TACLOBAN CITY – Eastern Samar was placed under a state of emergency in a resolution approved unanimously by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan on Monday due to load restrictions on the San Juanico Bridge. The declaration aims to fast-track the provision of assistance and services to areas affected by...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) suggested to President Marcos Jr. the declarataion of a state of calamity in Eastern Visayas (Region 8) amid logistical and economic challenges posed by load restrictions at San Juanico Bridge. OCD spokesperson Director Chris Noel Bendijo said the declaration will...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Borongan City in Eastern Samar has passed a resolution declaring a state of calamity following the surge of African Swine Fever (ASF) cases in the city. Resolution No. 55, Series of 2025, was issued on May 14 following the recommendation by the City...
DAVAO CITY – Three towns in Maguindanao del Sur have been placed under state of calamity due to massive flooding that has affected at least 300,000 individuals. A report from the Bangsamoro Rapid Emergency Action on Disaster Incidence of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao said...
TACLOBAN CITY – The entire Samar province has been placed under a state of emergency on Tuesday as the San Juanico Bridge limit disrupts the flow of supplies from Leyte Island. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) approved the declaration during its 150th regular session in Catbalogan...
Puerto Princesa City in Palawan was placed under a state of calamity on Tuesday, Feb. 11, due to massive flooding caused by the shear line. The city council approved the resolution declaring the state of calamity filed by the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council during its regular...
BACOLOD CITY – The province of Negros Oriental is under a state of calamity due to the adverse impact of the Kanlaon Volcano eruption. KANLAON VOLCANO (Lenuel Miranda FB) The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) approved a resolution during its Dec. 27 session based on the recommendation of the...
The municipality of Baco in Oriental Mindoro has declared a state of calamity due to severe flooding caused by tropical depression “Romina.” The Sangguniang Bayan formalized the declaration through Resolution No. 290-2024. It will enable the local government to access emergency funds and...
BACOLOD CITY – The province of Negros Occidental was placed under a state of calamity on Friday, Dec. 13, four days after the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano that affected thousands of residents in eight areas. KANLAON Volcano evacuees line up for hot meals in an evacuation center in Negros...
BACOLOD CITY – The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has issued a resolution recommending that the entire province of Negros Occidental be placed under a state of calamity due to explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano. Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson, PDRRMC chairperson, presided...
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya – This province has been declared under a state of calamity due to extensive damage from super typhoon “Pepito.” GAMBITO (FB) The Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved the declaration sought by Gov. Jose V. Gambito to expedite recovery efforts. The...
CAVITE—The local government unit (LGU) of Dasmariñas declared a state of calamity due to a dengue fever outbreak, with cases surging almost fourfold compared to the same period last year. The Office of Civil Defense Calabarzon (OCD Calabarzon) said it is already coordinating with the city...