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Philippines: At least 25 dead, 8 missing amid monsoon, tropical cyclones onslaught
Rescue and disaster response operations are ongoing as authorities continue to monitor the severe weather’s effects across affected areas
- PUBLISHED: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 2:49 PM
The combined impact of the southwest monsoon (habagat) and three tropical cyclones has resulted in the deaths of at least 25 people across the Philippines, according to inquirer.net, citing the latest update from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) as of 6am Friday.
Out of the total fatalities, three have been officially confirmed — one each in Central Luzon, Northern Mindanao, and the Caraga region. The remaining 22 reported deaths are still subject to validation by authorities. The breakdown of unconfirmed fatalities by region are as follows:
Nine deaths in the National Capital Region (NCR)
Three deaths in Calabarzon
Three deaths in Western Visayas
Three deaths in the Negros Island Region
Two deaths in Northern Mindanao
One death in Mimaropa
One death in the Davao Region
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The NDRRMC also reported eight people missing, with three of those cases already verified — two in Western Visayas and one in Central Luzon.
Rescue and disaster response operations are ongoing as authorities continue to monitor the severe weather’s effects across affected areas.
