Typhoon Tino exits, leaving 92 deaths as clearing and restoration continues in Cebu

CEBU – Super typhoon Tino left Cebu causing widespread destruction with the province being one of the hardest-hit areas leaving 92 deaths as clearing, restoration and energization efforts are underway with power and internet restored at almost 50 percent and water currently at 40 percent operational capacity, as of November 5, 2025, in a report during the meeting today at the Capitol, convened by Cebu governor Pamela Baricuatro with various public utility providers to coordinate the immediate restoration of essential services following Typhoon Tino.

According to the Cebu Provincial Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Cebu City Disaster Office, reported deaths by locality include: Liloan: 35, Compostela: 16, Consolacion: 1,  Danao: 9, Mandaue: 9, Talisay: 7, Balamban; six.

Meanwhile, at least 38 individuals are still reported missing across the province. In Cebu City, 9 fatalities were recorded by the Cebu City Disaster Office.  Authorities caution that these numbers may still change, as search, rescue, and retrieval operations continue throughout Cebu.

Baricuatro stressed restoring power is the most urgent need, as it is critical for both communication networks and water systems to fully operate. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reported a 45 percent power restored as of 8:00a.m. while the Metro Cebu Water District said it restored at least 40 percent operational capacity and full restoration heavily depends on power availability and the Telcos--Globe, PLDT/Smart targeting 90% internet restoration in 2-3 days and also dependent of power availability.

“Most death tolls were caused by drowning due to massive flooding and landslides and more than 102,000 individuals (32,603 families) were displaced, with many staying in evacuation centers. In Cebu City alone, hundreds of families were evacuated due to flooding and strong winds,” news reports said.

Power Restoration Update as of 10:00 AM, November 5, 2025, Visayan Electric has restored power to 221,666 customers, or 43% of its total customer base and its crews continue to work around the clock to safely restore electricity to all affected areas. “We’ll continue to post regular updates as restoration progresses,” Visayan Electric said in its Facebook posts.

NGCP has mobilized its line crews and is currently conducting patrols. Simultaneous restoration activities are also being conducted in areas already accessible.  NGCP reminds the public that loss of power may be caused by affected transmission facilities of NGCP or distribution facilities of local distribution utilities or electric cooperatives.

Specific cities and municipalities affected by the power interruptions are determined by concerned Distribution Utilities, unless the outage affects the entire franchise area, it said.

Baricuatro, on November 4, inspected the damage caused by Typhoon Tino in Talisay City, focusing on communities displaced by floodwaters at the mouth of the Mananga River along the city’s side of the South Road Properties (SRP) with Talisay mayor Samsam Gullas who informed the governor that the city’s search and rescue operations have been concentrated in Barangays Biasong and Dumlog, where the river meets the sea.

Residents living along the banks of the Mananga River were evacuated preemptively before the typhoon struck—effectively preventing any loss of life even as several houses were swept away by the raging waters.  Mayor Gullas also sought the governor’s help for post-typhoon rehabilitation, particularly in livelihood programs to help displaced families recover and rebuild quickly.

The Capitol and neighboring local government units of Sibonga, Carcar City, and the City of Naga have already deployed rescue teams in Talisay City while awaiting the estimates of households that need relief aid.

Reports of damage caused by Typhoon Tino in Cebu

According to various sources of news reports, 30 percent of homes in affected areas were destroyed, while the rest suffered partial damage; 95 percent of riverside homes in Cebu City's North District were washed away; power outages affected several areas, with eight electric cooperatives continuing their respective restoration activities.

Key roads were blocked due to landslides and floods with half of Cebu City was submerged, with areas like Barangay Babag experiencing unprecedented flooding. Storm surges brought flooding over three meters high in low-lying coastal areas.

Typhoon Tino also disrupted air and sea travel, with over 75 domestic flights canceled and thousands of passengers stranded. Local businesses and tourism were also affected. Emergency response teams were activated, with evacuations, food, water, and medical aid being provided to affected areas. The government prioritized helping vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, children, and people with disabilities.

Mandaue City has also been plagued by flooding issues, prompting the local government to take action with specific flood control projects in the city. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 6th Engineering District has implemented a total of 51 flood control projects in Mandaue City worth ₱3.8 billion from 2022 to 2025. These projects are located along major rivers and catchment areas, such as the Butuanon River and Mahiga Creek.

Some projects are still ongoing, while others have been completed. However, residents have raised concerns over the quality and effectiveness of some projects, citing instances of damage and collapse.  A portion of the riprap in Barangay Maguikay collapsed, prompting the Mandaue City Council to summon the DPWH and the contractor, ZLREJ Trading and Construction Corp., to explain the incident.

Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito "Jonkie" Ouano has ordered a complete inventory of all city and national government flood control projects to assess their status and effectiveness. The goal is to ensure accountability and proper monitoring of these projects.

The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but it's clear that Cebu is one of the most affected provinces. Rescue and relief operations are ongoing to support those affected by the typhoon.

The provincial and city governments are working closely with the DPWH to ensure that all projects are properly implemented and maintained. City councils also passed an ordinance requiring national government agencies to coordinate with the city government before implementing projects within the city's jurisdiction.

The Mandaue city administration acknowledges that flooding cannot be eliminated overnight and is working towards gradual improvement. However, residents continue to express concerns over the effectiveness of the flood control measures, highlighting the need for sustained efforts and cooperation between government agencies. (Photos: Capitol PIO/Google Images)