OCD validating 3 deaths caused by Typhoon Tino

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is validating reports of at least three deaths linked to Typhoon Tino, which battered parts of the Visayas and Mindanao, triggering floods, power outages, and mass evacuations across several regions.

In a Balitanghali interview, OCD Deputy Administrator for Operations Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV said the agency has received initial reports confirming two deaths. This includes a barangay tanod who was struck by a fallen tree and a senior citizen who drowned, while another reported fatality in Maguindanao is still being verified if it was related to the storm.

“So far, mayroon kaming mga initial reports na dalawa na nasawi sa bagyong ito but still subject for validation po,” Alejandro said.

(So far, we have initial reports of two deaths due to the typhoon, but these are still subject to validation.)

“Meron pa pong isa sa Maguindanao, but we are checking kung related siya sa bagyo,” he added.

(There’s another one in Maguindanao, which we’re still checking if it’s related to the typhoon.)

Meanwhile, in an interview on Super Radyo dzBB on Tuesday, OCD Deputy Administrator for Operations Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV said the agency is still confirming the casualty report as Tino continues to move across Western Visayas after leaving a trail of heavy rains and strong winds in the region.

“So meron kaming pangatlo sa Mindanao pero we are trying to validate pa po,” said Alejandro.

(We have a third [reported casualty] in Mindanao, but we are still trying to validate it.)

He said that initial reports include a drowning incident in Bohol and another in Southern Leyte, both of which are being verified by regional offices.

According to Alejandro, around 60,000 individuals have been affected so far, while 76,000 people were evacuated preemptively before Tino made landfall. As of Tuesday morning, 362 evacuation centers remain open, housing nearly 40,000 evacuees.

“Ngayon po, ongoing ang aming coordination and monitoring because we're trying to check kung ano ang kailangan sa ground na maaaring ibigay pa ng national,” Alejandro said.

(We continue coordination and monitoring to determine what additional aid can be provided by the national government.)

He added that flooding has been reported in several parts of Cebu, especially in Central and Southern areas, as continuous rains persist. Some parts of Siargao and Region 8 also reported damaged houses, while ports in the Bicol region temporarily suspended operations, leaving passengers stranded in Matnog, Sorsogon.

“May flooding po in general Central Cebu and Southern part… Buti na lang po, although hindi ko sinasabing na spare na ang Bago City, tinitingnan din natin ang effect niya kasi marami pa pong nasa Tent City doon na kasalukuyang nilikas natin sa lindol,” he said.

(There’s flooding in general across Central and Southern Cebu. We’re also monitoring Bago City, where many residents are still in Tent City after the earthquake.)

Power supply

Alejandro said power has been cut off in several provinces for safety reasons, with reports of toppled electric poles delaying restoration efforts. The OCD is coordinating with the Department of Energy to fast-track the restoration of electricity and communication lines once conditions improve.

Meanwhile, in Southern Leyte, local officials reported one confirmed fatality due to drowning in the municipality of St. Bernard, after floodwaters swept through several barangays.

Southern Leyte Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer (PDRRMO) Danilo Atienza said the victim was a senior citizen who failed to evacuate in time.

“Mayroon tayong isang confirmed na bali nalunod sa munisipyo ng St. Bernard. Senior citizen po… kasi solo parent, wala naman kasama na ito sa bahay,” Atienza said in a separate dzBB interview.

(We have one confirmed case — a senior citizen who drowned in St. Bernard. She lived alone and wasn’t able to evacuate in time.)

Atienza said Silago town suffered the brunt of the typhoon in the province, with more than 1,000 families or about 5,000 individuals seeking shelter in evacuation centers.

“All the rest of the LGUs ay may mga minor lang na damages. Actually ongoing rapid needs assessment ngayon. Pero sa Silago… nangailangan sila ng additional pagkain at tubig at saka mga tents,” he said.

(The other LGUs only sustained minor damages. We’re doing a rapid needs assessment, but Silago needs more food, water, and tents.)

Power remains out across the entire province since Monday night, while communication lines are limited. Atienza said they are relying on mobile and Starlink connections at the provincial Emergency Operations Center for coordination.

“Sa kuryente, since last night… hanggang ngayon wala pong kuryente dito sa buong probinsya,” he said.

(Since last night, there’s still no electricity across the entire province.)

Local officials are considering placing Southern Leyte under a state of calamity depending on the results of their ongoing damage assessment.

“Actually nag-uusap-usap ngayon yung member ng council sa province kasi baka pwede namin… kung matanggap na namin yung data ng damage and needs, ma-assist namin kung buong probinsya magde-declare ng state of calamity,” Atienza said.

(The provincial council is already discussing a possible state of calamity once the damage reports are finalized.)

As Tino continues to affect Western Visayas, the OCD said it remains on high alert, with helicopters and sea assets ready to be deployed for rescue and relief operations once weather conditions improve.

“As soon as mag-improve yung weather, yung helicopter nakaredy na rin po,” Alejandro said.

(As soon as the weather improves, helicopters are ready to be deployed.)

Official death toll 

One was reported dead while 59,918 people or 17,124 families were affected due to the onslaught of  Tino, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Tuesday.

In its 6 a.m. situational report, NDRRMC said it is still validating the death of one unidentified woman.

Classes for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, were suspended in some areas due to the expected effects of Typhoon Tino.

Several flights were canceled on Tuesday, November 4, due to the inclement weather conditions brought about by Tino. — RSJ/ VAL, GMA Integrated News