Over 500 families in Sugbo remain without aid following weeks of flooding. Jerry Arcillas, 52, lives in Sitio Common, Barangay Bacayan, Dakbayan sa Sugbo. He continues to seek help as floodwaters persist. Local authorities have not yet provided sufficient relief. The situation has worsened due to continuous rainfall. Emergency shelters are overcrowded. Food and clean water remain scarce.
The flooding began in late July, affecting multiple barangays in Sugbo. Heavy rains caused rivers to overflow, submerging homes and roads. Initial aid was delayed due to logistical challenges. Community leaders have called for urgent action. Some families have resorted to collecting rainwater for drinking. Health officials warn of potential disease outbreaks. The government has not yet announced a formal relief plan.
