Severe Tropical Storm Kristine has left widespread destruction across the Philippines, with infrastructure damage now estimated at P15.2 million and agricultural losses reaching P9.7 million, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Most of this impact is concentrated in the Bicol region, which alone sustained P15 million in damages.
As of Friday, the NDRRMC reported 13 confirmed fatalities, including 11 in the Bicol region and one each in Central Luzon and Calabarzon. Only the Calabarzon fatality has been validated—a victim who fell into a canal in Quezon province. The storm also left seven people missing and five injured. However, Police Regional Office 5 data indicated a higher toll, with 26 reported deaths in Bicol alone.
Kristine has affected over 2.6 million individuals (569,524 families) across 15 regions, with the heaviest impact in Bicol (1.86 million people), followed by BARMM (435,135) and Central Luzon (101,444). Around 239,200 people are sheltering in evacuation centers, while 80,497 others have found refuge with friends and family.
The storm also caused substantial infrastructure challenges, including power outages, water shortages, and communication disruptions. Roads, bridges, and 90 seaports, along with two airports, were shut down, stranding over 7,500 passengers and hundreds of vehicles and vessels. Additionally, Kristine forced the suspension of classes in 1,167 areas and work in 770 areas.
As recovery efforts continue, P60.5 million in aid has been distributed to the storm’s victims, with the government declaring a state of calamity in Tagkawayan (Quezon), Albay, Bulan (Sorsogon), and Magpet (Cotabato) to expedite relief operations and support affected communities.