Stories From The Philippines
View All Stories »Faith Helps Filipinos Face Typhoon Tragedies
Thousands of people in the Philippines are undertaking a massive cleanup of their homes and neighborhoods after losing so much to two typhoons. »»
Storms, Quakes Rock Asia-Pacific Regions
Typhoons, earthquakes and monsoon rains killed hundreds and left millions homeless in Southeast Asia, India and islands in the Pacific Rim. »»
Photo Tour: Aid Reaches Flooded Philippines
Massive flooding has killed over 250 people and displaced hundreds of thousands more. CRS and our partners are providing food and emergency supplies. »»
Seeking Survivors After Asian-Pacific Catastrophes
With millions left homeless, CRS and our partners seek more survivors and increase commitments to deliver help. »»
Wave of Destruction Hits Asia-Pacific Region
Catholic Relief Services has committed $1 million to a multi-pronged emergency response after a string of disasters in the Asia-Pacific region. »»
Tuberculosis Makes Filipinos Their Brothers' Keepers
Tuberculosis remains a major threat in 22 developing nations, including the Philippines, but people are taking charge of their community's health. »»
Typhoon Frank Devastates the Philippines
Families are in need of food and basic supplies after losing their homes and livelihoods to Typhoon Frank. CRS is providing relief for 50,000 families. »»
Delivering Tuberculosis Care On A Motorcycle
A CRS-supported project is helping rural families in the eastern Philippines stave off tuberculosis by bringing health care to their doorsteps. »»
Give Clean Water for Cooking and Farming
Access to clean, safe water — has given residents of Kalinawan the means to build small but secure livelihoods. »»
Surviving Typhoon Durian
As Typhoon Durian devastated areas of the Philippines in late November, many families saw their villages turned to ruins and their homes destroyed. »»
Landslides in the Philippines
Over 1,000 people are confirmed missing after landslides buried a village and school in the central Philippines. »»
