UNHCR operation in the Philippines

About this project

The Philippines hosts an estimated 264,000 persons of concern (POC) to UNHCR. Of this figure, around 134,000 (51%) are internally displaced persons, 129,000 (48%) are stateless persons or persons at risk of statelessness, and 1,400 (<1%) are refugees and asylum-seekers. Figures for internally displaced persons (IDPs) only reflect data from the southern region of Mindanao, where UNHCR has an operational footprint. The majority of the state-identified populations at risk of statelessness are also based in Mindanao. UNHCR supports the Philippines in ensuring that national status determination procedures remain accessible to persons of concern. UNHCR also works to provide refugees and asylum-seekers access to rights, reduce statelessness, and deliver protection and humanitarian assistance in Mindanao. This activity shows details of the UNHCR operation in the Philippines for 2025 and future years including the budget, funding, expenditure and results.

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 3Good Health and Well-being
• 5Gender Equality
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 16Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Published by

Haut-Commissaire des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés (HCR) · Multilateral

Countries

Philippines

Sectors

Material relief assistance and servicesRelief co-ordination and support servicesBasic Health Care Services in Emergencies

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributes

Funded by

Philippines (Government of), Private donors

Implemented by

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Accountable

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Published by Haut-Commissaire des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés (HCR) to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 8 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-41121-2025-ASO-PHL.

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