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GMA Network
2 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
Why the World Court's advisory opinion on climate is important for countries like the PH
The International Court of Justice just issue a landmark advisory opinion on climate, saying governments must stop climate pollution and pay vulnerable nations and communities for the harm they have cased. Grounded in binding international law, the advisory opinion gives vulnerable nations like the Philippines legal grounds to demand accountability and reparation. In a statement, Representative Renee Louise Co of the Kabataan party-list said the ICJ advisory opinion "gives Filipino coastal communities legal backing to demand action and accountability." Pointing to "typhoon-vulnerable areas like Rizal and Eastern Samar," Co said "survivors and youth leaders now have firmer ground to demand support and reparations." "Women and girls, who make up around 80% of those displaced during storms and face heightened risks in evacuation centers, can push for protections rooted in international law," she added. Atty. Grizelda Mayo-Anda, an environmental lawyer and executive director of the Environmental Legal Assistance Center first acknowledged the advisory opinion is not legally binding but said it is still "very significant" to country like the Philippines, "which deals with typhoons, extreme weather events and ocean acidification." Meanwhile, World's Youth for Climate Justice Global Advocacy Lead Nicole Ponce said "this moment shows how youth and Global South communities have the power to shape international law and seek reparation for damage done." Charles Zander Deluna, campaigner for the Philippine front of the World's Youth for Climate Justice said the ruling "affirmed what we've long known from the frontlines: that climate inaction is not just negligence. It's a violation of international law. This opinion puts states on notice that protecting the climate is no longer optional. It is an obligation." For YB Charles Santiago, co-chairperson at the ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights, the advisory opinion "lays down a firm legal marker" for countries across Southeast Asia. "Major emitters aren't just urged to cut greenhouse gases, they are bound under international law to do so, and to stop inflicting harm through state enforcement." The ruling comes at a time when most of the Philippines is reeling from the effects of simultaneous storms while enduring non-stop Habagat-induced rains. In an advisory Thursday morning, PAGASA said Tropical Cyclone Emong has already intensified into a typhoon with the northern portion of Pangasinan and the western portion of La Union under Signal No. 3. Meanwhile Tropical Storm Dante is maintaining its strength as it moves toward Ryukyu Islands, as the LPA outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility that PAGASA has been monitoring all week has become a tropical depression. Amid the weather extreme, 40 areas in the Philippines have been declared under the state of calamity. A total of 2,733,646 people or 765,869 families have been affected by the bad weather in all regions except Eastern Visayas. According to legal experts, ICJ's advisory opinion offers stronger grounds to push for enforcement of climate laws, align national targets with international obligations and ultimately, project communities. The initiative to seek the ICJ's opinion on the climate crisis was launched by 27 students from the Pacific region who succeeded in convincing the government of Vanuatu to bring the case before the UN General Assembly. In 2023, the UN General Assembly unanimously voted in favor of the resolution referring the issue to the International Court of Justice and a year later, countries and international organizations had the opportunity to explain to ICJ judges what they thought international law demands of nations to prevent harm to the climate system and what the consequences are for polluters who are causing harm. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
2 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
2 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
3 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
3 Luzon dams release water due to heavy rains — PAGASA
State weather bureau PAGASA said Wednesday three dams in Luzon continued to release water amid heavy rains due to the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat and a low pressure area (LPA). According to PAGASA, Ipo Dam in Bulacan and Ambuklao and Binga Dams in Benguet were still releasing water as of 8 a.m. Ipo Dam opened one gate at 0.2 meters as its reservoir water level (RWL) reached 100.17 meters, slightly lower than its normal level of 101.10 meters. Ambuklao Dam, meanwhile, opened three gates at 1.5 meters each as its water level eased to 750.70 meters from 751 meters on Tuesday. Its normal water level is 752 meters. Likewise, Binga Dam opened two gates each at one meter. Its current water level was at 574 meters, lower than its normal water level of 575 meters. Heavy rains continued to persist over parts of the country due to the effect of the Habagat and the LPA. PAGASA said Metro Manila, Benguet, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Occidental Mindoro may experience monsoon rais while the rest of MIMAROPA, La Union, Nueva Ecija, Quezon, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, Antique, Iloilo, Guimaras, and Negros Occidental may observe occasional rains. Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms is forecast over the rest of Luzon and Visayas, while partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms may prevail over Mindanao. The LPA may bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over the rest of Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Batanes, Cagayan, and Isabela. — VDV, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Floods hit parts of Metro Manila on Wednesday
The continuous downpour brought about by the bad weather continued to cause flooding in several areas in Metro Manila on Wednesday. In an advisory, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) issued flood warnings in the following areas as of 10:15 a.m.: Manila Taft UN Ave. Intersection: Above Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Taft Avenue Pedro Gil Intersection: Half Knee deep, passable to all type of vehicles Taft Avenue corner UN Ave NB. Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Roxas Blvd Kalaw Service Road: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Roxas Blvd. U.N. NB: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Kalaw Taft: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Malabon Rizal Ave. Extension near Malabon City Hall: Above Knee deep, not passable to all type of vehicles M. H. Del Pilar Maysilo: half knee deep, passable to all type of vehicles Pasay City EDSA Heritage: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Andrews cor Tramo: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles EDSA corner Roxas Blvd: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Caloocan A. Mabini (Damayan St. Tulay): Half knee deep, passable to all type of vehicles Makati City EDSA Magallanes Pasong Tamo tunnel: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Mandaluyong City EDSA Shaw: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles PAGASA Weather bureau PAGASA earlier said monsoon rains may persist over parts of the country due to the effect of the habagat. Metro Manila, Benguet, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Occidental Mindoro may experience monsoon rais while the rest of MIMAROPA, La Union, Nueva Ecija, Quezon, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, Antique, Iloilo, Guimaras, and Negros Occidental may observe occasional rains. Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms is forecast over the rest of Luzon and Visayas while partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms may prevail over Mindanao. The LPA may bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over the rest of Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Batanes, Cagayan, and Isabela. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
