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Makati LGU provides care, support to typhoon evacuees

Published Jul 25, 2025 12:35 pm  |  Updated Jul 25, 2025 01:05 pm
Mayor Nancy Binay visits evacuees at the Palanan Evacuation Center to check on the condition of families affected by flooding on July 23. (Photo from My Makati)
Mayor Nancy Binay visits evacuees at the Palanan Evacuation Center to check on the condition of families affected by flooding on July 23. (Photo from My Makati)
Amid multiple storms and flooding that forced families to evacuate, the local government of Makati ensured continued care and support for displaced residents through the coordinated efforts of various local and national government agencies.
On Thursday, July 24, Makati Mayor Nancy Binay highlighted the importance of inter-agency coordination in crisis response as she thanked Department of Health (DOH) officials for visiting the Palanan Sports Complex, one of the city's key evacuation centers during the recent typhoons and intensified southwest monsoon (habagat).
City Health Officer Dr. Bernard Sese led other Makati Health Department (MHD) officials in welcoming Dr. Jose Mari Castro, Development Management Officer V, and Mr. Albert Jerome Casihan, DMO IV of the DOH NCR. The delegation toured both the Palanan Sports Complex evacuation center and the adjacent Palanan Health Center, which is said to be the first DOH-accredited 24/7 primary health care unit in Metro Manila.
Binay said the visit helped strengthen coordination between agencies, which made sure families affected by Typhoons Dante and Emong received health services and government support.
Since Monday, July 21, the mayor has closely supervised the city’s disaster response to ensure that evacuees receive food, clean water, medicine, and medical care. She witnessed the comprehensive support during her visit to the evacuation centers.
Aside from hot meals and hygiene kits, the city’s health teams also gave doxycycline to evacuees who were exposed to floodwaters. They conducted thorough check-ups for elderly citizens and children and provided essential vaccines against measles, polio, and rubella for infants and toddlers.
The local government has also established breastfeeding spaces for nursing mothers. It also organized psychological support activities designed specifically for children to recognize their needs, especially during this challenging period.
Currently, 98 families or 243 individuals remain safely housed in the city’s evacuation centers.
“These comprehensive efforts demonstrate the city's commitment to providing not merely shelter, but complete care and holistic support for all displaced residents,” the local government said.
It added that the city continues to coordinate its response through the Makati Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Social Welfare Department, Health Department, and Youth and Sports Development Department, ensuring ongoing monitoring and the delivery of essential services across all evacuation centers.
Other agencies have also sustained vital operations to promote public well-being and safety, including the Makati Action Center, Department of Environmental Services, Department of Engineering and Public Works, Public Safety Department, and the Information and Community Relations Department.
Meanwhile, despite the suspension of government work due to the bad weather, the City Civil Registration Office, MHD-Environmental Health and Sanitation Division, Treasury Department, and Cash Division have remained open at City Hall to serve clients.
Binay reaffirmed the city’s strong commitment to delivering prompt and compassionate service to all Makati residents, especially during times of crisis.

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