ILOILO City – Typhoon “Tino” left a trail of destruction on the island province of Guimaras, affecting thousands of families, damaging homes, and crippling communities — prompting officials to declare the province under a state of calamity.
According to data from the Disaster Response Operations Management Information Center (DROMIC), the typhoon affected 15,424 families or more than 48,000 individuals across the five municipalities of Buenavista, Jordan, Nueva Valencia, San Lorenzo, and Sibunag.
Sibunag recorded the highest number of affected residents, with over 26,000 individuals, followed by Jordan with 7,449, and Nueva Valencia with 6,392.
A total of 3,380 houses were reported totally and partially damaged, mostly in Nueva Valencia, Jordan, and Buenavista. Fallen trees, toppled electric posts, and debris blocked roads, making it difficult for responders to reach isolated areas in the first 48 hours after the storm hit.
In a special session on November 8, 2025, the 11th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Guimaras approved the declaration of a state of calamity upon the recommendation of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) to expedite relief and rehabilitation efforts.
Gov. Ma. Lucille L. Nava, MD, said the provincial government has been closely coordinating with local and national agencies to deliver assistance to affected families.
“Our priority is to ensure that every Guimarasnon receives the help they need to rebuild their homes and lives,” she assured.
Meanwhile, on the night of November 9, hundreds of Guimarasnon passengers and workers were stranded at Parola Wharf in Iloilo City after sea travel was suspended due to rough weather brought by Typhoon “Uwan.”
Responding immediately, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) and the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) distributed food packs and deployed a rescue vehicle to assist stranded passengers. A total of 275 individuals, including ferry crews and ticketing staff, received aid while waiting for the resumption of trips.
By 6:30 a.m. on November 10, boat and Ro-Ro operations between Guimaras and Iloilo resumed as weather conditions improved.
Gov. Nava reaffirmed the province’s commitment to helping residents recover, saying the government remains “ready and vigilant” to respond to any future emergencies./PN
