(L-R) PNP Director General Oscar Albayalde and NCRPO Chief Guillermo Eleazar conducts aerial survey of damage caused by monsoon rains over the weekend. | Photo courtesy of PCSUPT. Guillermo Eleazar
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Thousands of families evacuated over the weekend due to massive flooding brought about by the southwest monsoon or habagat.
This prompted Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Oscar Albayalde and National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Chief Guillermo Eleazar to fly over calamity-hit areas on Monday (August 13) following days of non-stop rains.
The two officials, on board the newly-purchased PNP helicopter, conducted aerial inspection over Marikina City where most barangays were affected by the burst in Marikina River.
Albayalde also checked on evacuees in temporary shelters in Marikina City and talked to local officials about other services the PNP may provide for the affected residents.
Hundreds of families remain in evacuation centers although floodwater has started to subside.
The PNP Chief has ordered high alert status and the deployment of police personnel in calamity-affected areas to help in evacuation, rescue and relief efforts. – Lea Ylagan / Marje Pelayo
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