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Pasig barangay opens pet-friendly area in evacuation center amid 'habagat' threat

Published Jul 21, 2025 05:10 pm
“Kung hindi ligtas para sa tao ang isang lugar, hindi rin ito ligtas para sa ating mga alaga (If a place is unsafe for people, it is also unsafe for our pets).”
This was the reminder from Barangay Councilor Quin Cruz of Barangay Manggahan in Pasig City, as the barangay opened an animal welfare area at its evacuation center to ensure the safety of pets and other animals amid the threat of flooding brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat) on Monday, July 21.
An animal welfare area opens at the evacuation center in Barangay Manggahan, Pasig City, to accommodate pets amid flooding threats. (Photo from Konsi Kap Quin Cruz)
An animal welfare area opens at the evacuation center in Barangay Manggahan, Pasig City, to accommodate pets amid flooding threats. (Photo from Konsi Kap Quin Cruz)
An animal welfare area opens at the evacuation center in Barangay Manggahan, Pasig City, to accommodate pets amid flooding threats. (Photo from Konsi Kap Quin Cruz)
An animal welfare area opens at the evacuation center in Barangay Manggahan, Pasig City, to accommodate pets amid flooding threats. (Photo from Konsi Kap Quin Cruz)
“Sa ating paniniwala na walang buhay na maiiwan, atin na ring binuksan ang animal welfare sa evacuation center upang masigurong ligtas rin ang ating mga alaga at iba pang mga hayop sa banta ng pagbaha (In line with our belief that no life should be left behind, we have also opened an animal welfare area in the evacuation center to ensure the safety of our pets and other animals amid the threat of flooding),” he said.
He reminded Pasigueños not to forget their pets when evacuating and urged families to create a disaster preparedness plan that included their animals.
He also advised pet owners to ensure that their pets wear identification tags and to bring essential documents such as a collar with the pet’s name and the owner’s contact number, vaccination records, and a photo of the pet with its owner.
Cruz emphasized that just as families prepare an emergency go bag for themselves, they should also pack one for their pets. This should include food, water, a towel or blanket, food and water bowls, medicine, vaccination records, a leash or collar, toys or treats, and a carrier or crate.
The local government likewise urged residents, especially those living in flood-prone areas, to cooperate with authorities and evacuate promptly when instructed by their respective barangays.
On Monday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said a low-pressure area has formed east of Luzon and continues to enhance the southwest monsoon, which is bringing persistent rains over large parts of the country.
The agency said the weather disturbance is unlikely to develop into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours.

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