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GMA Network
a day 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
a day ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
David Licauco to make appearance in ‘Beauty Empire'
David Licauco is set to make a special appearance in 'Beauty Empire,' which stars Barbie Forteza. According to Nelson Canlas' report in '24 Oras,' Wednesday, David's guesting is a gift for the 'abangers' of the BarDa shippers. 'Plot twist ba ito?' Barbie said. 'Actually, matagal na siya dapat pumasok pero 'yun, finally. OK din na ngayon siya pumasok dahil, like, bumibigat na rin 'yung mga eksena namin, so perfect timing din talaga.' David said that it had been seven months since he last acted, so this made him excited. 'Also, obviously, I'm working with Barbie again,' he said. Barbie and David became a love team when they starred together as Fidel and Klay in "Maria Clara at Ibarra." They later starred in several more projects, including "Maging Sino Ka Man," "Pulang Araw," and the film "That Kind of Love." 'Beauty Empire' also stars Kyline Alcantara, Ruffa Gutierrez, Gloria Diaz, South Korean actor Choi Bo Min, and more. It airs Mondays to Thursdays at 9:35 p.m. on GMA Network. It is also available on Viu. —Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
2 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Residents in Valenzuela, QC affected by Crising, Habagat receive aid from GMA Kapuso Foundation
A total of 2,400 individuals in Valenzuela City and Quezon City who were affected by the floods and heavy rains caused by Severe Tropical Storm Crising and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) have received aid from GMA Kapuso Foundation. According to "24 Oras" Tuesday, many residents of Brgy. Parada in Valenzuela have resorted to placing their furniture that has been destroyed by the floods outside of their homes. "Dahil sa sobrang bilis ng baha, hindi na namin naagapan. Tsaka ito, sigurado sira na 'yan. Bumabaha nang ganito, hindi, ngayon lang 'to, two years pa lang namin nararanasan 'to, Carina tsaka yung Crising," said Grace Baladiang, a resident. Meanwhile, in Brgy. Marulas, residents have evacuated to the Valenzuela National High School as the floods in the area reached above head level. Under its Operation Bayanihan Project, the GMA Kapuso Foundation delivered assistance to a total of 2,400 individuals affected by the inclement weather in Brgys. Parada and Marulas in Valenzuela, as well as Brgy. Katipunan in Quezon City. The foundation also distributed warm porridge to the residents. Meanwhile, the foundation's relief operations for those affected in Balagtas, Bulacan and San Mateo, Rizal are ongoing. 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. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Tuesday, six were reported dead due to Crising, the Habagat, and the low pressure area (LPA). Three of the reported deaths were in Northern Mindanao and one each in Mimaropa, Davao, Region, and Caraga. The local governments of Quezon City, Manila, and Cavite have declared a state of calamity on Tuesday following the impacts of the inclement weather. Work in government offices and classes at all levels in the National Capital Region and several provinces have also been suspended on July 23. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Over 300 families evacuated as Marikina River reaches 2nd alarm
A total of 1,637 individuals, or 346 families, have been evacuated as the Marikina River reached the 2nd alarm amid the inclement weather caused by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). According to Mariz Umali's Monday report on '24 Oras,' residents near the river and in low-lying areas started evacuating as the Marikina River reached 2nd alarm at 1:53 p.m. Some of the residents said they decided to evacuate for the safety of their families, especially their children. Another resident said she opted to evacuate out of fear of being being trapped in her home as what happened during Tropical Storm Ondoy in 2009. Used as one of the evacuation centers in Marikina, some rooms in Elementary School were dedicated to senior citizens, lactating mothers, and pregnant women. Another room was turned into a soup kitchen. Residents also received relief kits, which have mats and blankets, among others. Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro said they have teams unclogging drainage canals and waterways of garbage after some streets in Mountain View Village were flooded. Teodoro said the city also has to contend with trash and debris that are brought by waters from neighboring Rizal province. Residents in Marikina may dial the hotline 161 for assistance. — Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Rehabilitated Kapuso classrooms at Matagbak Elementary School in Rizal now ready for use
Newly rehabilitated Kapuso classrooms at the Matagbak Elementary School in Pililla, Rizal, are now ready for use. According to "24 Oras" Monday, the three Kapuso classrooms were built in the school in 2010 after it was ravaged by Typhoon Ondoy in 2009. In 2024, however, the Kapuso classrooms were flooded and destroyed amid the onslaught of Typhoon Enteng. Under GMA Kapuso Foundation's Kapuso School Development Project, the affected classrooms were repaired and made even stronger; the school's comfort rooms were also renovated to ensure a comfortable experience for the students. "Inayos natin, lahat ng mga rooms we made sure na talagang walang pummapasok na tubig dito at tsaka ni-renovate natin lahat ng banyo para kumportable ang mga estudyante," said GMA Kapuso Foundation EVP and COO Rikki Esudero-Catibog. "Para mas tumagal 'yung buhay ng ating bubong kasi yung pintura nakakatulong siya para hindi agad kalawangin 'yung ating mga bubong. Pinalitan natin ng mga steel doors, so hindi na siya aanayin at mabubulok," GMA Kapuso Foundation supervising engineer Arnel Zantua also said. The foundation also equipped the classrooms with new armchairs and teachers' desks. A new smart TV was also donated to the school and vegetable seeds for the school garden. Meanwhile, rice and porridge were distributed to the students. Previously, the GMA Kapuso Foundation opened seven rehabilitated Kapuso classrooms at the Virgilio B. Melendres Memorial Elementary School, also in Pililla, Rizal. The foundation is currently preparing to extend help to those who have been affected by the floods caused by Severe Tropical Storm Crising and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) over the weekend. While Crising has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), two low pressure areas (LPAs) are currently within the PAR and have a medium chance of developing into a tropical depression in the next 24 hours. On Tuesday, GMA Kapuso Foundation will distribute relief goods and porridge to affected residents of Balagtas, Bulacan, as well as evacuees in Baranggay Katipunan in Quezon City. 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, here's a list of Metro Manila malls offering free overnight parking, WiFi, and phone charging stations to those who may need assistance during the heavy rains. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
