The United Nations has expedited the release of nearly $6 million or ₱354 million in assistance to help more than 400,000 Filipinos affected by Super Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-Wong).
The aid was mobilized under the UN’s anticipatory action framework, triggered just minutes after conditions were met to ensure immediate humanitarian response.
Funds will be distributed through five UN agencies to provide food, shelter, medical services, protection, and clean water to affected communities.
According to the UN, the initiative aims to reduce the storm’s impact amid the active typhoon season in the Philippines.
Damage reports are expected to rise as floods in low-lying areas have yet to subside, leaving many communities isolated.
Prior to Uwan, Typhoon Kalmaegi (local name Tino) had already caused widespread destruction across parts of the country.
Authorities believe that preemptive evacuations helped minimize casualties, though the scale of damage remains significant.
In the aftermath of Super Typhoon Uwan, millions of residents across Luzon were displaced, with at least 1.3 million people evacuated nationwide.
Uwan made landfall in Aurora on November 9, unleashing torrential rains, storm surges, and winds reaching 185 km/h before weakening as it crossed Northern Luzon.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) confirmed fatalities and widespread flooding, while local governments declared states of calamity to mobilize rescue and relief operations.