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Across the country, homes have been modified—elevated structures, raised furniture, and houses built on stilts—to cope with rising waters. In Bulacan, a church adjusts its schedule daily based on high tide, sometimes canceling morning masses. Meanwhile, floodwaters in industrial areas, such as in the coal city north of Manila Bay, have become a regular challenge, with local officials monitoring weekly weather forecasts and tides to plan daily activities.