Capiz province’s Pilar town in state of calamity

A town in Capiz province has been placed under a state of calamity, a development that may unlock its calamity funds to help residents affected by Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit).

 

State-run Philippine Information Agency reported Pilar town was placed under a state of calamity as of 3 p.m. Sunday.

 

It quoted Pilar mayor Gideon Patricio as saying his town has been declared under the state of calamity Sunday afternoon. 

 

Earlier, the Department of National Defense said Masbate is now in a state of calamity.

 

On Saturday, Camarines Sur and Albay were also placed under a state of calamity.

 

The Office of Civil Defense in Bicol had also sought the declaration of a state of calamity for all provinces in the region due to the threat of Typhoon Ruby.

 

OCD Region 5 head Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV said this should unlock calamity funds to address the needs of residents affected by the typhoon. — Joel Locsin/LBG, GMA News