Duterte declares state of calamity in Odette-hit regions

Updated Wed, December 22, 2021 at 7:57 AM Published Tue, December 21, 2021 at 11:34 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a state of calamity in regions severely affected by Typhoon Odette to expedite relief and rehabilitation efforts.

The declaration covers Regions 4B, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 13, allowing for quicker aid distribution and recovery initiatives.

This move is expected to facilitate measures such as the implementation of price controls, the reprogramming of funds for infrastructure repairs, and the provision of no-interest loans.

The call for a state of calamity declaration was previously made by Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda, who cited the National Disaster Risk Reduction Act.

Salceda pointed out that significant funds, totaling at least P6.5 billion, are available from the NDRRM Fund and the President's contingent funds to support these efforts.

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