President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. conducted an inspection tour in Negros Occidental on Saturday, November 15, 2025, to assess the extensive damage caused by Typhoon Tino and monitor ongoing recovery operations in the severely affected province.
School Damage and Educational Disruption
The President visited Jose Pepito Montilla Garcia Sr. National High School in Barangay 1, Moises Padilla town, where multiple classrooms remained flooded following Typhoon Tino's impact on November 4. The storm's aftermath has significantly disrupted education for 1,257 enrolled students and teachers who have been forced to adopt alternative learning methods to continue their classes while repairs are pending.
Residential Impact and Evacuation Centers
Following his school inspection, President Marcos proceeded to Barangay Poblacion 1 to meet directly with affected residents and examine damaged homes. The President also monitored the situation at La Castellana Elementary School, where 307 families comprising 1,117 individuals are currently taking temporary shelter after being displaced by the typhoon.
Critical Infrastructure Damage
One of the most significant infrastructure failures examined was the Bungahin Steel Bridge, which collapsed during Typhoon Tino's onslaught. This critical transportation link connecting mountainous areas to La Castellana town proper has been severed, significantly impacting mobility and economic activities in the region.
The provincial government reports staggering damage to housing, with 48,290 households affected across Negros Occidental. Of these, 6,855 homes were completely destroyed according to data from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.
To address the widespread devastation, the national government has allocated P95 million specifically for recovery and rehabilitation efforts in Negros Occidental, focusing on restoring essential services and supporting affected communities in rebuilding their lives and livelihoods.
