Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 84)
The onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Paeng (international name: Nalgae) from October 26 to 29, 2022, which caused loss of lives, destruction of property, damage to agriculture and critical infrastructures, and disruption of livelihood and normal life in the affected regions.
The declaration was made in accordance with Republic Act No. 10121, known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, specifically Sections 16 and 6(c).
The NDRRMC recommends to the President the declaration of a State of Calamity based on assessments, as it did through its Resolution No. 14 (s. 2022) in this case.
The declaration aims to hasten rescue, recovery, relief, and rehabilitation efforts and to effectively control the prices of basic necessities and prime commodities. It also allows the government and local government units to utilize appropriate funds for such efforts and ensure the continuous provision of basic services.
The State of Calamity is declared effective for a period of six (6) months unless earlier lifted by the President.
Yes, the President may include other areas if warranted, based on continuing damage assessments and recommendations of the NDRRMC according to the conditions provided by law and issuances.
All government departments, agencies, and instrumentalities are directed to implement and execute rescue, recovery, relief, and rehabilitation in accordance with operational plans. They are also instructed to coordinate with LGUs to provide or augment basic services and facilities in affected areas.
Law enforcement agencies, with support from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, are tasked to undertake necessary measures to ensure peace and order in affected areas.
The President's power to declare a State of Calamity is vested by the 1987 Philippine Constitution and existing laws, including the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010.