CAPIZ — The onslaught of Typhoon “Tino” on Tuesday, November 4, left two people dead, four others injured, and displaced more than 153,000 residents across the Capiz province.
According to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), around 49,401 families, or 153,300 individuals, were evacuated to ensure their safety as strong winds and heavy rains battered the province.
One of the fatalities was identified as Spanky Beroco Idiosolo of Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. Idiosolo, who was temporarily residing in Pontevedra town for work, was struck by a falling tree while buying crabs at Sitio Hacienda, Barangay Sublangon. He was rushed to Bailan District Hospital but was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician due to severe head injuries.
The second fatality was a farmer from Barangay San Ramon, Pilar, who was electrocuted while securing the roof of his house before the typhoon made landfall.
PDRRMO head Atty. Shiella Artillero said the incident involving the farmer may not be directly linked to the typhoon, as it happened before “Tino’s” official landfall.
“We have to assess and investigate whether it was related to the typhoon or not,” Artillero said.
While the names of the injured have yet to be released, Artillero said rescue and relief operations remain ongoing, with multiple agencies working together to provide aid to affected residents.
Of the displaced population, 1,260 families or 3,248 individuals opted to stay with relatives instead of going to evacuation centers. Around 1,600 evacuation sites were activated across the province to house those affected.
Local governments also distributed food packs, medical supplies, and other essentials even at the height of the typhoon, ensuring continuous assistance to evacuees.
Work and classes in Roxas City and other areas resumed on Thursday, November 6, following a three-day suspension due to adverse weather conditions from November 3 to 5.
Gov. Fredenil Castro personally led the provincial government’s relief operations, overseeing the distribution of family food packs and monitoring affected areas.
The unified efforts of local officials, government agencies, and volunteers reflect the province’s resilience and determination to recover from the devastation brought by Typhoon “Tino”./PN
