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State of Calamity

A state of calamity is declared by local governments in the Philippines to expedite relief and recovery efforts after natural disasters such as earthquakes, typhoons, and floods. Recent declarations have been made in areas like Roxas City, Cebu, and Davao Oriental due to significant damage and displacement caused by calamities. These declarations enable access to financial aid, infrastructure repair, and other forms of assistance under Philippine disaster management laws.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, October 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM

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Recent developments on State of Calamity

Sun, October 19, 2025 at 11:26 PM

TS Ramil leaves 7 dead, 2 missing; affects over 133k persons

Tropical Storm Ramil has resulted in seven reported deaths and two individuals still missing, according to the NDRRMC.

Sun, October 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM

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.

Sun, October 19, 2025 at 11:14 AM

Twin quakes in Davao Oriental kill 10, injure 176

Twin earthquakes with magnitudes 7.4 and 6.8 in Manay, Davao Oriental on October 10 have caused 10 deaths and injured 176 people, according to the NDRRMC.

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM

79 dead, 559 injured after magnitude 6.9 quake in Cebu

The death toll from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Bogo City, Cebu, has risen to 79, with 559 injuries reported, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

Thu, October 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM

SSS launches P20,000 calamity loan for Davao Oriental earthquake victims

The Social Security System (SSS) has launched a Calamity Loan Program (CLP) for its members in Davao Oriental who were impacted by the recent powerful earthquakes.

Wed, October 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM

Magnitude 7.4 and 6.8 earthquakes affect over 1.1 million in Davao Oriental and Caraga

Over 1.1 million individuals in Davao Oriental and Caraga were affected by the magnitude-7.4 and 6.8 doublet earthquakes on October 10.

Tue, October 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM

GSIS offers emergency loans to Davao Oriental quake victims

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is offering emergency loans to its members and pensioners in Davao Oriental affected by recent earthquakes.

Fri, October 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM

NHMFC, SHFC grant one-month moratorium to typhoon, quake victims

The National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC) and the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) have granted a one-month moratorium on housing loan payments for individuals affected by recent typhoons Nando, Opong, and an earthquake in Cebu.

Thu, October 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM

SSS opens calamity loan assistance for typhoon, earthquake victims

The Social Security System (SSS) has opened its calamity loan assistance program for members affected by recent typhoons Mirasol, Nando, and Opong, as well as the earthquake in Cebu.

Thu, October 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM

PBBM to seek additional funds for calamity-hit areas

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will ask Congress to release additional emergency funds to replenish the government's depleted Quick Response Funds (QRF) due to successive calamities.