Pangasinan: The municipal government of Calasiao in Pangasinan declared a state of calamity due to severe flooding caused by Severe Tropical Storm Crising (international name Wipha) and the southwest monsoon, which continues to bring water from upland areas. Mayor Patrick Caramat announced the decision on his official Facebook page, stating that the widespread flooding prompted his recommendation to the Sangguniang Bayan (Municipal Council) as chair of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC).
According to Philippines News Agency, the declaration, contained in the municipal council's Resolution No. 43, series of 2025, aims to ensure the safety of the people and their livelihood. Christine Joy Soriano, spokesperson for the Calasiao Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, reported that as of 10 a.m. Wednesday, 69 families or 252 individuals are in evacuation centers, with numbers expected to rise as rescue operations continue. Twenty-two of the town's 24 villages are experiencing flooding, with 18 seeing 3 to 5 feet deep flood waters. The Marusay River, the town's river tributary, is above critical level, causing significant flooding, particularly in low-lying areas. Soriano confirmed there are no reported casualties.
The local government is facilitating free rides for residents from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with pick-up points at Calasiao Plaza. The route covers the villages of Mancup, Malabago, Buenlag, and ends at Jollibee.
Additional state of calamity declarations have been made by Dagupan City and the towns of Sta. Barbara, Malasiqui, Umingan, and Lingayen. In Dagupan City, 441 families or 1,279 individuals have evacuated due to severe flooding in 31 villages. The City Social Welfare and Development Office continues rescue operations. Mayor Belen Fernandez stated that the declaration will expedite relief operations and support the city's recovery efforts. The City Health Office (CHO) is distributing doxycycline to prevent water-borne diseases, with additional supplies requested from the Department of Health - Ilocos Region.
Sta. Barbara's Municipal Council approved Resolution No. 20 series of 2025, placing the locality under a state of calamity to expedite relief and recovery efforts. Malasiqui town declared a state of calamity as 15 villages are flooded, affecting 80 percent of the crops. Lingayen town, the provincial capital, and Umingan town have also declared states of calamity due to the impact of Crising.
