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Almindoro are causing health problems among residents.

Good evening, I'm Stanley Palisada.

On our broadcast tonight, the Philippine Justice Department says

deportation is an option to force embattled lawmaker Arnulfo Tevez Jr. to return home.

But justice officials say they prefer Tevez,

who are facing several criminal charges, to go back on his own.

Here's tonight's top story.

The House Committee on Ethics and Privileges says

it might decide on the case of Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Arnulfo Tevez Jr. soon.

The panel is investigating the lawmaker's failure to return to the country despite his expired travel clearance.

Committee Chairman, Co-Opnat Co-Party List Representative Felimon Espares asserts

they have asked Tevez to explain his continued absence

and they will make a decision if he fails to provide a reply on Monday.

Tevez's appeal for a two-month extension of his leave of absence was recently denied.

Under House rules, it can suspend or expel an erring member with the concurrence of two-thirds of all its members.

In a media forum Saturday, Department of Justice Spokesperson Mico Clavano said

they plan to include the suspects in the Digamos Lay in the International Lookout Bulletin

to help authorities monitor their activities and movement.

So far, authorities have arrested four suspects in the March 4 attack.

We have taken our concrete steps na maglabas po ng International Lookout Bulletin.

Pinapagusapan po natin ang paglagay ng mga tao sa blue list sa Interpol.

Blue notice.

Although dahil po na ilalagay na sila sa International Lookout Bulletin,

meron po tayong records kung saan sila pumunta, anong pecha po sila umalis.

Yun po yung mga relevant data na makukuha natin dahil ilalagay po natin sila sa Lookout Bulletin.

Clavano adds the DOJ still considers Tevez as a possible suspect and mastermind behind the brutal murder of Digamo.

He hopes Tevez would return and face the charges since they don't want to be forced into seeking the lawmaker's deportation.

We can also go that route.

Although of course we'd want to exhaust lahat ng remedies po natin,

not to go through the type of or that route na mag-request po tayo ng deportation.

So as of right now, siguro nananawagan lang po si Speaker Romualde, Secretary Mulia, na umuwi na lang muna on his own volition.

In the meantime, Philippine prosecutors dismissed one illegal firearms possession complaint against the embattled congressman.

The DOJ said the complaint was dropped for lack of evidence against the lawmaker.

The complaint stemmed from the seizure of firearms during a raid into one of Tevez's homes in Negros Oriental.

But the Justice Department has clarified Tevez is not yet in the clear

since he is still facing eight other charges related to firearms and explosives seized from his other properties.

It goes to show na wala tayong pinipilit dito.

Kung manipis ang kaso, especially in this case na wala namang tinatawag na conspiracy to possess firearms,

dinidismiss po ng DOJ yun dahil wala namang talagang basis.

Russia calls meaningless the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court against Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes.

The ICC is accusing Putin of personal responsibility for the unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, however, assures and argues Russia, like many other countries, does not recognize the jurisdiction of the ICC.

Russia signed the Rome Statute in 2000 but never ratified it to become a member of the ICC.

It withdrew its signature in 2016 so it remains unclear how the global body will enforce the warrant.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed what he called the ICC's historic decision.

He said the real number of deported Ukrainian children could be as high as 16,000.

To separate children from their families, to deprive them of any opportunity to contact their relatives,

to hide children on the territory of Russia, to disperse them to remote regions.

All this is obviously Russian state policy, state decisions and state evil.

It starts exactly with the top official of the state.

I am grateful to the team of prosecutor Karim Khan and the International Criminal Court, to everyone in the world who helped us fight for justice.

I am grateful for their integrity and willingness to bring those responsible to justice.

U.S. President Joe Biden also welcoming the arrest warrant on Putin.

Well, I think it justified it, but the question is, it's not recognized internationally by us either.

But I think it makes a very strong point.

He's clearly committed war crimes.

A historian also sees the ICC decision historic, but not likely to have any significant consequences.

An assistant professor of history at the Utrecht University, Eva Vukusic, believes the decision was largely symbolic.

She also says the arrest warrant could drive Putin to stay in power even more, since he would no longer be able to travel freely.

One thing that we should not forget is the fact that no immediate arrest is going to happen.

Putin is not stupid. He's not going to travel abroad to a country where he might be arrested.

So, in some ways, of course, it is historical. It's a really big case.

One that has, you know, the war in Ukraine and the alleged war crimes has been getting so much international attention from the media, from the public.

So, in that regard, it's really historical.

But at the same time, I think we shouldn't get too excited because any potential trial, we're not going to see in a month or in a year.

So, it's going to be a bit of a wait until we see what actually comes out of all of this.

It's a symbolic act.

It's an act where the International Criminal Court's Prosecutor's Office sends a message about what kind of behavior they deem and they intend to prove is unlawful.

So, they send a message to other warring parties elsewhere in the world about what is or is not allowed.

On Friday, the court also issued an arrest warrant against Russia's Commissioner for Children's Rights on the same charges.

Some farmer groups are calling on the Marcos administration to also consider their plight in its drive to bring down rice prices.

Farmers argue while cheaper rice will benefit consumers, they continue to suffer due to a drop in the buying price of their palay harvests.

Jonathan Maestrado reports.

The Uragun Farmers Agriculture Cooperative is the largest farmers group in Libmanan town, Camarinesur.

Libmanan is considered as the rice granary of the province.

Its chief executive officer, Father Granwell Pitapit, said while they mill tons of locally produced rice grains every week,

the price of rice in the market still hovers around 32 to 36 pesos a kilo due to high production costs.

For Pitapit, it's still a long way from the goal of the Marcos administration to bring down rice prices to 20 pesos per kilo.

The president had said the target is within reach.

It's almost 20 pesos, but it's not even half of what's in the rice sector.

It's just artificial. It's just subsidized.

Several rice farmers, however, argue cheaper rice will only benefit consumers, but it would be at their expense.

Paano po niyo nangyayari? Saan niyo yung kukunin 20 pesos sa bigas?

Mabuti po kung palay, medium price.

Pero pag bigas, sa processing pa lang po, hindi kayo.

Sa ngayon po nga, nag-aangal na nga yung magsasaka kasi ang baba na ng peso ng palay.

Kasi ang target namin is kahit sana mag-18 pesos ang kilo ng fresh or 17,

hindi po na kami makapag-cope up dyan kasi yung inputs, ang laki po ng inputs namin ngayon.

Similar concerns were raised by other farmers in Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur

during a two-day dialogue with AgriPartyList representative Wilbert Lee.

The lawmaker asserts farmers need all the help they can get,

adding that he has filed a bill that will require local government units

to allocate part of their local development fund for the agriculture sector.

Lee adds he is confident that President Marcos will keep his promises to farmers

and he will support legislations like the National Fertilizer Subsidy Act and institutionalizing Cadiwa.

Besides cheaper farm inputs, the lawmaker also urges the Department of Agriculture

to speed up the distribution of seeds and fertilizers,

expansion of crop insurance,

and computerization of the registry system for basic sectors in agriculture.

Jonathan Maestrado, ABS-CBN News.

Fisherfolk in the towns affected by the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro

are calling on the local government to allow them to resume fishing in areas untouched by the disaster.

Denis Dato has details.

The Department of Social Welfare provided on Saturday relief goods to residents of the town of Pola,

one of the hardest hit areas by the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro.

More than 20,000 families from nine towns affected by the disaster also received aid.

The humanitarian assistance is expected to help residents survive for another two weeks

with the crisis still far from being over.

However, many residents say they need more than aid.

They want the fishing ban lifted.

But we are more hopeful because we are the ones who will go to the sea.

That is what we are hoping for.

The President is not here yet.

We are thankful that we were able to receive the gift.

We would like to go out to the sea.

Our expenses are really big for the whole family.

Oriental Mindoro Governor Jomelito Bons Delor is appealing for patience.

He says they are still awaiting results of the toxicity level test

conducted by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

to determine if marine life in the area are safe to eat.

Our goal is to provide areas that are safe to eat.

It means that if the fish are safe, especially if the oil is far from the shoreline,

we can slowly open it for fishing.

In Pola alone, more than 4,000 families are affected by the loss of livelihood.

The majority of them are fisherfolks.

We are asking for help directly because there are so many people who need help.

Fisherfolks in the coastal areas used to sell fish.

They are affected because they cannot sell fish.

And it's not just the loss of income.

Many residents are also getting sick because of the collected oil waste

which continues to pile up.

According to the Provincial Health Office, at least 200 people have fallen ill.

The Philippine Coast Guard has called on the attention of Harbour Star Shipping Services

that their party providers have to dispose of the collected waste.

We are Harbour Star and we have yet to receive any updates

because we are also waiting.

Although our airport is here, it is focused on collecting debris here,

but the collection of waste and transportation to the right place is not yet done.

They will collect it and they have yet to show us their plan.

It's 18 days in a row.

The airport just needs to be quick.

Dennis Datu, ABS-CBN News, Oriental, Mindoro.

The Philippine Justice Department says it will look into the possible liability

of the Coast Guard and the Maritime Industry Authority, or Marina,

over the massive oil spill in Oriental, Mindoro.

Marina had claimed the sunken oil tanker, MT Princess Empress,

did not have the permit to set sail, but the Coast Guard countered.

The vessel had the necessary documents.

The DOJ says an interagency task group has been formed to investigate the incident.

RDC had purchased the MT Princess Empress last year

and had applied for an amendment to the CPC sometime in November

to include this MT Princess Empress.

However, the amended CPC has not been issued yet due to lack of documents.

We are investigating the possible collusion between the Marina or PCG employees or officers

and we're trying to figure out why this MT Princess Empress was able to sail

even though they do not have an amended CPC and they do not have a permit to operate.

Some good news now for motorists.

An oil price rollback is expected next week.

The ratio of gasoline will go down by up to 1 peso and 50 centavos per liter.

Last week, gas prices went up by 1 peso.

Diesel prices, meanwhile, may see a 2 peso markdown.

Philippine Jeepney drivers coming from a nationwide strike earlier this month

find themselves again opposing government.

That's amid a proposal to offer a fair discount on some routes.

Nico Bagsic reports.

Many commuters welcome news about a fair discount.

From 12 peso, the fare for traditional jeepneys will return to the pre-pandemic rate of 9 pesos.

It's a big thing for me, for my allowance, if ever, to reduce 2 pesos on the fare.

On saving, because it's a big thing for us to reduce when it comes to commuting.

It's hard to commute, it's expensive to ride.

While a downward fare adjustment would benefit commuters,

jeepney drivers are opposed to the plan,

even with possible rollback on diesel prices next week.

Many also question the process of receiving the subsidy from the government to bring down the cost.

But for now, if diesel prices go up and they discount 2 pesos, that's it.

Transport Group Piston calls the fare cut a band-aid solution to the real problems

hounding the transport sector in the country.

Piston argues government should instead address rising pump prices.

The Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board says

the discounted fares will only be implemented in certain routes

and will only be in effect for six months due to the limited budget.

But Piston is urging transportation officials to further study the plan,

saying jeepney drivers will be on the losing end if a fare discount is implemented.

Mico Bagsit, ABS-CBN News.

Travelers in the Philippines can expect cheaper airfares next month.

Jackie Manaba tells us why in this report.

Good news for travelers planning to fly to their summer destinations.

The Civil Aeronautics Board has lowered the fuel surcharge rates to level 6

from the month of April from the prevailing level 7.

A level 6 fuel surcharge means that international one-way ticket flight from the Philippines

will be charged a fuel surcharge of P610 to P4,538.40.

For domestic flights, passengers will see a fuel surcharge of P195 to P665.

This means plane tickets purchased in April will be cheaper.

For example, a one-way ticket from Manila to Katiklan in April is P54 lower than March,

while Manila to Hong Kong is P112 lower than March.

The Civil Aeronautics Board says the fuel surcharge was pushed down due to a decrease in jet fuel prices

based on the two-month average of mean of plats Singapore prices.

The general trend is going down.

Pag titignan natin yung mga averages talagang pababa.

Kaya lang hindi natin masyadong magre-reflect.

Mababa tayo ngayon pero you have to remember that yung oil is sold in dollars.

Most of the trade naman globally is done in dollars.

So tumakas yung dollar peso exchange natin ng konti from November.

The lower fuel surcharge comes at a good time because April is one of the busiest travel months of the year.

April is a peak period, one of the months of the year that people tend to travel,

especially that again for the domestic sector, there is a long weekend again come this holy week.

So tama-tama, maganda yung timing ng pagbaba ng fuel surcharge.

Pati ito is significant din especially for local travelers.

Local airlines, Cebu Pacific Philippine Airlines and AirAsia Philippines

welcome the fuel surcharge adjustment as they mount more flights and offer seat sales this summer.

Airlines are allowed to collect lower fuel surcharges if they choose to do so

and depending on how they want to compete with other carriers.

Jackie Manabat, ABS-CBN News.

Cebu Pacific set to add flights from Clark in Pampanga to Taiwan.

Now the carrier says it will fly passengers to Taipei beginning April 29th four times a week.

The island is the latest destination to be included in Cebu Pacific's growing hub.

at Clark International Airport.

It previously opened direct flights from Clark to other destinations

including Incheon in South Korea as well as Bangkok in Thailand.

With this, Cebu Pacific says it will now fly to 34 domestic and 25 international destinations

across Asia, Australia and the Middle East.

The Philippine Health Department is looking to engage more youths

to tap social media platforms and raise awareness on the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV.

This comes amid a recent DOH report that shows most of the newly reported cases in January this year

are teens and even kids younger than 10 years old.

Majority of the new cases acquired the virus through male to male sexual contact.

According to Mary Joy Morin, Disease Prevention and Control Bureau Officer of the DOH,

they have tapped peer educators in communities who will deliver correct information to young people.

Morin also appeals to the public to help government end the stigma

and discrimination associated with HIV-positive patients.

We encourage our young people, if you have a feeling that is different from your body,

please do not hesitate to approach your nearest health facility in your area.

We have available HIV testing. It is free. It is safe. It is voluntary.

We will need your consent before you undergo HIV testing.

And more importantly, it is confidential.

And for those who are identified to have HIV, we have free antiretroviral drugs for you.

This is taken for life, but this will guarantee your healthy immune system

and you will live a longer life just like any ordinary individual.

And please help us address stigma and discrimination.

Still to come, the Filipino community in California seeks justice for a Filipino-American woman killed by her partner.

The World Tonight returns after the break.

World Tonight is produced by the Philippines Government of the Republic of the Philippines.

Produced by the Philippines Government of the Republic of the Philippines.

Welcome back. The Philippines needs more accountants.

This was raised during the centenary celebration of the accountancy profession in the Philippines in Manila Friday night.

Professional Regulatory Board of Accountancy Chairman Noe Quinañola says

they are nearly 200,000 registered certified public accountants,

but there is still a big demand for more CPAs in the country.

He asserts accountants are among the drivers for economic growth

and many businesses and agencies need accountants now.

We are keepers of important or critical data and that is financial information

which is used in all sectors, private or public.

We need more CPAs. That's what we need now because not only in the academe

but also in all the sectors of the professional organizations.

Since they are so magagaling, they are being hired abroad.

100 veteran accountants in the past 100 years were honored at the centenary celebration

and organizers hope more young Filipinos will join the accountancy profession.

Various organizations in Daly City in California called for justice for a Filipino-American woman

who was shot and killed by her partner.

Our North America correspondent Romel Canclara reports.

In Daly City, California, family and friends laid down flowers and electric candles as part of a vigil

honoring 27-year-old Filam Francis Kendra Lucero who was shot and killed on March 6th

following an argument with her partner, 27-year-old Filipino Romier Narag.

Lucero's family was in attendance and say that the outpouring support from the family

has been felt especially during these difficult times.

It means so much to me and my family especially since our family in Daly City is very, very small

so it just feels like we're a huge family because of all the support we've been getting.

According to investigators, Narag pulled out a 9mm handgun and shot Lucero as she ran toward their home

in front of their two children, ages 3 and 4.

Narag is booked in the San Mateo County Jail with charges of murder and child endangerment.

A GoFundMe account was created to help pay for funeral expenses.

Despite raising over $44,000, surpassing its $30,000 goal, there is some complications.

We're just having an issue with transferring the funds to an account for the funeral expenses

and all the services that we have planned for my sister.

Filam Daly City officials have offered to help appeal in the GoFundMe issue

while Filam-led organizations have offered mental health services for family and friends of Lucero

as they continue to cry for justice and advocate their battle against domestic violence

and violence against women.

Rob Malkin Clara, ABS-CBN News, Daly City, California.

The younger siblings of world-class Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo are following in his footsteps.

Leon Castillo introduces us to Eldrew and Eliza who are both taking part in a grassroots program

to develop homegrown gymnasts.

15-year-old Eldrew and 13-year-old Eliza.

The younger siblings of world champion Carlos Yulo dream of making it to world-class gymnastics

just like their Kuya Kaloy who has come home with three World Cup gold medals.

Eldrew and Eliza are part of the grassroots program of the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines

and have shown tremendous talent and potential in the sport.

It's possible naman po talaga na maging katulad ako ni Kuya kung magsisipag po ako.

Lalo kung magtsagaga po ako.

Kung di po ako nagmamadali, mangyari't mangyari po talaga.

Mag-start na po ngayon yung journey ng life ko sa gymnastic.

Okay.

Kasi po this July, I think po punta po ako US for training camp.

Ano yung mga favorite events mo na gusto mo ma-improve?

Oh, bars and floor, BM specially vault.

The GAP grassroots program received a big boost Friday as high-quality Japanese equipment

donated by the Japanese government were officially turned over.

The equipment, some of which were used in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics,

are now at the Rizal Memorial Training Center and ready to be used by our young gymnast hopefuls.

This will have great importance to the Philippines and to Japan.

I'm very glad to see so many young gymnast today over there.

They show us very talented performances.

More good news.

ULOS Japanese coach Munahiro Kugimiya will be helping the Japan cultural grassroots project in a big way.

I wanna find a talent, a lot of talent from the Philippines, all of Philippines.

I wanna coaching for the Pinoy coach

One of my dreams is Pinoy coach, Pinoy athlete going to world.

This project is starting what I wanna do.

In this very gym, Carlos ULOS started his gymnastics career many years ago when he was a kid.

He was taken here by his Lolo and he would spend a lot of hours training and working on his skills.

Well, all that has paid off. He's now a world champion.

Carlos believes that many more Filipino gymnast are capable of following in his footsteps.

I'm so thankful that me and Coach Munay became an instrument to reach this point.

Before, there were some, but not like that.

Some are already broken.

Some are broken, like vaults and mats.

But in this, I hope they will be more interested and more willing to practice everyday.

ULOS is happy that he has inspired a whole new breed of gymnast.

And he is especially pleased that his siblings also want to be champions.

I feel better now that I'm at this age.

I can't commolose, I can't do handstand.

I'm happy that they want me to follow in their footsteps.

ULOS will remain in the Philippines for about a week, working on his skills,

while setting a world-class example for future champions.

Dianne Castillejo, ABS-CBN News.

Our final word tonight is a quote from Roy Smith.

The ability to accept responsibility is the measure of the man.

And that is the World Tonight, the 18th of March, 2023.

I'm Stanley Palisada from the Philippines. Thank you. Mabuhay.

Thank you.