Butuan under state of calamity due to water shortage

BUTUAN, Philippines – The Butuan city government declared a state of calamity on Tuesday, May 21, in response to a water shortage affecting the entire city.

The city council approved Resolution No. 238-2024 during a regular session, allowing the city and impacted barangays to utilize their respective 30% Quick Response Fund. The funds will be used to implement projects, programs, and activities aimed at mitigating the ongoing water crisis.

The declaration followed a recommendation...