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GMA Network
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Dingdong Dantes, Sparkle stars join GMA Kapuso Foundation's relief efforts for those affected by rains
Dingdong Dantes and several Kapuso stars embodied the spirit of bayanihan as they volunteered for GMA Kapuso Foundation's relief efforts for the communities that have been affected by the prevailing rains in parts of the country. According to "24 Oras" Thursday, the Kapuso Primetime King donated germicidal soap for those who were impacted by the floods caused by the heavy rains. "Alam niyo sa mga panahon kagaya ngayon tuwing may sakuna bawat tulong kasi is napakahalag. Napakalayo ng nararating ng bawat kontribusyon ng lahat ng mga kababayan natin through bayanihan," said Dingdong. Sparkle stars Sofia Pablo, Allen Ansay, Aya Domingo, Jess Martinez, Mad Ramos, and Arnold Reyes likewise volunteered for the foundation's relief operations. "Naisip ko na kung ako na-stranded mas marami pang mas grabe 'yung sinapit kesa sa amin, so thankful ako sa opportunity na to," said Arnold. Jess, for her part, shared that it's fulfilling to be able to volunteer because even small acts "can make a huge difference." Per Allen, they really wanted to volunteer because a lot of people have been affected by the calamity. Sofia also said, "Andaming tao ulit na nawalan ng bahay, na-stranded ulit, syempre wala rin silang food so andito kami para tumulong." Previously, Sparkle star and Army reservist Ronnie Liang, comedian Marites "Tessbomb" Maranon, and Cloud 7's Kairo Lazarte and Johann Nepomuceno joined GMA Kapuso Foundation's relief distribution in Rizal, while John Vic De Guzman and Tart Carlos helped with the foundation's relief packing activity. The GMA Kapuso Foundation has been delivering aid non-stop to those who have been affected by the heavy rains through its Operation Bayanihan project, including families in Valenzuela City, Quezon City, Bulacan, Rizal, Pampanga, and Zambales. For those who wish to support GMA Kapuso Foundation's projects, donations may be made via Metrobank, Land Bank, BDO, Bank of Commerce, UnionBank, PNB, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Lazada, and Shopee. Visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website for more information. Classes at all levels and government work in Metro Manila and 34 provinces were suspended on Thursday due to the expected heavy rains from Typhoon Emong and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). As Emong maintained its strength, PAGASA on Thursday hoisted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4 over three areas in Luzon: the southwestern portion of Ilocos Sur (Santa Lucia, Santa Cruz, Tagudin) the northwestern portion of La Union (Bangar, Luna, Balaoan, Bacnotan, San Juan, City of San Fernando, Bauang) the extreme northwestern portion of Pangasinan (Agno, Bani, Bolinao, Anda, City of Alaminos). —CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
6 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
2,300 families affected by floods in Bulacan, Rizal receive aid from GMA Kapuso Foundation
A total of 2,300 families in Bulacan and Rizal who were affected by the floods caused by the inclement weather have received aid from GMA Kapuso Foundation under its Operation Bayanihan project. According to "24 Oras" Wednesday, among those who received assistance were residents of Barangay Wawa in Balagtas, Bulacan, where the floods have been leg-deep since Tuesday. Residents, including Rodrigo Boado and his family, have been staying in an evacuation center for the past four days. "Nako napakahirap unang-una, syempre sa pagkain dahil wala naman kaming trabaho. Punta kami sa palengke, dadaan ka sa hanggang bewang na tubig," said Rodrigo, whose livelihood as a street food vendor was disrupted due to the heavy rains. The GMA Kapuso Foundation, along with the National Capital Region Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines headed to Brgy. Wawa to distribute relief goods and bread to the residents. "Maraming, maraming salamat sa GMA [Kapuso] Foundation sa pagpunta lalona dito sa amin, makakatulong nang malaki ito sa amin," said Rodrigo. Relief was also brought to the residents who were affected by the floods in San Mateo, Rizal. Among those who were part of the mercy mission in San Mateo were Sparkle star and Army reservist Ronnie Liang and Kapuso comedian Marites "Tessbomb" Marañon. For those who wish to support GMA Kapuso Foundation's projects, donations may be made via Metrobank, Land Bank, BDO, Bank of Commerce, UnionBank, PNB, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Lazada, and Shopee. Visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website for more information. Meanwhile, the GMA Kapuso Foundation is set to give free prescription glasses to 100 beneficiaries through its Kapuso 20/20 Eye Project 2025. To register, you may call 8928 4299 and 8982 7777 local 9904 from July 24 to 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Wednesday, more than 1.4 million people in the Philippines have been affected by tropical cyclone Crising, the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), and a low pressure area (LPA), with floods, landslides, collapsed structures, and tornadoes reported in several areas. The death toll due to Crising, the Habagat, and LPA had gone up to seven, with fatalities reported in Northern Mindanao, Mimaropa, Davao Region, Caraga, and Metro Manila. Tropical cyclone Emong is also expected to bring rains over the Ilocos Region and Cordillera Administration Region, according to PAGASA's forecast on Wednesday afternoon, while tropical storm Dante may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Thursday afternoon or evening. Monsoon rains are expected in the coming days throughout Metro Manila and Luzon due to the Habagat, while occasional rains will occur over Western Visayas, Nueva Ecija, Aurora, Quezon, and MIMAROPA. The Bicol Region and the rest of the Visayas, on the other hand, are expected to experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms, and isolated rain showers over Mindanao. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Ronnie Liang, more Kapuso artists join GMA Kapuso Foundation's relief operations for those affected by heavy rains
Several Kapuso celebrities went out of their way to volunteer for GMA Kapuso Foundation's relief operations for the benefit of those who have been affected by the inclement weather. Sparkle star and Philippine Army reservist Ronnie Liang joined the foundation's relief distribution in San Mateo, Rizal under its Operation Bayanihan project. He was seen with Kapuso comedienne Marites "Tessbomb" Marañon in the mercy mission in San Mateo. "Answering the Call of Duty, joining the relief operations for the victims of [Typhoon Crising] and [habagat] in San Mateo, Rizal. Organized by GMA Kapuso Foundation," Ronnie wrote on Instagram Tuesday. In a video posted by GMA Kapuso Foundation on Wednesday, Ronnie was also seen in the foundation's relief distribution in Rodriguez, Rizal. Kairo Lazarte and Johann Nepomuceno, members of Sparkle's P-pop group Cloud 7, were also present in the activity. "We're very grateful po na kahit sa maliit na bagay nakakatulong po kami katulad po sa pamamahagi lang po, very thankful po kami na nabigyan po kami ng chance para po gawin ito at masaya po kami nakakatulong kami," Kairo shared. Meanwhile, Sparkle star John Vic De Guzman shared photos of himself and actress Tart Carlos at GMA Kapuso Foundation's relief packing activity. "We raise our hearts to YOU. With your mercy, we ask for your protection and miracle. Amen," John Vic wrote in the caption. Recently, the GMA Kapuso Foundation also brought assistance to affected communities in Valenzuela City and Quezon City. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Wednesday, more than 1.4 million people in the Philippines have been affected by tropical cyclone Crising, the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), and a low pressure area (LPA), with floods, landslides, collapsed structures, and tornadoes reported in several areas. The death toll due to Crising, the Habagat, and LPA also went up to seven. The fatalities were reported in Northern Mindanao, Mimaropa, Davao Region, Caraga, and Metro Manila. More rains are expected in the coming days, per PAGASA on Wednesday, with tropical storm Dante and tropical depression Emong enhancing the Habagat. For those who wish to support GMA Kapuso Foundation's projects, donations may be made via Metrobank, Land Bank, BDO, Bank of Commerce, UnionBank, PNB, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Lazada, and Shopee. Visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website for more information. Here's also a list where you can send monetary and in-kind donations for those affected by the heavy rains. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
28-05-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
20,000 individuals affected by floods in Maguindanao del Sur get aid from GMA Kapuso Foundation
Twenty thousand individuals from Maguindao del Sur received aid from the GMA Kapuso Foundation after they were affected by flooding caused by heavy rains due to the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) According to "24 Oras" Wednesday, among the beneficiaries of the foundation's Operation Bayanihan project is Kepbo Masulot from Datu Piang. The municipality had declared a state of calamity due to the rains. Kepbo only earns P250 a day ferrying passengers on a boat, but the rains have caused the river to overflow. "Namatay 'yung palayan namin, nakuha ng baha, so wala na. Wala na kaming hanap-buhay kundi 'yan, minsan, may bangka na para sa pasahero kung walang pasahero, 'di wala na," she said. "Ang hirap din na sa ngayon mapuntahan dahil talagang lubog sa tubig 'yung mga daanan ang pagpunta dun sa barangay," Lieutenant Colonel Udgie C. Villan, 33rd Infantry Battalion commanding officer in the Philippine Army's 6th Infantry Division, also said. "Malaking bagay ito sa kanila dahil naramdaman nila na may nakapag-alala sa kanila," he added. The GMA Kapuso Foundation was able to distribute food packs to 20,000 affected residents from Sultan sa Barongis, Mamasapano, Datu Piang, and Datu Abdullah Sangki. "Kami po at ang buong komunidad ng Datu Piang ay nagpapasalamat sa GMA Kapsuo Foundation, lalong-lalo na po kay ma'am Mel Tiangco, kayo po 'yung nagbibigay parati ng unang tulong sa amin po sa Datu Piang," said Suhara Sapalon, department head of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office in Datu Piang. For those who wish to support GMA Kapuso Foundation's projects, donations may be made via Metrobank, Land Bank, BDO, Bank of Commerce, UnionBank, PNB, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Lazada, and Shopee. Visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website for more information. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
