The Province of Cebu is now under a state of calamity following the signing of Executive Order No. 68 by Governor Pamela Baricuatro on Tuesday evening, November 4, 2025.
The declaration enables the provincial government to access emergency funds, accelerate relief distribution, and implement rapid response measures for affected communities.
Local government units, disaster response agencies, and humanitarian partners are coordinating to support displaced families and restore essential services in severely impacted areas.
The order highlights the need for urgent rehabilitation initiatives, evacuation support, damage assessment, and logistical reinforcement across flood-affected and high-risk localities.
Earlier, Typhoon Tino triggered widespread flooding, infrastructure damage, power interruptions, and displacement across multiple cities and municipalities within Cebu Province.
Local disaster councils recommended the declaration after recording extensive impacts on residential areas, road networks, public facilities, and livelihood sectors across affected communities.
Evacuation centers received a surge of residents seeking shelter from rising floodwaters, damaged homes, and hazardous weather conditions during the storm’s landfall period.
Local responders, volunteers, and emergency personnel carried out rescue operations, relief mobilization, and clearing efforts despite challenging weather conditions and accessibility constraints.
In the coming days, the provincial government will complete a full damage assessment to determine priority rehabilitation programs and financial aid allocations.
The declaration will also allow faster procurement of supplies, expedited deployment of food and non-food assistance, and support for affected barangay recovery plans.
Authorities urge the public to follow official advisories, remain cautious in flood-prone areas, and avoid circulating unverified information during ongoing response operations.
