David M. Gomez: media platforms. Nakipag-meeting

1316
01:23:38,600 --> 01:23:40,360
Secretary David M. Gomez: na po kami sa Meta, sa Facebook,

1317
01:23:41,120 --> 01:23:42,480
Secretary David M. Gomez: TikTok, uh,

1318
01:23:42,480 --> 01:23:44,460
Secretary David M. Gomez: Google, and YouTube. So, we are,

1319
01:23:44,560 --> 01:23:46,200
Secretary David M. Gomez: we are trying to iron out

1320
01:23:46,200 --> 01:23:48,200
Secretary David M. Gomez: some operating procedure

1321
01:23:48,200 --> 01:23:50,300
Secretary David M. Gomez: so we can take down or,

1322
01:23:50,440 --> 01:23:52,380
Secretary David M. Gomez: uh, minimize the spread

1323
01:23:52,380 --> 01:23:54,200
Secretary David M. Gomez: of this fake news. At ang, ang

1324
01:23:54,200 --> 01:23:56,100
Secretary David M. Gomez: huling leg po niyan is internally,

1325
01:23:56,100 --> 01:23:58,040
Secretary David M. Gomez: within the PCO, uh,

1326
01:23:58,140 --> 01:24:00,200
Secretary David M. Gomez: nag-set up po kami ng anti-fake

1327
01:24:00,200 --> 01:24:02,280
Secretary David M. Gomez: news desk so that people can report

1328
01:24:02,280 --> 01:24:04,180
Secretary David M. Gomez: if they spot fake news. At the

1329
01:24:04,180 --> 01:24:05,880
Secretary David M. Gomez: same time, sila din po proactively

1330
01:24:05,880 --> 01:24:08,320
Secretary David M. Gomez: scanning social media for

1331
01:24:08,320 --> 01:24:10,080
Secretary David M. Gomez: especially fake news that

1332
01:24:10,080 --> 01:24:12,020
Secretary David M. Gomez: concerns the president, the

1333
01:24:12,020 --> 01:24:14,400
Secretary David M. Gomez: first family, the executive department,

1334
01:24:14,520 --> 01:24:16,440
Secretary David M. Gomez: and the whole of government. So, uh,

1335
01:24:16,560 --> 01:24:17,980
Secretary David M. Gomez: this, this desk is currently

1336
01:24:17,980 --> 01:24:20,160
Secretary David M. Gomez: manned, uh, by, by one of

1337
01:24:20,160 --> 01:24:22,340
Secretary David M. Gomez: our directors, si Director

1338
01:24:22,340 --> 01:24:24,420
Secretary David M. Gomez: Robertson, wala siya dito,

1339
01:24:24,420 --> 01:24:25,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: or Robertson Ramirez,

1340
01:24:26,100 --> 01:24:28,260
Secretary David M. Gomez: uh, and then, uh, uh, he's supported

1341
01:24:28,260 --> 01:24:30,540
Secretary David M. Gomez: by our digital media services

1342
01:24:30,540 --> 01:24:32,260
Secretary David M. Gomez: department and, uh, one

1343
01:24:32,260 --> 01:24:34,180
Secretary David M. Gomez: from, uh, one lawyer from the office

1344
01:24:34,180 --> 01:24:36,820
Secretary David M. Gomez: of the secretary. So, multifaceted

1345
01:24:36,820 --> 01:24:38,220
Secretary David M. Gomez: po yung aming op-land

1346
01:24:38,220 --> 01:24:39,400
Secretary David M. Gomez: kontra fake news.

1347
01:24:40,180 --> 01:24:42,260
Senator Erwin Tulfo: I think you have to hurry up kasi

1348
01:24:42,260 --> 01:24:44,220
Senator Erwin Tulfo: kailangan natin maghabol.

1349
01:24:44,440 --> 01:24:46,200
Senator Erwin Tulfo: I mean, uh, parang

1350
01:24:46,200 --> 01:24:48,460
Senator Erwin Tulfo: araw-araw, grabe

1351
01:24:48,460 --> 01:24:49,880
Senator Erwin Tulfo: yung fake news na

1352
01:24:49,880 --> 01:24:51,920
Senator Erwin Tulfo: kahit to kami rito, we're

1353
01:24:51,920 --> 01:24:54,220
Senator Erwin Tulfo: looking for solutions right now.

1354
01:24:54,600 --> 01:24:55,780
Senator Erwin Tulfo: How to address that?

1355
01:24:56,100 --> 01:24:58,220
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Or, kaya, can, can we suggest,

1356
01:24:58,340 --> 01:25:00,000
Senator Erwin Tulfo: uh, Sec. Dave, like,

1357
01:25:00,520 --> 01:25:02,040
Senator Erwin Tulfo: probably, ginagawa namang ibang

1358
01:25:02,040 --> 01:25:03,720
Senator Erwin Tulfo: online news, Rappler,

1359
01:25:03,900 --> 01:25:05,880
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Bilyonaryo, or ABS, it says

1360
01:25:05,880 --> 01:25:07,680
Senator Erwin Tulfo: fact check, para

1361
01:25:07,680 --> 01:25:10,100
Senator Erwin Tulfo: may nilabas na fake news

1362
01:25:10,100 --> 01:25:12,300
Senator Erwin Tulfo: and then lalagyan across sa screen

1363
01:25:12,300 --> 01:25:14,100
Senator Erwin Tulfo: fact check or fake news.

1364
01:25:14,500 --> 01:25:16,000
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Parang ganon, wala pa ba kayong ganon?

1365
01:25:16,080 --> 01:25:17,440
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Parang wala pa ako nakitang ganon.

1366
01:25:17,440 --> 01:25:18,240
Secretary David M. Gomez: Yes, yes, we do that.

1367
01:25:18,360 --> 01:25:19,200
Secretary David M. Gomez: We do that, Your Honor.

1368
01:25:19,920 --> 01:25:21,840
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Ang sumasagot lang sa fake news niyo is

1369
01:25:21,840 --> 01:25:22,900
Senator Erwin Tulfo: si Yusef Claire Castro.

1370
01:25:22,900 --> 01:25:23,480
Secretary David M. Gomez: Yes.

1371
01:25:23,960 --> 01:25:25,940
Secretary David M. Gomez: We, we do that, Your Honor. At, at, first,

1372
01:25:25,940 --> 01:25:27,980
Secretary David M. Gomez: first instance, when we spot fake news, we do that.

1373
01:25:28,080 --> 01:25:29,980
Secretary David M. Gomez: We label it fake news. Then, we work

1374
01:25:29,980 --> 01:25:31,740
Secretary David M. Gomez: with the platform. Siguro kaya hindi nyo po nakita

1375
01:25:31,740 --> 01:25:34,040
Secretary David M. Gomez: na takedown na ng platform yung, ano.

1376
01:25:34,320 --> 01:25:36,100
Secretary David M. Gomez: Pero marami na po kami na naggawang

1377
01:25:36,100 --> 01:25:37,040
Secretary David M. Gomez: ganong reklamo.

1378
01:25:37,940 --> 01:25:40,120
Secretary David M. Gomez: At, nagko-cooperate naman po, in fairness,

1379
01:25:40,280 --> 01:25:41,880
Secretary David M. Gomez: with the, with the social media platforms.

1380
01:25:42,440 --> 01:25:43,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Alright, thank you.

1381
01:25:43,680 --> 01:25:43,960
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Thank you pa.

1382
01:25:47,520 --> 01:25:49,540
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Director General De Castro,

1383
01:25:49,860 --> 01:25:50,200
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ma'am,

1384
01:25:50,980 --> 01:25:53,700
Senator Erwin Tulfo: meron kayong nakita, nakita ko po yung capital

1385
01:25:53,700 --> 01:25:55,920
Senator Erwin Tulfo: outlet. Kasama po dito, magre-repair,

1386
01:25:55,940 --> 01:25:57,920
Senator Erwin Tulfo: magre-rehab ng building po ninyo

1387
01:25:57,920 --> 01:25:58,900
Senator Erwin Tulfo: sa PIA.

1388
01:25:58,900 --> 01:25:59,840
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: Yes po, just for

1389
01:25:59,840 --> 01:26:01,740
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: context po, Your Honor, ang

1390
01:26:01,740 --> 01:26:04,020
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: original po sana na hinihingi ng PIA

1391
01:26:04,020 --> 01:26:05,440
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: was amounting to somewhere

1392
01:26:05,440 --> 01:26:07,700
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: around P742 million

1393
01:26:07,700 --> 01:26:09,800
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: para po sa complete rehabilitation and

1394
01:26:09,800 --> 01:26:11,720
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: retrofitting po ng aming Visayas Avenue

1395
01:26:11,720 --> 01:26:13,880
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: building. Pero, pinagpa siya po

1396
01:26:13,880 --> 01:26:15,900
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: ng DBM na gawin daw po ito in phases.

1397
01:26:16,440 --> 01:26:17,840
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: So, from 2027 to

1398
01:26:17,840 --> 01:26:20,100
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: 2030. For 2027

1399
01:26:20,100 --> 01:26:21,880
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: alone po, ang naisama po sa

1400
01:26:21,880 --> 01:26:24,140
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: aming NEP ay amounting to P201

1401
01:26:24,140 --> 01:26:25,840
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: million pesos. Kasama

1402
01:26:25,940 --> 01:26:27,880
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: po dito ang 100 million para sa

1403
01:26:27,880 --> 01:26:29,440
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: retrofitting ng first phase,

1404
01:26:29,840 --> 01:26:31,880
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: followed by po ng 50 million para

1405
01:26:31,880 --> 01:26:33,820
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: po sa electrical works. 11

1406
01:26:33,820 --> 01:26:35,640
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: million po para po sa elevator.

1407
01:26:35,920 --> 01:26:37,760
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: Maraming salamat at mahaayos na po ang

1408
01:26:37,760 --> 01:26:39,780
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: aming elevator. At 40

1409
01:26:39,780 --> 01:26:42,040
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: million po para sa multi-level parking.

1410
01:26:42,400 --> 01:26:44,020
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: Your Honor, yung Visayas Avenue

1411
01:26:44,020 --> 01:26:45,900
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: building sa Quezon City ng PIA.

1412
01:26:46,360 --> 01:26:47,500
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: Hindi lamang po PIA

1413
01:26:47,500 --> 01:26:49,840
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: ang nandun sa building na yun. Nandun

1414
01:26:49,840 --> 01:26:51,940
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: din po ang printing machines ng APO.

1415
01:26:52,320 --> 01:26:53,940
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: Nandun din po ang Radyo Pilipinas

1416
01:26:53,940 --> 01:26:55,780
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: sa fourth floor. Nandun din po

1417
01:26:55,780 --> 01:26:57,740
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: ang Philippine News Agency. At

1418
01:26:57,740 --> 01:26:59,520
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: kasabay po ng aming multi-level

1419
01:26:59,520 --> 01:27:01,380
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: parking, nasa likod po namin ang

1420
01:27:01,380 --> 01:27:03,520
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: PTV4. So, kapag

1421
01:27:03,520 --> 01:27:05,640
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: natuloy na po itong multi-level parking

1422
01:27:05,640 --> 01:27:07,780
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: na ito, lahat po ng mga attached agencies

1423
01:27:07,780 --> 01:27:09,060
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: na nasa Visayas Avenue,

1424
01:27:09,600 --> 01:27:11,800
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: makikinabang po doon sa multi-level

1425
01:27:11,800 --> 01:27:13,660
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: parking. Base po sa aking

1426
01:27:13,660 --> 01:27:15,360
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: initial meetings with all the admin

1427
01:27:15,360 --> 01:27:17,160
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: focals po ng mga attached agencies

1428
01:27:17,160 --> 01:27:19,460
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: sa Visayas Avenue, ang mga sasakyan namin,

1429
01:27:19,960 --> 01:27:21,320
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: mga crew cab, mga

1430
01:27:21,320 --> 01:27:23,500
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: OB van, siguro around

1431
01:27:23,500 --> 01:27:25,720
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: 200 cars po. Sa ngayon po,

1432
01:27:25,780 --> 01:27:27,780
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: minsan natitiketa na po kami ng

1433
01:27:27,780 --> 01:27:29,680
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: Quezon City dahil doon na kami nagpa-park

1434
01:27:29,680 --> 01:27:31,740
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: sa Saibok. So, yun po yung

1435
01:27:31,740 --> 01:27:33,400
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: mga problema namin ngayon.

1436
01:27:33,880 --> 01:27:35,700
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: Ang problema lang po, if I may

1437
01:27:35,700 --> 01:27:37,660
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: your honor, ang nakalimutan po isama

1438
01:27:37,660 --> 01:27:39,540
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: doon sa NEP namin, ay yung

1439
01:27:39,540 --> 01:27:41,500
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: pambayad namin ng rental sa temporary

1440
01:27:41,500 --> 01:27:43,840
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: office. Tinanong rin po

1441
01:27:43,840 --> 01:27:45,840
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: namin yung DBM, ba't hindi po nakasama?

1442
01:27:45,960 --> 01:27:47,740
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: I think ang sagot sa amin, nagkaroon daw po

1443
01:27:47,740 --> 01:27:49,780
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: ng prioritization. So, doon

1444
01:27:49,780 --> 01:27:51,760
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: siguro, the Secretary knows this

1445
01:27:51,760 --> 01:27:53,640
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: naman po, hingirin talaga kami ng

1446
01:27:53,640 --> 01:27:55,660
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: tulong para po doon sa

1447
01:27:55,780 --> 01:27:57,400
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: pambayad ng temporary office.

1448
01:27:57,600 --> 01:27:59,500
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: Meron naman po kaming nakita ng

1449
01:27:59,500 --> 01:28:01,840
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: tatlong lugar. All in all,

1450
01:28:02,320 --> 01:28:03,880
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: sa tatlong po na yun, more or

1451
01:28:03,880 --> 01:28:05,500
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: less mga 70 million po per year.

1452
01:28:05,520 --> 01:28:06,960
Senator Erwin Tulfo: When you say temporary office,

1453
01:28:07,920 --> 01:28:09,420
Senator Erwin Tulfo: DG De Castro,

1454
01:28:09,800 --> 01:28:11,360
Senator Erwin Tulfo: kasama dyan yung Radio Pilipinas,

1455
01:28:11,820 --> 01:28:12,960
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: PNA. Yes po. Lahat po ng

1456
01:28:12,960 --> 01:28:15,280
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: apat na attached

1457
01:28:15,280 --> 01:28:17,680
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: agencies ng PCO

1458
01:28:17,680 --> 01:28:19,280
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: na nasa Visayas Avenue building.

1459
01:28:19,400 --> 01:28:21,200
Senator Erwin Tulfo: So, pati sila lilipat din habang

1460
01:28:21,200 --> 01:28:22,320
Senator Erwin Tulfo: retrofit yung building.

1461
01:28:22,320 --> 01:28:23,320
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: We were able to talk

1462
01:28:23,320 --> 01:28:25,580
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: na po to DPWH yesterday, ang kanilang

1463
01:28:25,580 --> 01:28:27,060
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: target po ay masimulan to

1464
01:28:27,060 --> 01:28:29,220
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: sometime March and April. So, we are

1465
01:28:29,220 --> 01:28:31,400
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: supposed to transfer to the new

1466
01:28:31,400 --> 01:28:33,460
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: temporary office sometime

1467
01:28:33,460 --> 01:28:35,600
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: February po or March po.

1468
01:28:36,040 --> 01:28:37,000
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Alright, thank you.

1469
01:28:37,320 --> 01:28:39,180
Senator Erwin Tulfo: And that is the reason why may kasama tayong

1470
01:28:39,180 --> 01:28:41,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: taga-DBM lagi. Para naririnig

1471
01:28:41,580 --> 01:28:43,120
Senator Erwin Tulfo: nila at magagawan po na solusyon.

1472
01:28:43,480 --> 01:28:45,460
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Well, talking about retrofitting

1473
01:28:45,460 --> 01:28:47,260
Senator Erwin Tulfo: and capital

1474
01:28:47,260 --> 01:28:49,200
Senator Erwin Tulfo: outlay, may I know

1475
01:28:49,200 --> 01:28:51,440
Senator Erwin Tulfo: GM Lino Cayetano, sir?

1476
01:28:52,080 --> 01:28:53,300
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Because when I was

1477
01:28:53,300 --> 01:28:55,540
Senator Erwin Tulfo: with PTV, yung studio,

1478
01:28:55,580 --> 01:28:57,680
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ni-rehabilitate nga, may bagong

1479
01:28:57,680 --> 01:28:59,000
Senator Erwin Tulfo: studio. Bumabaha naman.

1480
01:28:59,660 --> 01:29:01,560
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Muntik pa ako na kuryente. Dahil

1481
01:29:01,560 --> 01:29:03,520
Senator Erwin Tulfo: mag-news ako doon, may

1482
01:29:03,520 --> 01:29:05,180
Senator Erwin Tulfo: kabliho doon ng kuryente. Sabi,

1483
01:29:05,760 --> 01:29:07,480
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Boss, wag kang dumani, wag kang umapak dyan.

1484
01:29:07,600 --> 01:29:09,300
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Baka makuryente ka. Have you fixed this?

1485
01:29:09,460 --> 01:29:11,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Tapos, bagong gawa

1486
01:29:11,580 --> 01:29:12,720
Senator Erwin Tulfo: pero tumutulo.

1487
01:29:13,640 --> 01:29:15,520
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Have you fixed that problem, sir?

1488
01:29:15,540 --> 01:29:17,220
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: Magandang-magandang hapon po,

1489
01:29:17,340 --> 01:29:19,300
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: Mr. Chairman. Well documented

1490
01:29:19,300 --> 01:29:21,540
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: po yung inyong

1491
01:29:21,540 --> 01:29:23,620
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: mga payo patungkol sa pagsasayos

1492
01:29:23,620 --> 01:29:25,300
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: kasi, syempre, first and foremost,

1493
01:29:25,580 --> 01:29:27,160
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: we want the comfort and the safety

1494
01:29:27,160 --> 01:29:28,540
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: of our personnel.

1495
01:29:29,700 --> 01:29:31,100
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: Slowly, little by little,

1496
01:29:31,300 --> 01:29:33,460
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: my predecessor under still

1497
01:29:33,460 --> 01:29:35,120
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: the leadership of Secretary Dave

1498
01:29:35,120 --> 01:29:37,460
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: has addressed the issues. Pero malaki

1499
01:29:37,460 --> 01:29:38,820
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: pa rin po ang pagkukulang

1500
01:29:38,820 --> 01:29:41,600
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: just two weeks ago nung umulan, tumulo

1501
01:29:41,600 --> 01:29:43,500
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: ulit doon sa likod ng set 2 natin.

1502
01:29:43,900 --> 01:29:45,420
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: But we've been trying to

1503
01:29:45,420 --> 01:29:47,520
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: address it and the board just passed

1504
01:29:47,520 --> 01:29:49,260
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: a new revenue plan for PTV.

1505
01:29:50,220 --> 01:29:51,280
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: Napakaliit ng budget

1506
01:29:51,280 --> 01:29:53,060
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: na binigay sa atin this year but

1507
01:29:53,060 --> 01:29:55,500
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: we've also committed to, like

1508
01:29:55,580 --> 01:29:57,280
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: PTV, very aggressive si

1509
01:29:57,280 --> 01:29:59,320
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: Boss Jimmy sa

1510
01:29:59,320 --> 01:30:00,040
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: pagkakaroon

1511
01:30:00,040 --> 01:30:02,000
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: ng sariling revenue. So we're also quite

1512
01:30:02,000 --> 01:30:03,860
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: aggressive in partnering

1513
01:30:03,860 --> 01:30:06,160
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: with different agencies para may pumasok

1514
01:30:06,160 --> 01:30:07,940
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: rin ho na pondo. But still the same,

1515
01:30:08,120 --> 01:30:10,000
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: we have a prayer po na our

1516
01:30:10,000 --> 01:30:12,080
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: initial submission of

1517
01:30:12,080 --> 01:30:13,380
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: 1.7 billion

1518
01:30:13,380 --> 01:30:15,440
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: would be considered.

1519
01:30:16,020 --> 01:30:17,500
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: In comparison po,

1520
01:30:17,820 --> 01:30:19,880
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: Mr. Chairman, any

1521
01:30:19,880 --> 01:30:21,840
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: news network operating in the country

1522
01:30:21,840 --> 01:30:23,960
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: would operate from anywhere from

1523
01:30:23,960 --> 01:30:25,900
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: 5 to 7 billion. So

1524
01:30:25,900 --> 01:30:27,740
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: napakakawawa po ng ating

1525
01:30:27,740 --> 01:30:30,200
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: state, the only chartered

1526
01:30:30,200 --> 01:30:31,920
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: state broadcaster, to have a

1527
01:30:31,920 --> 01:30:34,060
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: budget of 128 million.

1528
01:30:34,740 --> 01:30:35,920
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: I know, sir, sa

1529
01:30:35,920 --> 01:30:37,880
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: experience nyo sa telebisyon, alam nyo na

1530
01:30:37,880 --> 01:30:39,580
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: budget lang po ito ng isang show.

1531
01:30:40,360 --> 01:30:41,660
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: Kalahating buwan lang po ito,

1532
01:30:41,760 --> 01:30:43,680
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: minsan, ng isang buong

1533
01:30:43,680 --> 01:30:45,320
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: lineup ng isang television show.

1534
01:30:45,860 --> 01:30:47,840
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: So still, we will endeavor, and I'm working

1535
01:30:47,840 --> 01:30:49,520
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: closely with the Secretary, na

1536
01:30:49,520 --> 01:30:52,160
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: sarili hong revenue, at kung mapagbibigyan

1537
01:30:52,160 --> 01:30:53,380
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: na rin ng Kongreso,

1538
01:30:53,860 --> 01:30:55,840
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: na madagdagan ng konting pondo,

1539
01:30:55,980 --> 01:30:57,660
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: pagtutulungan po namin ma-address yung

1540
01:30:57,660 --> 01:30:59,020
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: inyong mga concerns, Mr. Chairman.

1541
01:30:59,460 --> 01:31:01,700
Senator Erwin Tulfo: There's always been like that, GM

1542
01:31:01,700 --> 01:31:03,660
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Lino, na yung

1543
01:31:03,660 --> 01:31:05,620
Senator Erwin Tulfo: government station natin talagang

1544
01:31:05,620 --> 01:31:07,460
Senator Erwin Tulfo: laging underfunded.

1545
01:31:08,260 --> 01:31:09,460
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Tapos magtataka po yung mga

1546
01:31:09,460 --> 01:31:11,560
Senator Erwin Tulfo: kababayan natin, sasabihin, anong

1547
01:31:11,560 --> 01:31:13,540
Senator Erwin Tulfo: bang ginagawa nyo dyan, kung

1548
01:31:13,540 --> 01:31:15,480
Senator Erwin Tulfo: limited naman po yung equipment. Tama po

1549
01:31:15,480 --> 01:31:17,420
Senator Erwin Tulfo: kayo, I've been in the broadcast since

1550
01:31:17,420 --> 01:31:19,780
Senator Erwin Tulfo: 1996. Nagumpisa po

1551
01:31:19,780 --> 01:31:21,520
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ako dyan sa ABS-CBN

1552
01:31:21,520 --> 01:31:23,140
Senator Erwin Tulfo: under the

1553
01:31:23,140 --> 01:31:25,780
Senator Erwin Tulfo: guidance of

1554
01:31:25,780 --> 01:31:27,540
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Ms.

1555
01:31:27,660 --> 01:31:29,080
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Castro's parents,

1556
01:31:30,080 --> 01:31:31,060
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Nolly and

1557
01:31:31,060 --> 01:31:32,560
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Arlene de Castro.

1558
01:31:34,980 --> 01:31:35,700
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Paano nga po

1559
01:31:35,700 --> 01:31:37,080
Senator Erwin Tulfo: kayo lalaban? Totoo yun.

1560
01:31:37,660 --> 01:31:39,760
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kung kulang equipment, kulang reporter,

1561
01:31:39,920 --> 01:31:41,100
Senator Erwin Tulfo: kulang ng mga sasakyan,

1562
01:31:43,340 --> 01:31:43,820
Senator Erwin Tulfo: meron mo ba

1563
01:31:43,820 --> 01:31:45,640
Senator Erwin Tulfo: kayo sinabmit na ito po yung mga

1564
01:31:45,640 --> 01:31:46,880
Senator Erwin Tulfo: wish list ninyo

1565
01:31:46,880 --> 01:31:49,500
Senator Erwin Tulfo: sa PCO para

1566
01:31:49,500 --> 01:31:51,680
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ikanga, kung hindi man

1567
01:31:51,680 --> 01:31:53,860
Senator Erwin Tulfo: pumantay sa mga ikanga private

1568
01:31:53,860 --> 01:31:55,840
Senator Erwin Tulfo: networks, at least naman

1569
01:31:55,840 --> 01:31:57,060
Senator Erwin Tulfo: makakahabol at

1570
01:31:57,660 --> 01:31:59,720
Senator Erwin Tulfo: hindi kayo laging sinisisi na laging

1571
01:31:59,720 --> 01:32:01,900
Senator Erwin Tulfo: late, ang mga balita ninyo

1572
01:32:01,900 --> 01:32:02,880
Senator Erwin Tulfo: na huli na,

1573
01:32:03,600 --> 01:32:05,420
Senator Erwin Tulfo: yung patay, nabuhay na,

1574
01:32:05,640 --> 01:32:07,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: nag-resurrect na, kaya parang

1575
01:32:07,580 --> 01:32:09,560
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ganun ho, di ba? Meron mo ba

1576
01:32:09,560 --> 01:32:11,020
Senator Erwin Tulfo: kayong wish list na ganun na para?

1577
01:32:11,620 --> 01:32:12,800
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: Yes, Mr. Chairman.

1578
01:32:14,380 --> 01:32:15,480
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: I'm around

1579
01:32:15,480 --> 01:32:17,700
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: 100 days in office. Nung umupo

1580
01:32:17,700 --> 01:32:19,480
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: po ako, nakapag-submit na ho yung aking

1581
01:32:19,480 --> 01:32:21,320
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: predecessor ng proposal

1582
01:32:21,320 --> 01:32:22,960
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: ng 1.7 billion.

1583
01:32:23,540 --> 01:32:26,020
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: Yung 1.7 na to, sa palagay ko,

1584
01:32:26,320 --> 01:32:27,640
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: kulang pa rin po. Dahil

1585
01:32:27,640 --> 01:32:29,060
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: sabi nyo nga ho,

1586
01:32:29,540 --> 01:32:31,840
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: we can't keep playing catch-up

1587
01:32:31,840 --> 01:32:32,760
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: every year,

1588
01:32:33,160 --> 01:32:35,740
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: not just the broadcasters, but now

1589
01:32:35,740 --> 01:32:37,820
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: with such a fragmented media environment

1590
01:32:37,820 --> 01:32:39,780
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: na everyone is pouring money online,

1591
01:32:39,920 --> 01:32:41,580
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: even foreign networks, some say even

1592
01:32:41,580 --> 01:32:43,800
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: foreign entities. Mas napakahira

1593
01:32:43,800 --> 01:32:45,340
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: po marinig yung boses natin.

1594
01:32:45,840 --> 01:32:47,520
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: At nag-ausap nga ho kami ng

1595
01:32:47,520 --> 01:32:49,560
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: boss ko ni Sec Dave. When we look at

1596
01:32:49,560 --> 01:32:51,540
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: what government is spending, alam ko po

1597
01:32:51,540 --> 01:32:53,480
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: nagtitipid tayo. Pero when we pass

1598
01:32:53,480 --> 01:32:55,640
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: a 7 trillion budget, and we

1599
01:32:55,640 --> 01:32:57,620
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: spend 0.03 in communication,

1600
01:32:57,640 --> 01:32:59,640
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: kaya ho tayo nabubugbog

1601
01:32:59,640 --> 01:33:01,840
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: ng ganito. So with the 1.7

1602
01:33:01,840 --> 01:33:03,100
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: ho, we have a prayer that

1603
01:33:03,100 --> 01:33:05,300
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: it be passed, it be addressed.

1604
01:33:05,880 --> 01:33:07,360
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: Pero sa totoo ho, medyo

1605
01:33:07,360 --> 01:33:09,340
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: malaki yung gap na gusto natin

1606
01:33:09,340 --> 01:33:11,520
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: habulin. Hopefully ho, within the next few years,

1607
01:33:11,660 --> 01:33:13,820
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: including our generated

1608
01:33:13,820 --> 01:33:15,400
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: revenue, nung sarili

1609
01:33:15,400 --> 01:33:17,560
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: ho, ay maabot ho natin

1610
01:33:17,560 --> 01:33:19,400
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: kahit pa pano 3 to 5 billion a year.

1611
01:33:19,500 --> 01:33:21,660
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: I think it is essential, it's crucial,

1612
01:33:22,080 --> 01:33:23,620
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: it's important for our

1613
01:33:23,620 --> 01:33:25,540
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: country and for our citizens to

1614
01:33:25,540 --> 01:33:25,860
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: have

1615
01:33:25,860 --> 01:33:26,420
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: a

1616
01:33:26,420 --> 01:33:28,680
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: , ah, PTV in

1617
01:33:28,680 --> 01:33:29,460
PTV General Manager Lino S. Cayetano: good shape.

1618
01:33:30,960 --> 01:33:32,820
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Thank you. Actually,

1619
01:33:33,140 --> 01:33:34,640
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ah, Secretary

1620
01:33:34,640 --> 01:33:36,900
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Dave, kayo, like I

1621
01:33:36,900 --> 01:33:38,460
Senator Erwin Tulfo: said kanina in my

1622
01:33:38,460 --> 01:33:40,760
Senator Erwin Tulfo: opening statement, kayo po ano sa front

1623
01:33:40,760 --> 01:33:42,840
Senator Erwin Tulfo: line to combat ito pong

1624
01:33:42,840 --> 01:33:44,440
Senator Erwin Tulfo: kayo pong inaasahan

1625
01:33:44,440 --> 01:33:47,060
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ng pamahala ng mga kababayan ho natin

1626
01:33:47,060 --> 01:33:48,840
Senator Erwin Tulfo: to fight fake news

1627
01:33:48,840 --> 01:33:50,980
Senator Erwin Tulfo: dahil parang huso na po

1628
01:33:50,980 --> 01:33:52,920
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ngayon yung fake news kahit sino na lang.

1629
01:33:53,440 --> 01:33:54,760
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kahit namang hindi pa nga marunong

1630
01:33:54,760 --> 01:33:55,960
Senator Erwin Tulfo: magsulat kung ano nang pinagsasabi.

1631
01:33:56,420 --> 01:33:58,840
Senator Erwin Tulfo: So, we really need to work

1632
01:33:58,840 --> 01:34:00,180
Senator Erwin Tulfo: harder on this para

1633
01:34:00,180 --> 01:34:02,820
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ika nga to fix

1634
01:34:02,820 --> 01:34:05,020
Senator Erwin Tulfo: this problem with the agencies

1635
01:34:05,020 --> 01:34:06,780
Senator Erwin Tulfo: attached to you, PNA,

1636
01:34:07,240 --> 01:34:08,920
Senator Erwin Tulfo: the PTV, IBC,

1637
01:34:09,620 --> 01:34:11,160
Senator Erwin Tulfo: PNA, lahat po sila,

1638
01:34:11,280 --> 01:34:11,720
Senator Erwin Tulfo: radio.

1639
01:34:13,300 --> 01:34:14,280
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Sir Alan,

1640
01:34:15,040 --> 01:34:16,460
Senator Erwin Tulfo: wala na po po tayong FM station?

1641
01:34:16,780 --> 01:34:19,120
Senator Erwin Tulfo: When I was with PTV, meron po tayong

1642
01:34:19,120 --> 01:34:20,920
Senator Erwin Tulfo: dalawa-tatlong FM stations. Ano ho

1643
01:34:20,920 --> 01:34:21,640
Senator Erwin Tulfo: nangyari dito?

1644
01:34:22,500 --> 01:34:24,480
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: Good afternoon, Mr. Chair, sir.

1645
01:34:24,480 --> 01:34:26,340
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Number one pa ho yung isa, yung isang FM

1646
01:34:26,420 --> 01:34:27,160
Senator Erwin Tulfo: station natin.

1647
01:34:27,160 --> 01:34:28,320
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: Opo. Yung dito,

1648
01:34:28,660 --> 01:34:30,620
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: Mr. Chair, sa Metro Manila, sir,

1649
01:34:30,820 --> 01:34:32,720
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: meron po tayong dalawang FM stations.

1650
01:34:32,940 --> 01:34:34,100
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: Ano po? Yung isa yung

1651
01:34:34,100 --> 01:34:36,620
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: 87.5 Republicani

1652
01:34:36,620 --> 01:34:38,260
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: Juan. Yun po ang branding ngayon.

1653
01:34:38,760 --> 01:34:39,840
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: Yung isa po na dating

1654
01:34:39,840 --> 01:34:42,580
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: a long, long time ago, it was DWBR

1655
01:34:42,580 --> 01:34:44,400
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: FM, Business Radio

1656
01:34:44,400 --> 01:34:45,960
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: 104.3

1657
01:34:45,960 --> 01:34:48,240
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: na na-rebrand as the Capital

1658
01:34:48,240 --> 01:34:49,780
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: FM. Pero

1659
01:34:49,780 --> 01:34:52,160
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: nito pong nagdaang

1660
01:34:52,160 --> 01:34:54,460
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: taon, ito po

1661
01:34:54,460 --> 01:34:56,260
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: ay ginagamit ng

1662
01:34:56,420 --> 01:34:58,520
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: Bureau of Broadcast

1663
01:34:58,520 --> 01:35:00,560
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: Services bilang collab

1664
01:35:00,560 --> 01:35:02,820
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: station. Ang ibig pong sabihin,

1665
01:35:03,100 --> 01:35:03,840
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: yung mga

1666
01:35:03,840 --> 01:35:06,320
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: programa ng

1667
01:35:06,320 --> 01:35:08,240
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: ibang station, like the

1668
01:35:08,240 --> 01:35:09,740
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: flagship Radyo Pilipinas

1669
01:35:09,740 --> 01:35:12,440
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: and Radyo Magazine, which

1670
01:35:12,440 --> 01:35:14,580
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: is the cultural station of

1671
01:35:14,580 --> 01:35:16,380
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: PBS at yung

1672
01:35:16,380 --> 01:35:18,420
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: Sports Radio, yung mga best

1673
01:35:18,420 --> 01:35:19,740
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: programs po nila,

1674
01:35:20,260 --> 01:35:21,880
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: ay ikinikeri nung

1675
01:35:21,880 --> 01:35:24,260
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: 104.3 FM.

1676
01:35:24,580 --> 01:35:26,340
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: Kaya po namin tinawag na,

1677
01:35:26,420 --> 01:35:27,560
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: collab station.

1678
01:35:28,100 --> 01:35:29,720
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: This actually makes

1679
01:35:29,720 --> 01:35:32,620
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: government messaging present

1680
01:35:32,620 --> 01:35:34,480
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: sa AM platform

1681
01:35:34,480 --> 01:35:36,480
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: at saka po sa FM

1682
01:35:36,480 --> 01:35:37,980
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: platform, Your Honor, Sir.

1683
01:35:40,240 --> 01:35:42,420
Senator Erwin Tulfo: So yung isang FM natin,

1684
01:35:42,520 --> 01:35:44,200
Senator Erwin Tulfo: it doesn't play music anymore.

1685
01:35:44,540 --> 01:35:46,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: So it's more on news and information.

1686
01:35:46,720 --> 01:35:47,920
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: Yes, sir.

1687
01:35:48,780 --> 01:35:50,720
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Do you guys make more money

1688
01:35:50,720 --> 01:35:52,340
Senator Erwin Tulfo: by changing

1689
01:35:52,340 --> 01:35:54,440
Senator Erwin Tulfo: from music radio

1690
01:35:54,440 --> 01:35:56,380
Senator Erwin Tulfo: to, do you get more commercial

1691
01:35:56,380 --> 01:35:58,300
Senator Erwin Tulfo: now to changing it to

1692
01:35:58,300 --> 01:36:00,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: news and information channel

1693
01:36:00,580 --> 01:36:01,260
Senator Erwin Tulfo: or radio?

1694
01:36:01,660 --> 01:36:03,520
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: Doon sa aspeto po ng

1695
01:36:03,520 --> 01:36:06,200
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: commercial, Mr. Chair, Sir.

1696
01:36:06,300 --> 01:36:08,500
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: Ganito po kasi, yung ating

1697
01:36:08,500 --> 01:36:10,680
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: EO297 na tinuturing

1698
01:36:10,680 --> 01:36:12,360
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: po na birth certificate

1699
01:36:12,360 --> 01:36:14,500
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: ng ating Bureau of Broadcast

1700
01:36:14,500 --> 01:36:16,160
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: Services, it allows

1701
01:36:16,160 --> 01:36:18,380
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: PBS to operate like a commercial

1702
01:36:18,380 --> 01:36:20,400
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: broadcast network. However,

1703
01:36:20,780 --> 01:36:22,300
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: because it's 100%

1704
01:36:22,300 --> 01:36:24,540
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: funded by government, kung meron

1705
01:36:24,540 --> 01:36:26,020
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: nun po, Your Honor, Sir, na

1706
01:36:26,020 --> 01:36:28,260
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: income from airtime sales,

1707
01:36:28,700 --> 01:36:30,520
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: ito po ay direktang napupunta

1708
01:36:30,520 --> 01:36:31,960
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: sa national coffers, Sir.

1709
01:36:33,740 --> 01:36:34,200
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Okay, kaya

1710
01:36:34,200 --> 01:36:36,260
Senator Erwin Tulfo: how is it? Yung

1711
01:36:36,260 --> 01:36:38,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: commercials po na radio natin,

1712
01:36:38,800 --> 01:36:40,040
Senator Erwin Tulfo: is it, are you guys doing okay?

1713
01:36:40,840 --> 01:36:42,820
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: Yung pong sa FM,

1714
01:36:43,280 --> 01:36:44,180
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: wala tayong

1715
01:36:44,180 --> 01:36:45,560
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: masyadong commercials,

1716
01:36:46,220 --> 01:36:48,380
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: pero ang highlight

1717
01:36:48,380 --> 01:36:49,740
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: po noon, Sir, is

1718
01:36:49,740 --> 01:36:52,500
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: we are making government messaging

1719
01:36:52,500 --> 01:36:54,240
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: present in both

1720
01:36:54,240 --> 01:36:56,000
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: platforms, sa AM, po.

1721
01:36:56,020 --> 01:36:57,780
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: At sa FM. Kasi

1722
01:36:57,780 --> 01:37:00,140
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: base po doon sa ilang mga

1723
01:37:00,140 --> 01:37:02,320
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: lumabas sa pag-aaral, Sir,

1724
01:37:02,660 --> 01:37:03,800
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: dumadami po

1725
01:37:03,800 --> 01:37:06,160
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: ang FM listeners

1726
01:37:06,160 --> 01:37:08,160
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: sa kasalukuyan, kumpara

1727
01:37:08,160 --> 01:37:09,420
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: sa AM. So,

1728
01:37:09,920 --> 01:37:12,200
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: bilang remedyo,

1729
01:37:12,680 --> 01:37:14,260
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: kinakailangang mapalakas

1730
01:37:14,260 --> 01:37:15,940
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: din ang presence ng

1731
01:37:15,940 --> 01:37:18,020
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: government messaging, meaning news and

1732
01:37:18,020 --> 01:37:20,060
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: public affairs po, sa FM

1733
01:37:20,060 --> 01:37:21,140
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: band, Sir, na

1734
01:37:21,140 --> 01:37:23,600
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: ginagawa rin naman ang ilang mga

1735
01:37:23,600 --> 01:37:25,980
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: private networks sa ngayon, Your Honor, Sir.

1736
01:37:26,020 --> 01:37:27,520
Senator Erwin Tulfo: All right, thank you.

1737
01:37:28,040 --> 01:37:29,660
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Pero lang ako, curious lang ako,

1738
01:37:29,840 --> 01:37:30,900
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Secretary Dave, ano,

1739
01:37:31,900 --> 01:37:33,840
Senator Erwin Tulfo: mapapansin ko po, parang every

1740
01:37:33,840 --> 01:37:35,840
Senator Erwin Tulfo: time nagpapalit tayo ng, hindi lang po

1741
01:37:35,840 --> 01:37:37,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: sa radio natin,

1742
01:37:38,000 --> 01:37:39,480
Senator Erwin Tulfo: actually ang TV natin,

1743
01:37:40,080 --> 01:37:42,040
Senator Erwin Tulfo: since ilang administration na

1744
01:37:42,040 --> 01:37:43,960
Senator Erwin Tulfo: stayed with PTV, People's

1745
01:37:43,960 --> 01:37:46,040
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Television, pero sa radio natin

1746
01:37:46,040 --> 01:37:47,040
Senator Erwin Tulfo: papalit-palit.

1747
01:37:47,720 --> 01:37:49,520
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Pag-ibang administration ngayon, Radio

1748
01:37:49,520 --> 01:37:51,720
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Pilipinas, before this, Radio ng

1749
01:37:51,720 --> 01:37:53,860
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Bayan, nakailang palit na ho

1750
01:37:53,860 --> 01:37:55,780
Senator Erwin Tulfo: kayo, Sir? I mean, you've been there, Sir,

1751
01:37:56,020 --> 01:37:57,760
Senator Erwin Tulfo: sa Philippine Broadcast.

1752
01:37:58,120 --> 01:37:59,780
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Nakailang palit na po yung mga radio

1753
01:37:59,780 --> 01:38:02,320
Senator Erwin Tulfo: natin ng pangalan. Ngayon, Radio Pilipinas,

1754
01:38:02,760 --> 01:38:03,780
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Radio ng Bayan,

1755
01:38:03,860 --> 01:38:06,020
Senator Erwin Tulfo: baka sa sunod, Radio ng Himpapawid,

1756
01:38:06,120 --> 01:38:06,900
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ano na ho mangyayari?

1757
01:38:07,200 --> 01:38:07,720
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: Noong

1758
01:38:07,720 --> 01:38:13,300
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: time po,

1759
01:38:13,440 --> 01:38:15,620
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: dating director ng BBS,

1760
01:38:16,120 --> 01:38:17,520
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: director pong aportadera,

1761
01:38:18,200 --> 01:38:19,640
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: may reconfigure po ang

1762
01:38:19,640 --> 01:38:21,460
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: branding. Noong po kasi,

1763
01:38:21,640 --> 01:38:23,920
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: prior to that, it was Radio ng Bayan.

1764
01:38:24,600 --> 01:38:25,960
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: Noong dumating po,

1765
01:38:26,020 --> 01:38:28,160
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: si director pong aportadera,

1766
01:38:28,740 --> 01:38:30,120
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: ang guidance niya is,

1767
01:38:30,680 --> 01:38:31,980
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: yung bayan,

1768
01:38:32,160 --> 01:38:33,500
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: sabi niya, masyadong generic,

1769
01:38:34,060 --> 01:38:36,140
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: we might as well, sabi po niya,

1770
01:38:36,720 --> 01:38:37,680
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: tumbukin na natin,

1771
01:38:37,860 --> 01:38:39,920
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: Radio Pilipinas, dahil tayo,

1772
01:38:40,240 --> 01:38:41,940
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: parang mas specific yung

1773
01:38:41,940 --> 01:38:43,760
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: branding na Pilipinas,

1774
01:38:43,940 --> 01:38:45,280
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: Radio Pilipinas. So,

1775
01:38:46,200 --> 01:38:47,640
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: yun po yung ginawang

1776
01:38:47,640 --> 01:38:49,780
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: pinasimulan ni

1777
01:38:49,780 --> 01:38:52,220
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: former director, pong aportadera,

1778
01:38:52,340 --> 01:38:53,940
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: na naging Radio Pilipinas yung

1779
01:38:53,940 --> 01:38:55,660
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: branding. Ngayon po,

1780
01:38:56,020 --> 01:38:57,620
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: noong time naman ng

1781
01:38:57,620 --> 01:39:00,000
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: immediate past director, si director

1782
01:39:00,000 --> 01:39:01,840
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: Dindo Amparo, sir,

1783
01:39:02,620 --> 01:39:03,860
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: itinweek niya parang

1784
01:39:03,860 --> 01:39:05,700
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: konti, Radio Pilipinas,

1785
01:39:06,040 --> 01:39:07,980
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: but since we are the government

1786
01:39:07,980 --> 01:39:09,860
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: broadcast network, we are

1787
01:39:09,860 --> 01:39:12,020
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: public radio, we have to

1788
01:39:12,020 --> 01:39:13,360
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: also emphasize

1789
01:39:13,360 --> 01:39:15,440
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: that we are public radio,

1790
01:39:15,940 --> 01:39:16,960
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: that we are

1791
01:39:16,960 --> 01:39:19,880
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: broadcasting for the public, kaya

1792
01:39:19,880 --> 01:39:21,980
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: tinweek pa ng konti. It's

1793
01:39:21,980 --> 01:39:23,800
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: still Radio Pilipinas, pero

1794
01:39:23,800 --> 01:39:25,780
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: dinugtungan lamang po. It's

1795
01:39:25,780 --> 01:39:27,820
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: now Radio Pilipinas, Radio

1796
01:39:27,820 --> 01:39:29,520
PBS-BBS OIC Director Alan L. Allanigue: Publiko. Your Honor, sir.

1797
01:39:31,160 --> 01:39:31,640
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Terrible.

1798
01:39:32,940 --> 01:39:34,060
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kinaglalaruan ho natin.

1799
01:39:34,720 --> 01:39:35,780
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Baga, hindi lang ho kayo,

1800
01:39:35,840 --> 01:39:37,660
Senator Erwin Tulfo: may problema. Sa DOT rin, has it

1801
01:39:37,660 --> 01:39:39,860
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ako po. Pansinin ho ninyo,

1802
01:39:40,060 --> 01:39:41,800
Senator Erwin Tulfo: bawat administration, may bagong

1803
01:39:41,800 --> 01:39:43,500
Senator Erwin Tulfo: tagline.

1804
01:39:43,680 --> 01:39:45,700
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Primero, wow Philippines. Tapos,

1805
01:39:46,180 --> 01:39:47,760
Senator Erwin Tulfo: it's more fun in the Philippines.

1806
01:39:47,880 --> 01:39:49,200
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Ngayon, love Philippines.

1807
01:39:49,820 --> 01:39:51,260
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Baka pagkitaas po ng administration,

1808
01:39:51,480 --> 01:39:53,800
Senator Erwin Tulfo: iba na naman. Gusto ko, Philippines.

1809
01:39:54,740 --> 01:39:55,700
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Yung pabago-bago,

1810
01:39:55,780 --> 01:39:57,560
Senator Erwin Tulfo: do we need a law for this?

1811
01:39:57,660 --> 01:39:59,680
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Siguro, I just filed a bill po na

1812
01:39:59,680 --> 01:40:01,880
Senator Erwin Tulfo: siguro 15 years, stick mo

1813
01:40:01,880 --> 01:40:03,760
Senator Erwin Tulfo: na tayo dito. Yung branding

1814
01:40:03,760 --> 01:40:05,660
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ba po natin? Kagaya po,

1815
01:40:05,720 --> 01:40:07,800
Senator Erwin Tulfo: na-experience ko yan. When I

1816
01:40:07,800 --> 01:40:09,840
Senator Erwin Tulfo: said, saan po kayo nagra-radyo ngayon,

1817
01:40:10,020 --> 01:40:11,780
Senator Erwin Tulfo: sir? Kasi I came from, I

1818
01:40:12,600 --> 01:40:13,440
Senator Erwin Tulfo: was with

1819
01:40:13,440 --> 01:40:16,080
Senator Erwin Tulfo: TV5

1820
01:40:16,080 --> 01:40:17,940
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Radio. Then, lumipat

1821
01:40:17,940 --> 01:40:19,880
Senator Erwin Tulfo: nga po ako sa PTV, Radio Pilipinas.

1822
01:40:20,020 --> 01:40:21,720
Senator Erwin Tulfo: You were there. Sabi ko, Radio

1823
01:40:21,720 --> 01:40:23,820
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Pilipinas. Saan po ito? Ito po ba

1824
01:40:23,820 --> 01:40:25,760
Senator Erwin Tulfo: yung radyo ng bayan dati? Hindi ko naman alam na

1825
01:40:25,780 --> 01:40:27,140
Senator Erwin Tulfo: radyo ng bayan. Sabi ko, hindi yata.

1826
01:40:27,680 --> 01:40:29,300
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Sabi ko, basta dito, ito yung channel.

1827
01:40:29,740 --> 01:40:31,880
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Ayun pala, yun na ho yun. Siguro,

1828
01:40:32,300 --> 01:40:32,860
Senator Erwin Tulfo: I don't know.

1829
01:40:34,140 --> 01:40:35,720
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Ang problema dyan, kung

1830
01:40:35,720 --> 01:40:37,520
Senator Erwin Tulfo: sino yata nakaupo, sekretary,

1831
01:40:37,960 --> 01:40:39,080
Senator Erwin Tulfo: naisipan o

1832
01:40:39,080 --> 01:40:41,780
Senator Erwin Tulfo: ipalitan natin para

1833
01:40:41,780 --> 01:40:42,940
Senator Erwin Tulfo: medyo gumanda.

1834
01:40:43,700 --> 01:40:45,800
Secretary David M. Gomez: With all due respects,

1835
01:40:45,920 --> 01:40:47,800
Secretary David M. Gomez: Mr. Chairman, ako po ay big

1836
01:40:47,800 --> 01:40:49,680
Secretary David M. Gomez: believer in branding and

1837
01:40:49,680 --> 01:40:50,540
Secretary David M. Gomez: brand equity.

1838
01:40:51,620 --> 01:40:53,520
Secretary David M. Gomez: Ayoko rin po ng papalit-palit

1839
01:40:53,520 --> 01:40:55,400
Secretary David M. Gomez: ng pangalan, katulad po nung nabanggit nyo.

1840
01:40:55,780 --> 01:40:57,880
Secretary David M. Gomez: Nung umupo po ako, Radio Pilipinas

1841
01:40:57,880 --> 01:40:59,600
Secretary David M. Gomez: na po yan, hindi ko na po ginalaw

1842
01:40:59,600 --> 01:41:01,000
Secretary David M. Gomez: at wala po akong balak-galawin.

1843
01:41:01,540 --> 01:41:03,760
Secretary David M. Gomez: I'm a big believer in branding and brand equity.

1844
01:41:03,780 --> 01:41:05,120
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Thank you. Kagaya po ng PTV, ilang

1845
01:41:05,120 --> 01:41:07,280
Senator Erwin Tulfo: administration na po dumaan, nandyan lang siya.

1846
01:41:07,420 --> 01:41:09,260
Senator Erwin Tulfo: I mean, PTV, that is, may

1847
01:41:09,260 --> 01:41:10,440
Senator Erwin Tulfo: kung ano po dati, diba?

1848
01:41:11,920 --> 01:41:13,360
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Akilala na mga tao. When you say

1849
01:41:13,360 --> 01:41:15,340
Senator Erwin Tulfo: PTV, alam nila government station.

1850
01:41:16,460 --> 01:41:17,420
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Pag sinabi lang kay

1851
01:41:17,420 --> 01:41:19,540
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Radio Pilipinas, ayaw nyo yung government radio.

1852
01:41:19,760 --> 01:41:21,420
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Yeah, that's good po. Sir, I have

1853
01:41:21,420 --> 01:41:22,920
Senator Erwin Tulfo: last two questions na po and then

1854
01:41:22,920 --> 01:41:25,740
Senator Erwin Tulfo: I'll let you go, guys. I won't give you

1855
01:41:25,740 --> 01:41:27,800
Senator Erwin Tulfo: any more hard time. Tanong ko lang po,

1856
01:41:27,960 --> 01:41:30,060
Senator Erwin Tulfo: meron po ba kayo mga unobligated

1857
01:41:30,060 --> 01:41:30,700
Senator Erwin Tulfo: or

1858
01:41:30,700 --> 01:41:33,440
Senator Erwin Tulfo: undisbursed na mga

1859
01:41:33,440 --> 01:41:35,440
Senator Erwin Tulfo: pondo dyan? Magkano pa po

1860
01:41:35,440 --> 01:41:36,360
Senator Erwin Tulfo: at bakit po?

1861
01:41:37,260 --> 01:41:39,720
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Ilang percent pa po? I heard you saying

1862
01:41:39,720 --> 01:41:41,400
Senator Erwin Tulfo: like June po, pero

1863
01:41:41,400 --> 01:41:43,060
Senator Erwin Tulfo: September na tayo ngayon, Secretary.

1864
01:41:43,740 --> 01:41:45,220
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Ilang percent na po ngayon

1865
01:41:45,220 --> 01:41:46,980
Senator Erwin Tulfo: undisbursed natin so far?

1866
01:41:47,980 --> 01:41:49,560
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kasi dandan yung tiga DBM,

1867
01:41:49,720 --> 01:41:51,460
Senator Erwin Tulfo: mama no, parang medyo

1868
01:41:51,460 --> 01:41:53,100
Senator Erwin Tulfo: mabagal yung PCO mag

1869
01:41:53,100 --> 01:41:54,920
Senator Erwin Tulfo: mag-release ng budget.

1870
01:41:55,740 --> 01:41:57,680
Secretary David M. Gomez: Mr. Chairman, if I may

1871
01:41:57,680 --> 01:41:59,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: refer you to my Undersecretary for Finance.

1872
01:41:59,680 --> 01:42:01,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: But before she replies, Mr. Chairman, I just

1873
01:42:01,580 --> 01:42:03,540
Secretary David M. Gomez: like to go back to my earlier

1874
01:42:03,540 --> 01:42:05,640
Secretary David M. Gomez: presentation. Kaya po medyo bumagal

1875
01:42:05,640 --> 01:42:07,640
Secretary David M. Gomez: yung spending namin because of the energy

1876
01:42:07,640 --> 01:42:09,620
Secretary David M. Gomez: emergency that was declared and the

1877
01:42:09,620 --> 01:42:11,660
Secretary David M. Gomez: need for cost-cutting. Kaya pati po yung

1878
01:42:11,660 --> 01:42:13,440
Secretary David M. Gomez: ASEAN, meron tayong memo

1879
01:42:13,440 --> 01:42:15,760
Secretary David M. Gomez: na mag-cutdown on

1880
01:42:15,760 --> 01:42:17,420
Secretary David M. Gomez: the ASEAN events, kung pwedeng

1881
01:42:17,420 --> 01:42:19,340
Secretary David M. Gomez: virtual na lang instead of face-to-face.

1882
01:42:19,820 --> 01:42:21,560
Secretary David M. Gomez: And we were given instructions to

1883
01:42:21,560 --> 01:42:24,060
Secretary David M. Gomez: execute the 48th

1884
01:42:24,060 --> 01:42:25,500
Secretary David M. Gomez: summit in Cebu.

1885
01:42:25,740 --> 01:42:27,480
Secretary David M. Gomez: Using bare bones.

1886
01:42:27,680 --> 01:42:28,780
Secretary David M. Gomez: So yun po yung guidance namin.

1887
01:42:29,320 --> 01:42:31,560
Secretary David M. Gomez: Imbis na po gumastos, talagang nagtipid po kami

1888
01:42:31,560 --> 01:42:33,420
Secretary David M. Gomez: ng first half of the year. But having said that,

1889
01:42:33,480 --> 01:42:35,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: Your Honor, may I refer you to my Undersecretary

1890
01:42:35,580 --> 01:42:36,040
Secretary David M. Gomez: for Finance?

1891
01:42:37,340 --> 01:42:39,760
Senator Erwin Tulfo: For the use of finance, will give us

1892
01:42:39,760 --> 01:42:41,640
Senator Erwin Tulfo: an answer

1893
01:42:41,640 --> 01:42:43,080
Senator Erwin Tulfo: to my question, Secretary.

1894
01:42:43,620 --> 01:42:45,380
Senator Erwin Tulfo: I'd just like to go back to

1895
01:42:45,380 --> 01:42:47,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: PIA and PNA.

1896
01:42:48,280 --> 01:42:49,600
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Na-address na po ba natin

1897
01:42:49,600 --> 01:42:51,400
Senator Erwin Tulfo: yung mga issues naman sa mga wrong

1898
01:42:51,400 --> 01:42:53,460
Senator Erwin Tulfo: spelling, lalo po nung

1899
01:42:53,460 --> 01:42:55,420
Senator Erwin Tulfo: pag-upo ng pag-upo po ng administration,

1900
01:42:55,740 --> 01:42:56,620
Senator Erwin Tulfo: wrong spelling,

1901
01:42:57,520 --> 01:42:59,640
Senator Erwin Tulfo: tayo po mismo resource ng fake

1902
01:42:59,640 --> 01:43:01,900
Senator Erwin Tulfo: news. Nakakahiya naman po.

1903
01:43:02,020 --> 01:43:03,300
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Have we addressed that?

1904
01:43:04,600 --> 01:43:05,620
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Napabalik na ba natin sa

1905
01:43:05,620 --> 01:43:07,540
Senator Erwin Tulfo: eskwelahan yung reporter natin na yun?

1906
01:43:07,640 --> 01:43:09,140
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Nagkaroon na ba ulit ng fake?

1907
01:43:09,140 --> 01:43:11,580
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: Ang PIA po, Your Honor, wala po kami

1908
01:43:11,580 --> 01:43:13,220
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: mga reporters. I think it's

1909
01:43:13,220 --> 01:43:14,840
PIA Director-General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro: Philippine News Agency po.

1910
01:43:14,980 --> 01:43:16,000
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Philippine News, sir.

1911
01:43:16,000 --> 01:43:17,160
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Can you, can you,

1912
01:43:17,840 --> 01:43:19,760
Senator Erwin Tulfo: what have you done, sir, na para

1913
01:43:19,760 --> 01:43:21,680
Senator Erwin Tulfo: hindi na po mangyari at nakakahiya po?

1914
01:43:22,280 --> 01:43:23,600
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: Agree po, Mr. Chair.

1915
01:43:23,700 --> 01:43:25,720
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: So far, over the past,

1916
01:43:25,740 --> 01:43:27,840
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: few years, wala po kami

1917
01:43:27,840 --> 01:43:29,640
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: major blunders like

1918
01:43:29,640 --> 01:43:31,880
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: fake news, for example, po, and in terms

1919
01:43:31,880 --> 01:43:33,920
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: of professionalizing our

1920
01:43:33,920 --> 01:43:35,660
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: ranks po, we've been

1921
01:43:35,660 --> 01:43:37,920
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: continuously hiring reporters,

1922
01:43:38,140 --> 01:43:39,520
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: for example, news editors.

1923
01:43:40,300 --> 01:43:41,620
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: Currently, we are

1924
01:43:41,620 --> 01:43:43,800
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: hiring, or posted

1925
01:43:43,800 --> 01:43:45,920
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: currently, ongoing process po yung hiring

1926
01:43:45,920 --> 01:43:47,760
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: natin for combined

1927
01:43:47,760 --> 01:43:49,760
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: forces of editorial, like, which

1928
01:43:49,760 --> 01:43:51,720
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: includes senior news

1929
01:43:51,720 --> 01:43:53,000
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: editors, reporters,

1930
01:43:53,320 --> 01:43:54,980
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: and all posts. And

1931
01:43:54,980 --> 01:43:56,860
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: in terms of quality control,

1932
01:43:57,380 --> 01:43:59,080
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: since the Philippine News Agency is

1933
01:43:59,080 --> 01:44:01,140
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: basically the official newswire of the government,

1934
01:44:01,420 --> 01:44:02,660
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: and then many of us

1935
01:44:02,660 --> 01:44:05,020
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: in the service are also

1936
01:44:05,020 --> 01:44:07,000
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: journalists before our

1937
01:44:07,000 --> 01:44:09,140
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: government service. So, we also

1938
01:44:09,140 --> 01:44:11,260
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: follow the traditional vetting process

1939
01:44:11,260 --> 01:44:13,100
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: as we do in the traditional

1940
01:44:13,100 --> 01:44:14,820
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: newsroom.

1941
01:44:15,320 --> 01:44:16,800
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: So, in terms of quality

1942
01:44:16,800 --> 01:44:19,040
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: control, we follow

1943
01:44:19,040 --> 01:44:20,860
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: two-level vetting process.

1944
01:44:21,560 --> 01:44:23,180
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: So, before a reporter

1945
01:44:23,180 --> 01:44:24,960
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: covers or follows a

1946
01:44:24,980 --> 01:44:26,760
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: particular story, so the

1947
01:44:26,760 --> 01:44:28,920
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: news desk would vet a

1948
01:44:28,920 --> 01:44:30,660
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: particular topic, and then the

1949
01:44:30,660 --> 01:44:32,900
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: desk editor would ask the

1950
01:44:32,900 --> 01:44:34,720
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: reporter to follow that

1951
01:44:34,720 --> 01:44:35,260
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: particular

1952
01:44:35,260 --> 01:44:38,740
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: idea. And then, after

1953
01:44:38,740 --> 01:44:40,940
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: which, the reporter files, and then

1954
01:44:40,940 --> 01:44:42,840
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: a first-level vetter

1955
01:44:42,840 --> 01:44:44,880
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: or editor would screen for

1956
01:44:44,880 --> 01:44:45,460
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: grammar,

1957
01:44:46,720 --> 01:44:48,940
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: basic journalistic

1958
01:44:48,940 --> 01:44:51,040
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: checks. And then, after which,

1959
01:44:51,300 --> 01:44:52,980
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: second level of

1960
01:44:52,980 --> 01:44:54,780
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: vetting also will be conducted,

1961
01:44:54,980 --> 01:44:56,900
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: and then after that,

1962
01:44:57,020 --> 01:44:58,800
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: the story will be published, and then

1963
01:44:58,800 --> 01:45:00,540
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: even if the story has been published,

1964
01:45:00,540 --> 01:45:09,420
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: All of us in the management as well can actually check also and flag down any typos for example.

1965
01:45:09,580 --> 01:45:16,820
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: But so far, wala na po kaming major blunders over the past few, at least in this particular administration po.

1966
01:45:17,720 --> 01:45:26,680
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Thank you, sir. Kasi alam nyo, dati kayo yung source namin sa mga newspaper when I was in my first few years in the newspaper.

1967
01:45:26,680 --> 01:45:37,960
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kayo po as a wire service. Pero ngayon parang medyo nahuli po tayo. May sunog po dito, may namatay, may nahulog.

1968
01:45:38,220 --> 01:45:46,680
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kunari alas tres ng hapon, lumalabas na po sa service po ninyo, kinabukasan pa, nauna pa po yung sa social media.

1969
01:45:46,680 --> 01:45:56,680
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Siguro we have to inform our people on the ground, yung mga correspondence natin sa mga provinces, municipalities na to keep their eyes open and ears open.

1970
01:45:56,680 --> 01:46:09,200
Senator Erwin Tulfo: On the ground po. Kasi teritoryo niya po, kunari tiga Bislig siya or tiga Cotabato City siya, dapat lahat po nandoon, contact niya at alam niya para nabibigay ka galing information.

1971
01:46:11,560 --> 01:46:20,200
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: Thank you for that observation po. Valid po yun kasi as of now po, we only have around 20, less than 30 na reporters po.

1972
01:46:20,480 --> 01:46:26,660
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: These reporters are spread across the Philippines and dito sa Metro Manila po, they are spread.

1973
01:46:26,680 --> 01:46:39,540
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: In three rotations. We operate like similar newsrooms. So these are under 30 reporters spread across the country and then around 20 of them nasa Metro Manila.

1974
01:46:40,300 --> 01:46:46,260
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: And then ang mandate po namin ngayon, first is on the manpower, we're currently ongoing po yung hiring namin po.

1975
01:46:46,560 --> 01:46:52,660
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: And then on the quality control side, hindi po kami nakikipagpatayan in terms of sino pinakauna.

1976
01:46:53,000 --> 01:46:56,260
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: Ang battle cry po namin is sino yung pinakaakit.

1977
01:46:56,680 --> 01:47:04,440
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: Since hindi naman po namin malalabanan yung may dalang camera sa kalsada, ang panlaban na lang po namin is yung accuracy.

1978
01:47:04,740 --> 01:47:06,240
NIB OIC Jereco O. Paloma: So doon na po kami babawi, Mr. Chair.

1979
01:47:06,280 --> 01:47:11,280
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Thank you. Lastly, before I go to the finance, sino pong may hawak dito ng RTVM?

1980
01:47:12,140 --> 01:47:13,280
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Okay, sir. Okay, sir.

1981
01:47:13,380 --> 01:47:17,200
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Sir Franz, call lang. I'd just like to manifest.

1982
01:47:18,340 --> 01:47:22,700
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Baka pwede po sabihin natin yung ating mga crew, lalo na po mga live coverages.

1983
01:47:23,140 --> 01:47:26,360
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Iwasan naman po bago pumitik yung mga kameraman natin.

1984
01:47:26,680 --> 01:47:31,680
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kung tama yung ginagawa ng ating mga kinukunan, lalo na po yung first family.

1985
01:47:31,820 --> 01:47:37,840
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kasi sometimes we tend to move na we're not thinking na may nakasunod palang camera dyan.

1986
01:47:38,020 --> 01:47:44,760
Senator Erwin Tulfo: So kahit ako minsan, nakanganga ako, nakagano, nagkakamot ako ng kung ano, nagkakamot ako ng kilikili,

1987
01:47:45,560 --> 01:47:49,600
Senator Erwin Tulfo: na dinudukot ako ng ganito, masama tignan sa camera.

1988
01:47:49,860 --> 01:47:54,100
Senator Erwin Tulfo: So baka pwede natin sabihin yung ating mga crew na be careful.

1989
01:47:54,800 --> 01:47:56,560
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Yung lalo na alam ko na.

1990
01:47:56,680 --> 01:48:00,960
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Pag nagpapaning siguro dyan, dapat yung director po alam din yan na,

1991
01:48:01,020 --> 01:48:05,820
Senator Erwin Tulfo: oh, oops, iwasan mo muna si ganito, hindi nakabantay, medyo pangit tignan.

1992
01:48:06,200 --> 01:48:11,520
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Yung decision ba, yung judgment, na will this reflect pag napanood ng tao,

1993
01:48:11,520 --> 01:48:16,420
Senator Erwin Tulfo: baka katawa-tawa naman yung ating VIP, nakakahiya naman,

1994
01:48:17,080 --> 01:48:22,200
Senator Erwin Tulfo: o yung itong isang VIP natin, naglalakad, party for example,

1995
01:48:22,400 --> 01:48:25,700
Senator Erwin Tulfo: iwasan na siguro, okay lang, nagpag-usap.

1996
01:48:26,680 --> 01:48:30,620
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Sudden movements, dapat pinapatay ko ka agad, pina-fan ka agad natin somewhere.

1997
01:48:30,720 --> 01:48:36,480
Senator Erwin Tulfo: I mean, I work on TV since 1996 to about 2004.

1998
01:48:36,480 --> 01:48:41,980
Senator Erwin Tulfo: So alam ko, hindi ako cameraman, pero nag-aral din ako maging cameraman.

1999
01:48:42,140 --> 01:48:47,200
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Pinag-aaralan ko na sa ABS po ako, naglalaro-laro ako, pinaglalaroan ko yung mga camera.

2000
01:48:47,580 --> 01:48:51,480
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kaya alam ko, at saka alam ko naman may mga floor director, di po ba na,

2001
01:48:52,040 --> 01:48:55,760
Senator Erwin Tulfo: pan-left ka o camera 2, punta mo si ganito.

2002
01:48:55,760 --> 01:49:02,120
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Pero iwaka pwede natin iwasan, just remind our people na huwag naman yung mga pangit na shot,

2003
01:49:02,280 --> 01:49:03,820
Senator Erwin Tulfo: hindi naman maganda yun, di ba?

2004
01:49:04,020 --> 01:49:11,260
Senator Erwin Tulfo: May ngumunguya, pangit, mamaya-maya yung VIP natin, nangungulangot,

2005
01:49:11,560 --> 01:49:13,840
Senator Erwin Tulfo: iwasan natin kasi hindi maganda.

2006
01:49:14,500 --> 01:49:19,020
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kaya marami na nga tayong kalaban, yun ho, ipi-play up nila sa video nila.

2007
01:49:19,520 --> 01:49:24,800
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Di ho ba? I mean, Secretary Dave, yun ipi-play up ng mga kalaban para masama tignan.

2008
01:49:24,800 --> 01:49:26,400
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Eh, kawawa naman ho.

2009
01:49:27,000 --> 01:49:28,960
Senator Erwin Tulfo: So, it's just a manifestation.

2010
01:49:30,220 --> 01:49:34,540
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Mas maganda ho yung coverage natin. Piliin natin yung mga videos natin.

2011
01:49:35,100 --> 01:49:37,380
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Huwag lang tira lang, tira lalo po yung mga camera.

2012
01:49:37,600 --> 01:49:41,520
Senator Erwin Tulfo: I'm sure sanay naman po sila sa mga ika nga presidential coverage, di po ba?

2013
01:49:42,420 --> 01:49:47,000
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Lalo na po sa mga parties like that, may mga events.

2014
01:49:47,480 --> 01:49:51,220
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kasi po hindi alam natin ang VIP na may sumusunod sa kanya na camera, di po ba?

2015
01:49:51,220 --> 01:49:54,220
Senator Erwin Tulfo: So, ang may kasalanan po doon, yung camera man,

2016
01:49:54,800 --> 01:49:58,680
Senator Erwin Tulfo: director na nagbibigay na nagsiswitch na pan mo sa kanan,

2017
01:49:58,900 --> 01:50:00,560
Senator Erwin Tulfo: babahan mo ng konti, kaliwa mo,

2018
01:50:00,980 --> 01:50:04,680
Senator Erwin Tulfo: oops, si VIP natin, di magandang pwesto yan, di magandang angulo,

2019
01:50:05,000 --> 01:50:07,200
Senator Erwin Tulfo: alisin mo dyan, lipat muna tayo switch.

2020
01:50:07,280 --> 01:50:10,180
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Ilang cameras po ba ang ginagamit yung isang coverage, sir?

2021
01:50:10,860 --> 01:50:15,420
RTVM Undersecretary Franz Gerard R. Imperial: Sa isang coverage, sir, kung maliit na coverage po, normally is three.

2022
01:50:16,200 --> 01:50:17,300
RTVM Undersecretary Franz Gerard R. Imperial: Yan ang pinakaminimo.

2023
01:50:17,300 --> 01:50:21,120
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Sa mga events po, mga parties na pinupuntahan po ng Pangulo,

2024
01:50:21,320 --> 01:50:24,800
Senator Erwin Tulfo: mga ika nga ceremony, mga ilan ho ang daladalan yung camera,

2025
01:50:24,800 --> 01:50:25,340
Senator Erwin Tulfo: mga camera dyan.

2026
01:50:26,000 --> 01:50:28,560
RTVM Undersecretary Franz Gerard R. Imperial: Bigger events, mga four lang po.

2027
01:50:29,000 --> 01:50:31,880
RTVM Undersecretary Franz Gerard R. Imperial: Pero ang pinakamarami po namin normally is Sona.

2028
01:50:32,700 --> 01:50:35,740
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Pero may mga direct contact po, yung mga camera man yun,

2029
01:50:35,800 --> 01:50:39,240
Senator Erwin Tulfo: kasi nakakita ko po dahil may communications, di po ba?

2030
01:50:39,340 --> 01:50:42,200
Senator Erwin Tulfo: At meron po director na ikita niya kung anong magandang angulo.

2031
01:50:42,500 --> 01:50:44,260
RTVM Undersecretary Franz Gerard R. Imperial: Definitely, sir, meron naman po.

2032
01:50:44,280 --> 01:50:48,460
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Baka pwede po natin maiwasan na ho yung magagandang pangit ho na angulo minsan,

2033
01:50:48,580 --> 01:50:49,320
Senator Erwin Tulfo: yung VIP natin.

2034
01:50:49,440 --> 01:50:53,540
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Hindi lang po yung president of first family, pati mga secretaries natin,

2035
01:50:53,540 --> 01:50:54,480
Senator Erwin Tulfo: minsan baka mamaya.

2036
01:50:54,800 --> 01:50:56,760
Senator Erwin Tulfo: May ginagawa, hindi po maganda na.

2037
01:50:58,400 --> 01:51:00,720
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Unconsciously, akala nila walang video coverage.

2038
01:51:00,880 --> 01:51:02,540
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Yun pala, nakukunan na ho sila.

2039
01:51:03,320 --> 01:51:06,500
Senator Erwin Tulfo: At this day and age, nako, mabilis po pick-uping agad yan.

2040
01:51:07,120 --> 01:51:09,620
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Bagamat hindi po fake news yan, yun ay pe-play up.

2041
01:51:09,760 --> 01:51:13,880
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kawawa naman ho yung ating ika nga subject.

2042
01:51:14,700 --> 01:51:19,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Tapos sasabihin, kita mo, kita mo, tala itong ginawa niya, di ba?

2043
01:51:20,500 --> 01:51:22,780
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kung mali na ho, hindi na maganda tignan.

2044
01:51:22,980 --> 01:51:24,640
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Iwasan na ho natin, let's avoid.

2045
01:51:24,800 --> 01:51:25,060
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Ano po?

2046
01:51:25,880 --> 01:51:28,660
RTVM Undersecretary Franz Gerard R. Imperial: This is something we'll continuously improve po.

2047
01:51:29,000 --> 01:51:32,280
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kasi I'm still watching coverages of RTBM, PTV.

2048
01:51:34,380 --> 01:51:35,060
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Binabantayan ko.

2049
01:51:35,360 --> 01:51:36,480
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Secretary Dave, okay?

2050
01:51:36,640 --> 01:51:38,300
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Can you remind our people?

2051
01:51:38,420 --> 01:51:39,440
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kasi hindi maganda tignan.

2052
01:51:40,080 --> 01:51:41,120
Secretary David M. Gomez: Well noted, your chair.

2053
01:51:41,420 --> 01:51:41,760
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Alright.

2054
01:51:42,340 --> 01:51:45,080
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Ma'am, Asek Zapata.

2055
01:51:45,640 --> 01:51:48,920
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Yun po, may mga unobligated pa ba tayo dyan?

2056
01:51:49,020 --> 01:51:51,440
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Bakit parang mabagal po yung ating obligation?

2057
01:51:51,440 --> 01:51:52,140
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Ma'am?

2058
01:51:53,440 --> 01:51:54,480
PCO Assistant Secretary Atty. Ronadale M. Zapata: Your honor,

2059
01:51:54,800 --> 01:51:55,960
Senator Erwin Tulfo: sino po sasagot?

2060
01:51:56,100 --> 01:51:56,580
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Yusek?

2061
01:51:56,640 --> 01:51:57,860
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Okay, Yusek Sestoso.

2062
01:51:58,560 --> 01:51:59,980
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: Good afternoon, Mr. Chair.

2063
01:52:00,380 --> 01:52:07,100
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: For PCO, we have a budget utilization rate of 42.55,

2064
01:52:07,360 --> 01:52:11,940
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: which is equivalent to 637 million and change.

2065
01:52:12,400 --> 01:52:14,700
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: So, our unobligated is around,

2066
01:52:15,760 --> 01:52:18,920
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: we still have 860 million.

2067
01:52:20,380 --> 01:52:21,260
Senator Erwin Tulfo: As of?

2068
01:52:21,260 --> 01:52:22,260
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: In the pipeline.

2069
01:52:22,700 --> 01:52:24,040
Senator Erwin Tulfo: As of today?

2070
01:52:24,040 --> 01:52:28,420
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: As of September 15, Mr. Chair.

2071
01:52:28,700 --> 01:52:30,020
Senator Erwin Tulfo: We only have three months, ma'am.

2072
01:52:31,140 --> 01:52:36,660
Senator Erwin Tulfo: How do you plan to dispose that or disperse that in 90 days?

2073
01:52:37,400 --> 01:52:38,860
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Alaka, nakikinig po ang DBM.

2074
01:52:39,380 --> 01:52:40,620
Senator Erwin Tulfo: DBM, take note, ma'am.

2075
01:52:41,320 --> 01:52:42,180
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Yes, ma'am.

2076
01:52:44,220 --> 01:52:50,900
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Before I continue, I would like to acknowledge the presence of Senator Villanueva.

2077
01:52:51,100 --> 01:52:52,500
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Do you have a statement?

2078
01:52:52,500 --> 01:52:53,200
Senator Joel Villanueva: Mr. Chairman,

2079
01:52:54,040 --> 01:52:58,680
Senator Joel Villanueva: I will not give a long statement just to put on record my sincerest thanks and gratitude

2080
01:52:58,680 --> 01:53:04,080
Senator Joel Villanueva: to our co-public officials for their service.

2081
01:53:04,600 --> 01:53:08,400
Senator Joel Villanueva: I'm here to give my support.

2082
01:53:08,840 --> 01:53:15,220
Senator Joel Villanueva: It's just that I have one concern and I think it was already tackled in this committee.

2083
01:53:15,380 --> 01:53:19,540
Senator Joel Villanueva: I wasn't here because I had two budget hearings.

2084
01:53:19,540 --> 01:53:23,540
Senator Joel Villanueva: I sponsored a bill in the...

2085
01:53:24,040 --> 01:53:28,260
Senator Joel Villanueva: the plenary and God knows the kind of schedule we are having, Mr. Chairman.

2086
01:53:28,660 --> 01:53:34,180
Senator Joel Villanueva: I just wanted to make sure yung dun sa APO lang, yung dun sa passport, no?

2087
01:53:34,260 --> 01:53:36,220
Senator Joel Villanueva: And I think it was already mentioned about...

2088
01:53:36,220 --> 01:53:37,340
Senator Joel Villanueva: Hindi ko po uulitin.

2089
01:53:37,700 --> 01:53:43,420
Senator Joel Villanueva: Ang sa akin lang, Mr. Chairman, is kung masasubsidize ng gobyerno yung increase

2090
01:53:43,420 --> 01:53:47,440
Senator Joel Villanueva: kesa mag-increase kahit nga huwag lang ngayong taon o pwede mo naman next year

2091
01:53:47,440 --> 01:53:50,980
Senator Joel Villanueva: magkaroon lang ng another option.

2092
01:53:50,980 --> 01:53:53,980
Senator Joel Villanueva: If we can subsidize it through this...

2093
01:53:54,040 --> 01:53:57,920
Senator Joel Villanueva: General Appropriations Act, masubsidize.

2094
01:53:58,100 --> 01:54:04,080
Senator Joel Villanueva: Tapos sa susunod na lang i-increase, pwede rin.

2095
01:54:04,220 --> 01:54:06,440
Senator Joel Villanueva: Ang sa akin lang, may options tayo available for us.

2096
01:54:06,660 --> 01:54:10,020
Senator Joel Villanueva: Just to put that on record, Mr. Chairman, I will no longer belabor the issue

2097
01:54:10,020 --> 01:54:15,760
Senator Joel Villanueva: and I'm here to support the Secretary kahit na tagal na hoon namin kayo niyintay sa CA.

2098
01:54:15,760 --> 01:54:23,760
Senator Joel Villanueva: But anyway, of course, our brother in Christ, Brad Lino, has been a good friend of mine since...

2099
01:54:24,040 --> 01:54:26,000
Senator Joel Villanueva: What? For the past 30 years.

2100
01:54:26,440 --> 01:54:31,940
Senator Joel Villanueva: So, maraming salamat po, Mr. Chairman. I'm here to support you and the PCO. Salamat po.

2101
01:54:32,600 --> 01:54:36,320
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Thank you, Sen. Joel Villanueva. Thank you, sir.

2102
01:54:37,060 --> 01:54:39,040
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Ma'am, continue. Yuseca Sistoso.

2103
01:54:40,220 --> 01:54:51,120
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: Mr. Chair, for the second semester of 2026, our unobligated allotment will mostly be funded

2104
01:54:52,160 --> 01:54:53,120
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: through the...

2105
01:54:54,040 --> 01:55:01,460
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: ASEAN expenditures for the 49th Summit. So, that will cover the IMC...

2106
01:55:01,460 --> 01:55:08,020
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Most of these remain for the ASEAN. And the highlight will be like around November. Tama po ba?

2107
01:55:08,520 --> 01:55:09,340
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: Yes, Mr. Chair.

2108
01:55:09,380 --> 01:55:09,700
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Alright.

2109
01:55:10,320 --> 01:55:11,660
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: So, historically...

2110
01:55:11,660 --> 01:55:18,040
Senator Erwin Tulfo: So, expecting na yung natitira po ninyo about what is left of your budget, like probably 80%,

2111
01:55:18,040 --> 01:55:19,880
Senator Erwin Tulfo: will be used for the ASEAN?

2112
01:55:20,120 --> 01:55:23,480
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: Most likely, Your Honor, because we will be spending for the international...

2113
01:55:23,480 --> 01:55:23,860
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Alright.

2114
01:55:24,040 --> 01:55:33,920
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: ...media center for accommodations, catering, and transportation. And we are also working

2115
01:55:33,920 --> 01:55:43,180
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: in tandem with DOT because they will also be presenting, posting exhibits, and they will

2116
01:55:43,180 --> 01:55:52,080
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: be showcasing regional exhibits, showcasing the Philippines, Luzon, Visayas, including

2117
01:55:52,080 --> 01:55:53,740
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

2118
01:55:54,040 --> 01:56:02,720
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: We will be assisting them in providing space, in providing utility consumptions, in whatever

2119
01:56:02,720 --> 01:56:10,200
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: means that we can, transportation, to help them fund. Because these additional expenditures

2120
01:56:10,200 --> 01:56:23,040
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: are not originally included in their budget. So, with that, most of the budget that is

2121
01:56:23,040 --> 01:56:23,920
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: remaining...

2122
01:56:24,040 --> 01:56:32,260
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: ...will be allocated for that. And of course, we still have advertising budget and projects

2123
01:56:32,260 --> 01:56:41,240
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: of the Secretary prioritized for the second semester. And historically, Mr. Chair, PCO

2124
01:56:41,240 --> 01:56:52,260
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: has a budget utilization rate of about 88% year in, year out. And most of that is spent

2125
01:56:52,260 --> 01:56:53,620
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: during the second part of the year.

2126
01:56:54,040 --> 01:57:01,580
PCO Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Abigail C. Sestoso: Because most of our projects are allocated during the second half.

2127
01:57:01,960 --> 01:57:08,420
Senator Erwin Tulfo: All right. Thank you, Yusec Sestoso. Let me now direct my question to Mon Ilagan, a friend of mine.

2128
01:57:10,380 --> 01:57:10,820
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Yes.

2129
01:57:12,480 --> 01:57:14,920
Senator Joel Villanueva: Sorry, Mr. Chairman. I have so many friends here.

2130
01:57:15,020 --> 01:57:15,320
Senator Erwin Tulfo: I know.

2131
01:57:15,600 --> 01:57:16,900
Senator Joel Villanueva: Si Jim Paul, si Catherine.

2132
01:57:17,040 --> 01:57:17,560
Senator Joel Villanueva: Idol ko yan.

2133
01:57:17,780 --> 01:57:18,120
PCO Undersecretary Ramon A. Ilagan: Thank you, thank you.

2134
01:57:18,120 --> 01:57:18,980
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Puputin na rin ang buhok.

2135
01:57:19,200 --> 01:57:21,380
Senator Joel Villanueva: Taga-USTe rin yan, eh, Mr. Chairman.

2136
01:57:21,780 --> 01:57:22,620
PCO Undersecretary Ramon A. Ilagan: Good afternoon, Your Honor.

2137
01:57:22,620 --> 01:57:24,020
Senator Joel Villanueva: Maraming taga-USTe dito

2138
01:57:24,040 --> 01:57:35,160
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Yeah, Yusek Mon, yung inyong strategic media campaign, kasama po ba ito dun sa ikang To Combat Fake News po?

2139
01:57:35,860 --> 01:57:39,400
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Are you also involved in this program?

2140
01:57:40,220 --> 01:57:42,820
PCO Undersecretary Ramon A. Ilagan: Yes, definitely, Your Honor. Good afternoon.

2141
01:57:43,920 --> 01:57:52,540
PCO Undersecretary Ramon A. Ilagan: Ang trabaho po ng strategic media campaigns, aside from that, is to also assist the Secretary in all the media strategies

2142
01:57:52,540 --> 01:57:53,480
PCO Undersecretary Ramon A. Ilagan: and, of course, the campaigns.

2143
01:57:53,480 --> 01:58:00,600
PCO Undersecretary Ramon A. Ilagan: The campaigns regarding the president's directives, programs, and all the programs of the different agencies.

2144
01:58:00,940 --> 01:58:08,600
PCO Undersecretary Ramon A. Ilagan: And part of the responsibility or the role of the strategic media campaigns is to really help and assist the secretary

2145
01:58:08,600 --> 01:58:14,760
PCO Undersecretary Ramon A. Ilagan: in fighting the fake news, disinformation, and misinformation against the public.

2146
01:58:15,280 --> 01:58:16,740
Senator Erwin Tulfo: All right, thank you for that.

2147
01:58:17,300 --> 01:58:22,260
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Secretary Dave, before we let you go, I want you to submit.

2148
01:58:23,480 --> 01:58:25,400
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Your wish list, your priority.

2149
01:58:25,920 --> 01:58:39,060
Senator Erwin Tulfo: One of those is for IBC 13 and your priority projects that we can probably deal with during the bicameral conference

2150
01:58:39,060 --> 01:58:43,000
Senator Erwin Tulfo: when the two congresses will meet sometime in November.

2151
01:58:43,560 --> 01:58:47,240
Senator Erwin Tulfo: So I would appreciate if you could submit us your wish list.

2152
01:58:47,680 --> 01:58:52,400
Senator Erwin Tulfo: We may not be able to give you what you wanted, like an additional 1.247,

2153
01:58:53,720 --> 01:58:58,160
Senator Erwin Tulfo: billion, but we'll try to do it closer than that.

2154
01:58:58,960 --> 01:59:04,020
Secretary David M. Gomez: Maraming salamat, Mr. Chairman, and we really appreciate the support of the committee.

2155
01:59:04,660 --> 01:59:08,980
Secretary David M. Gomez: Sinabi ko nga po kanina, kung hindi natin ma-re-restore yung budget ng IBC 13,

2156
01:59:09,440 --> 01:59:12,460
Secretary David M. Gomez: sadly, baka mag-off the air na po kami ng January 1st.

2157
01:59:12,980 --> 01:59:15,380
Secretary David M. Gomez: Ganon din po yung rental ng PIA.

2158
01:59:16,060 --> 01:59:18,460
Secretary David M. Gomez: Kung hindi po mababudgetan yung rental ng PIA,

2159
01:59:18,460 --> 01:59:22,780
Secretary David M. Gomez: eh sa January 1st, mga squatters na rin po sila mag-inagawa yung building nila.

2160
01:59:23,240 --> 01:59:23,340
Secretary David M. Gomez: So,

2161
01:59:23,480 --> 01:59:26,160
Secretary David M. Gomez: ganon po ka-urgent talaga yung need namin to restore that.

2162
01:59:26,220 --> 01:59:27,960
Secretary David M. Gomez: But we will provide the committee, Your Honor,

2163
01:59:28,080 --> 01:59:32,980
Secretary David M. Gomez: with the list of our request for restoration of the budget from the net.

2164
01:59:33,220 --> 01:59:34,580
Secretary David M. Gomez: Maraming salamat, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.

2165
01:59:34,600 --> 01:59:36,620
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Director Abrillantes, we just saved you, ha?

2166
01:59:37,040 --> 01:59:42,280
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Already said, we'll probably find some money during our buy-come

2167
01:59:42,280 --> 01:59:44,460
Senator Erwin Tulfo: para medyo mabawas-bawasan po.

2168
01:59:44,460 --> 01:59:49,600
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Alam ko po na maraming agencies, sinahabol ka kayo ngayon at sinisisi.

2169
01:59:49,960 --> 01:59:53,240
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kaya pati yung si Secretary natin, medyo namumuti na rin ang book

2170
01:59:53,240 --> 01:59:55,920
Senator Erwin Tulfo: uso po yata yung paputian ho ng buhok.

2171
01:59:56,640 --> 01:59:59,460
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Anyway, I have one...

2172
02:00:00,000 --> 02:00:02,040
Senator Erwin Tulfo: last question nalang po talaga

2173
02:00:02,040 --> 02:00:03,560
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Secretary.

2174
02:00:05,240 --> 02:00:05,560
Senator Erwin Tulfo: One,

2175
02:00:05,660 --> 02:00:08,380
Senator Erwin Tulfo: I would like

2176
02:00:08,380 --> 02:00:10,140
Senator Erwin Tulfo: to acknowledge the presence of

2177
02:00:10,140 --> 02:00:11,800
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Senator Bong Go.

2178
02:00:12,520 --> 02:00:14,300
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Do you have any opening statements

2179
02:00:14,300 --> 02:00:16,020
Senator Erwin Tulfo: before I let these people go?

2180
02:00:17,240 --> 02:00:18,000
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Hindi po, go ahead na.

2181
02:00:18,200 --> 02:00:19,960
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Kasi I have one question.

2182
02:00:19,960 --> 02:00:21,520
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Yes po, kanina pa po kami rito

2183
02:00:21,520 --> 02:00:23,300
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: alas tres.

2184
02:00:23,860 --> 02:00:25,260
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Kanina pa po alas tres.

2185
02:00:25,640 --> 02:00:26,160
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Salamat.

2186
02:00:26,940 --> 02:00:28,920
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Kung muna silang pauwiin?

2187
02:00:30,000 --> 02:00:32,320
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Magandang

2188
02:00:32,320 --> 02:00:34,160
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: hapon po sa inyong lahat.

2189
02:00:35,180 --> 02:00:35,880
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Unang una,

2190
02:00:37,260 --> 02:00:38,920
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: my distinguished colleagues,

2191
02:00:39,340 --> 02:00:40,060
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: ating chairman,

2192
02:00:40,360 --> 02:00:41,760
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Senator Erwin Tulfo.

2193
02:00:42,400 --> 02:00:45,120
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: And I'm sure naging kasama nyo rin po

2194
02:00:45,120 --> 02:00:46,540
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: yung iba sa inyo rito

2195
02:00:46,540 --> 02:00:48,320
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: na kasama nyo ang ating chairman

2196
02:00:48,320 --> 02:00:50,420
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: at alam na alam naman po niya yung trabaho

2197
02:00:50,420 --> 02:00:51,920
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: ninyo sa

2198
02:00:51,920 --> 02:00:54,460
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Presidential Communications

2199
02:00:54,460 --> 02:00:56,340
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Office at lahat po

2200
02:00:56,340 --> 02:00:57,660
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: ng attached agencies.

2201
02:00:58,880 --> 02:00:59,820
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Yung iba sa inyo ay nakatrabaho.

2202
02:01:00,000 --> 02:01:01,000
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Nakatrabaho ko rin po noon.

2203
02:01:01,760 --> 02:01:03,460
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Salamat po sa inyong servisyo.

2204
02:01:04,020 --> 02:01:05,440
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Secretary Dave Gomez,

2205
02:01:05,580 --> 02:01:06,840
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Yusek Monilagan.

2206
02:01:07,180 --> 02:01:09,160
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Ito si Sir Mon, mayor pa siya noon

2207
02:01:09,160 --> 02:01:11,100
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: ng Taitay. Ah, Kainta, rather.

2208
02:01:13,560 --> 02:01:14,660
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Bata pa ako noon, Sir.

2209
02:01:15,400 --> 02:01:16,200
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Kilala na kita.

2210
02:01:18,020 --> 02:01:18,920
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Totoo lang, si

2211
02:01:18,920 --> 02:01:22,000
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Senator Erwin Tulfo.

2212
02:01:22,700 --> 02:01:24,040
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Tagal na. More than 20 years

2213
02:01:24,040 --> 02:01:26,480
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: na po kaming magkilala.

2214
02:01:26,580 --> 02:01:28,200
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Hindi ka tumanda, Sir, no?

2215
02:01:28,200 --> 02:01:29,380
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Thank you.

2216
02:01:30,000 --> 02:01:30,580
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Tina mo, Sir.

2217
02:01:31,440 --> 02:01:33,860
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Hindi, wala akong tina pero maganda yung sinabi mo

2218
02:01:33,860 --> 02:01:35,520
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Sen Bong.

2219
02:01:35,900 --> 02:01:37,260
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Sige, magtanong ka lang na magtanong.

2220
02:01:40,640 --> 02:01:42,140
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Pasalamatan ko muna kayo lahat

2221
02:01:42,140 --> 02:01:43,220
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: sa inyong servisyo.

2222
02:01:43,520 --> 02:01:45,920
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Lahat po ng attached agencies,

2223
02:01:46,680 --> 02:01:49,760
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: the Bureau of Broadcasting Services,

2224
02:01:51,020 --> 02:01:53,560
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Bureau of Communication Services,

2225
02:01:54,340 --> 02:01:55,900
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: News and Information Bureau,

2226
02:01:57,440 --> 02:01:58,960
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Philippine Information Agency,

2227
02:02:00,000 --> 02:02:02,280
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Radyo, Telebisyon,

2228
02:02:02,860 --> 02:02:03,680
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Malacanang,

2229
02:02:05,020 --> 02:02:08,800
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: National Printing Office,

2230
02:02:10,400 --> 02:02:11,380
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: iba rin yung APO,

2231
02:02:13,260 --> 02:02:14,800
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: iba yung APO,

2232
02:02:15,180 --> 02:02:17,300
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation,

2233
02:02:17,580 --> 02:02:18,040
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: IBC.

2234
02:02:19,160 --> 02:02:20,980
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Hindi nyo pa nabenta yung IBC, Sir?

2235
02:02:21,920 --> 02:02:22,260
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Hindi pa.

2236
02:02:22,740 --> 02:02:24,340
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Hindi pa po. Pero

2237
02:02:24,340 --> 02:02:27,180
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: kung gugustuhin po ng ating

2238
02:02:27,180 --> 02:02:28,300
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: mga namumuno,

2239
02:02:28,680 --> 02:02:29,120
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: we will look at it.

2240
02:02:29,120 --> 02:02:29,720
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Pero hindi naman po.

2241
02:02:30,000 --> 02:02:34,100
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: May subsidy po, Your Honor,

2242
02:02:34,300 --> 02:02:35,780
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: kaya masasabi po.

2243
02:02:35,800 --> 02:02:38,200
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Tagal ko nang narinig ito na binibenta noon

2244
02:02:38,200 --> 02:02:40,240
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: pero until now, walang bubibili, Sir, no?

2245
02:02:40,760 --> 02:02:42,600
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Sir, no, no, binibenta.

2246
02:02:43,080 --> 02:02:43,900
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Wala akong bumibili.

2247
02:02:44,360 --> 02:02:45,160
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Wala akong franchise.

2248
02:02:45,700 --> 02:02:48,860
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Ang binibenta niyan si DG Catherine De Castro noon.

2249
02:02:49,440 --> 02:02:50,140
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Eh, hirun na po.

2250
02:02:50,860 --> 02:02:52,480
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Matagal ko rin pong kaibigan si

2251
02:02:52,480 --> 02:02:54,620
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: ang ating PIA,

2252
02:02:54,960 --> 02:02:56,940
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: DG si Catherine De Castro,

2253
02:02:57,180 --> 02:02:59,920
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: tatay pa niya, nanay niya.

2254
02:03:00,000 --> 02:03:02,540
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Ah, kilala rin po. Kasama rin tayo noon.

2255
02:03:02,860 --> 02:03:03,500
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Go ahead po, Sir.

2256
02:03:04,060 --> 02:03:08,000
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Sir, we will oblige if the leadership so desires that

2257
02:03:08,000 --> 02:03:09,660
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: we will mean it will be sold.

2258
02:03:10,180 --> 02:03:13,120
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Meanwhile, we have to continue operation because

2259
02:03:13,120 --> 02:03:17,860
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: to sell a stagnant radio station or TV station for that matter,

2260
02:03:18,160 --> 02:03:20,100
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: I don't think it will command a good price.

2261
02:03:20,640 --> 02:03:22,220
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: What we're doing right now, Sir, is

2262
02:03:22,220 --> 02:03:24,220
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: we're trying to put more value

2263
02:03:24,220 --> 02:03:25,680
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: to this station

2264
02:03:25,680 --> 02:03:27,980
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: by opening up more tower,

2265
02:03:27,980 --> 02:03:29,980
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: more and more provincial towers,

2266
02:03:30,000 --> 02:03:32,000
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: in order to attract

2267
02:03:32,220 --> 02:03:33,600
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: prospective buyers.

2268
02:03:34,000 --> 02:03:36,560
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Sa, we are producing, I mean,

2269
02:03:36,560 --> 02:03:37,380
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: programs,

2270
02:03:37,380 --> 02:03:39,540
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: to make it more palatable to

2271
02:03:39,540 --> 02:03:40,900
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: to the viewership,

2272
02:03:40,900 --> 02:03:42,100
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: to the government,

2273
02:03:42,100 --> 02:03:45,480
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: and to prospective investor.

2274
02:03:45,980 --> 02:03:47,560
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: And, we are in the forefront also,

2275
02:03:47,560 --> 02:03:50,700
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Your Honor, of Mr. Senator

2276
02:03:50,780 --> 02:03:53,140
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: on fighting

2277
02:03:53,140 --> 02:03:56,260
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: fake news on the, I mean, fake bloggers

2278
02:03:56,260 --> 02:03:59,340
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: by coming out with hourly news.

2279
02:03:59,340 --> 02:03:59,960
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: We have

2280
02:04:00,000 --> 02:04:06,000
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: We have 13 morning, we have 13 sa umaga, we have 13 every hour or breaking news.

2281
02:04:06,420 --> 02:04:12,620
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: And we have only evening news in English that is 13 English, 13 sa gabi.

2282
02:04:13,140 --> 02:04:19,360
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Salamat, sir. Sayang itong IBC eh dahil wala pa siguro ako sa mundong ito.

2283
02:04:19,460 --> 02:04:22,300
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Nandiyan na yung ilang years na ho yung IBC 13, sir.

2284
02:04:22,520 --> 02:04:27,000
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Sir, mahigit nang 50 years. Kaya nga ho, pasalamat kami kay Sen. Chache,

2285
02:04:27,000 --> 02:04:32,400
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: nagkaroon na ho ng franchise. Nung magkaroon ng franchise, medyo gumanda na ho.

2286
02:04:33,680 --> 02:04:36,700
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Pagandahin nyo pa, sir. Alagaan nyo po yung IBC 13.

2287
02:04:37,760 --> 02:04:41,420
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Salamat, [unclear]. Pagandahin nyo po ang IBC 13.

2288
02:04:41,680 --> 02:04:47,360
IBC President Jose C. "Jimmy" Policarpio Jr.: Sir, nung dumating po ako, lilima lang po ang tower. Ayon po, labing-anim na.

2289
02:04:47,820 --> 02:04:52,480
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: At tamang-tama talaga yung chairman natin dito dahil mas alam niya yung problema. Tamang-tama.

2290
02:04:53,880 --> 02:04:55,400
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Sir, tulungan mo naman sila.

2291
02:04:55,400 --> 02:04:56,600
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Hindi ako.

2292
02:04:57,000 --> 02:05:01,640
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Hindi ako ang chairman ng communications natin sa committee.

2293
02:05:02,060 --> 02:05:03,080
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Nag-handle ako ng...

2294
02:05:03,080 --> 02:05:06,140
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Malakas yung boses mo rito.

2295
02:05:06,700 --> 02:05:09,020
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Bukod sa literally, malakas talaga boses mo.

2296
02:05:10,360 --> 02:05:14,620
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Anyway, salamat po President Jose Policarpo.

2297
02:05:14,680 --> 02:05:21,640
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: And of course, sa ating PTV, known as PTV4,

2298
02:05:21,640 --> 02:05:25,520
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: now People's Television Network Incorporated,

2299
02:05:25,520 --> 02:05:29,020
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: headed by GM Lino Caetano.

2300
02:05:29,280 --> 02:05:32,000
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Mayor, sir, magandang hapon.

2301
02:05:32,600 --> 02:05:39,280
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Kahit na hindi ko na nakikita, kahit anino ko sa PTV.

2302
02:05:40,780 --> 02:05:43,720
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Dati, nandiyan-diyan, makita ko yung sarili ko sa PTV.

2303
02:05:43,900 --> 02:05:45,380
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Ngayon, hindi ko na talaga makita, sir.

2304
02:05:46,020 --> 02:05:46,600
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Bakit kaya?

2305
02:05:47,600 --> 02:05:48,520
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Baka pwede niyong ma...

2306
02:05:49,240 --> 02:05:50,080
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Eh, biro lang po.

2307
02:05:50,240 --> 02:05:51,300
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Okay na po, sir.

2308
02:05:52,280 --> 02:05:53,660
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Baka mahirap ako sa sumagot.

2309
02:05:54,160 --> 02:05:55,460
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Natawa talaga si...

2310
02:05:55,520 --> 02:05:57,240
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Sir Dave Gomez.

2311
02:05:58,240 --> 02:06:00,340
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Anyway, gawin nyo lang yung tama, sir.

2312
02:06:00,520 --> 02:06:07,660
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: I mean, yung tamang informasyon na nararapat malaman ng Pilipino.

2313
02:06:08,020 --> 02:06:09,560
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Malalong-lalo na po yung fake news.

2314
02:06:09,840 --> 02:06:14,080
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Please continue fighting fake news.

2315
02:06:14,080 --> 02:06:17,760
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Dahil marami pong nasisirang buhay dyan.

2316
02:06:18,040 --> 02:06:19,060
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Sa totoo lamang po.

2317
02:06:19,560 --> 02:06:21,760
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Yung fake news na yan.

2318
02:06:21,760 --> 02:06:29,240
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Lalo na sa mental health ng mga kababayan natin talagang apektador.

2319
02:06:29,580 --> 02:06:35,080
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Hindi naman natin maiwasan using itong bagong teknolohiya ngayon.

2320
02:06:35,240 --> 02:06:40,500
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Ngunit, please continue fighting fake news.

2321
02:06:40,880 --> 02:06:44,760
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: And i-promote din po natin yung tamang informasyon.

2322
02:06:44,760 --> 02:06:47,660
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Kahit mas alam nyo po, sir.

2323
02:06:48,080 --> 02:06:49,760
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Matagal na rin po kayo sa...

2324
02:06:49,760 --> 02:06:52,180
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Dito sa media.

2325
02:06:52,860 --> 02:06:57,680
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Anyway, alam ko po ang trabaho ng PCO.

2326
02:06:57,920 --> 02:06:59,280
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: PCO, rather.

2327
02:06:59,660 --> 02:07:02,520
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Tagal po akong naging special assistant to the president.

2328
02:07:03,220 --> 02:07:10,480
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Ito po yung pangunahing katuwang ng pamahalaan sa paghahatid ng malinaw, tama at napapanahong informasyon sa ating mga kababayan.

2329
02:07:10,480 --> 02:07:15,080
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Sa pamamagitan ng PCO na ipaparating natin ang maayos sa publiko,

2330
02:07:15,240 --> 02:07:19,480
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: ang mga programs, pulisiya at mensahe ng pamahalaan upang mas magigit.

2331
02:07:19,760 --> 02:07:24,760
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Maging mulat, informed at empowered ang bawat Pilipino.

2332
02:07:26,060 --> 02:07:32,620
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Mr. Chair, the PCO sa NEP for fiscal year 2027 is 2.526 billion,

2333
02:07:33,180 --> 02:07:43,420
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: which is 188.48 million lower than its NGA of 2.715 billion,

2334
02:07:43,740 --> 02:07:48,180
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: inclusive of the appropriations for its attached corporations.

2335
02:07:48,180 --> 02:07:49,180
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Ang 2.526...

2336
02:07:49,760 --> 02:08:00,120
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: 2.526 billion na ito ay katumbas lamang po ito ng 0.04% ng 7.2 trillion national budget.

2337
02:08:00,260 --> 02:08:05,940
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Napakaliit po nito ikukumpara po sa responsibilidad ng PCO.

2338
02:08:06,080 --> 02:08:07,740
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Kumbaga sa cake, yung pie ninyo.

2339
02:08:07,860 --> 02:08:11,280
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Kaya nga ako nag-react na pag-usapan namin ni Sec. Dave Gomez.

2340
02:08:11,980 --> 02:08:15,500
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Yung sa PSC po, sa sports, napakaliit rin po.

2341
02:08:15,500 --> 02:08:18,700
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Mas maliit yung kanilang approved budget.

2342
02:08:19,760 --> 02:08:22,180
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Kumbaga sa cake, wala pang icing yata.

2343
02:08:22,320 --> 02:08:23,700
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Hindi mo malasahan eh.

2344
02:08:24,440 --> 02:08:29,540
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Dahil sa liit po ng budget ng sports, kasama na rin po ang PCO.

2345
02:08:29,980 --> 02:08:35,760
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Ngunit ito sa sports, ang karangalang daladala nila sa ating bansa tuwing nananalo,

2346
02:08:35,820 --> 02:08:40,380
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: katulad ngayon sa Asian Games, ay hindi po matutumbasan yung karangalang na ibibigay

2347
02:08:40,380 --> 02:08:43,180
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: ng ating mga national athletes through PSC.

2348
02:08:43,180 --> 02:08:47,260
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Sana po, since kayo naman po malapit sa Malacanang,

2349
02:08:48,200 --> 02:08:49,640
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: sana.

2350
02:08:49,760 --> 02:08:54,540
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Sa mga future budget deliberations, before submitting the budget here,

2351
02:08:54,980 --> 02:09:02,800
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: sana ipaglaban nyo na po na magkaroon kayo ng bigger share of the pie.

2352
02:09:03,800 --> 02:09:06,660
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Ipaglaban nyo po sa DBM.

2353
02:09:07,220 --> 02:09:09,860
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Kayo naman, magkakalapit lang opisina nyo sa Malacanang.

2354
02:09:09,860 --> 02:09:12,460
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Isang lakad lang yan.

2355
02:09:13,280 --> 02:09:19,100
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Para mas malawak ang inyong paggagamitan.

2356
02:09:19,760 --> 02:09:23,460
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Ang pondo at makapagservisyo kayo ng maayos sa ating mga kababayan.

2357
02:09:23,540 --> 02:09:24,800
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Naintindihan ko po ang inyong trabaho.

2358
02:09:25,300 --> 02:09:29,300
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Nandito po ako para sumuporta po sa inyong budget.

2359
02:09:29,800 --> 02:09:33,880
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Bagamat isang boto lamang po ako, sumusuporta naman po ako rito.

2360
02:09:34,020 --> 02:09:36,920
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Basta magamit lang po yung pondo sa tama.

2361
02:09:36,920 --> 02:09:45,800
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: And continue fighting fake news and promote yung tamang informasyon sa ating mga kababayan.

2362
02:09:46,200 --> 02:09:47,260
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Pero balikan ko lang po.

2363
02:09:47,840 --> 02:09:48,920
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Isa lang po ang aking...

2364
02:09:49,760 --> 02:09:50,760
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: ...concern dito.

2365
02:09:51,840 --> 02:09:55,320
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Agree po ako sa inyong budget.

2366
02:09:55,520 --> 02:09:56,820
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Suportado po natin yan.

2367
02:09:59,580 --> 02:10:01,840
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Pero sana po...

2368
02:10:01,840 --> 02:10:09,140
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: I welcome the pronouncement earlier that APO is not seeking a passport fee increase from the public.

2369
02:10:09,140 --> 02:10:15,940
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: But is requesting government subsidy potentially through the DFA to cover rising production costs.

2370
02:10:16,840 --> 02:10:19,140
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Sana po idaan natin lang ito sa...

2371
02:10:19,140 --> 02:10:20,240
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: ...through government subsidy.

2372
02:10:21,540 --> 02:10:25,380
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Yun din po ang panawagan ko sa simula pa pumutok yung isyong ito.

2373
02:10:25,880 --> 02:10:28,580
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Talagang kontra po ako sa pagtaas.

2374
02:10:30,760 --> 02:10:33,780
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Agree po ako sa inyong lahat sa budget ninyo.

2375
02:10:33,780 --> 02:10:37,860
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Kontra po ako sa pagtaas ng passport fee.

2376
02:10:38,260 --> 02:10:40,540
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Malaking pahira po yun sa ating mga kababayan.

2377
02:10:41,960 --> 02:10:47,460
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Nakakausap po yung mga OFWs natin nung pumunta po ako sa Asian Games.

2378
02:10:49,140 --> 02:10:54,860
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Alam nyo, bawat piso, bawat sentimo po ay napakahalaga po para sa ating mga kababayan.

2379
02:10:55,240 --> 02:10:56,960
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Lalong-lalo na po sa mga may hirap.

2380
02:10:57,320 --> 02:11:00,480
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Yung mga mayayaman, baliwala sa kanila yung increase.

2381
02:11:00,680 --> 02:11:02,360
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Pero sa mga may hirap nating kababayan,

2382
02:11:02,980 --> 02:11:06,320
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: bawat piso, bawat sentimo ay napakahalaga po sa kanila.

2383
02:11:06,920 --> 02:11:16,220
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Kaya for the record, tutol po ako sa pagtaas ng passport processing fee.

2384
02:11:16,320 --> 02:11:18,660
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Huwag nyo po sanang itaas, sir.

2385
02:11:19,140 --> 02:11:21,480
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Nakamakaawa po ako. Nakakiusap po ako sa inyo.

2386
02:11:22,680 --> 02:11:26,040
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Nasagot nyo naman po siguro kanina na lugi po kayo.

2387
02:11:26,940 --> 02:11:28,240
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Magpalugi na lang kayo, sir.

2388
02:11:29,580 --> 02:11:34,080
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Kesa itaas nyo yung presyo ng passport.

2389
02:11:35,320 --> 02:11:39,600
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Malaking pabigat po ito sa ating mga kababayan.

2390
02:11:40,060 --> 02:11:45,640
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Kung maari, gawan nyo po ng paraan na huwag naman po sana.

2391
02:11:45,780 --> 02:11:48,820
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Kahit 9.50 nga ngayon, nabibigatan na po sila.

2392
02:11:49,140 --> 02:11:51,580
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Nakikita nyo yung pumipila.

2393
02:11:52,400 --> 02:11:56,380
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Sana wala na pong pila sa pag-apply ng passport ngayon.

2394
02:11:56,600 --> 02:11:57,580
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Mas naging mabilis.

2395
02:11:57,680 --> 02:12:00,220
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Dati makikita mo, madaling araw pa lang pumipila na.

2396
02:12:00,700 --> 02:12:05,060
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: At noon, may mga shortage ng printing ng passport ngayon.

2397
02:12:05,160 --> 02:12:05,560
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Wala na po?

2398
02:12:06,380 --> 02:12:08,140
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: So tuloy-tuloy po ang inyong...

2399
02:12:09,140 --> 02:12:11,080
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: Yes, sir. Tuloy-tuloy po yung printing.

2400
02:12:11,200 --> 02:12:12,380
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: Wala na pong shortage ngayon.

2401
02:12:13,480 --> 02:12:15,460
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: So wala nang shortage kahit saan.

2402
02:12:15,920 --> 02:12:18,920
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Dito sa Manila and even in the provinces po.

2403
02:12:19,140 --> 02:12:22,720
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: So tuloy-tuloy po inyong pag-printa.

2404
02:12:22,800 --> 02:12:23,300
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: Yes, your honor.

2405
02:12:23,480 --> 02:12:27,640
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: So can we get your commitment po na huwag muna kayo magtaas, sir?

2406
02:12:27,740 --> 02:12:29,840
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Yun talagang hinain ng ating mga kababayan.

2407
02:12:30,880 --> 02:12:34,560
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: Sir, kaya sumulat po kami sa DFA para humingi ng subsidy.

2408
02:12:35,060 --> 02:12:38,420
APO Production Unit President Atty. Gil Carlos R. Puyat IV: At hindi po namin ipapasa sa public yung pagtataas.

2409
02:12:39,340 --> 02:12:46,360
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Kasi kung magtataas kayo ng passport processing fee,

2410
02:12:46,820 --> 02:12:49,100
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Mr. Chair, mag-object talaga.

2411
02:12:49,140 --> 02:12:53,700
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Sa floor, kahit mag-isa lang ako, yun talagang i-object ko po, Mr. Chair.

2412
02:12:53,800 --> 02:12:54,320
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Please lang po.

2413
02:12:54,340 --> 02:12:59,940
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Actually, for the indulgence of my colleague, Sen. Ergo,

2414
02:13:00,460 --> 02:13:02,960
Senator Erwin Tulfo: hindi naman daw nila tataasan, there was an assurance,

2415
02:13:03,120 --> 02:13:07,100
Senator Erwin Tulfo: kundi they would better ask for a subsidy from the government

2416
02:13:07,100 --> 02:13:13,120
Senator Erwin Tulfo: through the Department of Foreign Affairs, Sen. Bong.

2417
02:13:13,480 --> 02:13:18,900
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Sana po yung magawaan po ito ng paraan na huwag po ipasa

2418
02:13:18,900 --> 02:13:22,560
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: sa ating mga kababayan, yung pabigat po yun sa kanila,

2419
02:13:22,680 --> 02:13:24,980
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: yung pagtataas po ng passport processing fee.

2420
02:13:25,100 --> 02:13:26,740
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Please lang, sir, huwag niyo pong taasan.

2421
02:13:26,920 --> 02:13:27,500
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Salamat po.

2422
02:13:28,380 --> 02:13:35,400
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Ako po'y sumusuporta po sa ating Presidential Communications Office

2423
02:13:35,400 --> 02:13:37,640
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: at sa lahat po ng attached agencies.

2424
02:13:37,960 --> 02:13:41,380
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: At bago yan, gusto ko lang po magpasalamat sa inyong lahat,

2425
02:13:41,460 --> 02:13:44,120
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: sa inyong servisyo sa ating mga kababayan.

2426
02:13:44,880 --> 02:13:47,900
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Ang pakiusap ko lang po sa inyo, unahin ninyo po yung kapakanan

2427
02:13:48,900 --> 02:13:52,360
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: ng ating mga ordinaryong mamamayang Pilipino.

2428
02:13:53,360 --> 02:13:54,480
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Yun po, unahin natin.

2429
02:13:55,760 --> 02:13:59,100
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Just be, ano, ang pakiusap ko rin po sa inyo, just be fair.

2430
02:13:59,560 --> 02:14:04,200
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Unahin natin ang interest ng bawat Pilipino.

2431
02:14:04,440 --> 02:14:06,160
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Unahin po natin ang interest ng bayan.

2432
02:14:06,480 --> 02:14:09,220
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Salamat po and congratulations po sa inyong lahat.

2433
02:14:09,740 --> 02:14:11,780
Secretary David M. Gomez: Maraming salamat, Your Honor, on behalf of the PCO.

2434
02:14:11,880 --> 02:14:12,840
Secretary David M. Gomez: Makakaasa po kayo.

2435
02:14:13,140 --> 02:14:16,540
Secretary David M. Gomez: And if I may echo lang po yung sinabi ng Presidente natin ng APO,

2436
02:14:16,980 --> 02:14:18,880
Secretary David M. Gomez: you have my personal assurance po,

2437
02:14:18,900 --> 02:14:24,060
Secretary David M. Gomez: na hindi po namin tataasan yung presyo at ipapass on sa ating mga mamamayan

2438
02:14:24,060 --> 02:14:27,200
Secretary David M. Gomez: yung additional cost to print the passports po.

2439
02:14:27,580 --> 02:14:29,320
Secretary David M. Gomez: So, you have my personal assurance, Your Honor.

2440
02:14:29,460 --> 02:14:30,180
Secretary David M. Gomez: Thank you very much po.

2441
02:14:30,440 --> 02:14:32,520
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Salamat po, Secretary Dave Gomez.

2442
02:14:32,960 --> 02:14:33,920
Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go: Mr. Chair, salamat.

2443
02:14:36,720 --> 02:14:39,940
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Senator Bong, for coming, for joining us.

2444
02:14:40,000 --> 02:14:42,460
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Thank you even just for a brief moment.

2445
02:14:42,580 --> 02:14:46,080
Senator Erwin Tulfo: But anyway, there being no more questions,

2446
02:14:46,080 --> 02:14:51,140
Senator Erwin Tulfo: the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget of the Presidential Communications Office

2447
02:14:51,140 --> 02:14:56,420
Senator Erwin Tulfo: and its attached agencies and corporations is deemed submitted for plenary consideration.

2448
02:14:56,980 --> 02:14:57,940
Senator Erwin Tulfo: Thank you very much.

2449
02:14:58,400 --> 02:14:59,800
Senator Erwin Tulfo: And I would like to thank the officials and...

2450
02:14:59,800 --> 02:15:02,100
Senator Erwin Tulfo: employees of PCO for their budget briefing

2451
02:15:02,100 --> 02:15:03,600
Senator Erwin Tulfo: to the committee.

2452
02:15:04,300 --> 02:15:05,920
Senator Erwin Tulfo: This budget briefing is hereby

2453
02:15:05,920 --> 02:15:08,240
Senator Erwin Tulfo: suspended. Maraming salamat po.