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Albay governor declares state of calamity due to coronavirus
The provinces of Albay and Sorsogon have been declared under a state of calamity due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Albay unanimously approved a resolution to place the entire province, including its cities, municipalities, and barangays, under this state.
This declaration allows the Albay Governor to access 30 percent of the province's calamity fund for COVID-19 response efforts.
Similarly, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Sorsogon also approved a resolution declaring their province under a state of calamity.
This move in Sorsogon was prompted by localized transmissions of COVID-19 within the province.
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