Grab donates rescue boats, hot meals in Marikina

Grab Philippines on Tuesday donated motorized rescue boats to the local government of Marikina City in a bid to provide support to the city's disaster preparedness and risk management.

Grab also provided more than 4,000 hot meals to various evacuation centers in the city to support families affected by the bad weather. 

These donation efforts form part of Grab’s broader community resilience efforts, particularly in areas that are vulnerable to seasonal disasters.

“We believe that bayanihan is more than just a Filipino tradition—it is a shared duty we uphold, especially in times of need. We remain steadfast in identifying communities where support is needed most and stepping in with urgency and malasakit,'' Grab Philippines managing director Ronald Roda said in a press release.

''Marikina, long vulnerable to the forces of nature, is one such community. This donation is one way we’re turning that commitment into action,'' he added.

Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro thanked Grab for its assistance to the local government.

''Higit ito sa simpleng kagamitan. Ito ay simbolo ng malasakit at pagtutulungan sa pagitan ng pamahalaan at pribadong sektor tungo sa mas matibay na kahandaan sa panahon ng sakuna. Sana nga po ay hindi na namin magamit o kailanganing gamitin ang mga ito. Pero malaking ginhawa ang malaman na handa tayo kung kinakailangan,'' Teodoro said. 

The Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) continued to affect the country on Tuesday, dumping rains over several areas which have led to flooding and swelling of rivers.

The water level of Marikina River reached the critical third alarm with 18.3 meters on Monday evening. 
— Ted Cordero/BM, GMA Integrated News