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GMA Network
7 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Disaster council mulls putting Antique under state of calamity
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) passed a resolution to declare the Province of Antique under a state of calamity following the ill impact of the southwest monsoon (Habagat) enhanced by two tropical cyclones. Three towns - Barbaza, Sebaste, and Culasi - have earlier declared a state of calamity. "By law, a province needs at least two towns to declare a state of calamity before it can be declared at the provincial level,' this was emphasized. Governor Paolo Javier led the PDRRMC meeting on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the PDRRM Office on Binirayan Hills, in the capital town of San Jose de Buenavista. The meeting was attended by PDRRMC members from different national and provincial agencies. "The council agreed to endorse PDRRMC Resolution No. 07, Series of 2025, which recommends that the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) declare a province-wide state of calamity," a post on Province of Antique said. The report cited that passing the resolution would "allow the use of a portion of Antique's Quick Response Fund (QRF) for response, early recovery, and reconstruction operations." Acting Vice Governor Karmila Rose Dimamay said that the Provincial Board will schedule a special session on Friday, July 25, 2025, following the request of the governor. Further, it was disclosed that Antique's QRF amounts to P35,068,747, and that "only a portion of it will be used in anticipation of possible future calamities as the typhoon season continues." Based on data presented by the PDRRMC during the meeting, at least "22,729 families, or 73,706 individuals, from 15 towns were affected by Tropical Storm Crising. So far, no deaths have been recorded, but at least four people are still missing." The presentation also enumerated other damages such as: "Over P610 million worth of lifeline infrastructure like bridges, roads, flood control systems, seawalls, hospitals, and schools were damaged; 190 houses were damaged, 51 of which were destroyed completely." Furthermore, it was cited that "heavy rains and flooding also caused P15.36 million in damages to rice, corn, livestock, poultry, aquaculture, marine culture, and capture fisheries, among others," and that data on damages may still go up with the ongoing assessments. The Department of Public Works and Highways has yet to "complete its evaluation of the damage to the Bacong River dike in Culasi," the report added.
Filipino Times
7 days ago
- Climate
- Filipino Times
Love conquers all: Wedding goes on despite flooding at Barasoain Church
Love truly conquers all — even the flood at Barasoain Church. Despite heavy flooding inside and around the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish—better known as Barasoain Church—in Malolos, Bulacan, a wedding ceremony still pushed through on Tuesday, July 22. Continuous rains brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat), intensified by Severe Tropical Storm Crising, caused floodwaters in the area to rise up to knee level. But for Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar, none of this was a reason to postpone their special day. The couple and their guests braved the floodwaters, walking through ankle- to knee-deep water just to reach the altar. Inside the historic church, they exchanged vows and promises of lifelong commitment—proving that even a flood cannot stop true love. 'Na-s-stress na ako dahil hindi ito 'yung pinlano namin,' the bride said on their wedding video. 'Pero lagi niyang sinasabi sa'kin, 'ang mahalaga magkasama tayo.'' Photos of the wedding quickly made rounds online, inspiring many netizens who admired the couple's strength and faith amid the storm. 'It's heartwarming to see them smiling despite the storm. Truly, nothing can stop their love. Whatever challenges come their way, they will overcome them as long as they have faith,' one comment read in Tagalog. 'From the very start, you braved the flood and nothing stopped your union. May God bless your marriage and help you overcome every trial, just like how you faced the flood and heavy rain with courage,' another netizen said. 'Hindi alintana ng mga ikakasal at maski ng kanilang mga panauhin ang baha, maituloy lamang ang pag-iisang dibdib ng mag-asawa sa harapan ng Dambana ng Diyos,' a post from the Parish read. Two years ago, a couple also tied the knot in the same church under similar circumstances. Paulo Jayvee Padilla and Dianne Padilla made headlines in 2023 after pushing through with their wedding despite the flooded aisle. Their photos went viral, with netizens dubbing them the 'Crazy Rich Asians' version of Barasoain, a reference to the lavish wedding scene in the 2018 American romantic comedy film.
GMA Network
22-07-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
36 districts to get P10 million AKAP funds each amid floods, says Romualdez
The government will give 36 legislative districts P10 million each in AKAP funds to aid those affected by the floods brought by Tropical Storm Crising and the Southwestern Monsoon or Habagat, Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez said Tuesday. The aid will be distributed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) led by Secretary Rex Gatchalian. The beneficiaries are 33 legislative districts in Metro Manila and three in Palawan: Caloocan City First District, represented by Oscar Malapitan Caloocan City Second District, represented by Edgar Erice Caloocan City Third District, represented by Dean Asistio Las Piñas Lone District, represented by Mark Anthony Santos Makati First District, represented by Monique Lagdameo Makati City Second District, represented by Dennis 'Alden' Almario Malabon Lone District, represented by Antolin 'Lenlen' Oreta III. Mandaluyong Lone District, represented by Alexandria Gonzales Manila First District represented by Rep. Ernesto Dionisio Jr. Manila Second District, represented by Rolando Valeriano Manila Third District, represented by Joel Chua Manila Fourth District, represented by Giselle Maceda Manila City Fifth District, represented by Irwin Tieng Manila Sixth District, represented by Bienvenido Abante Jr. Marikina First District, represented by Marcy Teodoro Marikina Second District, represented by Romero 'Miro' Quimbo Muntinlupa Lone District, represented byJaime Fresnedi Navotas First District, represented by Tobias 'Toby' Tiangco Parañaque First District, represented by Eric Olivarez, Parañaque Second District, represented by Brian Raymund Yamsuan Pasay Lone District, represented by Antonino Calixto Pasig Lone District, represented by Roman Romulo Quezon City First District, represented by Arjo Atayde Quezon City Second District, represented by Ralph Wendel Tulfo Quezon City Third District, represented by Franz Pumaren Quezon City Fourth District, represented by Jesus 'Bong' Suntay Quezon City Fifth District, represented by Patrick Michael 'PM' Vargas Quezon City Sixth District, represented by Ma. Victoria Co-Pilar San Juan Lone District, represented by Ysabel Maria Zamora Taguig City Second District, represented by Jorge Daniel Bocobo Taguig Pateros First District, represented by Ricardo Cruz Jr. Valenzuela First District, represented by Kenneth Gatchalian Valenzuela Second District, represented by Gerald Galang Palawan First District, represented by Rosalie Salvame Palawan Second District, represented by Jose Alvarez Palawan Third District, represented by Gil Acosta 'This is just the beginning of our coordinated disaster response. This amount will go a long way, but this will not be the last. The people should be able to feel that the government is ready to help them,' Romualdez said. In addition to the financial aid, relief packs have been readied for mass distribution, including servings of hot meals for evacuees currently housed in schools, covered courts and other temporary shelters. — BM, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
22-07-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
NIA: P339.3M agri damage from Crising, Habagat; many dams at spilling level
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) reported Tuesday that Severe Tropical Storm Crising and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) have so far incurred P339.3 million worth of agricultural damage in the country. Based on its partial report, NIA said the inclement weather affected the Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Upper Pampanga River Integrated Irrigation Systems area, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, the Bicol Region, and Western Visayas. The agency noted that a total of 31,172.23 hectares were impacted by the bad weather, which in turn affected 23,385 farmers. Meanwhile, NIA also logged P866 million worth of infrastructure damage around the country. Crising exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Saturday. Earlier today, PAGASA said the low pressure area located east of Aurora has turned into Tropical Depression Dante. The state weather bureau is also monitoring two LPAs, one of which is located within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Dams situation NIA also said a number of dams have reached their spilling level. 'Karamihan po ng ating dam dito sa Region III ay nasa spilling level (most of the dams in Region III are at spilling level),' Josephine Salazar, NIA deputy administrator for engineering operations, said during the Palace virtual press briefing. NIA reported that Gumain Dam in Floridablanca, Pampanga is at 2.3 meters, higher than its 2.1 spilling level. Meanwhile, the water level of Tarlac Diversion Dam rose to 6.5 meters, beyond its spilling level of 4.5 meters. NIA Administrator Eduardo Guillen said the agency notifies residents two to three hours before it releases water from the dams. "Mayroon pong protocol iyan na sinusundan natin with Angat and Ipo Dam. So, at least mga two to three hours alam na po nila," Guillen said in the same briefing. (We're following a protocol with Angat and Ipo Dam. So, at least the residents were informed two to three hours before the water was released.) He added NIA is using an "advanced weather forecasting system" that has artificial intelligence technology to predict when the water should be released. "Two weeks nape-predict na po namin kung magrerelease kami ng tubig o hindi dito sa ating malalaking dam dito sa Magat and Pantabangan," Guillen said. (We are able to forecast up to two weeks ahead whether we will release water from our major dams in Magat and Pantabangan.) — Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
22-07-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
Malolos parish church starts relief operations for flood victims
The Santisima Trinidad Parish in Malolos, Bulacan is preparing relief goods for victims of the onslaught of Tropical Storm Crising and Habagat. "Relief Operation, Patuloy na inihahanda ng Parokya ng Santisima Trinidad sa Malolos, Bulacan para sa mga Nasalanta ng Bagyo at Habagat," according to the statement posted by the parish. (Relief Operation, Santisima Trinidad Parish in Malolos, Bulacan continues to prepare for the victims of Typhoon and Habagat.) "Samantala, manatiling nakatutok dito sa Ang Sandigan para sa ibang mga balitang Simbahan kaugnay ng Bagyo at #HabagatPH. Mag-ingat po tayong lahat at manalangin para sa kaligtasan ng lahat laban sa masamang panahon.," they added. (Meanwhile, stay tuned here at Ang Sandigan for other Church news related to the Typhoon and #HabagatPH. Let's all be careful and pray for everyone's safety against bad weather.) — BAP, GMA Integrated News
