Severe weather conditions continue to impact the Philippines, with ongoing flooding reported in multiple regions by the Office of Civil Defense .
A total of 88 families, comprising 367 individuals, have been impacted across seven barangays. One road section in Real, Quezon, remains impassable to all vehicle types, complicating access to the affected areas. The Municipality of Baco in Oriental Mindoro has declared a state of calamity through Resolution No. 290 – 2024, which allows for expedited access to emergency assistance. Authorities have provided Php 1,779,800 in food and family packs to support the affected families.
Immediate needs include food packs in Northern and Eastern Samar and Doxycycline in Catarman, Northern Samar. The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council VIII is actively conducting clearing operations following reported landslides.
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