Mountain Province begins rehab, clearing after #UwanPH

BONTOC, Mountain Province — Local government units and community volunteers have launched clearing and rehabilitation efforts across Mountain Province following the destruction brought by Typhoon “Uwan,” which left casualties, widespread damage to homes, and major roads impassable.

As of 11 November 2025, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) reported two fatalities—both in Barlig—and four injuries across the municipalities of Barlig, Bauko, Paracelis, and Sagada.

At least 185 houses were damaged province-wide, with 174 sustaining partial damage and 11 completely destroyed. Bauko recorded 54 partially damaged homes, followed by Sagada with 47 and Sadanga with 28. Five houses each in Bontoc and Bauko were totally destroyed, while one house was lost in Besao.

Displacement remains a significant concern. A total of 405 families, or 1,249 individuals, were displaced outside evacuation centers. Of these, 151 families (535 individuals) remain displaced. Meanwhile, 194 families (607 individuals) sought temporary shelter in evacuation centers, with 57 families (144 individuals) still staying there as of the latest report. The municipalities of Natonin and Paracelis saw the highest number of evacuees, though most have since returned home.

Road access across the province remains severely disrupted due to landslides, mudslides, and debris. Major national roads rendered impassable include the Mountain Province–Nueva Vizcaya Road, Mt. Province–Cagayan via Tabuk–Enrile Road, the Abatan–Maba-ay section, and the Junction Talubin–Barlig–Natonin–Paracelis–Calaccad Road. Several provincial roads are also blocked, including Tadian–Nacawang, Sadsadan–Balicanac–Salin, Ampawilen–Sadanga, and Kilong–Baang.

Power restoration remains ongoing, as all municipalities are experiencing brownouts. The Mountain Province Electric Cooperative has appealed for patience as crews continue repairs. Telecommunications remain unstable, with mobile networks experiencing intermittent service, while PLDT, Converge, and Starlink remain largely operational.

Local authorities are also monitoring river levels. The Mallig, Masablang, and Layaen Rivers are currently under watch, while the Chico, Siffu, Tanudan, Abit, and Bayudan Rivers remain at normal levels.

Residents are advised to remain alert, particularly in landslide-prone and riverbank communities, as after-rains may trigger further ground movement and flooding.