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GMA Network
2 days ago
- Business
- GMA Network
GSIS: Emergency loan now open calamity areas in Metro Manila, Luzon
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) announced Thursday that its emergency loan can now be tapped by members and pensioners in four calamity-declared areas in Metro Manila and Luzon, namely Cavite, Quezon City, Pangasinan (Umingan), and Calumpit, Bulacan. In a statement, GSIS said the emergency loan 'aims to provide immediate financial relief to members and pensioners affected by Severe Tropical Storm Crising and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).' 'Eligible members and pensioners in these areas may now apply for the emergency loan,' the pension fund said. The availment period runs until August 23, 2025 for Umingan, Pangasinan and Calumpit, Bulacan; and until October 23, 2025 for Cavite and Quezon City. GSIS said it expects the list of covered areas to increase in the coming days as more local government units (LGUs) submit their official declarations. Qualified members with existing emergency loans may borrow up to P40,000, while first-time borrowers may avail up to P20,000. The loan is payable in three years, with a low 6% annual interest and no processing fee. GSIS said to qualify, active members must be working or residing in the declared calamity area, be in active service and not on unpaid leave, have no pending administrative or legal case, and have paid at least six monthly premiums. They must also have a net take-home pay of at least P5,000. Old-age and disability pensioners may also apply, provided their net monthly pension after loan amortization is at least 25% of their gross pension. Members and pensioners are encouraged to apply through the GSIS Touch mobile app for faster and more convenient processing. 'For those not yet registered in the app, they may apply through any GWAPS kiosk located in GSIS branches, select government offices, or over the counter,' it said. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Residents in Valenzuela, QC affected by Crising, Habagat receive aid from GMA Kapuso Foundation
A total of 2,400 individuals in Valenzuela City and Quezon City who were affected by the floods and heavy rains caused by Severe Tropical Storm Crising and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) have received aid from GMA Kapuso Foundation. According to "24 Oras" Tuesday, many residents of Brgy. Parada in Valenzuela have resorted to placing their furniture that has been destroyed by the floods outside of their homes. "Dahil sa sobrang bilis ng baha, hindi na namin naagapan. Tsaka ito, sigurado sira na 'yan. Bumabaha nang ganito, hindi, ngayon lang 'to, two years pa lang namin nararanasan 'to, Carina tsaka yung Crising," said Grace Baladiang, a resident. Meanwhile, in Brgy. Marulas, residents have evacuated to the Valenzuela National High School as the floods in the area reached above head level. Under its Operation Bayanihan Project, the GMA Kapuso Foundation delivered assistance to a total of 2,400 individuals affected by the inclement weather in Brgys. Parada and Marulas in Valenzuela, as well as Brgy. Katipunan in Quezon City. The foundation also distributed warm porridge to the residents. Meanwhile, the foundation's relief operations for those affected in Balagtas, Bulacan and San Mateo, Rizal are ongoing. 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. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Tuesday, six were reported dead due to Crising, the Habagat, and the low pressure area (LPA). Three of the reported deaths were in Northern Mindanao and one each in Mimaropa, Davao, Region, and Caraga. The local governments of Quezon City, Manila, and Cavite have declared a state of calamity on Tuesday following the impacts of the inclement weather. Work in government offices and classes at all levels in the National Capital Region and several provinces have also been suspended on July 23. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Cavite declares state of calamity due to Crising, Habagat impact
The Cavite local government unit on Tuesday declared a state of calamity following amid the impacts of Severe Tropical Storm Crising and Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). 'Ang deklarasyong ito ay layuning mapabilis ang pagkilos ng mga ahensya ng gobyerno sa pagbibigay ng agarang tulong, pagsasaayos ng mga nasalanta, at paggamit ng mga pondo para sa kalamidad upang masigurong ligtas at protektado ang bawat Caviteño,' Cavite Governor Francisco Gabriel Remulla said in a social media post. (The declaration aims to expedite the response of government agencies in providing immediate assistance, organizing disaster relief, and utilizing disaster funds to ensure the safety and protection of every Caviteño.) According to John Consulta's '24 Oras' report, small vehicles were unable to pass through some roads in Kawit, Cavite, since almost all of its 23 barangays were flooded. In Barangay Panamitan, a river overflowed due to the downpour and high tide. The flood also entered some houses, which caused residents to put their belongings on higher ground. Despite the flood, a band pushed through with their parade to celebrate Kawit's fiesta. In Noveleta, Cavite, vehicles were parked on a higher part of the road to avoid submerging in the flood. About 600 individuals in low-lying areas were also evacuated. 'Yung rainfall lang po ang naging problema natin dahil sa nakaraang dalawang araw natin ay parang pang dalawang linggo ang binagsak na rainfall,' Noveleta Mayor Davey Reyes Chua said. (The only problem we had was the rainfall, because in the past two days, the amount of rainfall was like what we'd usually get in two weeks.) — Mariel Celine Serquiña/BM, GMA Integrated News
The Star
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Star
Churches in Philippines open to evacuees, launch donation drive for flood victims
Pedestrians wade through floodwaters as they cross the intersection of Pedro Gil Street and Taft Avenue in Ermita, Manila, on Monday (July 21, 2025). - Photo: Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA: Two dioceses have opened their churches to evacuees affected by the southwest monsoon and Severe Tropical Storm Crising (internationally known as Wipha). In separate statements on Tuesday (July 22), the dioceses of Malolos and Cubao said those affected by heavy rains and flooding may seek shelter in several churches. According to the Malolos Diocese, churches located in low-lying areas in Bulacan, such as those in Marilao, Guiguinto, Meycauayan, Bocaue, Calumpit, Santa Maria, Hagonoy, Valenzuela, and Malolos, are accepting individuals seeking temporary shelter. The Cubao Diocese, meanwhile, advised the public to go to the Holy Family Parish – Roxas and San Antonio de Padua Parish. Meanwhile, the social and advocacy arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, Caritas Philippines, is preparing to launch a local emergency appeal, through the Alay Kapwa Solidarity Fund, for the benefit of communities affected by the weather disturbances. 'This appeal will be announced during the televised daily Mass to mobilize immediate assistance for communities affected,' it added. Caritas Philippines noted that it is closely monitoring the impact of the calamity on the communities. 'Ongoing monitoring is being conducted by the affected dioceses. Information and updates are being disseminated in real time through the social media platform and group chat,' it said. The group added that so far, it needs food items and non-food items, such as thermal kits, hygiene kits, and dignity kits. The combined effects of Crising and the monsoon rains have affected 362,465 families, or 1,266,322 individuals, residing in 2,088 villages in 17 regions in the country, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported. - Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN
GMA Network
4 days 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
