Typhoon Kalmaegi causes flooding: Media sources report on November 4 that at least 40 fatalities have been confirmed as a result of the passage of Typhoon Kalmaegi. Over 400,000 people have been displaced after the storm made landfall and swept across the Visayas region, parts of southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao, the Philippines, causing heavy rainfall and flooding. Logistical delays are to be expected in the affected areas.
Further to EmIS 238/2025, the designated operator of the Philippines, Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), wishes to provide Union member countries and their designated operators with an update concerning the seismic events that occurred in Cebu and Davao and the surrounding provinces. On 30 September 2025, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake was recorded, followed by a total of 722 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 1.4 to 4.8. Preliminary assessments indicate damage to infrastructure and buildings in Cebu Province. Fatalities and injuries have been reported. On 10 October 2025, a major earthquake of magnitude 7.4 rocked Davao Oriental and surrounding provinces. A total of 299 aftershocks were recorded that day, with magnitudes ranging from 1.2 to 5.8. The resulting infrastructure damage is leading to disruptions in postal services in the affected areas. PHLPost is monitoring the situation closely to ensure that operations in the affected areas can be restored smoothly and efficiently.
The designated operator of the Philippines, Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators that a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the province of Davao Oriental on 10 October 2025, at a depth of 20 kilometres. As a result of this seismic event, damage to various facilities and infrastructure in the region has been reported. As PHLPost assesses the impact of this event, it anticipates that there may be delays in postal services. It acknowledges the potential inconvenience that this may cause and apologizes for any disruption that customers and partners may experience.
The designated operator of the Philippines, Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), asks us to provide Union member countries and their designated operators with an update on the impact of Typhoon Opong, which made landfall in Eastern Samar on 25 September 2025. To date, the typhoon has affected several regions across the Philippines, including Antique, Oriental Mindoro, Iloilo, Samar, Bicol, Biliran Negros Occidental, Aklan, Masbate, Zamboanga City, and Northern Cebu. The entire Eastern, Central and Western Visayas regions have also experienced significant disturbances. In addition, the city of Baguio has reported landslides because of the severe weather conditions. These incidents have contributed to ongoing challenges in the region. The typhoon has resulted in considerable damage to agriculture and infrastructure, particularly in Western Visayas. Flight cancellations have occurred owing to adverse weather conditions, impacting travel and the transport of goods, including mail services. As such, postal services in the affected areas are currently facing delays in mail collection, processing and delivery. Damage to postal facilities is further complicating operations, and communication interruptions due to power outages and damaged networks are hindering effective coordination among postal services. PHLPost is implementing recovery measures aimed at restoring and enhancing communication channels in order to remain operational. International partners are informed that, owing to the ongoing recovery efforts, there may be delays to both inbound and outbound international mail.
Further to EmIS 222/2025, the designated operator of the Philippines, Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators that weather conditions have improved and all postal operations, including mail processing and delivery, have therefore resumed as normal with effect from 29 September 2025.
Owing to severe weather conditions caused by Typhoon Ragasa, postal operations will be suspended in certain parts of the country on 22 September 2025 for the safety of its personnel and the public. The affected areas are as follows: