109 towns declare state of calamity due to El Niño

GMA Network - Oct 14, 2026

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said that 109 cities and municipalities have declared a state of calamity due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon.

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