PSA Intelligence Reports

WHO: Global Risk of Hantavirus Remains Low; Philippines Not Recommending Mandatory Screening

WHO assessed the recent Andes hantavirus outbreak as low global risk, with no travel restrictions recommended. Philippine authorities also said mandatory screening for returning OFWs is unnecessary as the virus remains rare and non-endemic locally.

Safety and Security Health Risks

An Andes hantavirus outbreak on a South Atlantic cruise departing Ushuaia, Argentina, left three dead and seven others infected as of publication.  Hantavirus is more commonly known to spread from infected rodents, and human-to-human transmission is rare and only associated with the Andes virus strain endemic to South America. The World Health Organization (WHO) assesses the global risk as low, but advises passengers and crew to isolate and undergo up to a 45-day active symptom monitoring period. Thirty-eight (38) Filipino crew members tested negative for the virus, but are currently undergoing quarantine in the Netherlands as part of health protocols. No international travel or trade restrictions have been  recommended by the WHO.

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Our fast-paced intelligence pipeline is driven by a dedicated team of Manila-based security analysts that monitor the Philippine landscape every day. We bring together on-the-ground local insight with large scale data monitoring and cut through the noise to deliver the concise, actionable intelligence that our clients rely on to navigate their risks.

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We provide a weekly digest of key political, economic, and security developments and analysis of their short and long-term impact on the local and regional business environment. Our Industry Monitors deliver regular summaries of key developments in manufacturing, energy, mining, and tourism.

Our Cyber Risks Briefs detail emerging cyberthreats, digital security vulnerabilities, and regulatory shifts, while our Economic Briefs provide macroeconomic snapshots covering inflation, trade markers, and fiscal policy. We also publish Health Risks Briefs tracking local disease statistics and healthcare capacities.

Targeted Crime & Kidnapping Reports

Our teams produce continuous updates and analysis on developing crime and safety trends targeting corporates and staff, ranging from opportunistic petty crime to syndicated criminal activity. This includes deep dives on known modus operandi, suspect profiles, and sociopolitical environments.

Additionally, we monitor Kidnapping Related Incidents in the Philippines, tracking publicly-known abduction cases, motives, victim profiles, and the broader regional developments that influence these threat vectors.

Insurgency, Terrorism, and Civil Unrest

We conduct ongoing analysis of activities of Communist insurgents in the Philippines, including their estimated operational capabilities, regional hotspots, and the progress of government peace processes.

Our coverage extends to Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism in Mindanao, assessing activities not limited to terrorism-related motivations but also criminal, personal, and cultural factors. We provide continuous assessments of political stability, strikes, protests, and broader civil unrest dynamics affecting operational continuity.