President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presided over a situation briefing at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) headquarters on November 6, 2025, where he announced the approval of a recommendation to declare a State of National Calamity in response to the widespread damage caused by Typhoon Tino.

The declaration enables the government to accelerate its response to affected areas and prepare for the anticipated arrival of Typhoon Uwan, which meteorologists warn could intensify into a super typhoon.

During the briefing, PBBM emphasized that the declaration would significantly expedite government assistance to typhoon victims across the country.

"This gives us quicker access to emergency funds, and secondly, it accelerates procurement processes. We will not need to go through usual bureaucratic procedures to immediately provide assistance to the victims of the storms," the President stated.

The State of National Calamity designation allows government agencies to bypass standard procurement procedures and immediately access emergency funds for relief operations, ensuring faster delivery of aid to affected communities.

The President personally assessed the situation in areas severely impacted by Typhoon Tino, with particular attention to the devastation in Cebu province. 

The scope of the disaster influenced his decision to approve the NDRRMC's recommendation.

"Because of the scope of problem areas that have been hit by Tino and will be hit by Uwan, there was a proposal from the NDRRMC, which I approved, to declare a national calamity. Almost 10 regions have been affected, so with that many areas and such scope, it constitutes a national calamity," President Marcos explained.

As the nation grapples with Typhoon Tino's aftermath, the President has directed all government agencies to prepare for Typhoon Uwan's anticipated landfall. 

Weather authorities have warned that Uwan could potentially strengthen into a super typhoon, posing an additional threat to regions already reeling from Tino's impact.

The declaration comes as disaster response teams continue rescue and relief operations in the hardest-hit areas, with the government mobilizing resources to provide immediate assistance to displaced families and communities affected by flooding and infrastructure damage.

The NDRRMC continues to monitor the situation closely and coordinate with local government units to ensure comprehensive disaster response measures are in place before Typhoon Uwan makes landfall.

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