The body of a child was discovered in Liloan, Cebu, adding to the growing death toll from Typhoon Tino that has devastated the province. The unidentified remains were found in Dao, Barangay Cotcot, bringing renewed grief to a community already struggling with the aftermath of the powerful storm.
Typhoon Tino's Deadly Impact
The child's body was found on Friday, November 14, 2025, but authorities have not yet been able to establish the victim's identity. According to local officials, the remains were among those swept away and buried under debris when Typhoon Tino struck on November 4, 2025.
Liloan has become the second hardest-hit area in Cebu province, recording 34 confirmed fatalities with two individuals still missing as search operations continue. The tragedy has left families anxiously waiting for news about their loved ones.
Cebu Province Death Toll Rises
As of 12:00 noon on November 15, 2025, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) Operations Center reported the death toll across Cebu has reached 108 people. Compostela City remains the most severely affected area with 37 confirmed deaths and 24 individuals still missing.
The disaster has spread across multiple localities in Cebu with the following impact:
- Balamban City: 14 deaths, 15 missing
- Danao City: 9 deaths
- Talisay City: 7 deaths
- Asturias: 4 deaths
- Mandaue City: 1 death
- Tabogon: 1 death
- Bantayan: 1 death
Ongoing Search and Recovery Efforts
Search and retrieval operations continue throughout affected areas with multiple agencies coordinating efforts. The municipal government is being assisted by personnel from the Air Force, Coast Guard, Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (MDRRM) teams.
Rescue teams are working against time and challenging conditions to locate missing individuals while providing support to affected communities. The scale of the disaster has required extensive resources and coordination between local and national agencies.
The discovery of the child's body in Liloan underscores the human tragedy behind the statistics as families continue to hope for the safe return of their missing loved ones while mourning those already lost to Typhoon Tino's destructive path.
