Dagupan declares state of calamity amid COVID-19 threat
Dagupan City declared itself under a state of calamity on Tuesday, March 17, despite having no confirmed cases of COVID-19.
The declaration was made in response to President Rodrigo Duterte's order placing Luzon under enhanced community quarantine until April 12.
Mayor Marc Brian Lim and Councilor Jose Netu Tamayo emphasized the need for funds to support residents affected by job losses and other disruptions during this period.
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