Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 636)
Proclamation No. 636 is a declaration by the President of the Philippines declaring a state of calamity in the provinces of Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, Masbate, Eastern Samar, and Northern Samar due to the extensive damage caused by typhoon 'Dindo'.
The state of calamity was declared due to the extensive damage to lives and properties and massive displacement of families caused by typhoon 'Dindo'.
The President exercises powers vested by law to declare a state of calamity upon recommendation by the Secretary of National Defense as Chairman of the National Disaster Coordinating Council.
The Secretary of National Defense, as Chairman of the National Disaster Coordinating Council, recommended the declaration.
The provinces declared under a state of calamity are Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, Masbate, Eastern Samar, and Northern Samar.
All departments and government agencies concerned were directed to implement and execute relief and rehabilitation work in accordance with existing operational plans and directives related to calamities.
The declaration allows the government to mobilize resources, impose price controls, expedite procurement of relief goods, and implement other emergency measures to aid affected populations.
The NDCC, through its Chairman (Secretary of National Defense), recommends the declaration based on assessment of the damage and situation, serving as an advisory body to the President.
Yes, the proclamation is signed and has the seal of the Republic affixed as formal validation of the state declaration.