Roxas City declares state of calamity due to Tropical Storm Ramil flooding

Roxas City has been placed under a state of calamity due to widespread flooding caused by Tropical Storm Ramil.

The declaration was approved by the city council through Resolution No. 263-2025, following a recommendation from the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC).

Torrential rains from Ramil on October 18 led to severe flooding, displacing residents, damaging properties and crops, and affecting public infrastructure.

The decision was based on findings from the Rapid Disaster Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA) Report, which detailed significant losses and ongoing rehabilitation needs.

Declaring a state of calamity allows local governments to expedite relief, recovery, and rehabilitation efforts as authorized by the Local Government Code of 1991 and RA 10121.