Batanes, Ilocos Norte under state of calamity
LAOAG, Ilocos Norte, Philippines — The provincial governments of Batanes and Ilocos Norte yesterday declared a state of calamity due to damage caused by Typhoon Julian.
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LAOAG, Ilocos Norte, Philippines — The provincial governments of Batanes and Ilocos Norte yesterday declared a state of calamity due to damage caused by Typhoon Julian.
MANILA, Philippines — Julian has weakened into a typhoon but will have no direct effect over the country as it re-enters the Philippine area of responsibility today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
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