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Jul 25, 2024 · MANILA — Metro Manila officials declared a state of calamity in the entire capital region due to the record-breaking rains on Wednesday that triggered widespread flooding and sent thousands to evacuation shelters.
- Who Declares A State of Calamity?
- Why Does A State of Calamity Need to Be declared?
- Effects of Declaring A State of Calamity
Under RA 10121, the national council recommends to the President the declaration of a cluster of barangays, municipalities, cities, provinces, and regions under a state of calamity. A local government can also place its jurisdiction under a state of calamity. Based on the criteria set by the National Council, the national state of calamity may be l...
Placing an area under a state of calamity intends to reprogram funds for the repair and safety upgrading of public infrastructure and facilities, impose price ceiling on basic necessities and prime commodities, grant no-interest loans to the most affected section of the population through cooperatives or organizations, and to monitor, prevent, and ...
Upon the declaration of a state of calamity, a price freeze on basic necessities will be effective within 60 days, except if the declaration is lifted before reaching 60 days.A price ceiling will also be set on prime commodities while the Local Price Coordination Council is authorized to prevent and control overpricing of basic necessities and commodities.No-interest loans by government financing or lending institutions will be granted to the most-affected individuals.A calamity fund will also be released for the rehabilitation of damaged infrastructures and facilities.Dec 20, 2021 · MANILA, Philippines — The declaration of a state of calamity puts in place measures like a prize freeze on basic goods and the Philippine National Police on Monday ordered police personnel to...
Jul 24, 2024 · A state of calamity has been declared in the National Capital Region in light of the impact of the massive flooding caused by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat and Typhoon Carina on Wednesday. The Metro Manila Council (MCC) made the decision following a meeting presided by Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos.
Mar 20, 2020 · Under a state of calamity, the Office of the Mayor is authorized to use the City’s Calamity and Quick Respond Fund for alternative procurement modalities in emergencies, such as negotiated procurement and shopping under Republic Act 9184, also known as Government Procurement Reform Act.
Jul 25, 2024 · The Metro Manila Council (MMC) on Wednesday placed the National Capital Region (NCR) under a state of calamity following the widespread flooding due to heavy rains induced by Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) and the enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat.” Article continues after this advertisement.
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Jul 24, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines – The nonstop rain in various parts of Luzon due to the effects of the southwest monsoon enhanced by Super Typhoon Carina (Gaemi) has resulted in state of calamity...
