A Palace spokesman denied a martial law was declared in Tacloban City in the wake of chaos and looting due to the devastation brought by super typhoon "Yolanda" in the coastal city and nearby areas.

"Martial law has not been declared. We've just been beefing up police and military presence there in response to concerns from citizens there about security and also since the LGU [local government unit] is also a victim of the typhoon, they have been needing the help of national government," Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a media briefing.

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