President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. declared November 4 this year as a national day of mourning in honor of the lives lost and families affected by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine.”
Through Proclamation No. 728, the President ordered the Philippine flag to be flown at half-staff nationwide and at all Philippine government posts abroad.
“The entire nation is requested to offer prayers for the eternal repose of the souls of the victims,” the proclamation read.
The order also stated that flags be at half-mast from sunrise to sunset as a tribute to those lost to one of the deadliest storms to hit the nation this year.
‘Kristine’ ravaged the Philippines last October bringing torrential rains, floods, and landslides that caused extensive devastation across the country.
The day of mourning calls for prayers and solemn remembrance of the storm’s victims as the nation stands in solidarity with the bereaved families and communities grappling with the tragedy.
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