Short answer. The Philippines' Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Go Bag list covers twelve types of items, including documents in a waterproof container, a flashlight and whistle, a radio with extra batteries, a first aid kit, spare cash, three days of ready-to-eat food, sealed drinking water, phones and power banks, clothing and bedding 1.
What is on the official Philippine Go Bag list?
The first twelve lines come from the national OCD list 1; the last three are added by OCD Region XI 2. "Not specified" means the source gives no quantity.
| Item | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Important documents in waterproof container | not specified | 1 |
| Flashlight, candles, matches, and whistle | not specified | 1 |
| Radio with fresh and extra batteries | not specified | 1 |
| First aid kit with remedies for fever, diarrhea, minor wounds and pain, and maintenance drugs | not specified | 1 |
| Spare cash including coins | not specified | 1 |
| Items for special needs of young and older family members | as needed | 1 |
| Easy-to-serve, ready-to-eat food | enough for three days | 1 |
| Drinking water in sealed containers | not specified | 1 |
| Mobile phones, power banks, and chargers | not specified | 1 |
| Clothing and sanitary supplies | not specified | 1 |
| Sleeping bags and blankets | not specified | 1 |
| Ropes, old newspapers, and eco bags made of strong materials | not specified | 1 |
| Maps / identification cards | not specified | 2 |
| Survival army knife | not specified | 2 |
| Personal hygiene kit | not specified | 2 |
How many bags and how often should I check them?
One Go Bag for each person: OCD Region XI advises "one Go Bag for each individual, for the wife, each for the children" 2. Check the bag and replenish its contents every three months 1.
How much water should go in it?
The OCD asks for drinking water in sealed containers without giving a volume 1. No official Philippine litres-per-person figure was found. See How much water per person per day? and /guides/water-storage-containers.
Where does this list come from?
The national list is an OCD Facebook post of 24 July 2021, relayed by PTV News on 25 July 2021 1. The additions come from OCD Region XI, as published by the City Government of Davao on 4 December 2023 2. The OCD website could not be read by automated tools, so no checklist page on it was consulted. More detail is on the emergency supplies page.
How do I adapt the list to my household?
The list asks for items covering the special needs of young and older family members 1. For babies, see /guides/infant-supplies; for older people and people on medication, /guides/vulnerable-people; for pets, /guides/pets. For the first aid kit, see /guides/first-aid-kit; for light without candles, /guides/emergency-lighting; for the radio, /guides/emergency-radio.
Turn this list into your plan
The official list above is the reference, and you can assemble everything on it yourself. The Phaenyx plan counts each line for your household, adds the risks around your home and comes with the Phaenyx Safe app. Build your Phaenyx plan.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Go Bag the same as a 72-hour kit?
It holds ready-to-eat food for three days 1; see /guides/72-hour-kit.
Should I pack candles?
The OCD list includes a flashlight, candles and matches 1. Our emergency lighting guide covers the fire risk of candles.
Does every family member need a Go Bag?
Yes, according to OCD Region XI 2.
Sources
- PTV News (relaying an Office of Civil Defense Facebook post of 24 July 2021) — What's in a 'go bag'? — https://ptvnews.ph/whats-in-a-go-bag/ (accessed 2026-10-20)
- City Government of Davao — Prepare go bags for disaster – OCD XI — https://davaocity.gov.ph/disaster-risk-reduction-mitigation/prepare-go-bags-for-disaster-ocd-xi/ (accessed 2026-10-20)
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Sources
- PTV News (relaying an Office of Civil Defense Facebook post of 24 July 2021) · What's in a 'go bag'? checked 2026-10-20
- City Government of Davao · Prepare go bags for disaster – OCD XI checked 2026-10-20