Over 80% of Upper Marikina Watershed Vulnerable to Landslides, 2026 Study Reveals

A 2026 study reveals that over 80% of the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape (UMRBPL) is vulnerable to landslides, with slope identified as the biggest contributing factor. The findings underscore the urgent need for enhanced preventive measures, following a recent landslide in Baras, Rizal, that temporarily blocked a major highway.