The relief distribution to communities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Southern Mindanao has been slower than expected but is now gaining pace as local governments recover and access routes are cleared, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Friday, June 12. ...
DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Sarangani has declared a state of calamity following the devastating earthquake that affected almost the entire province and killed 18 people, injured dozens, and resulted in widespread damage to infrastructure. Gov. Rogelio Pacquiao said the province has...
DAVAO CITY – The Municipal Council of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental declared a state of calamity on Tuesday following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that triggered landslides and killed seven residents. In an interview on Wednesday, Mayor Jason John Joyce said local authorities are conducting...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) assured that the country’s quick response fund (QRF) remains available and ready for deployment to support a prompt response to victims of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao. As of May 31, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund...
DAVAO CITY – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua has placed the region under a state of calamity due to the impact of the dry spell and global oil crisis. Macacua signed Proclamation No. 2 dated May 14 but released to the public on May...
LEGAZPI CITY – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) of Albay has approved a resolution placing eight local government units (LGUs) under a state of calamity due to Mayon Volcano 's continuing activity, including recent Pyroclastic Density Currents (PDCs) recorded on May 2 and 5....
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – This province was placed under a state of calamity on Monday, April 20, due to a severe drought and the oil crisis. The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) approved a resolution during its second quarterly meeting that was promptly...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong has signed Resolution No. 257-2026 of the City Council declaring this city under a state of calamity due to the oil crisis that has severely affected various sectors here. Magalong stated that the tourism industry has suffered a 40 percent to 50 percent drop...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Zamboanga City was placed under a state of calamity due to rising oil prices from the Middle East conflict. The Sangguniang Panlungsod approved a resolution during its regular session on Wednesday, April 8, based on a recommendation of the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is moving to shield borrowers from the immediate financial fallout of natural disasters by proposing a regulatory relief package that includes a half-year moratorium on loan penalties. Under a draft BSP circular currently under review, non-bank financial...
ILOILO CITY – The municipality of New Lucena became the second local government unit (LGU) in Iloilo province to declare a state of calamity due to the fuel crisis caused by the Middle East war. “The municipality of New Lucena is currently experiencing the adverse effects of a fuel crisis...
ILOILO CITY – The municipality of Ajuy in northern Iloilo province declared a state of calamity due to the energy crisis caused by the Middle East War. The Sangguniang Bayan approved Resolution No. 2026-088 issued by the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC). “This...
