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Rizal gov seeks moratorium on quarrying as severe floods hit province

Published Jul 24, 2025 10:36 am
Rizal Gov. Nina Ynares
Rizal Gov. Nina Ynares
Rizal Governor Nina Ynares renewed her appeal to the national government to issue a moratorium against quarrying operations in the province that are said to be the primary reason for the severe flooding being experienced in Rizal in the past few days.
During her visit to one of the evacuation centers in Rodriguez, Rizal, Ynares said the provincial government had been consistent on its stand against quarrying in Rizal since 2010, and called for its suspension through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
The governor said she had written a letter to DENR Sec. Raphael Lotilla to seek “a moratorium or suspension of mining and/or quarrying activities and/or the cancellation of all existing Mineral Production Sharing Agreements (MPSA)” in the province last month.
“There are instances where we have a case against it, that we are not in favor of it. Pero siyempre may korte. We respect the court’s decisions (There are instances where we have a case against it, that we are not in favor of it. But of course, we have a court to follow. We respect the court’s decisions)," she explained.
However, the official said the agency attributed the flooding in the province to urbanization as the main reason for the floods.
“The province and the 14 towns have already passed a resolution and an ordinance resisting relocations because we provide relocations for other areas, which would eat up our land. Thus pagdating ng bagyo, dito nanggagaling ang baha, pati ng Metro Manila (The province and the 14 towns have already passed a resolution and an ordinance resisting relocations because we provide relocations for other areas, which would eat up our land. Thus upon the arrival of the typhoon, the floodwater will come from here, even in Metro Manila)," Ynares noted.
State of calamity
As of July 24, the local governments of Cainta, Rodriguez, and San Mateo have declared a state of calamity due to severe flooding in their respective areas.
Cainta Mayor Kit Nieto said that he had tasked the Sanggunian Council to convene to declare a State of Calamity in the municipality.
In its resolution, the council noted that the weather phenomenon has “caused the displacement of numerous families, loss of income, and the disruption of essential services in the seven barangays of the municipality.”
Meanwhile, the municipal council of Rodriguez, Rizal, passed SB Resolution No. 110, declaring the town under a state of calamity.
“Due to the impact of the southwest monsoon, further intensified by Typhoon Crising, in various parts of our town—including widespread flooding, and its impact on households and livelihoods—a State of Calamity is hereby declared in the Town of Montalban pursuant to SB Resolution No. 110 S. 2025 passed by our Sangguniang Bayan," the council said.
The declaration aims to quickly distribute the necessary assistance to the affected barangays, utilize funds for disaster response and rehabilitation, and expedite the recovery of those whose livelihoods and properties have been affected.
In San Mateo, the municipal government has issued SB Resolution No. 118, placing the town under a state of calamity.
“Patuloy ang pagsusumikap ng Pamahalaang Bayan na maiparating ang mga higit na kinakailangang serbisyo ng ating mga kababayan ngayong nahaharap ang San Mateo sa epekto at iniwang bakas ng kalamidad. Hiling namin ang inyong pang-unawa at kooperasyon sa ating mga susunod na hakbang na nakatuon sa pagsuporta, rehabilitasyon, at sa ating unti-unting pag-usad bilang nagkakaisang bayan (The municipal government continues to strive to provide the most needed services to our people as San Mateo faces the impact and aftermath of the disaster. We ask for your understanding and cooperation in our next steps focused on support, rehabilitation, and our gradual progress as a united people)," the local government unit (LGU) said.
Flood update
In the provincial government's latest flood monitoring update as of 8 a.m., nine roads and thoroughfares in Rizal have reported flooding:
Ortigas Avenue Extension
-From Junction to Tikling: Passable to all vehicles
-(Don Mariano/STI)- Passable to all vehicles (gutter-deep, slow-moving traffic situation)
Marcos Highway
(Filinvest/SM Masinag Area) - Passable to all vehicles
Felix Avenue - Passable to all vehicles (portions of cypress to vista verde aprox. 6 inches flood)
Sumulong Highway - Passable to all vehicles
Antipolo-Teresa Road - Passable to all vehicles
Manila East Road- Passable to all vehicles
Highway 2000- Passable to all vehicles
Floodway - East Bank Rd. - Passable to all vehicles
Baytown Rd. (closed for repair from Taytay - Angono) - Passable to all vehicles

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