The Philippines' archipelagic geography, combined with its extensive coastlines and numerous river systems, makes the country extremely vulnerable to flooding, especially during heavy rainfall. Low-lying coastal areas and flood-prone regions near rivers such as the Pasig in Metro Manila, Cagayan in Northern Luzon, and Agusan in Mindanao frequently experience flooding after intense rains. Just last week, enhanced habagat rains brought 150-200mm of precipitation to various parts of Luzon, overwhel