Leaving at least 194,000 residents heavily affected, Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong) caused an estimated damage (infrastructure, non-infrastructure, agriculture) of at least P3 billion in Catanduanes.

Governor Patrick Azanza told Rappler on Thursday, November 13, that all relief packs and donations received by the provincial government were being distributed within 24 hours.

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Clearing operations continue along the Itawes Overflow Bridge 1 in Piat, Cagayan, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, as it remains impassable following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong).

Photos from PIA Cagayan Valley/DPWH Cagayan Valley

Rappler on Wednesday, November 12, spoke with community workers in Catanduanes, most of whom have been restless since Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong) ravaged the province. Aside from relief goods, these workers urgently need reinforcements as many have been staying in Pandan’s municipal hall 24/7.

Catanduanons, known for their resilience, can be seen actively helping each other despite experiencing the wrath of Uwan themselves. But with the scale of the damage caused by the super typhoon across many towns, the province needs immediate attention from the national government, aid from everyone who can help, and climate justice to prevent the same scenes from happening each year.

Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong), described by residents as far worse than 2024’s Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi), has caused catastrophic damage here in Catanduanes.

In the municipality of Pandan alone, the super typhoon heavily damaged at least 3,591 houses, with initial estimated costs soaring over P232 million. This devastation has displaced thousands of residents in the municipality based on the latest vetted data from the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office as of Wednesday, November 12.

When we reached San Andres and traveled through various towns toward Pandan, we witnessed firsthand the sheer destruction to not only to residential establishments but also the environment itself. Almost all trees we passed were either felled or severely damaged, stripped of their branches and leaves. The province’s agriculture, from bananas and coconuts to all other kinds of crops, was completely obliterated.

When I visited Catanduanes in 2024 after Pepito struck, at least some trees remained lush. Now, several towns are permeated by the heavy smell of fallen leaves and mud, with countless residents helplessly trying to salvage what they can from the ruins of their homes.

The Mountain Province State University campus in Bontoc, Mountain Province, incurs damage on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong).

Photos from the Mountain Province State University Facebook page

The Philippine Red Cross Cagayan Chapter sets up a first aid station and welfare desk at the Gosi National High School evacuation center in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, to assist residents affected by Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong).