The enhanced southwest monsoon, or ‘habagat,’ continues to bring heavy rains and widespread disruption across Luzon, leaving communities flooded, families struggling to rebuild and responders racing against time in search-and-retrieval operations.
Floodwaters reach the Sto. Niño Parish Church in San Fernando, Pampanga, on Monday, August 10, as rains continue in the area. Churchgoer Efren Cruz said the area has endured 18 consecutive days of rain.
In Talon Tres, Las Piñas, residents living beside a creek begin rebuilding after floodwaters destroyed most of their belongings.
They recalled fleeing their homes as the waters rapidly rose, taking only their loved ones to safety, and are now seeking assistance from the local government.
In Guisad Surong, Baguio City, response teams continue search, rescue and retrieval operations following a landslide.
An Incident Command Post has been established at the site, while volunteer groups provide support to responders.
Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong said 13 people were involved in the incident, with six still missing. Seven have been recovered-three alive and four dead.
PHOTOS BY NONOY LACZA (Pampanga), NONIE REYES (Las Piñas) and MAU VICTA (Baguio)