Philippines: Tropical Cyclones Kalmaegi/Tino and Fung-Wong/Uwan - Flash Update No. 2 (As of 11 November, 11 p.m. local time)

Situation Overview

The Philippines is recovering following the impact of two consecutive typhoons that have affected the country in the past two weeks.

On 2 November 2025, Tropical Cyclone Kalmaegi (local name Tino) quickly intensified into a typhoon triggering massive flooding and flash floods across areas in the Visayas resulting in over 210 fatalities with over 100 still missing.

On 09 November, Super Typhoon Fung-Wong (local name Uwan) made landfall in Dinalungan, Aurora with maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h. Due to its wide diameter of 1,800 kilometers the storm affected 13 out of 18 regions in the country. With early warnings in place, more than 1.5 million people were pre-emptively evacuated. National authorities report 6 casualties and 21 missing.

As of 11 November, Typhoon Tino affected approximately 4.1 million people, with 379,000 still displaced, the majority of whom (63 per cent) are staying with friends or family. More than eight hundred evacuation centres remain operational mainly in regions 6 and 7. A total of 155,400 houses were reported damaged out of which 20,500 were totally destroyed.

For Super Typhoon Uwan, 2.7 million people were affected, with 1.18 million people still displaced. Over 11,600 evacuation centres are operating, 10,800 remaining in evacuation centers and around 1 million displaced outside.

Since late September, the Philippines has had to deal with multiple shocks (Super Typhoon Ragasa, Typhoon Bualoi. A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Cebu, 7.4 magnitude earthquake off Davao Oriental, Typhoon Kalmaegi, and Super Typhoon Fung-Wong) which have stretched the capacities of disaster responders and humanitarian agencies alike.

Impact and Affected Areas

Super Typhoon Uwan caused widespread damage and losses, the full extent of which is still to be determined as many areas remain flooded and without power or telecommunications.

In the agriculture and fisheries sector, strong winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding severely affected key agricultural commodities, leading to production losses. Based on initial assessments, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Offices in MIMAROPA and Bicol Region reported combined damage and losses amounting to USD $2.41million (PHP142.29 million). The impacts were recorded across rice, corn, high-value crops, and livestock, affecting 4,631 farmers and resulting in an estimated 8,235 metric tons of production loss over 2,482 hectares of agricultural land. Additional reports of damage and losses are anticipated from other affected regions as validation and field monitoring are still ongoing.

Classes were suspended across 15 regions, affecting over 17 million learners in nearly 35,000 public schools, with more than 1,000 schools currently being used as evacuation centers, mainly in Regions 4A and 5. The Department of Education (DepEd) estimates $340 thousand (PHP 20 million) will be required for school cleanup and $984 thousand (PHP 57.9 million) for minor repairs related to the recent typhoons. Including previous disasters, total estimated funding requirements for minor damage have reached $2.3 million (PHP 137 million).

The National Child Protection Working Group (NCPWG) convened an emergency coordination meeting on 10 November to review emerging Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE). Key issues raised include overcrowding and inadequate lighting in evacuation centers, which increase the risk of gender-based violence and child protection concerns. Psychosocial distress among children and caregivers has also been reported, underscoring the need for structured psychosocial support and child-friendly spaces. Children with disabilities and adolescents may face additional barriers to inclusion and safety. Partners are continuing to consolidate data on the number and locations of evacuation centers through rapid needs assessments and field monitoring.

Around 15 local government units in region 4A and Region 5 have reported water system interruptions, prompting requests for emergency water trucking, hygiene kits, and WASH kits based on initial assessments by the WASH Cluster. Sanitation challenges have also been reported in evacuation centers in Aurora and Camarines Norte, while mobile kitchens operating in Albay and Butuan have requested additional water supply support.

The Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) has been activated to coordinate health response operations. In the coming days, national and regional government counterparts, together with health partners, will conduct field visits and assessments to confirm needs and provide support, including the distribution of essential health commodities.

Government Response

The **Government of the Philippines (**GoP) is taking the lead in rescue, response and early recovery interventions. On 06 November, the GoP declared a national state of calamity to unlock calamity funds, put in place price controls on basic commodities and streamline the deployment of government assistance. This unlocked the replenishment of over $27 million (PHP 1.6 billion) of the government’s Quick Response Fund to the DA, the DSWD and the Philippine Coast Guard. In addition, over 100 cities and municipalities have declared a State of Calamity to enable access to local emergency funds.

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and Local Government Units (LGUs) have provided over $7.6 million (PHP 447 million) combined to affected families. Rapid assessments are underway, supported by the military and local disaster risk reduction and management units, focusing on access restoration and immediate needs.

Humanitarian partners coordination, preparedness and response

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is liaising with national authorities as well as humanitarian partners to determine the impact of the twin tropical cyclones. On 10 November, the Inter-Cluster Coordination Group was convened to initially survey impact and response activities and to support planned assessments. The Humanitarian Country Team was convened on 11 November to identify key next steps. A Humanitarian Snapshot was published highlighting key figures and Anticipatory Action activities.

Local NGOs such as the regional coordination hubs of CODE-NGO and Caritas Philippines have been at the forefront of preparing communities prior to and immediately after the impact of Typhoons Tino and Uwan. International NGOs such as members of the Philippine Inclusive NGO Network and their local partners, have likewise mobilized their own teams to conduct rapid assessments and provide aid to the affected areas.

Health partners, including UNFPA, IOM, UNICEF, and FAO, are planning joint assessments in affected areas, while WHO continues to support coordination through the PHEOC. MSF and the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) are providing on-site medical support by setting up medical tents and assisting health facilities with consultations. Several partners have also expressed readiness to mobilize additional health resources as needed. The WASH Cluster, in coordination with the Department of Health (DOH) is conducting water quality surveillance and distributing emergency hygiene kits to affected communities.

ICT teams have been deployed across several affected regions to monitor power and connectivity disruptions. GECS-MOVE teams are conducting field assessments in Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Quezon, and Camarines Sur. The Logistics Cluster, co-led by WFP, has facilitated the transport of 100,000 family food packs through 59 truck movements from Pasay City to the DSWD hub in Pangasinan. Coordination continues with OCD and DSWD to address further logistics needs.

The Food Security and Agriculture Cluster (FSAC) convened to review ongoing responses to Typhoon Tino and Super Typhoon Uwan. WFP, FAO, and Caritas have implemented anticipatory actions through cash assistance to affected families, while other partners, including ADRA, ACF, IHDC-BBMC, UNICEF, and World Vision, are providing food and non-food assistance, psychosocial support, and nutrition services to communities affected by the typhoons including areas affected by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Cebu. Members are coordinating with government counterparts and conducting rapid needs assessments, with plans to share findings across the cluster.

The Nutrition Cluster, co-led by UNICEF, NNC, and DOH, continues to monitor the situation and coordinate response actions. For Typhoon Tino and Super Typhoon Uwan, UNICEF is processing requests for nutrition commodities to Region 7, including F-75, ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), MUAC tapes, and breastfeeding kits.

The CCCM, Shelter and Protection cluster are consolidating partner reports to inform response activities.

Anticipatory Action

Three days before forecast landfall of TC Uwan, CERF Anticipatory Action (AA) was activated, resulting in the release of almost $6 million. The activation initially targeted northern Luzon, an area outside the regular CERF AA coverage. Preparedness activities had been limited in these areas which constrained the immediate implementation of AA activities. Ahead of the storm, IOM was able to distribute modular tents in Cagayan, Aurora, and Isabela. FAO, IOM, UNFPA, UNICEF, and WFP are now preparing early rapid response through multi-purpose cash assistance. Complementary efforts included WFP provided cash aid to 42,100 families in Regions 2 and 3 using internal funds, FAO supporting fisherfolk cooperatives in Region 2 through community cash grants, Oxfam and PDRRN distributing cash in Catanduanes and Eastern Samar, and the Philippine Red Cross delivered Shelter Strengthening Kits to vulnerable households in Cagayan.

International Assistance

The Government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is coordinating with the Department of Finance (DOF) for the potential disbursement of up to JPY 30 billion (approximately $200 million) under the Post-Disaster Standby Loan (PDSL) to help secure contingency funds needed for immediate post-disaster recovery. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced its readiness to provide up to $3 million in grant funding from the Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund (APDRF) to support emergency and humanitarian efforts. ADB also indicated its capacity to mobilize additional resources for infrastructure rehabilitation and longer-term recovery. The Government has likewise accepted assistance from the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (AHA Centre), including the deployment of the Emergency Response and Assessment Team (ERAT) and the release of DELSA emergency stockpiles. Additional offers of support have been received from Australia, the European Union, and other partners to complement national and local response efforts.

Private Sector Response

The Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), a member network of the OCHA–UNDP Connecting Business Initiative and the private-sector member of the Humanitarian Country Team, has activated their business emergency operations center (Blue Alert) as Severe Tropical Storm Uwan exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility. On 11 November, PDRF held a virtual briefing to align resource mobilization and coordinate private sector response. Major partners, including Meralco, Maynilad, Manila Water, Coca-Cola Philippines, Ayala Foundation, Aboitiz Foundation, San Miguel Foundation, and PLDT-Smart Foundation, provided critical relief support. PDRF deployed a team to Aurora Province to assess impacts and provide assistance in coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development and local governments. PDRF President has also guested on local and international news networks to provide updates on private sector efforts for the ongoing response.