23 Dead as Habagat, 'Luis,' 'Maymay' Batter Philippines

SSS offers emergency loan for Maymay, Habagat victims

MANILA, Philippines — The Social Security System (SSS) is providing emergency loans to members affected by Tropical Storm Maymay and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). In a statement, the SSS said affected members can apply under its existing Emergency Loan Program (ELP), which has been available since May 1, 2026. The program carries an interest rate of as low as 7 percent per year. The loan, up to P20,000, is payable over 30 months, wit…

23 dead as monsoon, cyclones displace thousands in Philippines

Heavy rains from enhanced southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay have triggered flooding and widespread disruption

Death toll from storms, monsoon rises to 23

THE death toll from the combined effects of storms Luis and Maymay and the southwest monsoon has risen to 23, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Sunday.The NDRRMC said 17 people were injured, while three others remained missing.Benguet had the highest number of fatalities at 15, with 10 in Baguio City, three in Atok and two in La Trinidad. All 15 deaths were attributed to landslides.Rizal recorded three dea…

23 dead as habagat, 'Luis,' 'Maymay' batter Philippines

The combined effects of tropical cyclones Luis, Maymay and the southwest monsoon or habagat have left 24 people dead, the Office of Civil Defense said Sunday, August 16.

23 reported dead due to Habagat, cyclones Luis, Maymay —OCD

At least 23 individuals reportedly died due to the adverse effects brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay, the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) said Sunday.

More localities under state of calamity due to ‘habagat,’ cyclones; death toll increases to 23

The number of areas placed under a state of calamity has risen to 50 as the impact of the combined effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) and...