Philippines
Women and girls fear for their safety in the Philippines, as earthquake aftershocks continue to rock Northern Cebu
As the world spearheads 16 Days, an annual awareness campaign to prevent violence against women and girls, a new humanitarian analysis conducted by CARE in the Philippines reveals a stark reality. In Northern Cebu province of Philippines, thousands of women, girls, and boys are living and sleeping in the open. They have no walls, no lighting, and no sense of safety they once knew.
Read MoreCBC: CARE’s Country Director Reiza Dejito on super typhoon’s impact
Super typhoon Fund-Wong is yet another disaster to hit the Philippines, the 21st calamity this year alone. Reiza Dejito, CARE's Country Director in the Philippines, spoke to CBC Canada about the impact of this super typhoon on a population that is still reeling from multiple emergencies.
Read MoreTyphoon Tino deepens crisis for earthquake and flood survivors in the Philippines
CARE Philippines has activated its emergency teams in Cebu, Negros Occidental, and Eastern Samar to help communities affected by Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi). This last storm has hit areas that were already coping with the aftermath of other recent emergencies.
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Philippines: Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Davao Oriental
A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Oriental, Mindanao, in southern Philippines at 9:43 AM (PST) on October 10, 2025. Authorities issued a tsunami warning and urged precautionary coastal evacuations; the warning was later lifted after minor sea-level changes were recorded.
Read MoreThe Philippines devastated by three major disasters in eight days
In less than 10 days, the Philippines has been hit by three major disasters, a destructive earthquake and two powerful tropical cyclones, leaving communities reeling and responders racing to assess the damage and save lives.
Read MoreHumanitarian organizations to launch Typhoon Odette photo exhibit in Siargao, highlight need of survivors
Humanitarian organizations will be launching a photo exhibit in Siargao next week to raise awareness about the impact of Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) and the concerted efforts of residents and various groups in rebuilding the affected communities.
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