The Philippines is in the middle of one of its most difficult weather seasons in recent memory. Weeks of relentless monsoon rains, intensified by a series of typhoons, have brought widespread flooding across Luzon — the island our team calls home.
The scale has been sobering. As of early September, 178 cities and municipalities across Luzon had been placed under a state of calamity, with around 9.1 million people affected and tens of thousands sheltering in evacuation centres. Tragically, dozens of lives have been lost. Central Luzon — including Bulacan, Pampanga and Pangasinan — has been among the hardest hit.
The situation at a glance
- As of
- Early September 2026
- State of calamity
- 178 cities & municipalities across Luzon
- People affected
- Around 9.1 million
- Lives lost
- At least 34, with others missing
- Hardest hit
- Central Luzon — Bulacan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Zambales, Bataan
- Cause
- Southwest monsoon rains, intensified by successive typhoons
First and foremost, our thoughts are with everyone affected by the flooding. The safety and wellbeing of our team is our priority. Our team members are safe and accounted for, and we are supporting anyone directly affected. Where the weather has disrupted travel, power or connectivity, we have contingency measures in place to keep your work moving with as little disruption as possible.
An Inspiring Story
Even in the hardest moments, the resilience of the Filipino people continues to shine. On Tuesday 3 September, in Hagonoy, Bulacan — one of the worst-affected towns — Gilbert and Liean Liza Chico went ahead with their wedding at St. John the Baptist Parish Church, even though the church had sat under floodwater for nearly a month. Advised to postpone, they chose to carry on: the bride waded waist-deep through the flooded aisle in her gown to reach the altar, with fewer than 15 guests looking on.
Their photographer, Mikko Rey Alfonso, summed it up in four words: “Nothing could stop their union.” It is the same spirit we see in our own team every day — showing up, supporting one another, and finding a way forward no matter what.
We are proud of our people, and grateful for your patience and understanding while the country recovers. We will keep you updated as the situation develops. To everyone affected across the Philippines: stay safe.
What this means for you
- ✓Our team’s safety and wellbeing come first
- ✓Contingency measures are in place to keep your work moving
- ✓Your REassist contact will flag any changes to your deliverables directly
- ✓We will keep you posted as the situation develops
Situation figures drawn from Philippine government and news reports (Philstar, Rappler), as of early September 2026. Conditions are changing daily.
