In 2024, the Philippines faced multiple crises, which compounded each other and deepened humanitarian needs. One of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, the Philippines experienced six typhoons within a single month; severe flooding in Davao and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM); droughts and dry spells in at least 50 provinces due to El Niño; and a diarrhoea outbreak in Maguindanao. Additionally, rising sea levels, coastal erosion, and extreme weather events continued to displace thousands, underscoring the urgency of climate adaptation and disaster preparedness. Economic pressures, exacerbated by global inflation and disruptions in food supply chains, also drove up the cost of essential goods, worsening food insecurity and malnutrition, particularly among children under five.

Action Against Hunger reached over 100,000 people in the Philippines in 2024. Food Security and Livelihoods programmes provided emergency cash assistance and livelihood support, particularly in disaster-affected areas such as Davao de Oro, Nueva Ecija, Metro Manila, and locations impacted by the Bataan oil spill. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene initiatives addressed multiple disease outbreaks and emergencies, improving access to clean water and sanitation in crisis-affected communities. Health programmes expanded primary healthcare and nutrition services, with a strong focus on maternal and child health, while also integrating Mental Health and Psychosocial Support. Meanwhile, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation efforts strengthened community preparedness, and enhanced early warning systems and risk mitigation strategies in vulnerable areas, including municipalities in BARMM, Palawan, Surigao del Norte, and Southern Leyte.

These interventions helped to enhance food security for affected households, strengthen local health systems, and reinforce community resilience to climate and disaster risks. However, as crises become more frequent and severe, long-term solutions are critical.