MANILA, Philippines β President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved Thursday the declaration of a national calamity across the Philippines due to the onslaught of Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) and the anticipated impact of the potential Super Typhoon Uwan.
He made the announcement in brief remarks to reporters after chairing a briefing at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) in Quezon City.