**Philippines Reports 43 Deaths and ₱11.92 Billion in Damage from Monsoon and Cyclones**
*Manila, Philippines – September 7, 2026* – The Philippine Office of Civil Defense (OCD) announced that the enhanced southwest monsoon and four tropical cyclones that have affected the country since early August have caused 43 fatalities and ₱11.92 billion (approximately US$190.1 million) in damage to agriculture and infrastructure.
The OCD released the figures on Sunday, citing aerial drone footage that shows flooding in Pampanga Province caused by the monsoon. The damage estimate includes losses to crops, roads, bridges, and other public works.
The report was issued by the OCD and distributed through Xinhua News Agency. No additional details on the specific cyclones or the distribution of the damage were provided.
Article and image source: philippinetimes.com
