DANICA NUBLA PAULINE DELO SANTOS NINO GABRIEL ROQUE PATRICK JANIEL BINDADAN KEN CRUZ Why is Philippines prone to typhoons? Its location. The Philippines is located in a large Pacific Ocean region where many of Earth's volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur. This is known as the Ring of Fire (aka Typhoon Belt). There are approximately 20 typhoons that hit the Philippines every year. YOLANDA HAIYAN