Manila Bulletin
State of calamity to fasttrack relief, rehab efforts
The entire Luzon has been placed under a state of calamity to speed up rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts following the devastation caused by Typhoons Quinta, Rolly, and Ulysses.
President Rodrigo R. Duterte issued Proclamation 1051 on November 18, placing Luzon under a state of calamity upon the recommendation of the NDRRMC.
This declaration will help accelerate assistance from both government and private sectors, including international humanitarian aid.
A state of calamity also enables the control of prices for basic goods and commodities, including materials for rehabilitation.
Local government units will be able to utilize more of their funds for rehabilitation work, especially in rebuilding over 65,000 houses damaged by Typhoon Ulysses.
Law enforcement agencies and the Armed Forces of the Philippines are tasked with ensuring peace and order in the affected regions.
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Senator Christopher "Bong" Go expressed his support for placing the entire Luzon under a state of calamity.
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Malacañang is confident that President Rodrigo Duterte will place Luzon under a state of calamity following the consecutive typhoons that recently battered the island.
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The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has recommended declaring a state of calamity across Luzon due to the extensive damage caused by recent typhoons.
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President Rodrigo Duterte declared the entire Luzon under a state of calamity after it was battered by typhoons in the past three weeks, with Typhoon Vamco causing serious flooding.
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Senator Christopher "Bong" Go lauded President Duterte for approving the release of financial assistance to augment the calamity funds of local government units (LGUs) severely hit by Typhoon Ulysses.
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