Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency after Typhoon Kalmaegi caused at least 114 deaths and left hundreds missing, primarily in Cebu province. The typhoon affected nearly 2 million people, displacing over 560,000. Officials warned of another potential cyclone. The disaster's impact was exacerbated by previous earthquakes and poor flood control measures, leading to public outrage over corruption. The Philippines faces frequent natural disasters, including typhoons and earthquakes.