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GMA Network
22-05-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
Man dies after being swept away while crossing Tuwaan River in Cotabato
A man died after he was swept away while crossing Tuwaan River in Alamada, Cotabato last Tuesday, May 20. According to Dano Tingcungco's report in '24 Oras' on Thursday, the 60-year-old victim was found dead at Libungan River. Meanwhile, his 30-year-old son survived. 'Kasama niya 'yung anak niya na tumawid tapos naabutan ng ulo ng baha, so naanod silang dalawa, mga 100 meters. Sadly, 'yung tatay, nakabitaw doon sa anak kaya naanod 'yung tatay. 'Yung anak, naka-survive,' said Alamada MDRRMO head Jeanne Pulmones. (He was with his son when they crossed the river and were caught by the floodwaters, so they were both swept away, about 100 meters. Sadly, the father was not able to hold on to his son for long and was swept away. The son survived.) State weather bureau PAGASA said that Intertropical Convergence Zone or ITCZ prevails over Mindanao, bringing rainy weather to the island. In Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental, the bad weather caused a river to have a raging current. Also in Davao Occidental, a portion of a bridge in Jose Abad Santos town was damaged due to the strong current in the river. This left motorists no choice but to cross the floodwater. The Department of Public Works and Highways Region 11 said that its personnel and heavy equipment are already on standby for the repairs awaiting the weather to improve. In Maguindanao del Sur, over 50,000 families from 12 towns are affected by the flood in the province. Meanwhile, more than 1,300 families are currently staying in 10 evacuation centers. The Bangsamoro government has also extended assistance and rescued trapped individuals in Maguindanao del Sur. — Vince Angelo Ferreras/BAP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
21-05-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur placed under State of Calamity
The town of Datu Piang in Maguindanao del Sur has been placed under a State of Calamity due to the massive floods brought about by the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), according to the report on "Saksi" Wednesday. Almost 8,000 families in 16 barangays are affected by the floods, according to Datu Piang Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO). Meanwhile, more than 1,000 families are in evacuation centers. The Bangsamoro government and other organizations have extended assistance to the residents in the area. The floods have subsided but the rain continues to fall in the area, especially in the afternoon. According to PAGASA, the ITCZ is bringing rain over most of Mindanao. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
21-05-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
1 dead, over 30 families displaced in Sarangani flood
A four-year-old boy died while at least 31 families were displaced after heavy rains triggered flooding in Malapatan, Sarangani on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. According to the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), the boy drowned at the stream after he was swept away by rising floodwaters. 'Wala nakabantay ang bata kay allegedly, ang ingon nagligo daw ang bata sa sapa, tapos mao tung naigo, naanod ang bata,' MDRRMO Head, Jowil Ceasar Berdos, said. Three barangays were affected: Tuyan, Sapu Masla, and Poblacion. Floodwaters reportedly reached knee-deep and entered several houses. Meanwhile, more than 1,200 families were forced to leave their homes in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte due to massive flooding. No one was reported hurt, at least as of this writing. The residents affected have returned to their homes after floodwaters subsided. 'Nagkaroon lang po ng forced evacuation in some areas of Datu Odin Sinsuat municipality pero kagabi rin, nagsibalikan lang sila dahil humupa lang din yung tubig baha,' PDRRMO Head, Datu Nashrullah Imam, said. In Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao del Sur, residents also experienced flooding in Barangay Brar. Rescue teams from the local government were prepared to provide assistance. Authorities reminded the public to remain vigilant as bad weather conditions persist. State weather bureau PAGASA said the bad weather experienced in some parts of Mindanao was caused by the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).
GMA Network
18-05-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
Bridge in Sultan Kudarat cleared after boulders blocked access
A bridge in Barangay Pamantingan, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat that was temporarily blocked by huge boulders has been cleared and is now passable, according to local authorities. The obstruction occurred after continuous rains on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, caused boulders from a creek nearby to be swept onto the bridge by strong water current. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) confirmed that clearing operations have been completed and the bridge is now open to motorists. The bridge connects to the road toward Barangay Salumping and is also used by residents of Barangay Villamonte in Lebak town. Meanwhile, five families were evacuated due to flooding and were given assistance by the local government. 'Limang bahay, dito na sila sa barangay hall. Five families, walang damage, pero nadaanan sila ng tubig,' Barangay Pamantingan Chairwoman Gloria Ugalingan Pasaan said. (Five houses were not damaged but were flooded, the families have sheltered in the barangay hall.) State weather bureau PAGASA said the weather disturbance was due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), which continues to affect several areas in Mindanao. — GMA Regional TV News
