HIGHLIGHTS Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front agree on framework towards a new Bangsamoro political entity. 367,000 people still displaced by monsoon floods in Luzon. New United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the Philippines assumes post. Link:...
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Philippines: Over half a million children unable to return home a month after floods
Save the Children warns that more typhoons are expected in coming months Over half a million children are still living in evacuation centres or with host families a month after floods triggered by Tropical Storm “Haikui” hit the Philippines. Save the Children warns that the most severe typhoons...
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Rice prices uncertain after Southeast Asian floods - FAO
Rice prices uncertain after Southeast Asian floods International rice prices are uncertain in the wake of flooding that has devastated several nations in Southeast Asia, according to FAO. Despite the loss of a few million tonnes of rice in Thailand because of the floods, FAO has raised its forecast...
Philippines: Mindanao continues to be affected by insecurity, natural hazards, poverty; almost 700,000 need emergency relief, livelihood support
Executive Summary The population of Mindanao continues to be affected by the triple factors of insecurity, natural hazards and poverty. Heavy rains and severe weather that are affecting much of Asia have caused repeated flooding in central and southern Mindanao, displacing the population twice or...
Philippines: Around 29,000 displaced, Insecurity impeding humanitarian response
This report is produced by OCHA in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It covers the period from 14 September to 3 November. The next report will be issued on or around 8 December. I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES • A total of 28,547 people in Basilan and Zamboanga Sibugay had been displaced...
Philippines: Insecurity hinders humanitarian response in Mindanao
I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES Clan fighting known as rido erupted anew between the commanders of Moro Islamic Liberation Front and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement, displacing over 2,000 households in North Cotabato Province. Sporadic clan fighting continues to be reported in central...
Philippines: Some 450,000 people still in need of emergency relief, early recovery support in flood-affected Maguindanao
Key Points • The seasonal southwest monsoon aggravated by consecutive tropical cyclones brought heavy rains over Mindanao and other parts of the Philippines causing floods, flashfloods and landslides. • The widespread flooding in Central Mindanao has affected 860,000 people. 455,000 home-based...
Philippines: UNICEF requires US$ 3.5 million to respond to urgent needs of children, women affected by flooding
UNICEF requires US$ 3.5 million to respond to urgent needs of children and women affected by the flooding in Central Mindanao Urgent lifesaving actions are needed to help the 522,000 children affected by the flood. Diarrhoea-related deaths among the affected population have occurred due to...
Philippines: Floods begin to recede, but more tropical cyclones expected to hit in coming month
I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES • 6450 families in Cotabato City and North Cotabato have returned to their homes as floods begin to recede. • 200 severely malnourished children were reported in evacuation centres in Cotabato City. • Gaps exist in camp management and crowd control. • NFIs, in...
Philippines: Water, sanitation and hygiene facilities remain inadequate in flood evacuation centers
I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES • Displaced populations are beginning to visit their homes as water levels continue to recede in some parts of Cotabato City. • Water, Sanitation and Hygiene facilities remain inadequate in Evacuation Centers. • Population tracking and camp management in Evacuation...
Philippines: Flooding in Mindanao affects more than 120,000 families
I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES • Widespread rains over eastern and southern Mindanao have caused flooding and flashfloods in nine provinces of Mindanao, affecting 120,038 families (611,196 individuals). • The Senate has approved the postponement of August 2011 ARMM elections to synchronize it...