Philippines News

Advisory: Typhoon Ketsana and Typhoon Parma Hit the Philippines

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:00:00 PDT

Compassion church partners continue to recover from the affects of typhoons Ketsana and Parma. The third predicted storm, Typhoon Lupit, has changed course and did not hit the Philippines.

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Advisory: Ferry Sinks in the Philippines

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:00:00 PDT

A ferry carrying more than 900 people sank in the southern Philippines. No Compassion-assisted children or their families were affected.

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Advisory: Typhoon Nangka hits the Philippines

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:00:00 PDT

Typhoon Nangka affected several areas including the central part of the country. Some homes of Compassion-assisted children have been damaged.

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Advisory: Typhoon Chan-Hom Hits the Philippines

Tue, 12 May 2009 11:00:00 PDT

Flooding occurred in the northern Philippines as a result of Typhoon Chan-Hom. No Compassion-assisted children have been affected.

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Advisory: Flooding in the Philippines

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:00:00 PDT

A flash flood hit the city of Cagayan de Oro in January. One Compassion-assisted child development center was damaged and homes of the children were flooded.

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Advisory: Typhoon Frank Hits the Philippines

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:00:00 PST

Typhoon Frank hit over six months ago resulting in a large amount of damage. Many homes of Compassion-assisted children are still in need of repair.

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Advisory: Political Unrest in the Philippines

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:00:00 PDT

Fighting continues between Muslim separatists and military groups in the Mindanao region of the Philippines. As a result 150,000 people have been displaced and one project has temporarily stopped regular activities.

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Advisory: Typhoon Halong Hits Philippines

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:00:00 PDT

A level three typhoon hit the northern area of the Philippines damaging more than 200 homes associated with four child development centers in the Pangasinan province.

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Compassion, Habitat for Humanity Partner for Typhoon Relief in Philippines

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:00:00 PDT

Compassion International is partnering with Habitat for Humanity International to rebuild more than 500 homes and rehabilitate hundreds more damaged in November when Typhoon Durian struck the Philippines.

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Update: Typhoons in the Philippines

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:00:00 PST

Aid and medical missions continue to arrive in the Philippines, as the nation prepares for the possibility of a new tropical storm that could hit the country's northern regions later this week.

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Compassion in Action Following Philippines Typhoon

Dr. Bambang Budijanto in the Philippines with Brandy Campbell — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 11:00:00 PST

When Typhoon Durian roared onto the shores of the Philippines on Nov. 30, inhabitants of the many rural villages that dot the landscape near Legaspi could say only two words: NOT AGAIN.

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Advisory: Typhoon in the Philippines

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 11:00:00 PDT

The strongest typhoon to hit Manila in 11 years cut across the northern Philippines Wednesday, toppling trees, billboards and triggering flash floods and landslides.

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