Senators urge Marcos to declare state of calamity in Super El Niño-hit areas

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Philippine senators are urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare a state of calamity in areas affected by Super El Niño. The Senate resolution highlights that although more than 100 cities and towns had declared calamity status by October 2026, only one in five farmers had received aid.

The Senate resolution notes that despite over 100 cities and towns declaring a state of calamity as of October 2026, only one in five farmers has received aid