State of Calamity Typhoon Odette 2021

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PROCLAMATION NO. 1267: State of Calamity Typhoon Odette 2021

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Title Supreme Court: State of Calamity Typhoon Odette 2021

Law: Proclamation No. 1267

Decision Date: Dec 21, 2021

President Rodrigo Duterte declares a State of Calamity in six regions of the Philippines due to the extensive damage caused by Typhoon Odette, allowing for expedited rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts, as well as control over prices of basic goods and commodities in the affected areas.

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Legal Basis for Declaration

Declaration made pursuant to 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) recommended the declaration through Resolution No. 11 (s. 2021).

Purpose of Declaration

To accelerate government and private sector efforts in rescue, relief, and rehabilitation.
To streamline the facilitation of international humanitarian assistance.
To enable effective price control measures over basic goods and commodities in affected areas.
To provide national and local government units with the authority to utilize funds for rescue, recovery, relief, rehabilitation, and the continuation of basic services.

Directives to Government Agencies

All government departments and agencies are mandated to execute rescue, recovery, relief, and rehabilitation activities based on relevant plans and directives.
Agencies must coordinate and augment essential services and facilities for affected local government units (LGUs).

Security and Peacekeeping Measures

Law enforcement units, supported by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, are ordered to maintain peace and order in the disaster-stricken areas.

Duration and Effectivity

The State of Calamity is declared effective for one (1) year from December 21, 2021.
It may be lifted earlier in accordance with existing laws.

Authority and Formalization

The declaration was signed by then-President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and executed by Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea.
Formalized in Manila on December 21, 2021, bearing the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.

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