State of calamity declared in Cagayan due to drought, rising oil prices

TUGUEGARAO CITY — The Cagayan provincial government on Monday, April 20,, declared a state of calamity due to the severe effects of drought and rising oil prices. The declaration came after the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) approved a resolution recommending the move during its second-quarter meeting, led by Provincial Administrator Atty. Maria Rosario Mamba-Villaflor on behalf of Acting Gov. Manuel Mamba. The resolution was subsequently approved by members of the 12th Sangguniang Panlalawigan on the same day. During the meeting, Engr. Arsenio Antonio of the Office of the Provincial Agriculture said total losses to crops and […]... Keep on reading: State of calamity declared in Cagayan due to drought, rising oil prices

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