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Pasig, Marikina open evacuation centers amid heavy rains, flood threat

Published Jul 21, 2025 06:39 pm
The local governments of Pasig and Marikina have opened evacuation centers for families at risk of flooding brought by heavy rains due to the southwest monsoon (habagat).
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto visits evacuees temporarily staying at evacuation centers amid floods caused by heavy rains. (Photos from Pasig City PIO)
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto visits evacuees temporarily staying at evacuation centers amid floods caused by heavy rains. (Photos from Pasig City PIO)
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto visits evacuees temporarily staying at evacuation centers amid floods caused by heavy rains. (Photos from Pasig City PIO)
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto visits evacuees temporarily staying at evacuation centers amid floods caused by heavy rains. (Photos from Pasig City PIO)
As of 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 21, 12 evacuation centers across nine barangays in Pasig are open and accommodating evacuees, with 472 families composed of 1,710 individuals currently staying at the following centers:
Barangay Bagon Ilog- B. Tatco Covered Court
Barangay Dela Paz- Dela Paz Multipurpose Hall
Barangay Pinagbuhatan- Nagpayong Multipurpose Hall
Barangay Maybunga- Westbank Community Center Annex
Barangay Santolan- Ilaya Covered Court and Santolan Elementary School
Barangay Rosario- Bluegrass Multipurpose Hall and Rosario Elementary School
Barangay Sta. Lucia- De Castro Elementary School
Barangay Sta. Rosa- 3/F Multipurpose Hall
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto visited the evacuation centers in Ilaya Covered Court and Manggahan Multipurpose Hall to check on the condition of families temporarily staying there due to rising floodwaters in their areas.
The local government also provided meals for the evacuees.
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto visits evacuees temporarily staying at evacuation centers amid floods caused by heavy rains. (Photos from Pasig City PIO)
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto visits evacuees temporarily staying at evacuation centers amid floods caused by heavy rains. (Photos from Pasig City PIO)
In addition, Sotto also inspected the pumping station in Barangay Manggahan.
For updates and the list of active evacuation centers, residents are advised to monitor the official Facebook page of the Pasig City Public Information Office.
Meanwhile, in Marikina City, 36 evacuation centers have been activated across the city to accommodate families who may need to evacuate due to rising water levels or possible flooding.
See the photos below for the list of open evacuation centers as of 5 p.m. on Monday:
Photos from Marikina PIO
Photos from Marikina PIO
Photo from Marikina PIO
Photo from Marikina PIO
The local government advised residents in low-lying areas to stay alert and coordinate immediately with authorities if evacuation becomes necessary.
For emergencies, Marikeños may contact Marikina Rescue 161:
Landline:
8-646-2436 to 38
8-646-0427
7-273-6563
Mobile hotlines:
0917-584-2168
0917-804-6352
0928-559-3341
0998-997-0115
0998-579-6435

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