Basics & Risks
Typhoons, storm surge and flash floods: staying safe near water
What PAGASA wind signals 1 to 5 and the yellow, orange and red rainfall warnings mean, why storm surge and flash floods drown people, and what to do.
Rip currents and how to escape them
What a rip current is, how to spot one at Philippine beaches, and what to do if you are caught: float, swim sideways, signal for help. Sources cited.
Marine hazards in the Philippines: jellyfish, sea urchins and reefs
Box jellyfish, sea urchins, coral cuts, stonefish and cone snails in Philippine waters: how to avoid them, basic first aid and when to call 911.