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...