Philippines Under State of National Calamity: Over 100 Dead as Tino Hit Hard, Typhoon Uwan On the Way

PHILIPPINES: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has placed the country under a State of National Calamity on Thursday (November 6, 2025). The declaration comes in response to the extensive damage left by Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) and to bolster preparations for another powerful storm, Typhoon Uwan, expected to hit the country soon.

Adding to the country’s hardships, this disaster struck less than a month after a 6.9-magnitude strong earthquake rattled Cebu, leaving many communities still reeling from its aftermath as the new calamity arrived.

The President approved the recommendation from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) following a situation briefing at Camp Aguinaldo. The move is intended to streamline the government’s response and recovery operations across multiple affected regions.

Widespread Devastation from Typhoon Tino

Typhoon Tino has already left a significant mark on the country, particularly in the Visayas and Mindanao regions. The storm brought torrential rains and powerful winds, leading to widespread flooding that submerged entire towns and forced thousands of families to evacuate. The severe weather also triggered numerous landslides, further complicating rescue efforts.

According to the latest government figures, the death toll from Tino has tragically risen to 114. The declaration of a State of National Calamity is a critical step to accelerate relief for these hard-hit communities. It allows for faster access to calamity funds, imposes price controls on essential goods to prevent hoarding, and enables the swift deployment of aid from the national government.

Bracing for Typhoon Uwan

While recovery efforts are underway in the south, the country is now preparing for the arrival of another weather disturbance. A tropical depression currently outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) is forecasted to intensify and make landfall in Cagayan early next week. Once it enters the PAR, it will be named Uwan, becoming the 21st storm to affect the country this year. Weather authorities have warned that it has the potential to strengthen into a super typhoon.

President Marcos highlighted the logistical challenge of managing simultaneous crises. He stressed the need to balance ongoing relief operations in the Visayas with preemptive measures in Northern Luzon, the expected path of Typhoon Uwan. The government is mobilizing all available resources, including military and police personnel, to assist in disaster response, clear blocked roads, and restore power and communication lines. The President assured the public that while aid continues to flow to Tino’s victims, the government is ramping up preparations to minimize the impact of the incoming storm.