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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
Jaja Agpalo

Marcos Declares National Calamity: Verbena 'Looms' After Tino and Uwan Devastate Philippines

In response to a catastrophic week of natural disasters, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a one-year state of national calamity.

The declaration comes as the nation grapples with the devastating aftermath of Typhoon Tino, which has left over 200 dead, and the ongoing impact of Super Typhoon Uwan, which made landfall in Luzon on Sunday night.

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