Aired (July 28, 2024): Nitong Miyerkules, naramdaman ng mga Pilipino ang pinagsanib-pwersang poot ng habagat at ni Super Typhoon Carina.
Ang isang lalaki naman mula Rodriguez, Rizal, tinangay ng rumaragasang baha at napaulat na bumagsak sa bangin na nasa 20 metro ang taas!
Kumusta na ang kondisyon ng lalaki? Bakit nga ba tila hindi na tayo makaahon sa paulit-ulit nating problema sa baha sa Pilipinas?
Samahan si Jessica Soho na siyasatin ‘yan sa video na ito.
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Ang isang lalaki naman mula Rodriguez, Rizal, tinangay ng rumaragasang baha at napaulat na bumagsak sa bangin na nasa 20 metro ang taas!
Kumusta na ang kondisyon ng lalaki? Bakit nga ba tila hindi na tayo makaahon sa paulit-ulit nating problema sa baha sa Pilipinas?
Samahan si Jessica Soho na siyasatin ‘yan sa video na ito.
'Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho' is GMA Network's highest-rating magazine show. Hosted by the country's most awarded broadcast journalist Jessica Soho, it features stories on food, urban legends, trends, and pop culture. 'KMJS' airs every Sunday, 8:15 PM on GMA Network. Subscribe to youtube.com/gmapublicaffairs for our full episodes. #KMJS
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00:00This is what we witnessed.
00:29The force of the super typhoon Karina and Habagat this past Wednesday.
00:42Along with the rapid flow of the Marikina River.
00:4513 barges and boats were swept under the F. Manalo Bridge in Pasig City.
01:00It came from the upper Marikina.
01:16Maybe the barges were tied up.
01:18The grandmothers of the barges asked for help.
01:22There were five people trapped in the barge.
01:25The rescue of the victims was completed by dawn.
01:29The flow of the water is dangerous. The current is strong.
01:33The victims were brought to the BFP Hospital.
02:03The impact of the super typhoon Karina almost destroyed the Hagupit of Baguio-Ontoy, which also sank in Metro Manila in 2009.
02:20Because the water was too deep.
02:36This old man was forced to use a rope to save himself.
02:46This bus from Quiapo to Quezon City.
02:56I noticed that the water was getting higher and higher.
02:59I told the driver to come back.
03:06After that, he was still being directed until the engine died.
03:11When the engine died, the water entered.
03:19The passengers inside the bus were screaming to get out.
03:25It was more chaotic when the passengers noticed that the water outside reached the window.
03:36When we were inside, it was scary.
03:38We were scared because the engine was dead and the door could not be opened.
03:41The rescuers responded.
03:43The trapped people passed through the windows one by one.
03:57After almost half an hour, all the passengers were rescued.
04:09It was like my second life.
04:16The changing of the weather, its serious effect, and how we should prepare for it.
04:24The mission of the Resilience Institute of the University of the Philippines in Diliman
04:29helps in the disaster risk reduction and management in the Philippines.
04:35It is led by Dr. Mahar Lagmay.
04:38Mahar, what is your assessment of the flood?
04:41We cannot deny that the rain is really strong.
04:46According to the data, it was more than 400 millimeters of rain.
04:51It exceeded the value of Ondoy.
04:54Although Ondoy delivered the rain within 6 hours.
04:59Even so, the rain is strong.
05:01And when the rain hits the ground, it will flow to the rivers.
05:08So, it is really a volume.
05:10Well, that's the primary reason.
05:12When there is a lot of rain, there is a lot of water in the river.
05:15When there is a lot of water in the river, it will overflow.
05:18At the rate things are going, Mahar, can we still solve this flood?
05:23Or should we just accept that it is a part of our lives?
05:27It's a complex problem.
05:28But let's accept that we are the time food belt.
05:31There is a lot of storm, there is a lot of rain.
05:32Those rains are meant to flood the so-called flood plains.
05:38So, we need to be smart.
05:41Let's use the technology.
05:43Then, know, focus on the places that are flooded naturally.
05:47Avoid that, right?
05:49That's why urban planning is now entering here.
05:51Mahar, the reclamation is also being discussed now.
05:54So, given this situation, what do you think of the huge reclamation projects that are happening now?
06:02What effect does this have on flooding, if there is any?
06:05There is.
06:06In fact, in the scholarly articles, there are those who say they link reclamation with aggravated flooding.
06:12Can we reimagine Metro Manila to better manage the situation?
06:21Don't exaggerate it yet, right?
06:23Because there will be population growth.
06:26There will be climate change.
06:28The flood will be huge.
06:29So, the problems that we are experiencing now will become worse.
06:33Isn't it the right time to think about how we will decongest the overcrowded metropolis?
06:40Because the flood control project that we loaned to the World Bank is worth 358 billion.
06:48That's what we did in Metro Manila.
06:50Roughly, 1 billion a day.
06:53It's not just about interventions and infrastructure.
06:57Because there are so-called soft solutions.
07:00Plan it well.
07:01Just like there, you can see that subdivision on the floodplain.
07:04The people who are being flooded will be carried away.
07:07Because that's a natural part of the river.
07:09So, it should be like that.
07:10It has a zoning ordinance.
07:12Don't stand there.
07:13We even took a helicopter to study the Marikina River.
07:17Then, you can see from the aerial shot that that subdivision should not have been there in the first place, right?
07:23There are a lot of things like that.
07:24Because when the river is like that, of course, you will be the first to be hit.
07:29And there are a lot of similar scenarios that you describe all over Metro Manila, all over the Philippines.
07:37Because if it's not raining, they're okay.
07:40It's dry, the land is beautiful.
07:42Oh, it's okay to build here.
07:43Oh, it doesn't flood here.
07:45The problem is that there is a climate change.
07:47What we used to not experience, we can now experience.
07:50The UP Resilience Institute created an interactive map that is a big help to Filipinos whenever there is a flood,
07:59like this flood, Project NOAA or the Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards.
08:05We have a website, noaa.up.edu.ph.
08:10Then, find out the hazards around you.
08:14Okay.
08:15What is the code to be safe?
08:17There, it says hazard levels, little to none, little to none, little to none.
08:22Oh, that's the answer.
08:23That's it.
08:24The interactive map of Project NOAA is very detailed.
08:29You will be able to point out the landmarks and your exact address.
08:34You will also find out if your area is flooded.
08:37Metro Manila is not the only place that is covered by the interactive map of NOAA.
08:42The entire Philippines.
08:46In this Facebook Live at Rodriguez Rizal,
08:49you will see how the flood affected the taste of Karina and Habagat.
08:57Dexter and Erson were shocked suddenly.
09:01Hey, someone fell.
09:02Someone fell.
09:04There was a man wearing a helmet and wearing a capote.
09:08We saw him go straight to the bank.
09:10Someone fell, guys.
09:14It was so scary.
09:15He was standing at a height of 20 meters.
09:18I saw him fall.
09:20I saw him.
09:21Troy immediately pointed at the man who fell, but he didn't see him.
09:27Hey, someone fell.
09:30Meanwhile, Journey, whose house is located near the river.
09:34When I opened the door, I suddenly saw a man.
09:37What he saw was no one but the man who was being watched by the flood.
09:42Even though he was weak, he was still alive.
09:45He was asking for help.
09:46Then I couldn't do it alone.
09:49So I called my neighbor.
09:51This is where they found Troy's grandfather.
09:55His pants were getting short.
09:58Then he had a lot of scratches.
09:59We just carried him upstairs.
10:01It's getting cold.
10:09The man who was watched by the flood also fell.
10:13He is now recovering in the hospital.
10:15He is Argel, the security guard.
10:18They put an X-ray and ultrasound on me to make sure that there was no bleeding.
10:24The only thing that was damaged was the outside.
10:27I have two bruises here.
10:29I haven't been able to apply medicine yet.
10:32Let's go to the back.
10:34Those are the scratches of my brother.
10:37Argel's story.
10:38He was on his way home from work when he was stranded because of the heavy rain.
10:43I waited for more than an hour.
10:46I could feel my body giving way because I was being pushed.
10:50That's why he stopped the motorcycle.
10:53When the heavy rain hit me in the middle of my crossing,
10:57my whole body suddenly became weak.
11:00I don't know, I just let go.
11:02I was being pushed.
11:03Someone is being pushed, guys!
11:05The next thing he knew, he was heading to the bank.
11:09Lord, take care of me.
11:11Until he fell.
11:13My body was wet.
11:15My head was wet.
11:17I could really feel my body sinking.
11:20Argel's story.
11:22When I was at the bank,
11:25I was holding on to a tree so that I wouldn't go too far.
11:30He was holding on to the tree.
11:32Fortunately, the three men were kind enough to help him.
11:41When I saw Joseph, he asked for help.
11:44All the helmets were stuck in my head.
11:48Maybe that's why I didn't have a head injury.
11:56This Thursday, Argel went home.
12:00For all the help you've given me,
12:02I am truly grateful.
12:07This Friday, he was visited by Najerni, Troy, and Gio.
12:13Sir, how are you?
12:14Sir, thank you so much.
12:17Don't mention it, bro.
12:19It's necessary.
12:20It's the life of a man.
12:21Thank you so much.
12:22I'm the one who saved you from the flood.
12:24He's the one who saved me from the water.
12:31He saved me from the water.
12:33I'm still holding on to the tree.
12:34He was already weak then.
12:36Thank you so much for your help.
12:39It's nothing.
12:41I didn't know there were people there.
12:49I am truly grateful for everything you've done for me.
12:56Thank you for risking your life.
12:59You saved me from the flood.
13:04Thank you so much.
13:05It doesn't matter who you are.
13:07You have to do what you have to do.
13:10Your family will be sad if you let it go.
13:13My whole family is thankful to you.
13:23Flooding in Metro Manila is not a simple problem.
13:28It's very complicated.
13:30Flooding in Metro Manila is not a simple problem.
13:36Flooding in Metro Manila is not a simple problem.
13:40Is there a solution?
13:41If you ask me, I would recommend urban planning.
13:44If you ask me, I would recommend urban planning.
13:49If the place is well-planned,
13:54If the place is well-planned,
13:59Indonesia did it.
14:01Indonesia transferred their capital.
14:03Indonesia transferred their capital.
14:04Actually, a lot of people sat down and discussed.
14:06Actually, a lot of people sat down and discussed.
14:09What I feel sensible is to decongest and do good urban planning.
14:14Flooding in Malama is a serious issue.
14:19Flooding in Malama is a serious issue.
14:22According to Director Loretta Malaluan of DPWH.
14:27So many odds are against us.
14:29Is that so?
14:30There is a high tide,
14:32the elevation of Metro Manila is low,
14:35the volume of rain is high.
14:38Director Malaluan, is it right?
14:40We just have to accept that we are flooded.
14:43Is that so?
14:44I think we cannot say that the flooding in Metro Manila is zero.
14:52That is why we are looking at how fast the flooding is.
14:56How fast they will move out of our areas.
15:01We will really flood.
15:03What we can do is to speed up the flooding.
15:07Is that right?
15:08Yes.
15:09We are also looking at other things that we can do.
15:12Why did it not flood in BGC?
15:15Because there is a retarding basin in BGC.
15:19This is also what we are looking at now.
15:22We are looking for a place where we can pump up the flood water.
15:27When there is no more rain and the water level in our areas is low,
15:33we will go out or use the flood water.
15:39Did our anti-flood projects not work?
15:42Almost all of our pumping stations are operational.
15:46What happens is that the water level in our areas is higher because of the heavy rain.
15:51That is why we cannot pump out the water.
15:55It just comes back.
15:56Another thing we know is that the garbage that our people throw in our estuaries,
16:05in our creeks,
16:06we saw that after the flood,
16:10we are cleaning up a lot of garbage.
16:14The problem is very complicated.
16:16Yes, it is very complicated.
16:18The solution is very difficult.
16:21Is that right?
16:22Maybe we should start on our own so that we can help each other.
16:27Because the national government alone cannot do it.
16:34Flooding in Metro Manila has been counted for decades.
16:38Hundreds of billions are being spent for anti-flood projects.
16:43But every year, we are still flooded.
16:47So as long as the problems of flooding are not remedied or solved,
16:54there is only one solution,
16:57KAPIPA.
17:00Hey, there's a flood!
17:02There's a flood!
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