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GMA Network
23-07-2025
- 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
22-07-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
Quezon City, Manila declare state of calamity due to Habagat
Members of the rescue team from the 525th Combat Engineer Battalion (525CEBn), the Philippine Army's main Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) unit, prepare to assist flood-affected residents in Quezon City and Marikina City on Monday, July 21, 2025. The Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) brought heavy rains, flooding many areas. Photo courtesy: S7, 525CEBn Philippine Army The local governments of Quezon City and Manila on Tuesday declared a state of calamity amid the heavy downpour brought by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat. The declaration in Quezon City was made during a special session by the city council led by Vice Mayor Gian Sotto. 'Yes, our city council declared a State of Calamity kaninang 2 p.m.,' Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte confirmed in a message to GMA Integrated News' James Agustin. Quezon City's emergency hotlines will remain open. For emergency or help, city residents may dial 122. Likewise, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso made a similar declaration to hasten the emergency response in the city. 'To those who are watching in their respective barangays, the day after tomorrow, you can now utilize your calamity fund to augment and address needs of your respective constituency,' said Domagoso in a live address. Further, Domagoso said that six city-run hospitals are ready to take in patients. 'Naka-high alert po ang ating anim na ospital,' he said. Work in government offices and classes at all levels in Metro Manila are still suspended on Wednesday due to the continuous heavy rainfall brought by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, the Malacanang said. Meanwhile, the low pressure area located east of Aurora has developed into Tropical Depression Dante on Tuesday afternoon, the state weather bureau PAGASA said. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
22-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
PLDT High Speed Hitters rescued after getting stranded at QC training
The PLDT High Speed Hitters are now safe after being rescued from their training facility along Araneta Avenue in Quezon City, which was flooded on Monday due to heavy rains brought by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat. In a post, PLDT shared that the Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine Army assisted in rescuing the players such as Majoy Baron, Kim Fajardo, Kath Arado, and Jovyy Prado among others. "Maraming salamat po to our Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine Army and our volley friends who assisted in rescuing our High Speed Hitters out of the Araneta Avenue area," PLDT said. "Alam po namin na mahaba pa ang gabi niyo at marami pa kayong matutulungan. We can only hope and pray na ligtas din po kayong makakauwi sa inyong mga tahanan. Muli, maraming, maraming salamat!" [Thank you to our Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine Army and our volley friends who assisted in rescuing our High Speed Hitters out of the Araneta Avenue area... We know you have a long evening ahead and many more people to help. We can only hope and pray that you will return safely to your homes. Again, thank you very very much!] In a separate video, veteran middle blocker Mika Reyes shared that the team had been stranded at the training venue for several hours before rescuers arrived with lifeboats, braving the flood to bring them to safety. "Stranded for hours, but rescuers still came sumugod sa baha at walang pagod tumulong. I can only imagine what others went through in even more unstable places," Reyes said in an Instagram reel. "Sana lahat ng nangangailangan, naabot ng tulog. Forever grateful to those who checked in, brought food and most of all to Philippine Army S&R and Raha Rescue." [Stranded for hours, but rescuers still came. They braved the flood and helped tirelessly. I can only imagine what others went through in even more unstable places.] The undefeated High Speed Hitters (3-0) will fly to Cebu this weekend to take on fellow unbeaten squad Nxled (3-0) and Galeries (0-3) on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, in the 2025 PVL On Tour. —Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Filipino Times
Korean Army delegation honors Filipino Korean War veterans
A delegation from the Republic of Korea Army honored Filipino troops who fought in the Korean War and engaged in activities to strengthen military cooperation between the Philippines and South Korea. Philippine Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said the ROKA delegation held a wreath-laying ceremony on Monday at the Korean War Memorial Pylon inside the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. The Philippines deployed the Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea on June 25, 1950, to help defend South Korea against communist forces during the Korean War. The three-day visit also aims to further build the Army-to-Army partnership and reinforce bilateral cooperation between the two countries, Dema-ala added. He said the long-standing partnership between the Philippines and South Korea has fostered ties across defense, education, labor, trade, culture, and tourism. The Philippines and South Korea have maintained diplomatic relations since March 3, 1949.
GMA Network
14-07-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
PH sends training audience to Australia-US Exercise Talisman Sabre
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for the first time sent a training audience to the Australia-United States' Exercise Talisman Sabre in Sydney for this year, the Philippine Army said on Monday. 'This is the first time the AFP sent a training audience in the history of Exercise Talisman Sabre,' the Philippine Army said in a statement. A total of 32 AFP personnel were deployed including seven from the Philippine Army, three from the Philippine Marine Corps, five from the Philippine Navy, and 17 from the Philippine Air Force. They arrived in Australia on July 5 for the exercise.. During his visit in Australia, Philippine Army chief Lieutenant General Roy Galido called for stronger regional security ties in the Indo-Pacific region "These collaborative efforts will play a crucial role in strengthening defense relations and improving cooperation among allied and partner land forces in the broader Indo-Pacific region," Galido said. He held bilateral dialogues with Australian Army chief Lieutenant General Simon Stuart and German Army chief Lieutenant General Alfons Mais in Sydney. Galido joined the meeting of the Army leaders from the Core-Four members (Australia, Japan and the US). Also, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Defense Cooperation Medal was conferred to Galido from JGSDF Chief of Staff General Morishita Yasunori in a separate meeting. Slated from July 13 to August 4, the Exercise Talisman is Australia's largest bilateral exercise with the United States that also involves training audiences from other partner nations including the Philippines. Among participating countries are the United States, forces from Canada, Fiji, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Tonga, and the United Kingdom. —Joviland Rita/AOL, GMA Integrated News
