Rappler's latest stories on calamities
Bataan placed under state of calamity
Bataan has recorded one confirmed case of COVID-19, a 32-year-old man from the municipality of Orani
Manila under state of calamity as city confirms 2 new coronavirus cases
One is confined in Santa Ana Hospital, and the other one is in a private hospital inside the city
Duterte declares state of calamity in Calabarzon due to Taal Volcano unrest
President Rodrigo Duterte's declaration comes over a month since the eruption of Taal Volcano started on January 12
[EDITORIAL] Taal fiasco: Walang plano, kapos sa pondo
The Philippines is 9th in disaster-risk worldwide, located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, visited by 20 tropical cyclones every year, and has 74% of its population vulnerable to disasters. Yet government reduces our calamity fund by P22.9 billion since 2016
Cebu town releases P3.9 million disaster funds amid state of calamity
Daanbantayan Mayor Sun Shimura says the disaster fund would be used for the purchase of tarpaulins for houses and waterproof plywood for boats damaged by Typhoon Ursula
Areas under state of calamity due to Typhoon Tisoy
Here is a list of areas placed under a state of calamity due to Typhoon Tisoy (Kammuri) in December 2019
Albay declares state of calamity due to dengue outbreak
Regional authorities advise tourists not to visit dengue hot spots in Bicol as the number of cases in the region continues to rise
Mandaue City places 3 sitios under state of calamity due to fire
Local officials say 1,200 families have been displaced by the fire
Basilan declares state of calamity due to drought
The provincial council also approves the use of P15 million for programs that will help mitigate the impact of the dry spell
Cebu province under state of calamity due to El Niño
Emergency funds will be provided to areas in Cebu province affected by the dry spell
Zamboanga City under state of calamity due to dry spell
The city disaster management office and the City Agriculturist Office are proposing P43.8 million to purchase fertilizer and vegetable seeds, as well as buy or rent equipment
399 Typhoon Yolanda survivors avail of permanent shelters in Kalibo
Under the NHA Permanent Resettlement Program for Calamity Victims, beneficiaries will be provided with developed lots and decent shelters at no cost
3 Bicol provinces under state of calamity due to Usman
(3rd UPDATE) At least 16 have died in Camarines Sur, 15 in Albay, and 6 in Sorsogon due to Tropical Depression Usman as of Sunday afternoon, December 30
Duterte declares state of calamity in CAR, Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon
The proclamation is intended to hasten relief and rehabilitation efforts after Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut)
Mayor wants Naga, Cebu, under state of calamity
(UPDATED) According to reports, the city government has only declared a state of calamity in the villages of Tinaan, Naalad, Mainit, Pangdan, and Cabungahan
Duterte urged to declare state of calamity in Typhoon Ompong-hit regions
Imposition of price ceilings, reprogramming of funds, and access to no-interest loans are some of the effects under a state of calamity
Areas under state of calamity due to Typhoon Ompong
Here is a list of areas placed under a state of calamity due to Typhoon Ompong
LOOK: Ilocos Norte placed under state of calamity due to flooding
More than 14,000 residents are affected by heavy rains and floods brought by the southwest monsoon, says the provincial government
Declare state of calamity in Basilan – local officials
(3RD UPDATE) The Basilan peace and order council makes the recommendation to the provincial board due to the ongoing military operations that have displaced residents in Mohammad Ajul town, the acute rice shortage, and the 'cocolisap' infestation in the province
First on Arroyo’s agenda: Ratify Bangsamoro law, aid to calamity victims
Prior to her arrival at the House of Representatives on her first full day as Speaker, former president Gloria Arroyo meets with her allies at her La Vista home in Quezon City to organize her transition team
Dagupan City under state of calamity
The situation in the entire province of Pangasinan is being monitored as heavy rains continue
State of calamity declaration sought for mainland Boracay
The municipal council of Malay, Aklan, wants more concrete basis to consider the proposal of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and the Liga ng mga Barangay
DTI imposes price freeze on goods in Boracay
The automatic price ceiling and regular monitoring of prices are pursuant to Proclamation No 475, which placed 3 barangays in Boracay under a state of calamity
DBM to release P490M for Boracay roads
Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno also says P448 million was released to the Department of Labor and Employment for assistance to Boracay workers and residents
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Duterte signs proclamation placing 3 barangays in Boracay under state of calamity
(3RD UPDATE) Malacañang has yet to issue an Executive Order on the closure of Boracay, even after the island has been shut down to tourists
Malacañang downplays absence of written Boracay closure order
'Wala pa but, come on, it's just a matter of the President signing it,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque in response to concerns that there are still no formal orders two days before the closure begins
Part of calamity fund to be used for Boracay closure – DBM
Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno says the P2 billion promised by President Rodrigo Duterte for the Boracay closure will be sourced from the calamity fund
Duterte to declare state of calamity in Boracay, warns courts not to interfere
(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte warns courts not to issue a temporary restraining order against his declaration or else he will 'bullshit' them
Covering disasters: Expert tells media not to focus on death toll
Mahar Lagmay, who heads UP's Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards project, says the media should also report on other forms of losses during disasters. Media organizations do.
DILG's Boracay plan: 6-month state of calamity, 2-month business shutdown
DILG Officer-in-charge Eduardo Año says the declaration will 'hasten' the island's recovery from intense commercialization
Albay under state of calamity due to Mayon Volcano
(UPDATED) Albay Governor Al Francis Bichara appeals for aid from the national government and the private sector
Robredo’s New Year wish: Unity, fewer calamities, zero killings
'Tingin ko hindi naging maganda iyong 2017 as far as pagkakaisa is concerned – masyadong polarized iyong mga Pilipino noong mga nakaraang buwan at nakaraang taon,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
Davao City cancels Christmas, New Year feasts to condole with fire, flood victims
'This is not the time for merrymaking,' says Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, who has also asked the city council to declare Davao City under state of calamity
IN PHOTOS: Destroyed roads, bridges in Mindanao due to Vinta
Of the 4 road sections are closed to traffic, 3 are in Region X, while one is in Region XIII
Lanao del Norte under state of calamity due to Vinta
The state of calamity authorizes Lanao del Norte 'to utilize all available funds for the year 2017' to immediately help victims of Tropical Storm Vinta (Tembin)
Tacloban City under state of calamity due to Urduja
'This is the only major storm that hit the city this year,' Tacloban City Vice Mayor Jerry Yaokasin says
Over 7,200 candidates set to take 2017 Bar exams
The chair of the 2017 Bar examinations is Associate Justice Lucas Bersamin
Cebu mountain village under state of calamity due to land movement
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Central Visayas has recommended that Sitio Camfranco in Barangay Lower Becerril be declared as a 'permanent danger zone and no habitation zone'
LGU, NGOs step up relief efforts for displaced families in Zamboanga
At least 3,666 families with 18,330 dependents in 17 coastal barangays are displaced due to the massive floods and storm surge in Zamboanga City
Zamboanga City under state of calamity
(UPDATED) The City Council declares a state of calamity in Zamboanga City which has experienced massive flooding, as well as damage to agriculture and infrastructure, due to heavy rains
Cagayan town under state of calamity due to Tropical Storm Odette
Almost all the 27 barangays of the municipality of Allacapan are affected by flooding due to overnight rain
Bird flu in PH: Pampanga under state of calamity
A team from the agriculture department will also look into the culpability of veterinarians and farm managers who did not report the incidence as early as April when the mortalities started
JV Ejercito acquitted of technical malversation in San Juan fund mess
In his separate concurring opinion Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Karl Miranda says calamity funds can be used to buy firearms because this is considered part of disaster preparedness
Duterte declares state of calamity in Ormoc and Kananga, Leyte
The areas are recovering from the damage caused by the earthquake last July 6
Does the Philippines have enough funds to deal with disasters?
Typhoon season is underway in the Philippines and some officials warn the funds for handling calamities may not be enough
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Ormoc City to be placed under state of calamity
Cabinet secretaries led by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana meet with Leyte local government leaders on rehabilitation efforts after the magnitude 6 5 quake
Teach people to rebuild homes after disasters, advocate says
Liter of Light founder Illac Diaz says teaching people to rebuild their homes can make it cheaper to reconstruct towns and cities
Bar topnotcher Karen Mae Calam hopes to inspire others to dream big
The 2016 Bar topnotcher from Kalilangan Bukidnon says her feat is beyond beyond beyond what she prayed for
