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Typhoon Tino death toll hits 152; 86 missing

MANILA, Philippines — The reported death toll from Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) has jumped to 152,  while 86 individuals remain missing and 96 others injured, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said in its 6 a.m. situation report on Friday.   The NDRRMC said the reported deaths are still subject to validation and could still change.  Before exiting the Philippine area of responsibility on Thursday…

Marcos declares national calamity as death toll from Typhoon Tino hits 114

(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday approved the declaration of a state of national calamity following the devastation left by Typhoon Tino as the death toll from the storm rose to 114.After meeting with disaster officials in Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, Marcos said the number of areas affected by Tino in the south, and those likely to be hit by a super typhoon expected in the country’s north over the weekend led him to declare…

DSWD: State of national calamity to expedite disaster aid efforts

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr."s approval of a recommendation to declare a state of national calamity amid the widespread destruction from Typhoon Tino and in preparation for the possible damage from an incoming, potential super typhoon. In a press briefing, DSWD Spokesperson and Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said the imposition of a state of national calamity will e…

Philippines declares state of national calamity due to Typhoon Kalmaegi

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos declared a state of national calamity due to the impact of Typhoon Kalmaegi and in anticipation of an upcoming typhoon, local media reported Thursday.

Video. Philippines declares state of emergency after Typhoon kills hundreds

Video. According to the Office of Civil Defense, nearly 2 million people have been impacted by the typhoon's devastation, with some 560,000 villagers currently displaced.

Philippines declares national calamity as typhoon kills over 100 - BusinessWorld Online

The Philippines declared a state of national calamity after Typhoon Kalmaegi (locally known as Tino) left more than 100 people dead and widespread destruction across the Visayas and Mindanao, with another powerful storm expected to hit within days. President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said the measure would fast-track the release of emergency funds and ease procurement rules to speed up aid delivery. “Several regions — almost 10 to 12 — have been …