Cebu declares state of calamity

Province death toll soars to 111

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The entire province of Cebu has been placed under a state of calamity after Typhoon Tino battered the island and destroyed infrastructure, homes and sources of livelihood on Tuesday.

Under Executive Order 68, Series of 2025, Gov. Pamela Baricuatro yesterday declared the province under a state of calamity to accelerate relief, rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) reported extensive damage across Cebu's component cities and municipalities, with casualties, displaced families and interruptions in electricity, water supply and communication lines.

According to the EO, Typhoon Tino "caused severe damage to infrastructure, government facilities, private establishments and residential areas, resulting in loss of lives, injuries and displacement of communities."

As of 7:20 p.m. yesterday, Typhoon Tino had claimed 111 lives across Cebu, according to local authorities in the province.

The highest number of fatalities was reported in Liloan with 35 deaths, followed by Compostela with 25, Cebu City and Mandaue with 12 each and Danao with nine. Talisay recorded seven deaths, Balamban six, Asturias two, while Consolacion, Bantayan and Tabogon had one each.

Due to this, the EO underscored the need for immediate government action to protect lives and restore order.

All provincial offices, cities and municipalities are now authorized to use their Quick Response Funds (QRFs) and other available resources to support emergency operations, provided these comply with existing auditing rules.

Baricuatro also directed the local Price Coordination Council, together with the Department of Trade and Industry, to impose a price freeze on basic goods and prime commodities under Republic Act 7581 or the Price Act to prevent hoarding and profiteering.