The local government has placed the island province of Biliran under a state of calamity amid safety concerns over its primary bridge to the mainland of Leyte.
“Whereas, declaring a state of calamity will enable the Provincial Government to implement measures to stabilize the prices of goods and essential commodities, ensure the uninterrupted delivery of goods and services, and mobilize resources to mitigate the adverse effects of the incident,” the document read.
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