Three people, including two children, were injured when a rockslide struck homes in Sitio Kayrupa, Barangay San Rafael, Montalban, Rizal, on Friday night, July 24.

The Barangay San Rafael said the injured residents were immediately given first aid by the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (BDRRMO) and transported to Ynares Hospital for further medical treatment.

It said four houses in the Bangkaan area were damaged by the rockslide.

Barangay Captain Judith Cruz and other barangay officials immediately went to the area to check on the affected families, ensure their safety, and lead the response to the incident.

“Nagpapasalamat po ako sa Panginoon at kahit malalaking Bato ang bumaksak galing sa bundok walang malubhang nasaktan sa mga ka-Barangay ko (I thank the Lord that even though large rocks fell from the mountain, none of my fellow barangay residents were seriously injured),” Cruz said in a Facebook post.

Following the incident and amid continuous rains, the barangay urged residents, especially those living near mountains, slopes, and riverbanks, to stay alert for possible hazards.

“Kung mapansin ang pagguho ng lupa, pagbiyak ng lupa, pagbagsak ng mga bato, o anumang senyales ng panganib, lumikas agad sa ligtas na lugar at makipag-ugnayan sa ating command center o sa pinakamalapit na opisyal ng barangay (If you notice ground movement, ground cracks, falling rocks, or any other signs of danger, immediately evacuate to a safe area and contact our command center or the nearest barangay official),” it said.