President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared a State of National Calamity for one year to speed up recovery efforts in areas devastated by Typhoon Tino. The declaration, issued under Proclamation No. 1077 signed on November 5, aims to fast-track rescue, relief, and rehabilitation operations across the affected regions.
Typhoon Tino left widespread flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage across the Visayas, parts of Mindanao, and Southern Luzon, with the death toll reaching 188, according to the NDRRMC.
Key Provisions Under Proclamation 1077
- Price Control: A ceiling on basic goods to prevent overpricing and profiteering.
- No-Interest Loans: Financial aid for sectors hit hardest by the typhoon.
- Anti-Hoarding Measures: Strict enforcement against hoarding and price manipulation.
Funding and Response
The proclamation gives national and local governments flexibility to use calamity funds for relief, recovery, and rehabilitation. Agencies are directed to provide urgent aid, restore public services, and rebuild livelihoods in coordination with LGUs, private groups, and international partners.
Law enforcement units, supported by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, remain on alert to maintain peace and order in affected areas.
The State of National Calamity will be in effect for one year, unless lifted earlier by the President.
This move highlights the government’s resolve to accelerate recovery and help communities rebuild after Typhoon Tino’s devastating impact.
