Super Typhoon Uwan has significantly impacted the Philippines, affecting approximately 837,000 individuals across multiple regions according to the latest reports from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).
Widespread Impact Across Regions
The powerful typhoon's effects reached 2,700 barangays throughout the country, with the Office of Civil Defense confirming the extensive reach of the weather disturbance. OCD Deputy Administrator Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro disclosed these figures during an online press briefing held on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Current data shows that approximately 92,000 people remain housed in 6,000 evacuation centers spread across Mimaropa, Regions 4A (Calabarzon), 5 (Bicol Region), 6 (Western Visayas), 7 (Central Visayas), 8 (Eastern Visayas), 13 (Caraga) and the Negros Island Region.
Casualties and Damage Assessment
Authorities are currently verifying reports of two fatalities, with one incident occurring in Viga, Catanduanes and another in Catbalogan City, Samar. Additionally, two individuals are reported missing - one from Bato, Catanduanes and another from Kalinog, Iloilo.
"These incidents are still under validation by our concerned regional and local DRRMCs (Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils)," explained Alejandro during the briefing.
The typhoon caused substantial damage to residential structures, with 1,085 houses reported damaged. Among these, 89 homes were completely destroyed while 996 sustained partial damage. Assessment teams continue to evaluate the full extent of damage to agriculture and infrastructure throughout affected areas.
Government Response and Preparedness
In preparation for Super Typhoon Uwan, authorities pre-positioned significant resources including 3,497 teams and 7,308 assets from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine National Police. An additional 894 teams and 190 assets have been activated to support ongoing relief operations.
During the same briefing, AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla confirmed that the entire military remains on red alert status to ensure efficient disaster response following the super typhoon's passage.
"Currently, the AFP has deployed 349 Disaster Response Task Units (DRTUs) and search and rescue, retrieval teams in various areas affected by Super Typhoon Uwan," stated Padilla. The military has also pre-positioned an additional 1,159 DRTUs and SRR teams ready for immediate deployment if needed.
The coordinated response effort continues to focus on relief, rescue and recovery operations as communities begin to assess the full impact of Super Typhoon Uwan across the affected regions.
