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Over 500 families still in Pasig evacuation centers

Published Aug 18, 2026 11:49 am  |  Updated Aug 18, 2026 02:38 pm
About 596 families, or 2,238 individuals, remained in 13 evacuation centers across 9 barangays in Pasig City as of Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 18, following days of flooding triggered by heavy Habagat rains.
Families evacuate in Pasig City amid heavy rains and flooding brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) on Monday, Aug. 17. The Pasig City Incident Management Team (IMT) was activated to ensure continuous operations in response to the effects of the Habagat. (Photos from Pasig PIO)
Families evacuate in Pasig City amid heavy rains and flooding brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) on Monday, Aug. 17. The Pasig City Incident Management Team (IMT) was activated to ensure continuous operations in response to the effects of the Habagat. (Photos from Pasig PIO)
According to the city’s latest 9 a.m. update, the evacuees continue to stay in temporary shelters as authorities monitor weather conditions and flood levels.
Currently, the active evacuation centers in each barangay are as follows:
Bagong Ilog
-Bagong Ilog Elementary School
Dela Paz
- Karangalan Multipurpose Hall
Kapasigan
- Kapasigan Sports Center Function Hall
Pinagbuhatan
- Balsancat Covered Court
- Damayan Covered Court
- Nagpayong Covered Court
Maybunga
- Maybunga Elementary School Annex
- Stella Maris Covered Court
- Westbank Community Center
Rosario
- Bluegrass Multipurpose Hall
San Miguel
- San Miguel Covered Court
Sta. Lucia
- Sta Lucia BLISS Multipurpose Hall
- Countryside Multipurpose Hall
Ugong
-Barangay Hall Parking Area
It added that the Manggahan Multipurpose Hall in Manggahan and the Barangay Hall in Sumilang have also been pre-set up and are on standby in case they need to be opened.
As of 12 p.m., flooding was reported only in Katipiran C. Yap Compound in Barangay Dela Paz, with the water level at 30.48 cm (12 inches). The area is impassable to motorcycles and sedans.
Families evacuate in Pasig City amid heavy rains and flooding brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) on Monday, Aug. 17. The Pasig City Incident Management Team (IMT) was activated to ensure continuous operations in response to the effects of the Habagat. (Photos from Pasig PIO)
Families evacuate in Pasig City amid heavy rains and flooding brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) on Monday, Aug. 17. The Pasig City Incident Management Team (IMT) was activated to ensure continuous operations in response to the effects of the Habagat. (Photos from Pasig PIO)
Meanwhile, the Pasig City Incident Management Team (IMT) has remained activated since Monday, Aug. 17, to ensure continuous operations in response to the effects of the habagat in the city.
Currently, 1,177 personnel are deployed as part of the IMT, including personnel from the local government, national government agencies such as the Bureau of Fire Protection, barangay governments, and volunteers from non-government organizations.
For emergencies, residents may call the Pasig City Emergency Hotline at (02) 8643-0000.
On Tuesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said it is monitoring two low-pressure areas (LPAs), one of which has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours.

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