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GMA Network
4 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Residents break dike wall in flooded Calasiao, Pangasinan
Residents shattered a portion of the wall of a dike in Barangay Talibaew in Calasiao, Pangasinan, believing that it could help mitigate the flood in their area. According to the report of GMA Regional TV's Jasmin Gabriel-Galban on '24 Oras' on Friday, the local engineering office has already stopped the residents from doing further damage. 'Ang pagkakaintindi nila kapag nilagyan nila ng butas yung retaining wall sa dike ay makakatulong mabawasan yung tubig sa kanilang barangay. Pero widespread naman itong pagbaha. Halos yung lebel ng tubig nila sa barangay nila at sa ilog, parehas lang,' said Calasiao MDRRM Officer Freddie Villacorta. (They thought that if they put a hole in the retaining wall of the dike, it would help reduce the water in their barangay. But this flooding is widespread. The water level in their barangay and in the river is almost the same.) There are 23 other barangays in Calasiao that are under floodwaters, the report said. For instance, the floodwaters in Barangays Longos, Lasip, Lumban, and Mancup have already reached the roofs of the houses. Tropical Storm Emong made its landfall over Agno town on Thursday evening. The aftermath of its havoc is evident in the town on Friday morning. Houses and establishments were damaged. Trees and electric posts have fallen on the streets causing power disruption in the town. Fallen post in Agno, Pangasinan due to Emong's battering In Alaminos, the strong winds caused electric posts to fall down triggering a brownout in some areas. According to the report, there are 26 towns and cities in Pangasinan that currently have no electric power. Agno and nearby towns are also experiencing disruption in telecommunications. 'Pahirapan kami sa pakikipag-coordinate doon (Agno). Actually, 'yung report nila 'yung situational report nila ay hindi pa kami nakaka-receive dahil walang communication [at] may power outage,' said Pangasinan Assistance PDRRM Officer Avenix Arenas. (We are having a hard time coordinating there (Agno). Actually, we haven't received their report, their situational report yet because there is no communication [and] there is a power outage.) Based on the initial assessment of the provincial government, the estimated cost of damages to infrastructure and agriculture in Pangasinan is around P600 million, the report said.
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Zambales artist creates masterpieces using bleach stains
A self-taught artist from San Narciso, Zambales, has gained attention for his unconventional and unique art form: bleach art. According to Kuya Kim's report on '24 Oras' Friday, Ronald Cabrillos discovered his art style after a laundry mishap in 2022. 'Tinry ko po siya na ituloy na lang 'yung mantsa niya. Nag-invent ako at sinimulan kong gawan ng design. 'Yung first design ko is 'yung sa anime na 'Naruto,'' Ronald said. He applies the bleach with a paintbrush, sometimes mixing it with water to achieve varying levels of opacity. Ronald uploaded his artworks online and captured the attention of netizens. 'Hindi ko po in-expect na nag-viral 'yung video at umabot siya ng siguro around 20 million views na po siya ngayon. Simula po nung nag-viral 'yung video, may mga nagpapagawa na po ng mga commissions sa akin,' Ronald said. 'Malaking tulong po siya financially. Doon po ako kumukuha ng pang-gastos namin sa pangaraw-araw,' he said. Among his recent artworks is one that featured Kuya Kim, which took Ronald a day to complete. Per Kuya Kim, the scientific principle behind bleach art lies in bleach being an oxidizing agent. When bleach is applied to fabric, it oxidizes the chemical bonds of the dye molecules. This process damages the chromophores, which are the specific parts of the dye responsible for imparting color to the fabric. Consequently, the fabric's color changes or disappears, creating the desired artistic effect. —Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
6 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Uprooted bamboo fall on two cars in QC
Several bamboo that were uprooted by continuous rains from a cliff fell on two parked vehicles in Barangay Bagong Silangan, Quezon City. According to Maki Pulido's report in '24 Oras' on Wednesday, the owner of the bamboo said that he did not expect the tall plants to be uprooted. 'Parang humangin lang naman tapos bigla nalang narinig na may bumagsak. Tapos bumagsak na pala yung mga kawayan,' said resident Vidal 'Dondon' Tabulog. (There was like a gust of wind and then suddenly I heard something fall. Then it turned out the bamboo trees had already fallen.) Tabulog planted the bamboo to prevent the soil from collapsing as his house sits at the edge of a steep cliff. 'Wala namang malilipatan. Kung meron man, bakit hindi?' he said. (We don't know where to move to. If there is a place, why not?) Following the accident, Tabulog and his neighbors on the edge were told to evacuate. Tabulog's family will temporarily seek shelter at a Christian church while their neighbors will stay with other families near them. They can all return to their houses only if the rains stopped, the report added. But some residents said that they have been requesting authorities to build riprap (a layer of large stones to prevent erosion) to stabilize the cliff. 'Lahat ng mga kandidato, pupunta diyan, picture-picture lang sila, sukat-sukat, wala namang nangyayari,' said resident Alicia Formento. (All the candidates will go there to take a picture and do some measurements, but nothing has been done.) The stalks of bamboo fell on an SUV and a taxi that were parked along Don Vicente Street. The family of the taxi driver expressed worry about their finances as a result of the accident. 'Sa araw-araw namin na pangangailangan, dito lang po kami umaasa. Ito lang inaasahan namin, pinagkukunan ng pagkain namin araw-araw,' the wife of the taxi driver lamented. (For our daily needs, this is all we rely on. This is where we expect to get our daily food from.) The drivers decided to clear the bamboo that was pinning their vehicles themselves instead of waiting for emergency responders. 'Kung hintayin pa namin yung city engineer, babalikan daw nila, kaya lang may dalawang bagyo pa. Kapag gumuho 'tong bahay, tatabunan ng lupa ang taxi,' the taxi driver said. (If we wait for the city engineer, although they said they'll come back, there are still two more typhoons approaching. If this house collapses, the taxi will be buried under the debris.) Meanwhile, over 1,700 residents in Barangay Silangan are still staying at an evacuation center even though the flood has subsided. But for Meralisa Rañesses, she's not sure where to go next after evacuating as she only lives in a small hut. 'Depende na lang po kasi nabasa na siya sa ulan. Depende na lang po kung pwede pa siya tirahan kasi yung mga plywood lumambot na po. Bahala na po,' she said. (I don't know what to do now because the wood is already soaked from the rain. I'm not sure if it's still habitable because the plywood has softened. Let's see what will happen.) On the other hand, the evacuation center also has allocated an area for the pets of evacuees and are being taken cared of by the Quezon City Veterinary Office. The local government of Quezon City has declared a state of calamity. For emergencies, residents may dial 122. — Vince Angelo Ferreras/RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
22-07-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
Wedding pushes through despite floods at Barasoain Church in Bulacan
A wedding proceeded at the Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan, even as the venue was submerged in floodwaters. According to Mark Salazar's report on '24 Oras' Tuesday, the flooding began the previous night with the water level being significantly higher then, but had since decreased. The couple, Jamaica and Jao Aguilar, chose to push through with their ceremony, stating that rescheduling the wedding would be a bigger hassle than navigating the floods. 'Matagal na po 'tong inaantay ng lahat. Nandiyan naman na din po kami, let's do this na po, sabi namin. Thank you po sa aming bisita. 'Yung ulan po, blessing po ni Lord,' Jamaica said. 'Naging blessing na rin naman po talaga eh kasi mas naging unique po. Saka po mga taga-Navotas po kami, ayan po. Sanay po sa baha. Hanggang dito po sinundan po kami ng baha,' Jao said. Outside the church, many areas in the center of Malolos were also submerged in floodwater, but commerce continued, as residents stated they could not afford to wait for the floods to subside. Residents of Barangay Vicente anticipate the floods will likely last about a week, and being accustomed to the conditions, they are not easily disgusted by the dirty water, though they are aware of dangers like leptospirosis. In areas like Barangay Mabolo, floodwaters reached chest-deep level, but no one evacuated because residents are accustomed to such conditions. In Bulacan's low-lying areas, flooding is often not primarily caused by local rainfall, as the water frequently originates from Manila Bay, with high tide being the biggest contributor, prompting daily monitoring of water levels by the meter. 'Nagsimula kahapon na 3.7, ngayon 4.1 at inaasahan natin hanggang Biyernes po 'to,' PDRRMO Bulacan Head Ret. Col. Manuel Lukban said in an interview on Super Radyo DZBB. 'Habang sa araw-araw po, kahapon alas-sais, alas-siyete, alas-otso, alas-nuwebe, alas-diyes, tumataas naman po ito nang 3.7, 4.1, 4.3, 4.6, 4.7, hanggang 4.8,' he said. As of the latest count before noon, approximately 4,000 families in Bulacan province had evacuated the previous night, though they are gradually returning home, with no injuries reported across the entire province. —Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
22-07-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
Cavite declares state of calamity due to Crising, Habagat impact
The Cavite local government unit on Tuesday declared a state of calamity following amid the impacts of Severe Tropical Storm Crising and Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). 'Ang deklarasyong ito ay layuning mapabilis ang pagkilos ng mga ahensya ng gobyerno sa pagbibigay ng agarang tulong, pagsasaayos ng mga nasalanta, at paggamit ng mga pondo para sa kalamidad upang masigurong ligtas at protektado ang bawat Caviteño,' Cavite Governor Francisco Gabriel Remulla said in a social media post. (The declaration aims to expedite the response of government agencies in providing immediate assistance, organizing disaster relief, and utilizing disaster funds to ensure the safety and protection of every Caviteño.) According to John Consulta's '24 Oras' report, small vehicles were unable to pass through some roads in Kawit, Cavite, since almost all of its 23 barangays were flooded. In Barangay Panamitan, a river overflowed due to the downpour and high tide. The flood also entered some houses, which caused residents to put their belongings on higher ground. Despite the flood, a band pushed through with their parade to celebrate Kawit's fiesta. In Noveleta, Cavite, vehicles were parked on a higher part of the road to avoid submerging in the flood. About 600 individuals in low-lying areas were also evacuated. 'Yung rainfall lang po ang naging problema natin dahil sa nakaraang dalawang araw natin ay parang pang dalawang linggo ang binagsak na rainfall,' Noveleta Mayor Davey Reyes Chua said. (The only problem we had was the rainfall, because in the past two days, the amount of rainfall was like what we'd usually get in two weeks.) — Mariel Celine Serquiña/BM, GMA Integrated News
