Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Disrupts Travel Across the Philippines

Updated: 12 November 2025

Background

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong has passed the Philippines, bringing heavy rain, dangerous winds and flooding.

Travel Advisory

• The Australian Government advises travellers to exercise a high degree of caution in the Philippines overall due to Super Typhoon Fung-Wong impacting Luzon and Surrounding Areas, the threat of terrorism and violent crime. For the most up-to-date information and official guidance, please refer to the latest travel advisories on the smarttraveller
• Avoid non‐essential travel to the affected areas until the storm passes and authorities confirm it is safe.

Important Policy Information

Our policies do not provide cover for losses arising from events or circumstances that were known or reasonably foreseeable at the time of purchasing your policy, including natural events that had already occurred or were actively ongoing. This alert serves as notification that the Typhoon is a known event, and any related claims may not be eligible for cover if your policy was purchased after the event or while it was active.

All other terms, conditions, limits, and exclusions in your policy continue to apply. Please refer to the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) for full details.

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