Metro LGUs alerted for Kristine

Malabon was placed on full alert yesterday by the city government for the impact of Tropical Storm Kristine.

Acting city administrator Bianca Espiritu said the city's command and communications center is operational around the clock to provide updates about the storm.

The local government also deployed vehicles offering free rides to stranded passengers.

Around 700 food packs are ready for distribution to families that will take shelter in the city's evacuation centers.

In Navotas, the local government said all the city's pumping stations are operational to mitigate flooding.

In Valenzuela City, "libreng sakay" trucks were pre-positioned in flood-prone areas to assist commuters. Pumping stations and flood gates are also operational.