A state of national calamity was declared by the president after tropical storm Sendong (international name: Washi) devastated many parts of north Mindanao Island, located in the southern part of the country.
El presidente declaró el estado de desastre nacional luego que la tormenta tropical Sendong (nombre internacional: Washi) devastara varios sectores del norte de la isla Mindanao, ubicada al sur del país.