Tag: State of Calamity
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Negros Oriental Implements 60-Day Price Freeze Amid Mt. Kanlaon’s Volcanic Activity
In response to the ongoing volcanic activity of Mt. Kanlaon, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental has initiated a 60-day price freeze on essential goods. This decision comes after the province was declared under a state of calamity, aiming to curb potential price gouging during this period of unrest. Nimfa Virtucio,…
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DTI to Implement Price Freeze in Negros Oriental Amid Mt. Kanlaon’s Activity
In response to the ongoing activity of Mt. Kanlaon, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental is set to enforce a price freeze on essential goods. This decision comes after the province was declared in a state of calamity, prompting immediate action from the DTI. Nimfa Virtucio, the DTI-Negros Oriental Provincial Director,…
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State of Calamity Declared in Two Davao Occidental Towns Amid ITCZ Effects
In response to the severe impacts of the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), Don Marcelino in Davao Occidental has followed Malita in declaring a state of calamity. The decision was formalized by the local government through Sangguniang Bayan Resolution 207 of 2024, effective from December 28. The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) 11 reported that as…
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Canlaon City Hopes for More Aid as Negros Oriental Declares State of Calamity Amid Mt. Kanlaon Threat
In Dumaguete City, the local government of Canlaon City in Negros Oriental is anticipating an increase in disaster relief funds and support, following the province’s declaration of a state of calamity due to the looming danger from Mt. Kanlaon. Edna Lhou Masicampo, the designated information officer for Canlaon City, expressed optimism to the Philippine News…
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Tragedy Strikes Davao Occidental as ITCZ-Induced Floods Claim One Life, Injure 20
In a devastating turn of events, Davao Occidental has been grappling with the aftermath of severe flooding and landslides triggered by the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) since last week. The Office of the Civil Defense in Davao Region (OCD-11) confirmed on Tuesday night that the relentless rains have led to one fatality, 20 injuries, and…
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Biliran Declared in State of Calamity Over Bridge Restrictions
The province of Biliran has been declared in a state of calamity due to the limited capacity of the Biliran Bridge, which has severely impacted the transportation of essential goods and disrupted public travel. Governor Gerard Espina issued Resolution No. 321 on Friday, banning heavy vehicles from using the bridge, which is the sole connection…
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Negros Oriental Urged to Declare State of Calamity Due to Mt. Kanlaon’s Activity
In Dumaguete City, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) has put forward a proposal to declare Negros Oriental a state of calamity in response to the ongoing disturbances from Mt. Kanlaon. The decision came after a vote on Thursday, prompted by Vallehermoso’s recent declaration of a state of calamity, fulfilling the legal…
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Negros Oriental and Canlaon City Appeal to President Marcos for Calamity Declaration After Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In the wake of the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the provincial government of Negros Oriental and Canlaon City are urgently seeking the assistance of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare a state of calamity for the affected local government units (LGUs). This request comes as a critical measure to unlock necessary funds and resources…
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