25/08/2026
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The Province of Benguet has been placed under a State of Calamity through Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 2026-0999, following the widespread impacts of the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, Tropical Storm βMaymayβ (Kujira), and Tropical Depression βLuis.β
The declaration comes amid continuing reports of flooding, landslides, soil erosion, damaged infrastructure and agricultural areas, displacement of families, and disruptions to transportation and essential services across the province. Recent assessments also show substantial losses to the agricultural sector, with thousands of farmers affected by the prolonged weather disturbances.
Based on the partial assessment as of August 18, 2026, the combined weather disturbances have resulted in:
β’ β±1.068 billion estimated damage to agriculture and infrastructure
β’ 211 houses damaged
β’ 470 individuals displaced
β’ 5 dead and 3 injured due to landslide incidents
β’ 6,362 farmers affected
The declaration is intended to facilitate the immediate mobilization of resources and implementation of response, relief, rehabilitation, and recovery measures for affected communities.
As Benguet continues to face the impacts of the prevailing weather conditions, the province remains committed to coordinating with local government units, national government agencies, and other stakeholders to address the needs of affected residents and support the provinceβs recovery.
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