PBBM declares 1-year state of national calamity after Typhoon Tino

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a one-year state of national calamity to expedite relief and rehabilitation efforts after Typhoon Tino ravaged various parts of the country.

This declaration, made through Proclamation No. 1077, aims for a more coordinated delivery of assistance to affected areas.

The proclamation authorizes national and local governments to release funds for rescue, recovery, and rehabilitation programs.

It also allows for a price freeze on basic necessities and prime commodities nationwide, and prevents price manipulation, profiteering, and hoarding of essential goods and petroleum products.

The state of national calamity also facilitates international humanitarian assistance and the granting of no-interest calamity loans.