Help & safety

Police, fire, ambulance and rescue anywhere in the Philippines. Free to call from any phone.

Ambulance and emergency help.

ATMs are mostly in Virac and can run out on weekends and holidays. Many small shops, tricycles and eateries take cash only.

Signal can be weak or missing in the mountains and on parts of the east coast. Download what you need and tell someone your plans before heading out.

Storms are most likely from July to December. Follow the tourism office's travel alerts; ferries and flights stop when a storm signal is raised.