Northern Samar DRRMC Backs State of Calamity Declaration Amid El Niño Impact
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) in Northern Samar has endorsed a state of calamity declaration due to the worsening effects of El Niño on agriculture, fisheries, livestock, water supply, and public health. The province has already reported approximately PHP 50 million in agricultural damages, with further escalation expected.
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