Child drowns in Taytay, Rizal after falling into canal amid heavy rains
• A 9-year-old child tragically drowned after falling into a canal in Taytay, Rizal, during heavy rain
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• The incident, which was caught on CCTV, occurred while the child was playing near the canal with her cousin
• After a multi-day search operation, the child's body was found in a creek in a neighboring barangay in Cainta
• Local authorities have issued a public warning urging residents to avoid playing or wading in floodwaters due to the hidden dangers
A community is in mourning following the tragic death of a 9-year-old child who drowned after being swept away by floodwaters in a canal in Taytay, Rizal.
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The heartbreaking incident, which was reportedly captured on a CCTV camera, occurred on the evening of Wednesday, August 27, 2025, during a period of intense rain.
According to a report by ABS-CBN News, the child was identified as an 8-year-old girl who was with her cousin near a canal on Pag-asa Street in Barangay San Juan when the incident occurred.
Her grandmother, Sonia San Jose, recounted that the girl had asked her father's permission to play outside in the rain.
At around 6:00 p.m., the canal swelled with water, and a slipper was swept away. The girl's cousin, also a 9-year-old female, initially fell into the canal while trying to retrieve the slipper but was rescued. However, the victim was swept away by the strong current.
The Taytay Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) was alerted at 6:58 p.m. and immediately launched a search and rescue operation.
Markjay Pulumbarit, the deputy head of the Taytay MDRRMO, stated that initial reports indicated two children had been swept away, but their teams quickly confirmed that one child had been rescued.
The search for the missing girl was extremely difficult and dangerous due to the rising water levels and strong currents.
Despite the persistent efforts of rescue teams, the search had to be suspended before midnight on Wednesday due to poor visibility and unsafe water conditions.
The search resumed the following morning, with the assistance of additional resources, including the Philippine Coast Guard.
On Friday morning, August 29, the search operation concluded when the child's body was discovered in a creek in Barangay Anak Pawis, Cainta, confirming the worst fears of her family and the authorities.
The family positively identified the body, which showed signs of the trauma suffered during the fall and the powerful torrents.
While the family has not yet released a public statement, local authorities have issued a stark warning to residents, particularly parents, about the dangers posed by floodwaters and canals during heavy downpours.
The incident serves as a tragic reminder for the community to avoid wading or playing in flooded areas, no matter how shallow they may seem, as hidden dangers like strong currents or open canals can lead to fatal accidents.
News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable stories that people could easily understand and relate in their lives.
In other news, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has accepted the resignation of DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan. The resignation comes amid a scandal involving anomalous flood control projects and allegations of "ghost" projects. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has been appointed as the new acting DPWH chief to lead an anti-corruption drive. The President also created an Independent Commission to investigate irregularities in flood control projects.
Still in other news, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) rescued 32 minors and one adult from a private orphanage in Olongapo City. The rescue operation was prompted by reports of alleged physical abuse and mistreatment of the residents. The orphanage has been shut down, and the rescued individuals have been transferred to various government shelters across Central Luzon for their safety. An investigation is currently underway to determine the full extent of the allegations and hold those responsible accountable.
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