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GMA Network
2 hours ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Landslides hit Baguio City areas
Some families evacuated after landslides hit several areas in Baguio City due to the heavy rains from the combined effects of Severe Tropical Storm Emong, Tropical Storm Dante, and the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, according to a report on GMA Integrated News' Unang Balita on Thursday. A landslide was reported at a slope protection project in Barangay Apugan-Loakan, EJ Gomez reported. Six families stayed in evacuation centers and took shelter in other places. In Barangay Pacdal, a landslide also affected Liteng Elementary School. A private construction site in Barangay Loakan Proper was also hit by a landslide. Two quarters of workers were damaged. In Barangay Camp 7, a landslide also blocked a road. The Department of Science and Technology as well as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources warned of possible flooding and landslide incidents in different regions in the country. There are over 3,000 "very highly susceptible" barangays in 15 provinces in Bicol, Cagayan Valley, MIMAROPA, and Western Visayas Evacuees are advised not to return to their homes amid heavy rains. There are 5,000 "highly susceptible" barangays in 22 provinces in Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Region, CALABARZON, and Central Luzon. In Metro Manila, over 1,000 barangays are also at risk of experiencing flooding and landslides. — Joviland Rita/RSJ, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
21 hours ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
Marcos defends Remulla's 'announcements'
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. defended DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla following criticisms related to his department's style of announcing class and work suspensions. When asked about this, Marcos told reporters covering his trip in Washington, DC, that he is "not a judge of literary style." 'As long as he gets the message across, that's what it's for. That's what all of these postings are for and get some information across," Marcos said. ''People criticize me for the way I speak, criticize him for the way he speaks. But that's the way he speaks,' he added. The President also explained that the task of announcing class suspension was given to Remulla to avoid the spread of fake information. "Which website do you consult? So, pagka ganito, basta't sinabi na, the SILG will make the announcement… Wala ng fake news. Iyon na 'yung katotohanan. Iyon na 'yung totoo,' explained Marcos. 'So that the dissemination of information is better. That is very simple." Apology Remulla has already apologized for the "humorous posts" of his department for the announcement of class and work suspensions with some netizens saying that they were insensitive. Remulla told GMA Integrated News' Unang Balita in an interview that he was not downplaying the struggle of the public and that he was just trying to lighten their mood. In a post on DILG's Facebook account on Tuesday, Remulla said, "Mga abangers, may inaabangan ba kayo? Mamaya na kain muna ko." (Guys, are you waiting for something? Later, I have to eat first.) Then, the DILG again published a post with Remulla saying, 'Mga abangers, sarap ng bogchi ko. Sa kabusugan ay nakaidlip nang sandali. Oh eto na inaabangan niyo!' (Guys, I had a delicious meal. I fell asleep for a while after being full. Oh, this is what you've been waiting for!) Dante, Emong Twelve people were reported dead due to the impact of Tropical Cyclone Crising and the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), meanwhile, said that over 1.4 million people in the country have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Crising, the Southwest Monsoon, and a low pressure area (LPA). Two storms, Emong and Dante are also currently affecting several parts of the country. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said the following areas are under TCWS No. 1: Ilocos Norte The western portion of Ilocos Sur (Sinait, San Juan, Cabugao, Santo Domingo, Magsingal, Bantay, San Ildefonso, San Vicente, Santa Catalina, City of Vigan, Caoayan, Santa, Narvacan, Santa Maria, San Esteban, Santiago, City of Candon, Santa Lucia, Santa Cruz, Tagudin) The northwestern portion of La Union (City of San Fernando, San Juan, Bacnotan, Luna, Balaoan, Bangar, Bauang) The western portion of Pangasinan (Dasol, Burgos, Agno, Bani, Bolinao, City of Alaminos, Mabini, Anda) —with reports from Anna Felicia Bajo/ VAL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
2 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Habagat rains cause flooding in Luzon provinces
Some areas in Luzon were flooded amid the heavy rains caused by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat on Tuesday, according to reports on GMA Integrated News' Unang Balita. In Bulacan, some residents in Barangay Meysulao in Calumpit town were using boats to move around the area amid the chest-deep floods. Residents were advised to evacuate the area. Makeshift rafts were also used in Guiguinto town. Up to thigh-deep floods hit the town of Malolos. Floods entered some houses after the water in the irrigation system overflowed. Nearly 100 families in Bulakan town evacuated from their homes due to floods caused by rains and high tide. The affected areas were Barangays Santa Ana, Taliptip, and Matungao. Motorists also faced challenges passing thigh-deep floods in Barangay Wawa in Balagtas town. In Iloilo, floods were reported near Dungon Creek in Barangay Calubihan in Jaro, Iloilo City, according to a report of GMA Regional TV's Kim Salinas. Affected residents evacuated as some houses in coastal areas were damaged due to the impact of strong waves. A creek in Barangay Tagbac also swelled, which flooded some nearby areas. According to the city government, 28 barangays were affected. A total of 516 families or 1,352 were staying in 13 evacuation centers. A total of 18 houses were damaged due to strong winds. Heavy traffic was observed in Leganes town due to the floods, which also affected the Leganes Elementary School. In Rizal, up to waist-deep flood hit Barangay Isidro in Cainta town, according to a report of Ian Cruz. Some residents including a dialysis patient and a student waded through the floodwaters. The local government provided free rides to stranded people. The building of the Department of Education-Calabarzon was also affected. Heavy traffic was observed in Felix Avenue after many vehicles from low-lying areas were parked beside the road. Boats and makeshift rafts were used to transport people at a subdivision. In Batangas, an overflowing spillway in Laurel town became impassable to motorists and residents. Some motorists were waiting for the flood to subside. Some residents still crossed the spillway despite the strong current. A creek in Laurel also swelled and caused flooding. In Pampanga, up to waist-deep floods were also experienced in Macabebe town, according to a report by Nico Waje. Some residents in Barangays Saplad David and Tacasan were using boats and makeshift rafts to cross the floods. While some residents decided to evacuate, some just stayed in their homes because they said they were already used to flooding. Some residents also attended to their fishponds despite the bad weather. A total of 71 people evacuated from their homes, according to the report. In Barangay San Isidro, the roads and an elementary school were submerged in flood. Some houses were also flooded. Meanwhile, in Pangasinan, the livelihood of fishermen in Dagupan City was affected as authorities prohibited sailing due to the threat of big waves and strong currents, GMA Regional TV's CJ Torida reported. Some of the fishermen in Barangay Pantal spent their time fixing their nets and machines. Floods were reported in other areas in the province including Calasiao, Lingayen, Mangatarem, Santa Barbara, Urbiztondo, Aguilar, and Bugallon. —Joviland Rita/ VAL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
2 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Floods, heavy traffic, floating trash reported amid Habagat rains in NCR
The effects of the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat caused flooding, heavy traffic, and floating debris in some areas in Metro Manila on Tuesday, according to reports on GMA Integrated News' Unang Balita. In Manila, commuters and motorists faced knee-deep floods on Roxas Boulevard, P. Ocampo Street, UN Avenue, and Kalaw Avenue, Katrina Son reported. Commuters spent a longer time getting a ride as jeepneys and buses were already fully loaded. Some vehicles were also seen passing through the floods. The Philippine Navy deployed their vehicles to aid stranded people. In Quezon City, trash covered the flooded areas on G. Araneta Avenue, A. Bonifacio Avenue, and Quezon Avenue going to E. Rodriguez Avenue. Plastics and woods were floating in the floods. Residents were having difficulty passing the affected streets. Some people woke up early to scavenge in the area. Caught in a video, a kid was rescued after getting washed away by the strong current of flood and falling into a hole of a road repair site in Batasin Hills. In Valenzuela City, the floods reached up to the second floor of some houses near Tullahan River, according to a report of Susan Enriquez. Around 800 people with their pets evacuated to Valenzuela National High School in Barangay Marulas. The power supply in the school was interrupted. In Marikina City, the water level in Marikina River reached 18.7 meters around 1 a.m., which prompted the raising of the third alarm status, according to a report of EJ Gomez. Under the third alarm, forced evacuation of residents near the river or in low-lying areas will be imposed. Some rescuers from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reminded concerned residents of the mandatory evacuation. As of 12:45 a.m., a total of 22,104 residents were staying in 36 evacuation centers. Vehicles near the river were moved and parked on the bridge. At 5:23 a.m., the water level went down to 17.7 meters, then at 6 a.m., the water level was at 17.5 meters, according to the Marikina Public Information Office. In North Luzon Expressway, slow traffic was observed on the southbound lane at the Valenzuela exit due to vehicles that broke down in the middle of the chest-deep flood, Ivan Mayrina reported. Tow trucks already responded to the area. Pot holes were also seen on the road that also affected the flow of traffic. On the northbound lane, some vehicles were passing through the flood. Some vehicles were also stuck at the Meycauayan toll plaza, according to a report of Jhomer Apresto. The toll plaza was closed around 9:00 a.m. on Monday and reopened at 12:54 a.m. on Tuesday. — Joviland Rita/RSJ, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
6 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
WATCH: Provinces hit by floods due to Crising
Tropical Storm Crising brought heavy rains and caused flooding in some provinces in Luzon and the Visayas, according to reports on GMA Integrated News' Unang Balita on Friday. In Cagayan, where Crising is expected to make landfall, residents in coastal municipalities were ordered to evacuate from their homes due to the risks of the bad weather, James Agustin said in his report. Authorities in Ilocos Norte were monitoring the Padsan River, as it may overflow to the roads, according to a report by JP Soriano. Floods were reported in Negros Oriental after their spillways swelled. Some affected residents were rescued in Negros Occidental, according to a report of GMA Regional TV's Adrian Prietos. In Antique, one house was damaged due to a landslide. Meanwhile, in Cebu province, some residents also evacuated as floods hit their areas. In its 5 a.m. bulletin, state weather bureau PAGASA said Crising was located 335 kilometers east of Echague, Isabela or 325 km east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. The tropical storm was packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour near the center, gustiness of up to 80 kph, and moving northwestward at the speed of 20 kph. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 is hoisted over the following areas: Batanes Cagayan including Babuyan Islands the northern and eastern portions of Isabela (Palanan, Ilagan City, Divilacan, Delfin Albano, Quezon, Tumauini, Maconacon, Santa Maria, Cabagan, San Pablo, Santo Tomas, San Mariano, Dinapigue) Apayao the northern portion of Kalinga (City of Tabuk, Balbalan, Pinukpuk, Rizal) the northern portion of Abra (Malibcong, Lacub, Lagangilang, Licuan-Baay, Danglas, Lagayan, San Juan, Tineg, La Paz, Dolores) Ilocos Norte the northern portion of Ilocos Sur (Cabugao, Sinait) Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is raised over the following areas: the rest of Isabela Quirino Nueva Vizcaya the rest of Kalinga Mountain Province Ifugao the rest of Abra Benguet the rest of Ilocos Sur La Union the northern portion of Pangasinan (San Nicolas, Natividad, San Quintin, San Manuel, Tayug, Sison, San Fabian, Pozorrubio, Laoac, Binalonan, San Jacinto, Manaoag, Mangaldan, Dagupan City, Binmaley, Lingayen, Labrador, Sual, City of Alaminos, Bolinao, Anda, Bani, Agno, Burgos, Mabini, Dasol, Calasiao, Santa Barbara, Mapandan, Bugallon) the northern portion of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao, Baler, Maria Aurora) the northeastern portion of Nueva Ecija (Carranglan, Pantabangan) Polillo Islands Camarines Norte Catanduanes the northeastern portion Camarines Sur (Caramoan, Garchitorena, Lagonoy, San Jose, Presentacion, Tinambac, Siruma, Goa) —VAL, GMA Integrated News
