The combined onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Crising and the southwest monsoon (habagat) has displaced or affected nearly 1,800 families in the Calabarzon region, prompting swift action from disaster response teams and local authorities.
According to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office IV-A, a total of 1,766 families across 24 cities and municipalities in Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon have been impacted since heavy rains began pounding the region on July 19.
In response, the DSWD deployed its Quick Response Teams across provincial and municipal levels to coordinate with local government units (LGUs), assess damage, and determine the immediate needs of residents—particularly those now sheltering in temporary evacuation centers.
The DSWD has already distributed ₱1.2 million worth of food packs and essential supplies to affected areas, including Laurel and Tanauan City in Batangas; Silang, Magallanes, and Ternate in Cavite; Cabuyao City in Laguna; Pitogo in Quezon; and the towns of Rodriguez and Taytay in Rizal.
“Our teams remain on standby to assist LGUs that request support. We are actively monitoring the situation and maintaining close communication with local disaster units,” the agency said in a statement.
To ensure continued and efficient aid delivery, the agency has stockpiled relief goods in 69 strategically located warehouses throughout the region. These prepositioned supplies include food packs, hygiene kits, sleeping essentials, and other non-food items vital to displaced families.
As heavy rains continue to drench parts of southern Luzon, the DSWD assures the public that it is ready to expand its response operations if needed. The agency is also urging residents in high-risk areas to remain alert, heed local advisories, and prioritize safety as the region faces lingering threats of floods and landslides.
With more rains forecast in the coming days, the focus remains on ensuring that no family is left behind in the region’s continuing storm recovery efforts.
