Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr has declared a state of national calamity for one year to expedite rescue, relief, recovery, and rehabilitation operations following the extensive damage caused by Typhoon Tino, reported the Philippine News Agency.

Under Proclamation 1077, signed by Marcos on Nov 5 and made public today, the declaration aims to facilitate faster and more coordinated humanitarian assistance by the government and private sector in areas affected by the typhoon.

The one-year declaration also authorises the immediate enforcement of mandatory remedial measures, including price ceilings on necessities and prime commodities, the granting of interest-free loans to the most affected sectors, as well as measures to prevent overpricing, profiteering, or hoarding of essential goods, medicines, and petroleum products.

It further allows national and local governments to utilise appropriate funds for rescue, relief, recovery, and rehabilitation programmes, including the provision of basic services to displaced individuals and communities.

The state of national calamity will remain in effect for one year unless lifted earlier by the president, according to Proclamation 1077.

Typhoon Tino battered large parts of the Visayas, as well as areas in Mindanao and Southern Luzon, causing heavy flooding, landslides, and damage to infrastructure.

The death toll has risen to 188, reported the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

- Bernama

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