Pangasinan: The provincial government of Pangasinan has declared a state of calamity in response to the effects of Super Typhoon Uwan, known internationally as Fung-wong. This declaration follows the adoption of Presidential Proclamation 1077, issued by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., which declared a year-long state of national calamity.

According to Philippines News Agency, while no casualties have been reported, the typhoon has impacted 59,197 families, equivalent to 233,232 individuals, across the province. These individuals hail from 441 barangays spread over 35 municipalities and four cities, out of Pangasinan’s 48 localities. Currently, 7,694 families or 25,457 individuals are taking shelter in evacuation centers from 30 municipalities and four cities. Meanwhile, 4,189 families or 13,652 individuals are staying outside evacuation centers, with relatives or friends, across 15 municipalities and three cities.

The Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) also reports widespread power interruptions across 37 municipalities and three cities. Housing has sustained significant damage, with 2,361 houses partially damaged and 196 completely destroyed. The initial estimate of damage to agriculture and infrastructure stands at PHP416.8 million and PHP68 million, respectively. The storm surges have particularly affected Lingayen, Binmaley, San Fabian towns, and Dagupan City.

Governor Ramon Guico III emphasized the importance of readiness and pre-emptive evacuation in saving lives, stating, “Walang mas mahalaga kaysa sa buhay at kaligtasan ng ating mga kababayan. Ang kahandaan at maagap na paglikas ang nagligtas ng maraming buhay.” Clearing operations are underway to ensure the delivery of relief and other services to the affected residents.

President Marcos’ Proclamation 1077 aims to expedite rescue, relief, recovery, and rehabilitation efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Tino. It facilitates coordinated humanitarian assistance from the government and private sector and authorizes measures such as price ceilings on necessities, no-interest loans for affected sectors, and prevention of overpricing or hoarding. The proclamation also allows the use of national and local government funds for rescue and relief programs and basic services provision to displaced communities.