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Marikina declares state of calamity
Marikina City was declared under a state of calamity on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, due to severe flooding, allowing for expedited relief efforts and swift government action.
The declaration was enacted through City Council Resolution No. 25-013, citing widespread disruption of transportation, essential services, and heightened risks to public health and safety.
As of Tuesday, 4,799 families and 23,639 individuals were displaced from 12 low-lying villages and required urgent evacuation and support.
Mayor Marjorie Ann Teodoro emphasized that the scale of devastation necessitates the mobilization of resources and implementation of emergency measures beyond the local government's regular capacity.
The Marikina River had reached a critical third alarm at 18.3 meters on Monday evening but was lowered to first alarm on Tuesday.
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