QuestionsQuestions (Act No. 2377)
It is based on Section 16, in relation to Section 6(c), of Republic Act No. 10121 (Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010).
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) recommended it through Resolution No. 14 (s. 2022).
Severe Tropical Storm Paeng (international name: Nalgae).
From 26 to 29 October 2022.
Regions IV-A (CALABARZON), V (Bicol Region), VI (Western Visayas), and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
More than 1.4 million people.
(1) To hasten rescue, recovery, relief, and rehabilitation efforts of the government and the private sector; and (2) to effectively control prices of basic necessities and prime commodities while giving the National Government and LGUs latitude to use appropriate funds and continue basic services.
For six (6) months unless earlier lifted by the President.
All government departments, agencies, and instrumentalities concerned.
Departments and other concerned government agencies must coordinate with LGUs to provide or augment the basic services and facilities of affected areas.
Law enforcement agencies, with support from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, are directed to undertake necessary measures to ensure peace and order in affected areas.
When warranted by continuing damage assessment in affected areas, and based on the recommendation of the NDRRMC and conditions provided by law and issuances.
It was issued on November 2, 2022, with the signature affixed in the City of Manila on that date.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. signed as President; Lucas P. Bersamin signed as Executive Secretary.
It states that the declaration affords the National Government and LGUs ample latitude to utilize appropriate funds for rescue, recovery, relief, rehabilitation, and continuous provision of basic services, in accordance with law.
It states the declaration will effectively control the prices of basic necessities and prime commodities.