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Deliveryman floats parcels on rubber ring while working through floods

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This is the inspiring moment a deliveryman floated dozens of parcels on a rubber ring while working through floods.

Carlo Zapata braved a waist-deep waterlogged street to deliver his customers' online orders in Bulacan, the Philippines.

Footage captured by Catherine Oronce shows the worker tossing each item to a homeowner lounging on their rooftop on July 25.

The dedicated courier took pictures of the remaining parcels as proof of delivery before handing them over.

He can be seen smiling as he throws the packages, wrapped in black plastic bags, into the air, which are then caught by the recipient.

Carlo said: 'First, this is how I earn money to provide for my family's daily needs. Second, customers are expecting their orders—especially when they're important items or essentials for their babies. So even if the flood is deep, I will do my best to deliver them so they can receive what they need.'

The Philippines and neighbouring Southeast Asian countries are entering their annual monsoon season, marked by soaring temperatures followed by intense rainstorms.

The region's low-lying geography, inadequate drainage systems, and rapid urbanisation make it especially vulnerable to flooding.

Limited infrastructure often struggles to handle the heavy rainfall, resulting in widespread flash floods.

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