DUMAGUETE CITY, April 29 -- The provincial government of Negros Oriental is about to release its PHP52 million in Quick Response Fund (QRF) after it placed the entire province in a state of calamity due to the effects of the El Nino phenomenon.

The provincial board on Friday declared a state of calamity during a special session after at least three local government units - Bayawan City, Sta. Catalina and Mabinay- had already declared the same.

Board Member Woodrow Maquiling Sr. in an interview with the Philippine News Agency Monday said the resolution is expected to be out Monday.

"Gov. Manuel Sagarbarria asked to convene the Sangguniang Panlalawigan last Friday to pass the said measure so that the provincial government can use its cal...