MANDALUYONG, PHILIPPINES — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) remains steadfast as it continues with its humanitarian operations as Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-Wong) strengthens, with maximum sustained winds reaching 185 km/h and gustiness of up to 230 km/h as of November 9.

The typhoon has affected 23 provinces, prompting the opening of 435 evacuation centers across 22 PRC chapters, sheltering 16,288 families or 55,293 individuals as of November 9, 2025, 12:00pm. 

Reports from the PRC Operations Center (OpCen) indicate that flooding has already been reported in Capiz, Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, and Camarines Sur. Furthermore, a pocket landslide in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental partially damaged two houses. 

Lifelines have also been disrupted — Catanduanes, Northern Samar, and Sorsogon are experiencing power outages, while Masbate, Ticao, and Burias Islands reported a power shutdown early this morning. As for communication networks, all networks in Catanduanes remain non-functional.

PRC teams on the ground continue to provide critical services. 

As of this morning, PRC Safety Services has monitored the vital signs of 114 individuals and provided medical assistance in Sorsogon. 

The Emergency Response Unit has assisted 109 people to evacuation centers, while Disaster Management Services distributed 40 shelter-strengthening kits and supported three chapters in evacuation and typhoon awareness activities. 

Meanwhile, PRC’s Welfare Services set up four welfare desks, provided a total of 263 psychological first aid sessions, and distributed 2,732 hot meals to affected communities.

A total of 463 volunteers have been mobilized, with food trucks, VERVs, and relief trucks deployed to priority areas including Aurora, Nueva Ecija, and Agusan del Norte.

“All our people are awake and at the ready. We’ll do what we can to help everyone we can reach. The PRC has seen this before and we have been preparing our response even during Tino,” said PRC Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon. 

In this time of unrest, the Philippine Red Cross urges the public to remain vigilant, monitor weather updates, and follow the advisories of local authorities. For emergencies and assistance, contact the PRC Hotline #143.

The Philippine Red Cross is Always First, Always Ready, and Always There to help people in need. 

Stay safe.