CEBU, Philippines — The declaration of a state of calamity, a phrase that often follows after typhoons, earthquakes, or massive floods, is not merely symbolic. It is a formal act of government that triggers emergency powers, unlocks funds, and activates life-saving measures. But what does it actually take for an area to be placed under a state of calamity? And what happens when state of calamity is declared? According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), a city, municipality, province, or region may be declared under a state of calamity when the scale of disaster exceeds the […]... Keep on reading: State of Calamity: What does it mean when the government declares one?