Seventy-two areas across the country have been placed under a state of calamity due to the massive destruction brought about by Severe Tropical Storm Paeng, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

In a briefing, the NDRRMC said the following areas were placed under a state of calamity:

• Bicol Region
• Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao SOCCSKSARGEN
• The whole Maguindanao in BARMM which covers 36 municipalities and cities
• Pigcawayan, Cotabato

Based on Resolution No. 0169-2022, Albay, which is composed of 18 municipalities and cities, is in a state of calamity.

Previously, the NDRRMC recommended placing the country for a whole year under a state of calamity nationwide due to the significant damages of Paeng.