30 rescued in Palawan as PH Red Cross responds to flooding due to shear line
By Jel Santos

At least 30 individuals have been rescued from flooding in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, as relentless rains brought by the shear line and northeast monsoon continue to affect the region, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Sunday, Feb. 9.
“As of February 9, 2025, 7:30 p.m., [we] have rescued 30 individuals in Barangay San Manuel, Puerto Princesa,” the humanitarian organization said.
The PRC said its Palawan chapter, in coordination with the Philippine Coast Guard-Palawan, led the rescue operations in Barangay San Manuel, where residents were evacuated to safety at Barangay San Manuel Hall.
To further assist affected individuals, the PRC has established a welfare desk at the Barangay San Manuel Evacuation Center to provide immediate aid and support to evacuees.
The rescue mission follows warnings from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) of continued moderate to heavy rainfall in Palawan, Quezon, Bicol, and Eastern Visayas.
With floodwaters rising and landslides posing additional risks, authorities have urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant.
The PRC continues to mobilize resources and monitor conditions in affected areas as rains are expected to persist in the coming days.