Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities REACTIVE QUEZON CITY, 20 August 2026 –– With the southwest monsoon (Habagat) bringing heavy rainfall to several parts of Luzon, Philippine-based climate and energy policy NGO Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) emphasizes that beyond hard infrastructure, effective flood resilience requires long-term climate solutions that integrate nature-based solutions, early warning systems, and community-driven initiatives. In detail, ICSC Executive Director Angelo Kairos dela Cruz said: “Metro Manila and nearby provinces have been experiencing heavy rainfall for almost three weeks now, with Filipinos being exposed to daily flooding that submerges their homes, [...]