MANILA, Philippines – The city government of Marikina is now enforcing “forced evacuation” of residents near the Marikina River which has already breached 19 meters as of 8 a.m., It had been declared under Alert Level 4 after it reached the critical level of 18 meters as early as 6:42 a.m. Continuous heavy rains are expected until this afternoon, according to PAGASA, which means the water level in Marikina river would continue to rise. […]





