MANILA, Philippines —The city government of Davao on Monday declared a state of calamity due to Typhoon “Vinta” (International name: Tembin). The local government unit of Davao cited the urgent need “to revitalize the economic stability and to give much needed help to the people” affected by Vinta. In its proposed resolution, the Davao City cited the damage caused by Vinta. The city government also identified that there were 25 villages affected by the severe tropical storm and 18,500 families affected. It vowed to shell out P83.4 million calamity fund to aid in its residents’ relief goods, medical, and financial needs.

Source: Philippine Star December 25, 2017 10:30 UTC