The Protection Cluster in the Philippines has been established by the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) Circular No 5 series of 10 May 2007 (Institutionalizing Cluster Approach in Philippine Disaster System). The cluster approach is part of a global response aimed at providing more timely and consistent help to the internally displaced and other affected people in complex emergencies and disasters.

The Protection Cluster in the Philippines has over 100 participating agencies including from the Government, State, Civil Society, national and international NGOs and agencies, as well as the United Nations.