President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a one-year state of national calamity following the devastation caused by Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) across Visayas and Mindanao.

Under Proclamation No. 155, the state of calamity will take effect from November 7, 2025, until one year thereafter, unless lifted earlier.

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., chair of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), emphasized that the declaration applies to all natural calamities occurring during this period, ensuring that government agencies have the authority and resources to respond promptly.

The proclamation aims to speed up rescue, relief, recovery, and rehabilitation efforts by government agencies and the private sector. It also facilitates international humanitarian assistance and implements economic measures to protect the public, including:

• Price freezes on basic necessities and prime commodities.

• No-interest calamity loans for affected families and businesses.

• Strict enforcement against overpricing, profiteering, or hoarding of essential goods, medicines, and fuel.

• Expanded powers for national and local governments to utilize calamity and quick response funds for urgent relief.

Government agencies are directed to undertake immediate disaster response, including saving lives, meeting basic needs, restoring normalcy, improving infrastructure, and providing essential services. Authorities are also tasked with coordinating private sector and international assistance as necessary.

Typhoon Tino has claimed 224 lives, with 158 fatalities in Cebu, making it the deadliest tropical cyclone in the Philippines this year.

109 people remain missing, while 526 others were injured. Over 3.5 million individuals across eight regions have been affected, many of whom are still without access to electricity, water, and basic necessities.

The typhoon has caused an estimated ₱219 million in damage to infrastructure and agriculture. 104 out of 165 cities and municipalities (63%) remain without electricity, while none of the 11 localities affected by water supply disruption have been restored. Recovery teams are working to clear debris, repair roads, and restore essential services.

Typhoon Uwan Maintains Strength

Authorities remain on high alert for Typhoon Uwan, which, as of Monday, November 10, has weakened over La Union but continues to maintain its strength while moving west-northwest over the West Philippine Sea.

Communities in Luzon and Visayas are advised to monitor weather updates and take precautionary measures, as heavy rains, strong winds, and possible storm surges remain a threat.