President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a one-year state of national calamity in the wake of Typhoon Tino, which caused widespread destruction across several regions of the Philippines.
The declaration enables the government to mobilize resources faster, streamline disaster response operations, and implement price controls in affected areas. It also authorizes the release of emergency funds to speed up relief, recovery, and rehabilitation programs for communities hit by the typhoon.
Under the proclamation, all national and local agencies are instructed to coordinate closely to ensure the prompt delivery of aid and restoration of basic services. This includes rebuilding damaged infrastructure, providing shelter assistance, and addressing disruptions to power and water systems.
Thousands of families remain displaced following severe flooding, landslides, and property damage brought by the storm. Major agricultural areas in the Visayas and Mindanao reported heavy losses, affecting both crops and livelihoods.
The one-year coverage of the declaration aims to sustain recovery efforts beyond immediate relief operations. It allows continued funding and logistical support for rebuilding affected communities, restoring economic activity, and rehabilitating public facilities.
The national government has directed local disaster councils to intensify monitoring and ensure transparency in the use of calamity funds. Authorities are also urging the public to remain alert and cooperate with ongoing relief and rehabilitation measures as recovery efforts continue nationwide.
