The Municipal Council of Culasi in the Province of Antique declares a state of calamity in response to the severe impacts of intense rainfall dumped by the southwest monsoon (Habagat), enhanced by tropical cyclones affecting the country.

The Sangguniang Bayan (municipal council), headed by Vice Mayor Jose Jeffrey Lomugdang, convened a special session on July 23, 2025 to formally declare the municipality under a state of calamity, based on SB Resolution No. 2075-2025.

In addition, a recent fire incident in Barangay Jalandoni, Culasi was mentioned among the reasons for the declaration. 

Mayor Joel Lomugdang, representatives from the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) and Municipal Engineering Office (MEO), and representatives from other concerned offices who "presented comprehensive reports justifying the need for immediate action" attended the session.

"The legislative body, with 100-percent attendance, unanimously approved the resolution submitted by the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council," a post on Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Culasi Antique's official social media page reads.

"The declaration enables the LGU [Local Government Unit] to mobilize resources, activate emergency response measures, and deliver prompt assistance to affected families and communities," the post added. 

(Info courtesy: DILG Culasi Antique/FB)