PHIVOLCS-DOST records 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Sarangani, over 120 aftershocks

A magnitude 7.8 quake struck 62 km southwest of Maasim in Sarangani province, Southern Philippines today. Since then, over 120 aftershocks have been recorded across the Philippines as of 4:15 pm.

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Anticipatory Action Distribution held for Mayon Volcano, El Niño hit Communities

Anticipatory Action Distribution held for Mayon Volcano, El Niño hit Communities

June 12, 2026

While our teams are responding to communities affected by the #MindanaoEarthquake, we are also taking proactive measures alongside families facing increasing threats from #MayonVolcano and the impending #ElNiño2026. As Mayon Volcano’s unrest reaches its sixth month, families in Albay grapple daily with volcanic ash in their homes, even as prolonged dry conditions impact their health […]

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Sa pagdiriwang ng ika-128 na Araw ng Kalayaan ng Pilipinas, ating pagnilayan – tunay ba ang kalayaan, kung walang pagkakapantay-pantay? #PatasNaBukas #ArawngKalayaan

Ika-128 na Araw ng Kalayaan ng Pilipinas

June 12, 2026

Sa pagdiriwang ng ika-128 na Araw ng Kalayaan ng Pilipinas, ating pagnilayan – tunay ba ang kalayaan, kung walang pagkakapantay-pantay? #PatasNaBukas #ArawngKalayaan

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Energy crisis bares rising burden, cost of women’s care work

May 1, 2026

As the energy crisis deepens existing inequalities and care workers remain unprotected, Oxfam Pilipinas calls for urgent actions to realize the Philippines’ gender and climate commitments.

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Anticipatory action champion and pioneer in the Philippine civil society Oxfam Pilipinas is in action again for anticipatory action in Albay in May 2026. As #ElNiño2026 and #MayonVolcano unrest loom over communities in Albay, ensuring access to clean drinking water in advance of the converging hazards is critical to protecting health and well-being. The combined risk of dehydration, ash-contaminated water, and water-borne illnesses, especially for elderly people, pregnant and lactating women, children, and persons with disabilities, has triggered early action to prevent these initial impacts from escalating. Under the project, “Anticipatory Action Assistance for Mayon Volcanic Activities and Drought,” Oxfam Pilipinas and MIDAS are pre-positioning new water containers and distributing water vouchers to 200 households in Barangay Maninila, Guinobatan, before shortages become more severe. The vouchers are designed to secure residents' drinking water needs for 30 days, ensuring families are prepared ahead of the peak of Super El Niño and volcanic unrest. Anticipatory action, Anticipatory action examples, Anticipatory action meaning, Anticipatory action Philippines, Anticipatory action humanitarian, Anticipatory Action hub, anticipatory action oxfam, anticipatory action pioneer, Oxfam Pilipinas has been championing anticipatory action since 2017. It started with early warning and cash-based pilots in Eastern Samar, Cotabato City, and Catanduanes, and expanded to multi-hazard anticipatory systems in 2020. Currently, it co-implements the Mayon Anticipatory Action Project with People in Need Philippines , Simon of Cyrene Community Rehabilitation and Development Foundation, Inc., MIDAS/Mayon Integrated Development Alternatives and Services,Inc., Coastal CORE, Incorporated, and Oxfam Pilipinas, with support from the Start Network. It also explores the use of anticipatory action in health-focused outbreak prevention and policy advocacy. For more info on anticipatory action Philippines pioneer and anticipatory action examples, visit https://oxfam.org.ph/what-we-do/anticipatory-action/

Oxfam Pilipinas, MIDAS pre-position clean water for next 30 days ahead of El Niño peak, ongoing Mayon unrest

June 2, 2026

As #ElNiño2026 and #MayonVolcano unrest loom over communities in Albay, ensuring access to clean drinking water in advance of the converging hazards is critical to protecting health and well-being.

Photos from anticipatory action champion and pioneer in the Philippines and the civil society, Oxfam Pilipinas, in action in Bicol for the ongoing drought and Mayon volcano unrest on 30 May 2026. Reduced water availability for household consumption, crop failures because of soil drought, and frequent power interruptions that affect home-based livelihoods are among the challenges faced by many households in Camalig, Albay. Through the project "Anticipatory Action Assistance for Mayon Volcanic Activities and Drought," Oxfam Pilipinas and MIDAS/Mayon Integrated Development Alternatives and Services,Inc. provided multipurpose cash assistance to 75 vulnerable households from Barangay Sua, Camalig, including elderly individuals, solo parents, and families with members who are persons with disabilities, on 30 May 2026. For more info, visit oxfam.org.ph

Oxfam Pilipinas, MIDAS provide cash assistance to Albay residents affected by Mayon volcano, El Niño

June 1, 2026

Oxfam Pilipinas and Mayon Integrated Development Alternatives and Services (MIDAS) provided multipurpose cash assistance to 75 vulnerable households from Barangay Sua, Camalig, including elderly individuals, solo parents, and families with members who are persons with disabilities, on 30 May 2026.

Oxfam Pilipinas, MIDAS assess impacts of Mayon Ashfall in Albay

Oxfam Pilipinas, MIDAS assess impacts of Mayon Ashfall in Albay

May 23, 2026

Ruined crops and little to no source of income, doubled unpaid care work and worsening health conditions are the new normal for some communities in the Municipality of Camalig, Albay. Oxfam Pilipinas and MIDAS/Mayon Integrated Development Alternatives and Services, Inc. visited the barangays of Caguiba, Sua, and Tumpa to conduct a rapid assessment on the […]

“The work of civil society and particularly of women's rights organizations and feminist organizations cannot be overstated in a field like SRHR, bringing the conversation from one of control to one of autonomy and choice.” Oxfam Pilipinas Executive Director, Lot Felizco, stressed the need to invigorate the fight for women’s rights and autonomy in the face of growing counter-narratives and injustice not only in the Philippines but also across the world at the panel on “Holding the Line: Coalition Leadership for the Future of SRHR,” on 28 April 2026 at Women Deliver 2026. She highlighted the power of women and girls for leadership and self-determination, while called on leaders and partners to safeguard the spaces that enable this power to flourish.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: 𝗢𝘅𝗳𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗺 (𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲), 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮

April 30, 2026

Oxfam Pilipinas Executive Director, Lot Felizco, stressed the need to invigorate the fight for women’s rights and autonomy in the face of growing counter-narratives and injustice not only in the Philippines but also across the world at the panel on “Holding the Line: Coalition Leadership for the Future of SRHR,” on 28 April 2026 at Women Deliver 2026.