Caloocan City under state of calamity due to floods

Caloocan City was placed under a state of calamity due to severe flooding caused by the southwest monsoon and successive tropical storms.

The Caloocan City Council approved the declaration upon the recommendation of the local disaster risk reduction and management council.

This declaration is expected to expedite the city's response and mobilization of resources to assist affected residents.

Mayor Along Malapitan stated that the calamity declaration will expedite the mobilization of aid to affected residents and the repair of city infrastructure.

Valenzuela City was also placed under a state of calamity following similar conditions and recommendations from its local DRRMC and barangays.

The local governments of Parañaque and Muntinlupa are set to follow suit due to the thousands of families affected.

Despite the suspension of government work, all public hospitals and health centers in Caloocan City will remain open for emergency cases.