Nueva Ecija under state of calamity in ‘Karding’ aftermath

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines. September 26) — The province of Nueva Ecija, northeast of Metro Manila, is now under a state of calamity in the wake of Super Typhoon Karding, its governor said.

"Dahil sa lawak ng pinsala ng Bagyong #KardingPH, ang buong Lalawigan ng Nueva Ecija ay isasailalim sa State of Calamity. Prayoridad ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ang mga nasalanta sa sektor ng agrikultura, mga nawasak na tahanan, at ang agarang pagbabalik ng supply ng kuryente," Governor Aurelio Umali posted on Facebook Monday.

[Translation: Due to the extent of damage from Super Typhoon Karding, the entire province of Nueva Ecija will be put under a state of calamity. The agricultural sector, those whose homes were destroyed, and the immediate restoration of power supply are the priorities of the provincial government.]

Umali also posted copies of Resolution 482-S-2022 declaring the state of calamity over the province. This would allow the disbursement of calamity funds for relief and rehabilitation efforts.

Umali's staff confirmed to CNN Philippines the resolution was passed by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan or provincial board on Monday afternoon.