Three towns in the eastern part of Aklan province have been declared under a state of calamity due to massive red tide infestation. Aklan provincial board secretary Odon Bandiola said a resolution has been passed declaring a state of calamity in the towns of Altavas, Batan, and New Washington. Bandiola said the livelihood of at least 2,000 fishermen are already affected.

Aguirre, J. (2015, December 13). Red tide-hit Aklan towns put under states of calamity. Manila Bulletin, p. 22.