Basics & Risks
The sea, rivers and weather in the Philippines each carry their own risks. Learn to read a rip current, understand PAGASA warnings and understand common marine hazards.
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.
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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.
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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.
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The content of the RESTUBE Philippines Water Safety Guide is provided for informational purposes only. We cite our sources and review articles with care, but we cannot guarantee that information is complete, current or free from error.
Nothing in this guide is professional advice of any kind, including medical, legal or safety instruction, and it is not a substitute for qualified training, certified first aid courses or official safety regulations. In an emergency, call 911.
Conditions and rules vary by place and change quickly. Always follow local authorities, lifeguards and official advisories such as those from PAGASA and the Philippine Coast Guard, and use the information in this guide at your own risk.