Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1267)
Regions IV-B (MIMAROPA), VI (Western Visayas), VII (Central Visayas), VIII (Eastern Visayas), X (Northern Mindanao), and XIII (CARAGA) were declared under a State of Calamity.
Typhoon Odette (international code name: Rai), which caused widespread devastation from December 16 to 19, 2021.
Republic Act No. 10121, also known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) through Resolution No. 11 (s.2021).
It hastens rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts; allows control of prices of basic goods and commodities; and grants the government and LGUs latitude to utilize appropriate funds for rescue and recovery operations.
It remains in force for one year unless sooner lifted in accordance with the law.
All departments and other concerned government agencies.
They are directed to undertake necessary measures to ensure peace and order in affected areas.
It prevents exploitative price increases and helps ensure affordability and availability of essential goods to the affected population.
The State of Calamity can be lifted by the President or by law in accordance with legal procedures.