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GMA Network
a day ago
- 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
GMA Network
a day ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Rehabilitated Kapuso classrooms at Matagbak Elementary School in Rizal now ready for use
Newly rehabilitated Kapuso classrooms at the Matagbak Elementary School in Pililla, Rizal, are now ready for use. According to "24 Oras" Monday, the three Kapuso classrooms were built in the school in 2010 after it was ravaged by Typhoon Ondoy in 2009. In 2024, however, the Kapuso classrooms were flooded and destroyed amid the onslaught of Typhoon Enteng. Under GMA Kapuso Foundation's Kapuso School Development Project, the affected classrooms were repaired and made even stronger; the school's comfort rooms were also renovated to ensure a comfortable experience for the students. "Inayos natin, lahat ng mga rooms we made sure na talagang walang pummapasok na tubig dito at tsaka ni-renovate natin lahat ng banyo para kumportable ang mga estudyante," said GMA Kapuso Foundation EVP and COO Rikki Esudero-Catibog. "Para mas tumagal 'yung buhay ng ating bubong kasi yung pintura nakakatulong siya para hindi agad kalawangin 'yung ating mga bubong. Pinalitan natin ng mga steel doors, so hindi na siya aanayin at mabubulok," GMA Kapuso Foundation supervising engineer Arnel Zantua also said. The foundation also equipped the classrooms with new armchairs and teachers' desks. A new smart TV was also donated to the school and vegetable seeds for the school garden. Meanwhile, rice and porridge were distributed to the students. Previously, the GMA Kapuso Foundation opened seven rehabilitated Kapuso classrooms at the Virgilio B. Melendres Memorial Elementary School, also in Pililla, Rizal. The foundation is currently preparing to extend help to those who have been affected by the floods caused by Severe Tropical Storm Crising and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) over the weekend. While Crising has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), two low pressure areas (LPAs) are currently within the PAR and have a medium chance of developing into a tropical depression in the next 24 hours. On Tuesday, GMA Kapuso Foundation will distribute relief goods and porridge to affected residents of Balagtas, Bulacan, as well as evacuees in Baranggay Katipunan in Quezon City. 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, here's a list of Metro Manila malls offering free overnight parking, WiFi, and phone charging stations to those who may need assistance during the heavy rains. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
6 days ago
- General
- GMA Network
7 rehabilitated Kapuso classrooms in Pililla, Rizal now ready for use
Seven newly rehabilitated Kapuso classrooms at the Virgilio B. Melendres Memorial Elementary School in Pililla, Rizal, are now ready for use. According to "24 Oras" on Wednesday, GMA Kapuso Foundation first built the seven Kapuso classrooms in the school in 2010 after it was devastated by Typhoon Ondoy. The Kapuso classrooms, however, were devastated in 2024 following the onslaught of super typhoon Carina and tropical storm Enteng. The classrooms, now restored and made even stronger, are ready to be used, with Kindergarten student Grey among the many learners who will get to experience them. "Binuhusan natin 'yung corridor sa likod. At the same time, nilagyan natin ng kanal para 'yung tubig ma-divert siya hindi papunta sa classroom, papunta na siya palabas dito sa school," said GMA Kapuso Foundation supervising engineer Arnel Zantua. New armchairs and teachers' desks were also installed in Kapuso classrooms. A smart TV was likewise donated to the school, and rice and food were distributed to the students. GMA Kapuso Foundation advocate Patricia Tumulak was among those who took part in the initiative. "Sana ganahan sila mag-aral kasi sa pamamagitan ng pag-aaral nang mabuti diyan tayo aahon sa kahirapan at kaagapay ninyo ang GMA Kapuso Foundation at ang mga donors at sponsors nito," said GMA Kapuso Foundation EVP/COO Rikki Escudero-Catibog 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. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
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GMA Network
27-06-2025
- General
- GMA Network
Kapuso Foundation distributes school arm chairs and teachers' desks to Rizal public school
The Kapuso Foundation has distributed 35 school arm chairs and teachers desks to Catmon Elementary School in Rodriguez Rizal. Together with McDonalds Philippines, the Kapuso Foundation extended help to the public elementary school after it withstood damage from two of last year's typhoons, Carina and Enteng. Apart from repainting the four Kapuso classrooms that the Kapuso Foundation donated following 2009's Ondoy, GMA's charitable institution partnered with McDonalds Philippines to donate and distribute 35 school arm chairs that have been repurposed from old restaurant furniture. The chairs are a product of McDonalds Philippines' Reclassified Project, where old but still usable furniture are repurposed and are made stronger to help address the lack of chairs in public schools in the country. They spruced up the chairs, repainted them, and made them stronger and more comfortable for the kids. For good measure, also donated teachers' desks. "Malaking tulong ang mga upuan. Itong mga binigay niyo ay mako-complete somehow ang mga kakulangan ng paaralan pagdating sa upuan," said Catmon Elementary School Principal Madonna Evangelio. — LA, GMA Integrated News
