Typhoon ‘Tino’ has left 93 people dead across Cebu Island, according to initial reports from local government units (LGUs).
The highest number of fatalities was recorded in the town of Liloan, which reported 35 deaths based on official data from the local government.
Other LGUs also released their respective reports, with nine deaths each in the cities of Mandaue and Danao, and one in Consolacion town.
A separate report from the Cebu Emergency Operations Center (EOC) indicated 15 fatalities in Compostela town and seven in Talisay City.
An earlier report from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Cebu listed 17 deaths in Cebu City.
Cebu provincial government information officer Ainjeliz dela Torre-Orong said most of the victims drowned, while others were pinned down by debris.
Rescue and retrieval operations continue, especially in Cebu City, where 19 individuals remain missing. Two others were reported missing in Danao City.
In Consolacion, two persons reported missing earlier were found safe and alive.
Clearing and restoration of roads and utilities are ongoing. As of 12:59 p.m., Cebu City’s Emergency Operations Center reported that 46.29 percent of the city’s power supply has been restored, along with 47 percent of water service.
Meanwhile, the Cebu provincial government has placed the province under a state of calamity, following a special session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan on Wednesday afternoon, November 5, 2025.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro earlier issued an executive order for the declaration to enforce a price freeze on basic commodities and expedite the use of disaster funds for relief and recovery efforts.
Of the total number of fatalities, 49 are from Cebu who died because of fallen debris, landslides, and flooding.
‘Crash’
The fatalities include two pilots and four personnel of the Philippine Air Force who were killed when the Super Huey helicopter they were on board crashed in Agusan del Sur at the height of the typhoon on Tuesday.
The NDRRC, meanwhile, said that 42 of the fatalities are infants aged below two years old. Many of the reported missing are also of the same age group.
In its latest Situational Report on the Effect of Typhoon Tino issued at 12 noon on Wednesday, the NDRRMC said the devastation wrought by Tino, the 20th severe weather disturbance to affect the Philippines, caused the pre-emptive evacuation of 259,581 persons from the MIMAROPA, Region 5, Region 6, Region 7, Region 8, CARAGA, and Negros Island Region.
Heavy rainfall induced by the typhoon was aggravated by the prevailing Northeast Monsoon and Shear Line affecting the weather system, the weather bureau reported.
It has made a total of 8 landfalls, 6 in the Visayas and the last two in Luzon on its way to Palawan.
This caused flash floods and landslides that affected 318,020 families or 1,107,819 persons.
According to the NDRRMC, the inclement weather has affected a total of 3,623 barangays in 268 cities and municipalities in 25 provinces across Central Philippines and southern portions of Luzon.
So far, the NDRRMC said a total of 577,928 families were displaced and are now taking shelter in 4,805 evacuation centers set up by the national and concerned local government units (LGUs).
Because of the heavy rain that started as early as November 2, a total of 86 areas in MIMAROPA, Region 5, Region 6, Region 7, and CARAGA.
The inclement weather has also affected 27 road sections and 5 bridge sections, including the operation of 2 airports and 151 seaports, stranding 4,001 passengers.
The devastation also caused power interruptions in 73 cities and municipalities and caused class and work suspensions in many areas.
The NDRRMC said 53 cities and municipalities have been placed under a state of calamity.
As of 11 a.m., PAGASA said Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4 is still up in the northernmost portion of Palawan, severely affecting El Nido.
Meanwhile, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 is up in the northern portion of Palawan (San Vicente, Taytay), including the Calamian Islands
While Tino is on its way out of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the weather bureau said significant to severe impacts from typhoon-force winds are possible in areas under Signal No. 3 and 4.
Furthermore the surge of the Northeast Monsoon, shear line, and the trough of Tino will also bring strong to gale-force gusts over Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan, Central Luzon, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, Central Visayas, and Zamboanga Peninsula, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte, Pangasinan, Zambales, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan in the next 48 hours.
A gale warning is still in effect over the western and southern seaboards of Southern Luzon and the seaboards of Western Visayas.
Tino was spotted 190 km West of Coron, Palawan and is moving west-northwestward at 20 km/h. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 130 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 180 km/h.
Tino is forecasted to leave PAR by Thursday morning.
Search-and-rescue operations
Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Wednesday directed all police personnel and units to intensify their search-and-rescue operations and ensure the speedy, secure distribution of essential relief goods for families and individuals displaced by Tino.
‘The damage brought by this typhoon is extensive, especially in the Visayas, as we have seen in the videos and photos shared by our netizens on social media,’ he added.
Nartatez also assured the public that the PNP is working hard and coordinating its efforts with other government agencies providing all the necessary assistance.
More than 9,000 police personnel and over 300 mobile assets were deployed for evacuation, rescue operation, and other humanitarian assistance as Tino devastates parts of the country.
The PNP is focused on relief efforts as the typhoon has already caused significant damage in the Visayas and Mindanao.
In addition to serving the public, Nartatez also directed local police offices to conduct an internal assessment to determine the operational impact of the storm on the police force itself.
This move aims to ensure the immediate welfare of police personnel and maintain readiness.
Nartatez also assured the public that the PNP’s commitment extends not only to securing communities but also to providing essential humanitarian aid and ensuring police units themselves can rapidly recover and continue serving.
DOE: 1.4 million without power
THE number of households without electricity access due to Tino has reached 1.4 million, or roughly seven million people, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).
DOE Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella said the figures were reported by the National Electrification Administration (NEA), the National Power Corop. (NPC), and private distribution utilities in the Visayas region.
‘As of now, it’s around 1.4 million,’ he said.
The full power restoration date has yet to be determined.
‘We’re appealing to the public for the hard-hit areas to be cleared first before the linemen can do their work in restoring power. I understand it’s about seven million people that are affected. But we are assuring you that we are working hard,’ said DOE Secretary Sharon Garin.
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP)reported 43 transmission lines restored, while 12 are partially energized.
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) said its operations in Cebu through Cebu Energy Development Corporation (CEDC), which comprises three generating units, and Toledo Power Co. (TPC) with one generating unit, remained online.
In Panay, MGEN’s presence is through Panay Energy Development Corporation (PEDC) in
Iloilo which operates three generating units, and Panay Power Corporation (PPC) in Aklan with two units are also working despite the severe weather conditions.
On November 4, a unit of TPC experienced a trip at 7:38 AM, but it was successfully synchronized to the grid at 8:37 PM on the same day in coordination with NGCP.
All CEDC, PEDC, and PPC units remained online throughout the typhoon.
MGEN said it remains committed to ensuring the reliable provision of power supply as recovery and restoration efforts progress in the affected areas. The company continues to coordinate with the NGCP, government agencies, and sector stakeholders to ensure system readiness and reinforce critical power infrastructure in the aftermath of the typhoon