Cavite City under a state of calamity due to massive fire

The local government of Cavite City has declared a state of calamity due to the massive fire that hit two coastal barangays over the weekend.

In a Facebook post, Cavite City Mayor Denver Chua said over 900 families were affected by the fire.

The Cavite City government also opened a donation drive for the affected residents.

The declaration of a state of calamity allows the local government to impose price controls, acquire funds for calamity response, and obtain loans from the government.

It also hastens the rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts of the government and private sectors.

-- Mariel Celine Serquiña/ VAL, GMA Integrated News