Philippines

Finance Behind the Man-Eating Bananas

The banana producing regions of Philippines have suffered various human rights violations since the 1970s. This study reports the local situations that are newly revealed in December 2018, and investigates the responsibility of financial institutions involved in creating and perpetuating the...

Women farm, too: Unearthing women’s voices in agriculture

There is no shortage of strong women in agriculture, but there is a need to surface their contributions and talk about issues from their perspective.

Ideas for a Pro-Poor and Pro-Women Approach to COVID-19

Economic and gender inequalities play out in a public health crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. How can local governments respond with a pro-poor, pro-women approach? Here's a personal opinion piece by our regional director, Lan Mercado.

Oxfam Mangkhut Aftermath - Damage to agriculture

Emergency Response: Typhoon Mangkhut

Typhoon Mangkhut hit the Philippines on 15 September 2018. Clean water and shelter are urgently needed in the most affected areas. Oxfam and partners are sending clean water, jerry cans and are preparing to distribute tarpaulin shelters.

Ricefield turned into a river in Amulung, Cagayan September 15 2018 (Photo: Oxfam/April Ann Bulanadi)

Oxfam, CDRC prioritize safe Water and shelter materials in distribution efforts

Oxfam joined the Citizens' Disaster Response Center, and Cagayan Valley Disaster Response Center to provide on-site situational updates and conduct rapid needs assessments of areas impacted byTyphoon Mangkhut.

After Ompong landfall in Tuguegerao City. Photo: April Abello-Bulanadi/Oxfam Philippines

Oxfam and local partners witness Ompong’s “destructive force”– disaster preparedness committees activated

The joint assessment teams of Oxfam and its partner, Citizens’ Disaster Response Center (CDRC), witnessed the destructive force of Ompong, known internationally as Super Typhoon Mangkhut.

Oxfam closely monitoring Super Typhoon Mangkhut bearing down on Philippines

Oxfam and partner staff in the Philippines are preparing to respond to Super Typhoon Mangkhut as it barrels towards the north of the country.

Women’s work? Challenging gender roles in the Philippines

Oxfam and Unilever, with its Surf laundry brand, have a partnership supporting the Women’s Empowerment and Care initiative (WE-Care) to challenge notions about unpaid care work, making it clear that care and domestic work, makes a valuable contribution to society and should be shared work, thus...

A Climate of Difficult Choices

The international community has failed to deliver climate finance at the scale required for vulnerable countries like the Philippines to adapt to climate change. Urgent scale up and effective use of climate finance is required, targeted towards locally-led inclusive adaptation for the most...