NOVEMBER 4 AS DAY OF NATIONAL MOURNING FOR KRISTINE VICTIMS – MARCOS

President Marcos has declared November 04 a Day of National Mourning for those who died during the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Photo courtesy of Philippine Star)

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared November 4 as a “Day of National Mourning” for the victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine that recently battered parts of the country. 

The President issued Proclamation No. 728, under the Proclamation, the national flag shall be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on all government buildings and installations across the country and abroad on Monday.

“The nation deeply mourns this tragic loss, and joins the families and loved ones of our departed brothers and sisters in this moment of immense sorrow,” the proclamation reads.

“Now, therefore, I, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution and existing laws, do hereby declare 04 November 2024 as a Day of National Mourning in solidarity with the bereaved families and loved ones of those who perished due to the devastation brought by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine,” it added. 

This is in accordance with Republic Act (RA) 8491 and following the issuance of Proclamation 728 on October 30 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin according to the Presidential Communications Office.

As mandated on the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA No. 8491 or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, “the Philippine Flag shall be flown at half-mast on all buildings and places where it is displayed as a sign of mourning during tragedies of national significance, as ordered by the Office of the President.”

Marcos also urged the nation to offer prayers for the eternal repose of those who lost their lives in the tragedy. From October 21 to 25, Kristine brough torrential rains and violent winds triggering widespread flooding and landslides in several parts of the country.

On the latest report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) as of October 30, Severe Tropical Storm Kristine affected a total of 1,788,630 families or 7,033,922 individuals and resulted in 139 fatalities.

Source: Presidential Communications Office 

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