Philippines declares state of calamity after Tino’s onslaught
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday, November 6, declared a national state of calamity following the disastrous onslaught of Typhoon Tino.
Following a situation briefing with his ministers, Marcos said that Tino has devastated the country, particularly Cebu.
“Because of the scope, shall we say, problem areas, that have been hit by Tino, and will be hit by Uwan, there was a proposal from the NDRRMC (National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council), that we will declare a national calamity,” Marcos said.
“We are doing everything we can to anticipate and prepare for the coming Typhoon Uwan,” he added.
Tino’s death toll has reached at least 114, with 127 people still missing across the country.
Marcos said that around 10 to 12 regions have been affected or are expected to be affected by the twin cyclones.
That scope justified the declaration, he said, as it would give the government quicker access to emergency funds.
It would also streamline the procurement process, as it skips the usual procedures, Marcos said.
Over 1.9 million Filipinos have already been affected by Tino. While it is still in the tropical storm category, Uwan is expected to intensify into a super typhoon by Saturday.
- Latest
- Trending
