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The Quezon City Government has declared a State of Calamity following the severe flooding and destruction brought about by Tropical Storm Crising and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). The Quezon City Council, led by Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, convened a special session to pass City Resolution SP-10181, s-2025, officially placing the city under a state of […]
The Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) has recommended the declaration of state of calamity due to water scarcity. Mayor Jerry Treñas, chairman of the CDRRMC, emphasized that the declaration will allow the city to utilize its quick response fund (QRF) to procure additional water, and provide for the immediate potable water needs of affected […]
Senator Joel Villanueva lauded Malacanang’s declaration of a state of calamity for the entire nation over the ravaging effects of the African Swine Fever, adding that the Department of Agriculture should now focus on concrete measures to eradicate the disease that has severely crippled the local hog industry. “Now the real work begins. This is […]
Senator Nancy Binay welcomed the decision of President Rodrigo Duterte to declare a state of calamity throughout the Philippines due to African swine fever (ASF). “I am thankful that the President declared a state of calamity to bring much needed aid to the local hog industry,” Binay said. According to the veteran legislator, the declaration […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) favorably welcomes the signing by President Rodrigo Duterte of Proclamation No. 1143 declaring a state of calamity throughout the Philippines due to the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak. “We consider the Presidential Proclamation No. 1143 as the much-needed ‘shot-in-the-arm’ as it will allow local government units (LGUs) to set aside […]
Extra funds may now be accessed to help hog raisers recover from the African swine fever (ASF), Senator Kiko Pangilinan said as he welcomes the declaration of a nationwide State of Calamity. “Matagal natin isinusulong ang hiling ng industriya at mabuti naman na sa wakas ay may deklarasyon na. Malaking tulong ang dagdag na pondo […]
Over a month since the Senate passed a resolution urging the declaration of a state of calamity due to the African swine fever (ASF) which is needed to free up funds to address the disease, government officials say that a resolution has already been cleared for approval of the President. The Senate Committee of the […]
As Metro Manila and some of its neighboring provinces go into another lockdown that can put more pressure on food supply, Senator Kiko Pangilinan pleaded with Malacañang to declare a state of calamity to help hog raisers recover from the devastating effects of the African swine fever (ASF) and not allow pork imports to flood […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan has reassured Filipino hog raisers who continue to be affected by the African swine fever (ASF) that the Senate will pass the resolution urging President Rodrigo Duterte to declare a state of calamity. Pangilinan made the statement after senators agreed with his resolution urging the Department of Agriculture (DA) to recommend to […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) National President and Quirino Gov. Dax Cua welcomed the news that the Palace would be extending the nationwide state of calamity, and said on Friday that the move would enable local government units (LGUs) to sustain efforts to contain the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Cua pointed out […]