First, do no harm: conflict sensitivity in Marawi CityWhen a disaster strikes, aid interventions can have unintended consequences, and lead to social tensions and ultimately more violence – even in otherwise peaceful contexts.As the private sector play…

BAGUIO — A tropical storm set off landslides and flash floods as it barreled over the tip of the northern Philippines, leaving at least 11 people dead and seven missing, officials said Tuesday.More than 6,500 villagers were evacuated from homes in seve…

Situation summaryPlease see the Philippines Department of Health (DOH) daily Situation Update for further information2,490,858 Cases2,292,006 Recoveries37,596 Deaths17,007,328 Vaccinated• DOH recorded 161,4471 active cases as of 26 September 2021, 50% …

PHILIPPINESAt least 2,900 people were displaced in the town of Shariff Saydona Mustapha in Maguindanao province on 23 September as the military launched aerial attacks against the non-state armed group Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF). The in…

Manila/Cotabato City, 23 September 2021 — As part of the 2019–2023 programme of cooperation between the Government of the Philippines and UNICEF, the UK Government in partnership with UNICEF Philippines continues to support COVID-19 prevention efforts …

CEBU CITY – This city’s vaccination body has noted a rising demand for inoculation against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) even as local health authorities are waiting for more vaccine supplies from the Department of Health, an official said on Wednesday. Erik Miguel Espina, deputy lead convenor of Cebu City Project Vaccine Storm, said many residents have been sending queries on the resumption of vaccination sites’ operation. “Every time we open the vaccinations centers, people who are very eager to get vaccinated flock the area,” Espina told the Philippine News Agency in an interview. He said Vice Mayor Michael Rama, the