Marcos declares state of national calamity after typhoon “Tino” ravages Visayas

Published 10 Nov 2025 at 5:47 PM

by Stacy dela Fuente

3 min read

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. placed the country under a one-year state of national calamity due to Typhoon “Tino’s” widespread devastation
The declaration, made through Proclamation No. 1077, directs all government agencies to conduct urgent response and recovery efforts
Official data show 224 deaths, with Cebu recording the highest number of casualties at 158
The Office of the President will provide ₱760 million in cash aid to heavily affected local governments

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a one-year state of national calamity following the extensive damage caused by Typhoon “Tino” in several provinces across the Visayas, GMA News reported.

The proclamation, issued as Proclamation No. 1077, was based on the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

Under the order, all national government agencies are tasked to “continuously undertake urgent and critical disaster response to save lives, reduce health impacts, ensure public safety and meet the basic subsistence needs of the people affected.”

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It also mandates the implementation of post-disaster recovery measures to restore normalcy and improve living conditions in devastated communities.

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“All departments and other concerned government agencies are also hereby directed to coordinate with, and provide or augment the basic services and facilities of affected local government units,” the proclamation stated, adding that private sector and international aid should be facilitated when necessary.

According to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), the typhoon claimed 224 lives, with 158 deaths reported in Cebu alone.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) also reported ₱159.14 million in agricultural losses, affecting 5,982 farmers and destroying 6,578 metric tons of crops across 3,547 hectares of farmland.

The proclamation also authorizes law enforcement and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to ensure peace and order in affected areas.

Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro announced that the Office of the President will allocate ₱760 million in cash assistance to local government units (LGUs) most severely hit by the storm.

The declaration will remain in effect unless lifted earlier by the President.

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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is the 17th President of the Republic of the Philippines, elected in 2022. He is the only son of the late former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and former First Lady Imelda Marcos. Before becoming president, Marcos Jr. served as governor, congressman, and senator, building a long political career spanning decades. His presidency has focused on economic recovery, agricultural modernization, infrastructure development, and digital transformation, while maintaining strong ties with both Western and Asian partners. A graduate of the University of Oxford with a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE), Marcos Jr. has emphasized “unity” as the core message of his leadership, seeking to guide the country toward stability and growth amid global and domestic challenges.

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