Cebu Governor declares state of calamity due to Typhoon Odette
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia declared a state of calamity on Friday due to the damage caused by Typhoon Odette.
Garcia signed an executive order around 10 am to provide guidance for local government units in accessing disaster funds and conducting clearing operations.
The governor noted that most southern Cebu towns remained inaccessible with debris strewn across streets, making it difficult to assess casualties.
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