MANILA -- The town of Masinloc in Zambales has been placed under state of calamity after almost the entire town was submerged in floods during the onslaught of typhoon "Labuyo."<br /><br />The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said floods submerged about 90% of the entire town and destroyed several roads and bridges, forcing local officials to declare a state of calamity.<br /><br />Severe flooding on Monday morning affected some 1,178 families or 25,229 individuals.<br /><br />Due to the declaration of state of calamity, the local government may now access easily its calamity funds.<br /><br />Residents who sought refuge in evacuation centers, meanwhile, are expected to return to their respective homes because of the improved weather.<br /><br />Aside from Masinloc, the towns of Casiguran, Dinalungan and Dilasag have also been placed under state of calamity.-- report from Jeff Canoy, ABS-CBN News
