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DOH raises Code Blue Alert in wake of Typhoon Tino
The Department of Health (DOH) has declared a "Code Blue" alert for the entire Philippines following Typhoon Tino and the declaration of a state of national calamity by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
This heightened alert status mobilizes all DOH regional offices and health facilities for immediate disaster response.
Health personnel, medicines, and medical supplies have been deployed to affected areas, with mobile response teams ready to assist local government units.
Three World Health Organization-recognized Philippine Emergency Medical Assistance Teams (PEMATs) are on standby for potential deployment to provide critical healthcare services.
The DOH's Operations Center and Health Emergency Management Staff are fully activated to ensure efficient coordination of emergency medical efforts.
As of Thursday morning, Typhoon Tino has tragically resulted in 114 deaths in Cebu province, according to the Office of Civil Defense.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a national state of calamity due to the destructive impact of Typhoon Tino.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is closely monitoring Typhoon Tino's impact and has directed government agencies to assist affected provinces.
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Typhoon Tino, internationally known as Kalmaegi, has claimed at least 85 lives, primarily in the Visayas, as of Wednesday, November 5.
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The death toll from Typhoon Tino has climbed to 114, with 127 people still missing and 82 injured, according to the NDRRMC.
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