Water Safety Study
Drowning figures in the Philippines vary by who counts and how. These three articles bring together official counts, research estimates and police reports, with the source and year beside every number.
Drowning in the Philippines: the numbers
How many people drown in the Philippines each year? Official counts, WHO estimates and why the real number is higher, with sources and dates.
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Who is most at risk of drowning in the Philippines?
Children, boys and men, and holiday swimmers face the highest drowning risk in the Philippines. See who is affected, when, and what lowers the risk.
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Where and how drownings happen in the Philippines
Rivers, beaches, resorts, wells, floods and boats: where drownings happen in the Philippines, why, and a quick checklist before you swim.
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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.