Philippines: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (2 – 8 June 2026)

Countries: Philippines, Bhutan, Myanmar Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic. BHUTAN On 7 June 2026 at 23: 36 local time, a magnitude 5. 6 earthquake struck near Punakha, Bhutan, at a depth of approximately 10 kilometres. The tremor was felt across much of the country, including in Thimphu, with stronger shaking reported in northern areas and lighter impacts in the south. Four minor aftershocks, ranging from magnitude 1. 6 to 2. 8, were also recorded. Preliminary information from affected districts indicates no casualties, significant damage or humanitarian impacts. The situation remains stable, and authorities continue to monitor for potential aftershocks. MYANMAR Displacement continues to rise across Myanmar amid ongoing military operations and airstrikes. In Magway Region, more than 44, 000 people have been displaced in Pakokku and Saw townships since mid-May. In western Bago Region, intensified operations since late May have displaced over 25, 000 people, with airstrikes between 27 May and 2 June reportedly killing 9 civilians and destroying homes across multiple villages. Humanitarian response remains limited due to access constraints and funding shortfalls, leaving large numbers of displaced people without adequate assistance. Civilians in conflict-affected areas continue to face serious protection risks amid ongoing hostilities and displacement. PHILIPPINES On 8 June, a magnitude 7. 8 earthquake struck 32 kilometres offshore west of Maasim, Sarangani Province, along the Cotabato Trench. The earthquake, which occurred at a depth of 33 kilometres, has been followed by more than 2, 000 aftershocks ranging from magnitude 1. 2 to 6. 4, with further seismic activity expected. According to government authorities, 45 people have died, 487 have been injured and 17 remain missing. An estimated 197, 750 people (43, 716 families) have been affected across Regions IX, XI and XII, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). More than 25, 000 people remain displaced, including approximately 16, 000 people sheltering in 31 evacuation centres. Widespread damage has been reported, including 7, 866 affected houses, of which 1, 596 were destroyed and 6, 270 partially damaged, while infrastructure losses are estimated at US$9. 2 million. Damage to roads and other critical infrastructure continues to constrain access to some affected and isolated communities. Essential services remain disrupted, including the closure of General Santos International Airport to commercial flights, persistent power outages in several areas and limited access to some municipalities and island communities. The Government is leading the response, with more than 2, 700 search and rescue personnel deployed and over US$3. 5 million in humanitarian assistance provided to affected populations.

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