UNHCR Philippines CRI Quarterly Report (January – March 2020) In the face of the extraordinary challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, UNHCR is working closely with the government and Mindanao Humanitarian Actors to address the needs of displaced families and maintain essential protection services. During the reporting period, UNHCR has distributed a total number of Read More …
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IDPPAR no. 04, Displacement in Ampatuan, Maguindanao due to AFP vs. BIFF Fighting Issue no. 01
IDPPAR no. 04, Displacement in Ampatuan, Maguindanao due to AFP vs. BIFF Fighting Issue no. 01 INCIDENT BACKGROUND At noontime on 1 March, the government security forces have launched mortar shelling against the Islamic State inspired group in the interior part of the SPMS box (Salibu, Pagatin, Mamasapano & Shariff Aguak), in barangay Pagatin 2 Read More …
Mindanao Displacement Dashboard, January 2020
Mindanao Displacement Dashboard, January 2020 As of the 31st of January, a total number of 67,777 families (310,675 individuals) are currently displaced in Mindanao. Those displaced can be classified into three main groups, depending on the length of displacement: Group A: 1,298 families (6,457 individuals) displaced within the month; Group B: 36,844 families (157,177 individuals) Read More …
IDPPAR no. 03, Armed encounter in Piagapo, Lanao del Sur (AFP vs. Alleged ISIS-Inspired group) Issue no. 01
IDPPAR no. 03, Armed encounter in Piagapo, Lanao del Sur (AFP vs. Alleged ISIS-Inspired group) Issue no. 01 INCIDENT BACKGROUND On 15 February 2020 at around 0900H, a firefight transpired between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and members of alleged ISIS-inspired group in Barangay Dado of the municipality of Balindong (Watu) and Barangay Read More …
Summary of Site Profiles as of 31 January 2020
Summary of Site Profiles as of 31 January 2020 The Summary of Site Profiles provides a snapshot of protection issues across transitory and permanent sites for Marawi IDPs. This summary document serves as a companion piece to individual Site Profiles, which in turn aims to provide information about key protection and humanitarian issues in each Read More …
UNHCR Philippines CRI Quarterly Report (July-December 2019)
UNHCR Philippines CRI Quarterly Report (July-December 2019) KEY POINTS In July 2019, the Ministry of Social Services in Sulu and the Integrated Resource Development for Tri-People, Inc. (IRDT) assisted UNHCR in providing CRIs to 249 IDP families of Indanan, Sulu who fled their homes for fear of being caught in a crossfire between the Armed Read More …
IDPPAR no. 02, Displacement in North Cotabato province (earthquake ), Issue no. 02, 2020
IDPPAR no. 02, Displacement in North Cotabato province (earthquake ), Issue no. 02, 2020 INCIDENT BACKGROUND On 29 October 2019 at 09:04 AM, a 6.6 magnitude Tectonic Earthquake jolted the Municipality of Makilala, Province of North Cotabato. The earthquake caused destruction and displacement of populations across Region 11 and Region 12, specifically provinces of North Read More …
Mindanao Displacement Dashboard, December 2019
Mindanao Displacement Dashboard, December 2019 As of the 31st of December, a total number of 104,817 families (484,443 individuals) are currently displaced in Mindanao. Those displaced can be classified into three main groups, depending on the length of displacement: Group A: 33,695 families (139,539 individuals) displaced within the month; Group B: 44,548 families (214,540 individuals) Read More …
IDPPAR no. 02, Displacement in Davao del Sur province (earthquake), Issue no. 01, 2020
IDPPAR no. 02, Displacement in Davao del Sur province (earthquake), Issue no. 01, 2020 INCIDENT BACKGROUND On 15 December 2019, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake rocked the province of Davao del Sur and its vicinity. The municipalities of Matanao and Magsaysay recorded the strongest intensity, with the surrounding municipalities also struck by the shaking, which brought Read More …
IDPPAR no. 16, Displacement in North Cotabato province (earthquake ), Issue no. 05
IDPPAR no. 16, Displacement caused by earthquake in North Cotabato province, Issue no. 05 INCIDENT BACKGROUND On 16th, 29th, and 31st of October 2019, a series of strong earthquakes jolted Cotabato province with magnitude 6.3, 6.6, and 6.5 respectively. The epicenter was located east of Tulunan municipality, Cotabato. The municipalities of Tulunan and Makilala, and Read More …