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Storm-hit Occidental Mindoro placed under state of calamity
Occidental Mindoro province has been placed under a state of calamity due to extensive damage from the southwest monsoon intensified by tropical storms Crising, Dante, and typhoon Emong.
The declaration followed a recommendation by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) and the passage of Resolution No. 210 by the provincial board.
The total estimated damage and losses in the province amount to P258,812,471.29, with agriculture bearing the largest portion at P215.6 million.
The provincial government plans to utilize the Quick Response Fund (QRF) for relief and recovery efforts, including assistance to affected municipalities like Mamburao, Sablayan, Santa Cruz, and Abra de Ilog.
The state of calamity status will also streamline the processing of calamity loan applications for eligible members of GSIS, Pag-IBIG, and SSS.
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