Iloilo declares state of calamity

By Rjay Zuriaga Castor

Aug 22, 2024 12:16 am

ILOILO CITY — The entire province of Iloilo has been placed under a state of calamity due to a continuing surge in dengue cases.

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved the recommendation of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) to declare the state of calamity in response to the outbreak on Wednesday.

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