Severe Flooding Strikes San Remigio Community
The community of Sityo Tigib in Barangay Gaway-Gaway, San Remigio experienced devastating flooding following heavy rains brought by Typhoon Tino on November 7, 2025. The intense rainfall accumulated on land that had been blocked by a previous landslide, creating what essentially became a natural dam in the area.
Earthquake Damage Exacerbates Flood Situation
This dangerous situation originated from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu in September. The seismic event triggered landslides that blocked natural water flow paths, making the area particularly vulnerable to flooding during subsequent heavy rains.
In an official statement released on November 7, 2025, Mayor Mariano Martinez confirmed that local officials are working diligently to address the rising water levels between Barangay Gaway-Gaway in San Remigio and Barangay Anonang Sur. The area remains obstructed by earthquake-induced soil movements that significantly worsened during the typhoon.
Emergency Response Efforts and Challenges
The municipal government has planned to collaborate with private contractors to help reduce water levels in the affected areas. However, despite initial cleanup operations already being underway, Mayor Martinez disclosed that these efforts have been temporarily suspended due to unsafe ground conditions.
Equipment has been temporarily withdrawn to assist with disaster response operations in other typhoon-affected areas, including Metro Cebu and other parts of northern Cebu. The mayor has contacted the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for assistance, but the agency has prioritized clearing operations in other storm-damaged locations first.
The combination of seismic damage and extreme weather has created a complex disaster scenario that requires coordinated emergency response and long-term planning to ensure community safety and recovery.
