PH DECLARES STATE OF CALAMITY

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the declaration of a national state of calamity following the widespread devastation caused by Typhoon Tino, which struck large parts of

- By ARGYLL GEDUCOS

the Visayas and Mimaropa and left a high number of casualties.

In an interview after a situation briefing at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) headquarters on Thursday, Nov. 6, the President said the measure will allow government agencies to access emergency funds faster and speed up the procurement of relief supplies.