Heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or ‘habagat,’ submerged parts of Cavite and forced families in Las Piñas to seek temporary shelter, while rescuers worked to bring stranded residents to safety.
In Kawit, Cavite, Coast Guard personnel assisted stranded residents, providing transportation to those making their way home through floodwaters.
In Pasig, meanwhile, the floodwaters brought an unexpected catch. Jerry Saunda, 54, of Pinagbuhatan, showed off an estimated 8-kilogram Cream Dory he caught at Barkadahan Bridge in Taytay, Rizal.
He said the fish have become increasingly common in the floodway, reportedly swimming upstream from Laguna de Bay.
Heplanned to give his catch to a friend for a birthday meal.
NONIE REYES AND BERNARD TESTA