Cebu Reels as Typhoon Tino Death Toll Climbs to 144
The province of Cebu faces a devastating crisis as the death toll from Typhoon Tino reached 144 confirmed fatalities according to ongoing search and retrieval operations. The catastrophic storm has left communities in mourning and emergency services working around the clock.
Cebu Province recorded 113 deaths while Cebu City reported 31 casualties from the typhoon's impact. The situation remains critical as rescue teams continue their efforts across affected municipalities.
Municipalities Hardest Hit by the Disaster
Several local government units reported significant loss of life, with Liloan suffering the highest number of fatalities at 39 deaths. Compostela followed with 31 casualties, while Mandaue City recorded 14 deaths and Balamban reported 11 fatalities.
Other affected areas include Danao with 9 deaths, Talisay with 7 deaths, while Consolacion, Bantayan, Asturias, and Tabogon reported smaller but significant numbers of casualties.
The human cost extends beyond the confirmed deaths, with authorities reporting 311 injured individuals and 67 people still missing as search operations continue.
Government Mobilizes Massive Relief Response
During his visit to Cebu on Friday, November 7, 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured victims that the government would continue distributing essential supplies, particularly food and water, to affected communities.
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian confirmed that the department has already distributed an initial 64,000 family food packs to typhoon-affected localities, providing immediate sustenance to thousands of displaced families.
The provincial government of Cebu announced substantial financial assistance, committing P2 million each to severely affected areas including Danao City, Compostela, Liloan, Consolacion, Mandaue, Talisay, and Minglanilla.
President Marcos pledged additional support with P50 million in aid for Cebu Province, while allocating P10 million each to Talisay, Mandaue, and Compostela to bolster local recovery efforts.
Government agencies continue to accept donations for typhoon victims, including essential items such as food, water, clothing, and other emergency supplies to help communities rebuild and recover from this natural disaster.
