BERNADETH PLANAS SEP 19 2019

HUMSS 11-A

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) - Executive Order 137 mandates the Philippines to commemorate “National
Disaster Consciousness Month” every July.

The country is no stranger to natural disasters, as it is surrounded by bodies of water, and is located along the
Pacific Ocean’s “Ring of Fire.” From typhoons to tsunamis to volcanic eruptions to earthquakes – name it, the
Philippines has experienced it.

As this year's Disaster Consciousness Month ends, let’s look back at the worst natural disasters that have hit the
country.
Rappler divided this into 3 categories – number of casualties, amount of damage and number of people affected –
based on the EM-DAT International Disaster Database as of Friday, August 1.

Notice that Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in 2013 and Typhoon Pablo (Bopha) in 2012 appear in all 3 categories,
making these recent weather disturbances top the worst in the country's history so far.

Worst disasters in PH in terms of casualties:

DisasterDateNumber of People KilledTyphoon Yolanda (Haiyan)8-Nov-20136,3001976 Mindanao

earthquake17-Aug-19766,000Typhoon Uring (Thelma)5-Nov-19915,9561990 Luzon earthquake16-Jul-
19902,412Typhoon Pablo (Bopha)4-Dec-20121,901Tropical Depression Winnie29-Nov-
20041,619Typhoon Titang (Kate)13-Oct-19701,551Typhoon Sendong (Washi)15-Dec-20111,439Typhoon
Nitang (Ike)1-Sep-19841,422Typhoon Reming (Durian)30-Nov-20061,399

1. Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan)

Typhoon Yolanda is one of the world's strongest and deadliest typhoons, prompting a rare public storm signal no. 4 in the Visayas. (READ: Storm signal no.
4 in PH history). Typhoon Yolanda caused massive devastation that killed 6,300 people. (READ: TIMELINE: Super Typhoon Yolanda)

2. 1976 Mindanao earthquake

With a magnitude of 7.9, it is also considered one of the strongest earthquakes to ever hit the country. According to the Philippine Institute of
Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the tremor caused a tsunami in the coastline of the Moro Gulf in the North Celebes Sea.

This “tsunamigenic earthquake” caused buildings to collapse, and killed around 6,000 people.

3.Typhoon Uring (Thelma)

Typhoon Uring is the second deadliest typhoon to hit the country. On November 5, 1991, it brought torrential rains over Leyte, causing several rivers to
overflow and triggering massive flooding. It killed around 5,000 people, majority of whom were residents of Ormoc City.

4. 1990 Luzon earthquake

With a magnitude of 7.8, it is considered as one of the strongest and most devastating earthquakes to hit the country. The 1990 tremor caused several
buildings and hotels to collapse in the cities of Baguio, Dagupan and Cabanatuan – burying people alive. The earthquake left 2,412 people dead. (READ:
Remembering the 1990 Luzon Earthquake)

5. Typhoon Pablo (Bopha)

Typhoon Pablo is one of the worst typhoons to hit Mindanao, causing massive flooding and killing 1,901 people. (READ: TIMELINE: Looking back at 2012's
Typhoon Pablo (Bopha))

6. Tropical Depression Winnie

In 2004, Tropical Depression Winnie struck Luzon and Visayas. Although it was not as strong as the other typhoons, it brought continuous torrential rain
especially in Central Luzon, causing landslides and killing 1,619 people. The name “Winnie” was retired after this.
7. Typhoon Titang (Kate)

Also one of the strongest typhoons to hit Mindanao, Typhoon Titang's strong winds and heavy rains left 1,551 people dead.

8. Typhoon Sendong (Washi)

On December 15, 2011, Sendong hit the northern part of Mindanao and killed 1,439 people. Because of the massive number of fatalities and the damage
it brought, it is also considered one of the deadliest typhoons in the Philippines. (READ: Investigate factors that lead to deaths from Sendong)

9. Typhoon Nitang (Ike)

Typhoon Ike battered Central Visayas on September 1, 1984. It made several landfalls and brought strong winds and rains that caused the largest river in
Negros Occidental to overflow. At least 1,422 people were killed.

10. Typhoon Reming (Durian)

Months after Mt. Mayon’s eruption in 2006, Bicolanos faced another natural disaster when Typhoon Reming hit Albay in November 30. The flood caused
by the typhoon was aggravated by the mud coming from the volcano, leaving 1,399 people dead.

Worst disasters in PH in terms of cost of damage:

DisasterDateEstimated Cost of Damage (000, US$)Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan)8-Nov-20132,051,711Typhoon Pablo (Bopha)4-Dec-20121,692,961Typhoon

Sisang (Nina)4-Sep-1995700,300Typhoon Pepeng (Parma)29-Sep-2009585,379Mt. Pinatubo eruption15-Jun-1991443,000Typhoon Ruping (Mike)12-Nov-
1990388,5001990 Luzon earthquake16-Jul-1990369,600Typhoon Pedring (Nesat)24-Sep-2011344,173Typhoon Frank (Fengshen)21-Jun-
2008284,694Typhoon Juan (Megi)18-Oct-2010275,745