Over 3,000 evacuated as floods worsen in Bacoor City

LUCENA CITY, Philippines – The number of residents evacuated in Bacoor City, Cavite continued to rise Sunday (Aug. 9) as persistent heavy rains brought by the intensified southwest monsoon, or habagat, caused flooding in low-lying areas. “Rescue operations by the Bacoor City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) are continuing, in coordination with the