President Marcos Visits Flood-Affected Families in San Mateo, Rizal

Strategic Insights -

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited families displaced by massive flooding in San Mateo, Rizal, on Thursday, amidst the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Crising and the enhanced southwest monsoon. The president checked on the condition of residents temporarily seeking shelter at the Maly Elementary School, where 546 families or 2,102 individuals are currently taking refuge. Marcos also led the distribution of family food packs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to the affected families.

Key Takeaways:

  • A total of 3,899 families, or 14,390 individuals, in San Mateo, Rizal, have been affected by the storm and the southwest monsoon.
  • The Maly Elementary School in San Mateo is currently hosting 546 families, or 2,102 individuals, who have been displaced by the flooding.
  • President Marcos has ordered a unified response from all concerned agencies to ensure the safety of affected communities.
  • The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided family food packs to the affected families.
  • San Mateo has been placed under a state of calamity due to the continuous rains.
  • The president will visit another evacuation center in the town and preside over a situation briefing at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council's office in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
  • The president has also directed the immediate deployment of relief goods and medical teams, and the delivery of critical services, such as transportation, water, and electricity supply.

Statistics:

  • 3,899 families (14,390 individuals) have been affected by the storm and the southwest monsoon in San Mateo, Rizal.
  • 546 families (2,102 individuals) are currently at the Maly Elementary School.
  • The president has directed the national government to deploy relief goods and medical teams to support the affected communities.

Sources:

  • Philippines News Agency (no date)