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GMA Network
23-07-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
Marikina City declares state of calamity
The Marikina City government on Wednesday declared a state of calamity as residents reel from the impact of continuous downpours due to Tropical Cyclone Crising and the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat. By virtue of City Council Resolution 109 Series of 2025, the Marikina local government unit (LGU) declared the state of calamity with the goal of expediting the delivery of assistance and ensuring the well-being of affected residents, Marikina Mayor Maan Teodoro said in a Facebook post. The status of the Marikina River was lowered to first alarm on Tuesday, after reaching the critical third alarm with 18.3 meters on Monday evening. A total of 1,637 individuals, or 346 families, were evacuated as of Tuesday evening, according to a 24 Oras report by Mariz Umali. Aside from Marikina, the following are among the LGUs which have also declared a state of calamity: According to PAGASA's 4 p.m. daily weather forecast, the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and Tropical Storm Esmong are expected to affect the weather conditions in several areas of the country in the next 24 hours. — VDV, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
22-07-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
Grab donates rescue boats, hot meals in Marikina
Grab Philippines on Tuesday donated motorized rescue boats to the local government of Marikina City in a bid to provide support to the city's disaster preparedness and risk management. Grab also provided more than 4,000 hot meals to various evacuation centers in the city to support families affected by the bad weather. These donation efforts form part of Grab's broader community resilience efforts, particularly in areas that are vulnerable to seasonal disasters. 'We believe that bayanihan is more than just a Filipino tradition—it is a shared duty we uphold, especially in times of need. We remain steadfast in identifying communities where support is needed most and stepping in with urgency and malasakit,'' Grab Philippines managing director Ronald Roda said in a press release. ''Marikina, long vulnerable to the forces of nature, is one such community. This donation is one way we're turning that commitment into action,'' he added. Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro thanked Grab for its assistance to the local government. ''Higit ito sa simpleng kagamitan. Ito ay simbolo ng malasakit at pagtutulungan sa pagitan ng pamahalaan at pribadong sektor tungo sa mas matibay na kahandaan sa panahon ng sakuna. Sana nga po ay hindi na namin magamit o kailanganing gamitin ang mga ito. Pero malaking ginhawa ang malaman na handa tayo kung kinakailangan,'' Teodoro said. The Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) continued to affect the country on Tuesday, dumping rains over several areas which have led to flooding and swelling of rivers. The water level of Marikina River reached the critical third alarm with 18.3 meters on Monday evening. — Ted Cordero/BM, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
21-07-2025
- 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
