00:00The Armed Forces of the Philippines or AFP renews its vow to protect and defend the country.
00:06This and more stories in tonight's Philippine News Exit Reports, roundup by Kate Rania.
00:13The Armed Forces of the Philippines or AFP reaffirmed its commitment to protect the nation and its people in the new year.
00:20AFP Chief General Romeo Browner Jr. highlighted the AFP's strength and resilience in 2024, thanking personnel for their dedication.
00:29Office of the Presidential Advisor on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity or OPAPRU Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. promised to continue working for lasting peace in the Philippines.
00:39He highlighted key achievements in 2024, including the 10th anniversary of the Bangsamoro Agreement, progress with former rebels,
00:47the opening of a Peace and Development Center in Baguio, and the success of the first international conference on women, peace, and security.
00:55Secretary Galvez expressed gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the Filipinos for their support and assured that OPAPRU is ready to face challenges this 2025.
01:05On New Year's Day, 36,094 passengers left ports and 29,325 arrived from 6 a.m. to noon.
01:14This is higher than the previous early morning number.
01:17The Philippine Coast Guard or PCG deployed nearly 3,000 personnel to inspect 255 ships and 699 boats.
01:24All PCG units have been on high alert from December 20, 2024 to January 3, 2025 for the Oplan Biyahing Ayos Pasko 2024 operation.
