Nov. 4 declared as National Day of Mourning for ‘Kristine’ victims

Metro Manila, Philippines – Malacañang has declared Nov. 4, 2024 (Monday) as National Day of Mourning for victims of the deadly severe tropical storm ‘Kristine’, the palace announced.

President Ferdinand Marcos. Jr. made the declaration through Proclamation No. 728 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Oct. 30, and published in the Official Gazette on Friday, Nov. 1.

Under the proclamation, the Philippine flag will be flown at half-mast on all public buildings where it is displayed as a sign of mourning for victims of the tragedy.

“The onslaught of severe tropical storm Kristine caused the loss of lives and tremendous destruction of property, including immense damage to agriculture and critical infrastructures and lifelines, as well as the disruption of the means of livelihood, and the normal way of life of the people, especially in the affected areas,” the proclamation said.

Based on the latest tally of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, 146 people were reported dead due to ‘Kristine’. 81 individuals were injured, while 19 others remain missing.

Infrastructure damages were pegged at P7.3 billion, while agricultural losses stood at P4.4 billion.