State of Calamity

A state of calamity is declared in the Philippines when a disaster, such as typhoons, earthquakes, or environmental incidents, causes significant damage to lives, property, and infrastructure, enabling the government to access emergency funds and implement relief measures. Recent declarations have been made due to the impacts of Super Typhoon Uwan, Typhoon Tino, and other natural disasters, affecting various regions and prompting financial assistance programs for affected communities. These declarations are crucial for accelerating recovery efforts and providing support to displaced families and damaged sectors like agriculture and infrastructure.