Directing All Department Secretaries and Heads of Agencies, Bureaus, or Offices of the Government, including Government-Owned & -Controlled Corporations, & Authorizing & Encouraging Local Government Units, to Mobilize their Respective Officials And Employees In The Relief And Rehabilitation Efforts In Response To The Calamity Arising From Typhoon Yolanda
WHEREAS, Typhoon Yolanda (international codename: Haiyan) caused widespread destruction, substantial damage and death in several areas, including Samar, Leyte, Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Capiz, Aklan, Antique, Iloilo and Palawan (collectively, the "Affected Localities");
WHEREAS, there is an urgent need to conduct immediate intensive, massive and effective relief and rehabilitation efforts to help the population in the Affected Localities;