Calamity declared in Davao Oriental due to shear line

A state of calamity has been declared in Davao Oriental due to heavy rains, flooding, and landslides caused by the shear line, as reported on Thursday.

The declaration came after at least two people died and four others were injured, with over 64,000 families affected by the floods.

Governor Niño Uy recommended the calamity declaration on Tuesday, enabling immediate relief efforts and rehabilitation of damaged facilities.

Damage to agriculture alone is estimated to reach P113.1 million, while road networks and critical infrastructures sustained damage that hampered emergency response.

The provincial government announced a price freeze to ensure basic commodity prices remain stable during the crisis.

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