Led by Mayor Strike B. Revilla and the City Social Welfare and Development Office, Bacoor City is providing food, clean water, and relief goods to families displaced in evacuation centers due to the Habagat monsoon floods. As of August 9, 2026, a total of 931 families, or 3,172 individuals, were staying in 44 evacuation centers across the city.
Ongoing Relief and Rescue Operations
City responders, coordinated by the Bacoor City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) with support from the Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Fire Protection, are continuing rescue operations for residents stranded by rising floodwaters . The city government has urged residents in areas where floodwaters continue to rise to evacuate immediately to safer locations and cooperate with rescue personnel .
Relief operations remain ongoing, with the city government distributing food, water, and other assistance, particularly to residents in low-lying communities and those staying in evacuation centers . Social workers from the City Social Welfare and Development Office are providing support to evacuees at the centers . Some evacuees, like 58-year-old Susan Nuilan who brought her 88-year-old father and son with disability to an evacuation center, have expressed that while assistance is being provided, the recurring nature of the displacement is a challenge.
Safety Reminders for Residents
Authorities have issued the following reminders for residents during the floods:
Stay safe during the floods by avoiding crossing or wading through floodwaters, particularly in areas where currents are strong
Follow instructions from local authorities and evacuate immediately whenever conditions become unsafe
Maintain order inside evacuation centers and cooperate with rescue personnel
