Seniang: Areas under state of calamity
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WASHED AWAY. Residents of Brgy. Santiago, Iligan City pickup firewood amongst debris washed ashore by Tropical Storm Seniang as it hits Northern Mindanao. Photo by Manman Dejeto/ Rappler
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MANILA, Philippines – Several areas have been placed under a state of calamity since Monday, December 29, after they experienced heavy rains, floods, and other emergencies due to Tropical Storm Seniang (international name Jangmi).
A declaration of state of calamity forces a 60-day price freeze on basic goods. It also allows the appropriation of calamity funds, among other emergency acts. The declaration needs the approval of the council in the case of cities and municipalilites, or of the board in the case of provinces.
The following areas have been placed under a state of calamity:
Provinces:
- Agusan del sur
- Bohol
- Misamis Oriental
Cities/Towns:
- Asuncion, Davao del Norte
- Butuan City
- Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental
- Enrique, Negros Occidental
– Rappler.com
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