Typhoon #TinoPH lashed northern and central Palawan early Wednesday, November 5, 2025, bringing typhoon-force winds, heavy rain and widespread flooding that left houses submerged, bridges destroyed and communities scrambling for safety.

PAGASA said Tino maintained strong winds as it crossed coastal waters of northern Palawan before moving west-northwest. 

In Taytay, residents of Barangay Abongan woke to strong winds and heavy rain around 5 a.m., forcing some to seek shelter after trees fell and glass panels at some establishments shattered. 

In a report by JB Juanich on Super Radyo Palawan, hospital staff at the Northern Palawan Provincial Hospital moved patients to the safest part of the main building amid concerns over structural damage. All patients and staff were reported safe. 

In Roxas, floodwaters submerged parts of the town plaza and covered the national highway. Video and photos showed water levels rising close to the roofs of several buildings and motorists unable to pass as streets became impassable. 

In Barangay Maoyon, Puerto Princesa City, floodwaters swept through streets and into homes in low-lying Puroks, with images showing residents using container makeshift floaters and some forced to evacuate to higher ground as water reached chest to neck level in places. 

Meanwhile, strong winds ripped through El Nido and Dumaran, causing debris and fallen trees across town proper and barangays. 

Hanging bridges in Bucana, El Nido and in Purok Bagong Lipunan, Barangay Langogan, Puerto Princesa City collapsed under the storm’s force. Local footage captured deafening wind gusts and damaged resorts and coastal properties. 

In Magsaysay, road clearing operations were launched by local responders after fallen trees made key routes temporarily impassable. A rescuer attempting to pull stranded residents to safety in Barangay Lucbuan was nearly swept away by strong currents. Local authorities and volunteers continued clearing efforts while advising residents to report emergencies to their municipal hotlines.

In coastal barangays of Taytay, fishing boats and seaweed farms were damaged, with several vessels in Barangay Paly reported to have sunk as strong waves battered the shorelines.

STATE OF CALAMITY

The municipal government of San Vicente is set to declare a state of calamity following the severe effects of Typhoon Tino. 

Mayor Ramir Pablico told Super Radyo that the declaration will allow the local government to access more than P8 million from its Quick Response Fund (QRF) to provide food and other aid to affected families. He said around 5,000 five-kilogram bags of rice are ready for distribution.

Relief operations are ongoing while the LGU awaits barangay resolutions needed to formalize the declaration. As of the latest report, at least 1,245 families or 4,340 individuals have been affected by the typhoon in San Vicente.

TYPHOON TRACK

As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, PAGASA reported that the eye of Typhoon Tino was located 190 kilometers west of Coron, Palawan, with maximum sustained winds of 130 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 180 kph. 

The typhoon was moving west-northwestward at 20 kph, with strong to typhoon-force winds extending outward up to 300 kilometers from the center.

PAGASA said Tino is expected to continue moving west-northwestward over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) evening on Wednesday or early morning on Thursday, November 6.

The agency also warned that heavy rainfall, severe winds, and storm surges may still be experienced in areas outside the landfall zone as Tino is forecast to re-intensify over WPS.