# Philippines monsoon flooding response

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/philippines-monsoon-flooding-response
> Updated: 2026-08-21T13:33:46.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Heavy rains caused by an enhanced southwest monsoon led to significant flooding in the Philippines, prompting both national and local government responses.

At the national level, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. convened a Cabinet meeting to coordinate mitigation and response efforts. The government released nearly PHP800 million in humanitarian assistance through the Department of Social Welfare and Development, with an additional PHP832 million in standby funds available. Long-term management strategies discussed include dredging operations, seawall upgrades, and the identification of rainwater cistern sites in the National Capital Region.

In response to the local impact, the Manila City Council declared a state of calamity in 26 barangays following a directive from Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso. This declaration enables local officials to access calamity funds to procure essential supplies, including medicine and hot meals, for affected residents.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Manila declares state of calamity in flood-hit barangays

Manila has declared a state of calamity in 26 barangays due to heavy monsoon rains and flooding, enabling the immediate release of emergency funds for food and medicine.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manila-declares-state-of-calamity-in-flood-hit-barangays

### 2026-08-19: Philippines government releases PHP800 million for flood relief

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has mobilized PHP800 million in aid and discussed new flood control measures following heavy monsoon rains in Metro Manila and other parts of the Philippines.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philippines-government-releases-php800-million-for-flood-relief

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