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GMA Network
8 hours ago
- Politics
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36 districts to get P10 million AKAP funds each amid floods, says Romualdez
The government will give 36 legislative districts P10 million each in AKAP funds to aid those affected by the floods brought by Tropical Storm Crising and the Southwestern Monsoon or Habagat, Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez said Tuesday. The aid will be distributed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) led by Secretary Rex Gatchalian. The beneficiaries are 33 legislative districts in Metro Manila and three in Palawan: Caloocan City First District, represented by Oscar Malapitan Caloocan City Second District, represented by Edgar Erice Caloocan City Third District, represented by Dean Asistio Las Piñas Lone District, represented by Mark Anthony Santos Makati First District, represented by Monique Lagdameo Makati City Second District, represented by Dennis 'Alden' Almario Malabon Lone District, represented by Antolin 'Lenlen' Oreta III. Mandaluyong Lone District, represented by Alexandria Gonzales Manila First District represented by Rep. Ernesto Dionisio Jr. Manila Second District, represented by Rolando Valeriano Manila Third District, represented by Joel Chua Manila Fourth District, represented by Giselle Maceda Manila City Fifth District, represented by Irwin Tieng Manila Sixth District, represented by Bienvenido Abante Jr. Marikina First District, represented by Marcy Teodoro Marikina Second District, represented by Romero 'Miro' Quimbo Muntinlupa Lone District, represented byJaime Fresnedi Navotas First District, represented by Tobias 'Toby' Tiangco Parañaque First District, represented by Eric Olivarez, Parañaque Second District, represented by Brian Raymund Yamsuan Pasay Lone District, represented by Antonino Calixto Pasig Lone District, represented by Roman Romulo Quezon City First District, represented by Arjo Atayde Quezon City Second District, represented by Ralph Wendel Tulfo Quezon City Third District, represented by Franz Pumaren Quezon City Fourth District, represented by Jesus 'Bong' Suntay Quezon City Fifth District, represented by Patrick Michael 'PM' Vargas Quezon City Sixth District, represented by Ma. Victoria Co-Pilar San Juan Lone District, represented by Ysabel Maria Zamora Taguig City Second District, represented by Jorge Daniel Bocobo Taguig Pateros First District, represented by Ricardo Cruz Jr. Valenzuela First District, represented by Kenneth Gatchalian Valenzuela Second District, represented by Gerald Galang Palawan First District, represented by Rosalie Salvame Palawan Second District, represented by Jose Alvarez Palawan Third District, represented by Gil Acosta 'This is just the beginning of our coordinated disaster response. This amount will go a long way, but this will not be the last. The people should be able to feel that the government is ready to help them,' Romualdez said. In addition to the financial aid, relief packs have been readied for mass distribution, including servings of hot meals for evacuees currently housed in schools, covered courts and other temporary shelters. — BM, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
9 hours ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
NIA: P339.3M agri damage from Crising, Habagat; many dams at spilling level
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) reported Tuesday that Severe Tropical Storm Crising and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) have so far incurred P339.3 million worth of agricultural damage in the country. Based on its partial report, NIA said the inclement weather affected the Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Upper Pampanga River Integrated Irrigation Systems area, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, the Bicol Region, and Western Visayas. The agency noted that a total of 31,172.23 hectares were impacted by the bad weather, which in turn affected 23,385 farmers. Meanwhile, NIA also logged P866 million worth of infrastructure damage around the country. Crising exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Saturday. Earlier today, PAGASA said the low pressure area located east of Aurora has turned into Tropical Depression Dante. The state weather bureau is also monitoring two LPAs, one of which is located within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Dams situation NIA also said a number of dams have reached their spilling level. 'Karamihan po ng ating dam dito sa Region III ay nasa spilling level (most of the dams in Region III are at spilling level),' Josephine Salazar, NIA deputy administrator for engineering operations, said during the Palace virtual press briefing. NIA reported that Gumain Dam in Floridablanca, Pampanga is at 2.3 meters, higher than its 2.1 spilling level. Meanwhile, the water level of Tarlac Diversion Dam rose to 6.5 meters, beyond its spilling level of 4.5 meters. NIA Administrator Eduardo Guillen said the agency notifies residents two to three hours before it releases water from the dams. "Mayroon pong protocol iyan na sinusundan natin with Angat and Ipo Dam. So, at least mga two to three hours alam na po nila," Guillen said in the same briefing. (We're following a protocol with Angat and Ipo Dam. So, at least the residents were informed two to three hours before the water was released.) He added NIA is using an "advanced weather forecasting system" that has artificial intelligence technology to predict when the water should be released. "Two weeks nape-predict na po namin kung magrerelease kami ng tubig o hindi dito sa ating malalaking dam dito sa Magat and Pantabangan," Guillen said. (We are able to forecast up to two weeks ahead whether we will release water from our major dams in Magat and Pantabangan.) — Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
11 hours ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Malolos parish church starts relief operations for flood victims
The Santisima Trinidad Parish in Malolos, Bulacan is preparing relief goods for victims of the onslaught of Tropical Storm Crising and Habagat. "Relief Operation, Patuloy na inihahanda ng Parokya ng Santisima Trinidad sa Malolos, Bulacan para sa mga Nasalanta ng Bagyo at Habagat," according to the statement posted by the parish. (Relief Operation, Santisima Trinidad Parish in Malolos, Bulacan continues to prepare for the victims of Typhoon and Habagat.) "Samantala, manatiling nakatutok dito sa Ang Sandigan para sa ibang mga balitang Simbahan kaugnay ng Bagyo at #HabagatPH. Mag-ingat po tayong lahat at manalangin para sa kaligtasan ng lahat laban sa masamang panahon.," they added. (Meanwhile, stay tuned here at Ang Sandigan for other Church news related to the Typhoon and #HabagatPH. Let's all be careful and pray for everyone's safety against bad weather.) — BAP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
12 hours ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
DA earmarks P495.4M in farm inputs for storm-hit farmers
File photo shows Philippine Coast Guard members assisting 151 residents on Friday, July 18, 2025, as they evacuate following flooding due to Tropical Storm Crising in Ilog, Negros The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said it has allocated nearly half-a-billion pesos in agricultural inputs such as rice, corn, and vegetable seeds to help farmers in regions affected by Tropical Storm Crising which enhanced the Southwest Monsoon or 'Habagat.' In a statement, the DA said it earmarked P495.4 million in farm inputs for farmers in Regions I, II, III, IV-A, IV-B and VI. Agriculture Undersecretary for Operations and officer-in-charge Roger Navarro said that additional support, including Quick Response Funds for rehabilitation, Survival and Recovery Loans, and indemnification through the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), 'will also be made immediately available to affected farmers and fisherfolk.' Preliminary damage estimates from the DA's Disaster Risk Reduction Management Operations Center (DRRMOC) show that the combined impact of Crising and Habagat has caused P134.7 million in losses in rice, corn, cassava, high value crops, fisheries, livestock and poultry. Affected areas span 8,035 hectares while affected farmers and fisherfolk number 6,377. These numbers, however, are still under validation, according to the DA. 'These figures are still subject to change as we continue to assess the situation on the ground,' said Navarro. The DA said it is in collaboration with other government agencies to closely monitor the crisis situation to mitigate disruptions in the food supply chain, particularly for highland vegetables. 'We are keeping a close watch to prevent significant price increases on key agricultural commodities,' said Navarro. Meanwhile, the National Food Authority (NFA) is ready to release rice stocks to support local government units and national disaster relief efforts, according to the DA. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
15 hours ago
- Climate
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6 reported dead due to Crising, Habagat —NDRRMC
Philippine Coast Guard members assist 151 residents on Friday, July 18, 2025, as they evacuate following flooding due to Tropical Storm Crising in Ilog, Negros Occidental. PCG Six people were reported due to Tropical Cyclone Crising, the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, and the low pressure area (LPA), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Tuesday. In its report as of 6 a.m., the NDRRMC said three of the reported deaths were in Northern Mindanao and one each in Mimaropa, Davao Region, and Caraga. Only two of the six reported fatalities have been confirmed so far, according to the NDRRMC. In Barangay Poblacion in Mambajao, Camiguin, the victim was hit by a falling tree on July 19. She was brought to a hospital but she was declared dead due to trauma secondary to external injury. In Barangay Matin-ao in Mainit, Surigao del Norte, another victim was riding his motorcycle from a friend's house when a tree also collapsed and hit him. The NDRRMC said five people were reported injured and six were reported missing amid the bad weather. Impact A total of 1,266,322 persons or 362,465 families were affected by Crising, Habagat, and the LPA in all regions in the country except for Eastern Visayas. Floods, landslides, collapsed structures, and tornadoes were reported in the affected areas. Of the affected population, 17,116 people or 4,991 families were staying in evacuation centers while 65,219 people or 14,524 families were taking shelter in other places. A total of 1,501 houses were damaged—348 totally and 1,153 partially. Damage to infrastructure worth P413,020,214 and to agriculture worth P54,067,336 were reported, according to the NDRRMC. A state of calamity was declared in Umingan, Pangasinan. Assistance worth P61,310,374 has been provided to the victims so far, the NDRRMC said. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
