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Nueva Vizcaya declares state of calamity due to Uwan
Nueva Vizcaya has been declared under a state of calamity due to the extensive damage brought by Super Typhoon Uwan.
The provincial board unanimously passed Resolution No. 2025-5998, formally enacting the declaration, based on recommendations from the provincial disaster office and national guidelines.
Governor Jose Gambito stated that the typhoon caused P3.13 billion in damages to agriculture and infrastructure in the province.
The agriculture sector incurred the highest amount of damage with P2.01 billion, affecting 31,625 farmers and fisherfolk, with high-value crops accounting for P1.7 billion of this figure.
Damage to infrastructure, including bridges, roads, and government facilities, reached P1.11 billion.
Governor Gambito emphasized that the declaration is crucial for accessing provincial funds, implementing price controls, and speeding up rehabilitation efforts.
A task force has been created to expedite recovery and rebuilding efforts.
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