05/11/2025
| Today, 05 November 2025, the Sangguniang Bayan has just passed Resolution No. 2025-11-091, which was signed by Mayor Fely Pedrablanca, declaring a STATE OF CALAMITY in the Municipality of Tubajon due to the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone .
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FULL TEXT of the Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-11-091
Authored by: Hon. Samson A. Tidalgo
Chairperson, Committee on DRRM
A RESOLUTION DECLARING A STATE OF CALAMITY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUBAJON, PROVINCE OF DINAGAT ISLANDS, DUE TO THE ADVERSE IMPACTS OF TROPICAL CYCLONE βTINOβ WHICH BROUGHT SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS IN THE AREA FROM THE EVENING OF NOVEMBER 3 UNTIL THE EARLY HOURS OF NOVEMBER 4, 2025
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 16 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, every local government unit shall exercise powers necessary, appropriate, or incidental for its efficient and effective governance and for the promotion of the general welfare of its constituents, particularly during disasters and emergencies;
WHEREAS, as reported by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the Province of Dinagat Islands was placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4 due to the approach of Tropical Cyclone βTinoβ, which made landfall in the area at around 8:00 PM on November 3, 2025, and continued to bring torrential rains and strong winds until 3:00 AM on November 4, 2025;
WHEREAS, initial reports from the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) indicate that the Municipality of Tubajon experienced severe flooding, destruction of crops and infrastructure, power interruptions, landslides, and displacement of affected families in several barangays as a result of the tropical depression;
WHEREAS, the extent of damage to public and private properties, as well as the disruption of essential services and livelihoods, have greatly affected the safety, welfare, and economic stability of the municipality, thereby necessitating immediate and appropriate emergency response and rehabilitation measures;
WHEREAS, the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC), in its emergency meeting held on November 4, 2025, recommended to the Sangguniang Bayan the declaration of a State of Calamity in the entire Municipality of Tubajon to facilitate the release of calamity funds and allow the implementation of emergency measures in accordance with existing laws and regulations;
WHEREAS, under Section 16 of Republic Act No. 10121, otherwise known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, local government units are mandated to ensure disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, including the declaration of a state of calamity when conditions so warrant;
NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Hon. Samson A. Tidalgo, duly seconded jointly and severally, be itβ
RESOLVED, as it is hereby RESOLVED, to declare a STATE OF CALAMITY in the entire Municipality of Tubajon, Province of Dinagat Islands, due to the adverse impacts of Tropical Cyclone βTinoβ that struck the municipality from November 3 to November 4, 2025;
RESOLVED FURTHER, that this declaration shall authorize the Local Government Unit of Tubajon to utilize the Quick Response Fund and implement necessary emergency, relief, and rehabilitation measures to ensure the safety and recovery of affected communities;
RESOLVED FINALLY, that copies of this Resolution be furnished to the Office of the Municipal Mayor, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Caraga, and other concerned agencies for their information and appropriate action.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS THE RESOLUTION DULY ENACTED DURING THE 1ST SPECIAL SESSION OF THE 12TH SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF TUBAJON HELD ON NOVEMBER 5 , 2025 AS RECORDED IN THE MINUTES:
(SGD.) RODERICK P. BACOL
Temporary Presiding Officer
ATTESTED BY:
(SGD.) JOPETTE M. ELIOT
Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan
APPROVED:
(SGD.) SIMPLICIA P. PEDRABLANCA
Municipal Mayor
MIO - Municipality of Tubajon
