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Residents of Barangay Dela Paz in Biñan, Laguna, evacuate on September 26, 2025, as floodwaters from Laguna de Bay continue to rise due to Opong. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File

Residents of Barangay Dela Paz in Biñan, Laguna, evacuate on Friday, September 26, 2025, as floodwaters from Laguna de Bay continue to rise due to Severe Tropical Storm Opong. Families made their way to safer ground on their own, using improvised boats and makeshift rafts to navigate the flooded streets, following advisories of possible heavy rainfall due to #OpongPH.

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Karen De Guzman

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175920475965020250926-weather-sts-opong-binan-flooding25.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false" style="text-align:left">Residents of Barangay Dela Paz in Biñan, Laguna, evacuate on September 26, 2025, as floodwaters from Laguna de Bay continue to rise due to Opong. <em>Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File</em></span></span></span>MANILA— The Philippine National Police has launched intensified operations against fraudulent donation drives that have surfaced in the wake of Typhoon Opong.</div><p>&quot;We strongly advise the public to verify before donating. Legitimate donation drives are usually organized by well-known organizations, government agencies, or accredited NGOs,&quot; acting chief PNP Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said in a media release on Monday.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/9/29/opong-nando-mirasol-habagat-kill-27-ndrrmc-1313">Opong, Nando, Mirasol, habagat kill 27: NDRRMC</a></div><p>He reminded the public to check for official announcements, verified social media pages, and confirmed bank accounts, especially when dealing with appeals for donations online.</p><p>The PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) has been directed to closely monitor social media platforms, websites, and e-wallet transactions to identify and track down scammers taking advantage of the storm&#x27;s aftermath.</p><p>The PNP urged victims of fake donation schemes to come forward and file reports either at the nearest police station or through the PNP-ACG.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/9/30/brewing-storm-spotted-east-of-philippines-1040">Brewing storm spotted east of Philippines</a></div><p>&quot;We encourage our kababayan to remain vigilant and discerning in choosing where to channel your generosity,&quot; Nartatez said.</p><p>&quot;To those who take advantage of this tragedy for personal gain, let this be a warning: the PNP will find you, and you will face the full force of the law.&quot;</p><p>The public is encouraged to remain informed and rely only on trusted sources when extending help.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/grQpEKlgneE?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>The PNP urged victims of fake donation schemes to come forward and file reports either at the nearest police station or through the PNP-ACG.</p>

The PNP urged victims of fake donation schemes to come forward and file reports either at the nearest police station or through the PNP-ACG.

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PNP cracks down on fake donation drives for Opong victims

Karen De Guzman,

ABS-CBN News

Published September 30, 2025 12:09 PM PHT

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Updated September 30, 2025 09:53 PM PHT

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