Marikina
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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He blamed years of illegal logging in nearby mountains and heavy siltation in Marikina River for constant flooding in his city.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2021
In the hard-hit city of Marikina in the capital region, nearly 15,000 residents were evacuated to safety overnight as waters rose alarmingly in a major river.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2021
SPECTATORS: Filipinos cheered during a public screening of Manny Pacquiao's boxing match against Brandon Rios in Marikina city, Philippines, Sunday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2013
Residents were also evacuated as the Marikina River in metro Manila rose to 18 metres, and water was being released from dams near the capital as they neared overflowing levels.
From Scientific American • Sep. 27, 2011
Residents were also evacuated as the Marikina River in metro Manila rose to 18 meters, and water was being released from dams near the capital as they neared overflowing levels.
From Reuters • Sep. 27, 2011
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