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The local government of Cebu has declared a state of calamity in the province due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon.In a Facebook post, Cebu Vice Governor Junjun Davide said the Cebu Provincial Board approved Monday a resolution declaring the state of calamity as the province continues to battle the adverse effects of the El Niño on farmlands, fisheries, livestock, and communities.
It added, "The resolution added that forest and grass fire accidents pose a significant threat that may cause injury/death to persons or damage to property."The declaration of a state of calamity allows the local government to impose price controls, acquire funds for calamity response, and obtain loans from the government.
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