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A damaged and overturned car is seen after severe flash flooding in Hunt, Texas, on 5 July 2025. Rescuers were on Saturday searching for more than 20 girls missing from a riverside summer camp in the US state of Texas, after torrential rains caused devastating flooding that killed at least 27 people -- with more rain on the way. "So far, we've evacuated over 850 uninjured people, eight injured people and have recovered 27 deceased fatalities at this time. Of these 27, 18 are adults, nine are children," said Kerr Country Sheriff Larry Leitha on 5 July.
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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday extended his condolences to the United States following the devastating floods in Texas that have left at least 110 people dead and over 170 others missing.
In a statement , Marcos expressed the Philippines' solidarity with the American people, particularly those affected by the disaster.
"On behalf of the Filipino people, I extend our deepest sympathies to President [Donald] Trump and the American people as they face the devastating floods in Texas," Marcos said.
He added. "The Philippines knows the challenges of rebuilding after disaster and grieves with the families who have lost loved ones.”
The President hopes that those affected will overcome the difficult situation.
“We have faith that the strength and resilience of the people of Texas, together with President Trump’s leadership, will guide them as they recover,” he said.
Rescue and recovery operations continued across Texas Hill Country on Wednesday, five days after flash floods swept through the region. Texas authorities have reported that more than 170 individuals remain unaccounted for.
Meanwhile, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said no Filipinos have been reported among the casualties or affected by the disaster.
Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega said that the Filipino community in Texas remains safe, citing reports from the Philippine Consulate in Houston.
