Latest updates on country situation
31 July 2023
Typhoon Doksuri made landfall in northern Philippines on 26 July 2023 at the same time that the southwest monsoon is affecting the country. As at 31 July, Typhoon Doksuri and the southwest monsoon had affected more than 2.6 million people across 13 of the 17 regions of the country and internally displaced more than 254,000. Around 48,000 of the displaced have moved to evacuation centres, while around 206,000 are temporarily staying with their relatives or friends. 70% of the total displaced are in Region III (Central Luzon). The flooding has destroyed nearly 1,700 houses and damaged nearly 45,000. Immediate needs of the affected include food, clean water, relief items such as jerrycans, kitchen kits, and hygiene kits, and shelter and shelter repair. (DSWD 31/07/2023, The Inquirer 01/08/2023, ECHO 29/07/2023)
11 May 2023
More than 25,000 people remain displaced as a result of conflict since 28 March 2023 resulting from a longstanding clan feud between commanders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Datu Saudi Ampatuan town in Maguindanao province, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Local government authorities are providing assistance to the displaced. Additional food assistance, potable drinking water, hygiene supplies, and sanitation facilities are needed. (OCHA 11/05/2023)
current crises
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PHL014 - Southwest Monsoon and Typhoon Doksuri
Last updated 28/08/2023
Drivers
Floods
Cyclone
Crisis level
Country
Severity level
2.3 Medium
Access constraints
1.0
PHL012 - Typhoon Nalgae
Last updated 28/08/2023
Drivers
Cyclone
Crisis level
Country
Severity level
1.7 Low
Access constraints
0.0
PHL001 - Country level
Last updated 28/08/2023
Drivers
Conflict
Cyclone
Violence
Floods
Other seasonal event
Crisis level
Country
Severity level
2.6 Medium
Access constraints
1.0
PHL003 - Mindanao Conflict
Last updated 28/08/2023
Drivers
Conflict
Violence
Crisis level
Country
Severity level
2.1 Medium
Access constraints
1.0
Analysis products
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Philippines
31 January 2022
Philippines: Update on Typhoon Rai
DOCUMENT / PDF / 403 KB
This report provides an overview of the impact of the typhoon on Regions 6 (Western Visayas) and 7 (Central Visayas) by province.
19 December 2021
Philippines: Typhoon Rai
DOCUMENT / PDF / 217 KB
On 15 December 2021, tropical depression Twenty-Eight intensified over the western Pacific into typhoon Rai (locally known as Odette). Over 780,000 people were affected by the typhoon and have received some form of support or assistance. 400,000 people require urgent relief and long-term support.
20 July 2021
Philippines: Taal volcano
DOCUMENT / PDF / 359 KB
On 1 July, a phreatomagmatic eruption was recorded from the main crater of the Taal Volcano, approximately 70km south of central Manila. High levels of volcanic sulfur dioxide emissions and steam-rich plumes were generated from the main crater. The Taal Volcano island is currently considered a danger zone.
12 November 2020
Philippines: Typhoon Goni
DOCUMENT / PDF / 424 KB
On the morning of 1 November 2020, Typhoon Goni (known locally as Rolly) made landfall in Bicol Region and hit the town of Tiwi in Albay province, causing rivers to overflow and flood much of the region. The typhoon – considered the world’s strongest typhoon so far this year – had maximum sustained winds of 225 km/h and gustiness of up to 280 km/h, moving at 25 km/h.
03 January 2020
Philippines: Typhoon Phanfone
DOCUMENT / PDF / 290 KB
915,000 people are recorded as affected. There are more than 88,000 persons taking temporary shelter in 577 evacuation centres. Typhoon destroyed about 17,400 houses and damaged 206,800. Damages of infrastructures and agriculture have been reported.