TV Patrol Express Updates for August 20

Aug 24, 2024

TV Patrol Express - August 20, 2023

News

  • Illegal Departure of Former Mayor

    • The Bureau of Immigration confirmed that former Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac, illegally left the country.
    • According to Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansinco, Guo did not pass through immigration authorities.
    • She traveled in July to Malaysia and from there went to Singapore.
    • Guo is listed in the Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order of the Department of Justice (DOJ) but she has no record in the Bureau of Immigration's database.
    • The DOJ has ordered an investigation into her departure and stated that those involved will be held accountable.
  • Senators' Viewpoints

    • Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian insists that someone must be held accountable for Guo's departure.
    • He suspects that Guo had accomplices in her illegal exit.
    • Sen. Riza Ontiveros urged the Department of Foreign Affairs to cancel Guo's passport.

Issue with China Coast Guard

  • China's Violation
    • The National Maritime Council (NMC) condemned the actions of the China Coast Guard on two Philippine Coast Guard ships at Escoda Shoal.
    • According to the NMC, this is a blatant violation of international law.
    • The Philippines plans to file a new case at the UN against China.
    • The Philippine Navy reaffirmed their mandate to protect the country's rights in the West Philippine Sea.

Accident in Marilaw, Bulacan

  • Power Outage
    • Over seven hundred houses lost power after fifteen Meralco posts were knocked down by a 10-wheeler truck collision.
    • The truck driver was arrested by the Marilao PNP.

Crime in Silang, Cavite

  • Shooting in Dispute
    • A man was arrested after shooting and killing someone in a dispute in Silang, Cavite.
    • The suspect had a prior altercation with the victim's group.

Showbiz News

  • Actor Albert Martinez
    • Albert Martinez announced that he ended his sabbatical leave after landing the role of Zandro in the series "Lavender Fields."
    • The series will premiere on August 30 on Netflix and September 2 on Kapamilya Channel.

Tribute to Fernando Poe Jr.

  • Life-size Statue
    • A life-size statue of Fernando Poe Jr. was unveiled at the FPJ Arena in San Jose, Batangas.
    • The event was attended by his daughter, Senator Grace Poe.

Traffic Update

  • Traffic Situation
    • Heavy traffic flow on Philcoa Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City.

Price Freeze Reminder

  • Department of Trade and Industry
    • Reminded that the price freeze on essential goods will last until September 24, 2023.

Shout-out Segment

  • Shout-outs
    • Shout-outs were given to followers on YouTube and TikTok.

Closing

  • Return of TV Patrol Express
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