Two days after Typhoon Tino battered large parts of Negros Occidental, the provincial council declared the province under a state of calamity.
Third District Board Member Andrew Montelibano told Bacolod-based reporters on Thursday, November 6, that the council unanimously approved the measure.
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) reported that Typhoon Tino affected 39,102 families, or 134,718 individuals, in the province.
Before the provincial council acted, the local government units (LGUs) of La Castellana, La Carlota, Toboso, San Enrique, and Himamaylan had already declared states of calamity.
Political leaders described the typhoon’s impact—which triggered severe flash floods—as “historic,” leaving many residents in despair.
Earlier, Office of the President has announced the release of P50 million in financial assistance for the province, as part of its support for recovery efforts.
Latest reports show that the typhoon killed 57 people and left 67 others missing, while floodwaters continue to submerge some communities.*
Reymund Titong is a Filipino journalist steadily building his voice in the field of news reporting, driven by a commitment to tell meaningful and relevant stories.
He serves as a correspondent for Rappler, maintains a personal blog on Medium, and is the communications officer of Hope Builders Organization Negros Island.