Davao barangay hit by flood declares state of calamity
Davao City in the Philippines has declared a state of calamity in several barangays following severe flooding on July 24. Local authorities are managing debris removal and providing aid to displaced families as they assess the extent of the damage.
Why it matters
The declaration allows local governments to access emergency disaster funds to address the immediate needs of residents affected by extreme weather.
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 July 2026) – A barangay hit by the floods in Davao City on Friday night has declared a state of calamity, while another one was still waiting advice from the city government on the need for such a declaration.
Barangay Los Amigos chair Roberto Ballarta told GMA News One Mindanao on Sunday that they have declared a state of calamity so they could use up to 30% of their P1.2 disaster fund.
Ballarta said the flooding affected 80% of their barangay.
Meanwhile, Barangay Talomo Proper on Saturday began clearing the debris from the floods that left several residents stranded, some of whom climbed onto the roofs of their homes while awaiting rescue.
Barangay administrator Joven Mataflorida told MindaNews in a telephone interview Sunday that Taal in Bangkal, Talomo District, now looks better than it appeared on Saturday when mud intruded into homes.
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