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GMA Network
4 hours ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Calumpit mayor explains after going viral with ayuda promo amid rains, floods
The mayor of Calumpit, Bulacan, went viral after she encouraged her constituents to post selfies of themselves in the floods to be included in a raffle for ayuda or aid. According to JP Soriano's Thursday report on '24 Oras,' Calumpit Mayor Lem Faustino said that the local government had not neglected the residents. 'Bago po kami mag 'e-ayuda' ay una naming pinuntahan ang mga [evacuation] centers namin. So, mayroon po kaming 430,000 families na affected. Inaabot po namin nang personal ang aming relief goods sa aming mga binahang kababayan. Ito pong 'e-ayuda,' siyempre po sa Facebook po namin pinost para lang maiwasan yung scammers po,' Faustino said. (We prioritized our residents in evacuation centers before the 'e-ayuda.' We have 430,000 affected families, and we personally handed out the relief goods. We posted the 'e-ayuda' on Facebook to avoid scammers.) Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said helping during a calamity must be based on 'empathy, compassion, and equity.' 'Lahat, as much as possible, matulungan mo (Everyone should be given aid as much as possible). Making it a game of chance, making it a competition removes all three components from the propriety of helping people during times of crisis,' Remulla said. Meanwhile, aid from the Department of Social Welfare and Development has been distributed to the affected families. Some residents also cooked food and handed it out to their neighbors. Floods persist in some Bulacan areas According to some residents in Barangay San Miguel in Calumpit, their area has been experiencing floods for decades. However, the flooding seems to have worsened this time due to the Southwest Monsoon and consecutive tropical cyclones. At around 2 p.m., some areas in the barangay reached above head level. In Barangay Meysulao, also in Calumpit, the flood is neck-deep. Residents used boats to get to their destination since it was dangerous to cross the flooded streets. Some houses and vehicles were also submerged in floodwater. While a resident refused to evacuate because he could not leave his pet dog, some dogs were seen in cages despite the flood. Residents also used boats to get to evacuation centers. Some areas in Bulacan, Bulacan were also flooded. –Mariel Celine Serquiña/NB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
5 hours ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Evacuation center floods in Dagupan, Pangasinan amid heavy rain
A school building serving as an evacuation center in Dagupan, Pangasinan became flooded following the continuous downpour brought by the Southwest Monsoon and consecutive tropical cyclones. According to Jasmin Gabriel-Galban's Thursday report on '24 Oras,' evacuees of the flooded building were moved to the second floor, while others stayed on the stage of the school's covered court. A force evacuation was implemented in Barangay Lubo, Dagupan amid flooding caused by several day's worth of heavy rain. Over 200 families, or over 500 individuals, are in evacuation centers as floods also hit Calasiao, Pangasinan. The Calasiao Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office said 24 barangays were flooded as of Wednesday, of which 18 reached above head-level flood. Meanwhile, the Calasiao local government unit (LGU) said that rescue operations are ongoing. The LGU also offered libreng sakay or free ride services to affected residents. In the midst of the harsh weather, residents do what they could to help one another. One man tied a rope for others to hold onto while braving the flood while a group of young people cooked arroz caldo (chicken porridge) and distributed the hot food to hungry evacuees. Authorities remain on alert for the effects of the inclement weather brought by the Habagat and Typhoon Emong. — Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
6 hours 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
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
