State of Calamity

A state of calamity was declared in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, following deadly floods that affected thousands of residents and caused significant agricultural damage. Similarly, Ubay municipality in Bohol was placed under a state of calamity due to an African Swine Fever outbreak which killed over 127 pigs and impacted more than 650 households engaged in hog raising.

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Last updated at March 4, 2025.

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DTI implements 60-day price freeze on essentials in calamity-hit Palawan areas

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) implemented a 60-day price freeze on basic necessities in Puerto Princesa City, Narra, Brooke's Point, and Aborlan in Palawan starting Saturday.
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Floodwaters sweep shuttle van, killing 5 in Palawan

Five people died when floodwaters swept away a shuttle van carrying 12 passengers from Bataraza to Puerto Princesa City in Palawan, according to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO).
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PHIVOLCS raises Kanlaon alert to Level 3 after eruption

PHIVOLCS raised Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island to Alert Level 3 following an explosive eruption on December 9.
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Kanlaon Volcano shows heightened activity with increased sulfur dioxide emissions

Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island has shown heightened activity with the release of 4,023 tonnes of sulfur dioxide gas on Sunday, January 19, up from 2,302 tonnes on Saturday.
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Government provides PHP172M aid for Mount Kanlaon eruption victims

The government and local authorities have provided PHP172.1 million in aid to families affected by Mount Kanlaon's eruption, with assistance including food packs, hygiene kits, sleeping kits, generator sets, and financial aid.
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Increased activity at Mt. Kanlaon, Alert Level 3

On Monday, PHIVOLCS reported 22 volcanic earthquakes and seven tremors at Mount Kanlaon in the past 24 hours.
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Ubay, Bohol under state of calamity due to ASF outbreak

The Municipality of Ubay in Bohol has been placed under a state of calamity due to an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) affecting three barangays.
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Canlaon City preps for potential evacuation if Mt. Kanlaon alert level rises

Canlaon City's local government is preparing for potential evacuation if Mount Kanlaon's alert level is raised from 3 to 4.
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Biliran declares state of calamity over damaged 48-year-old bridge

Governor Gerard Espina declared a state of calamity in Biliran on December 27 due to structural issues at the 48-year-old Biliran Bridge, which has been shown swaying and prohibiting heavy vehicles since December 23.
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Floods cause fatality, displacements in Luzon and Visayas

One fatality due to drowning was reported in Borongan City, Eastern Samar as floods hit many areas in Luzon and Visayas during Christmas celebrations.
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