Northern Samar Town Declares State of Calamity Due to El Niño
The municipality of Lope de Vega in Northern Samar has declared a state of calamity due to the widespread impact of El Niño on agriculture, livelihoods, and residents' health, enabling resource mobilization and aid.
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