In the early morning of Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) made landfall on Leyte Island in the Philippines. It subsequently passed through Cebu Island, Negros Island, and other areas, resulting in 111 deaths and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people across the Visayas Islands and surrounding regions. 

A-PAD Philippines began relief operations immediately following the disaster. The University of Cebu (UCLM), a member of A-PAD, functioned as a temporary evacuation center, accepting over 200 households evacuated from Mandaue City, where warm meals and medical assistance were provided. 

Affected Areas

• Western Visayas
• Caraga
• Eastern Visayas
• Central Visayas
• Negros Island Region
• Bicol Region
• Mimaropa

Cebu City in Central Visayas suffered the most extensive damage, experiencing widespread flooding and resulting in evacuations.

Current Conditions

As of November 6, 2025, over 111 casualties were reported, primarily in Cebu Province, most of which were caused by falling debris, landslides, and flooding. It is estimated that 1,107,819 people (318,020 households) were affected over a two-day period.

Infrastructure

• – Roads and bridges washed away.
• – Passenger cars, trucks, and shipping containers washed away.
• – Widespread power outages and communication failures.
• – Local governments implemented school closures and flight cancellations, and set up evacuation centers.

Current Needs

• – Clean water
• – Evacuation centers, blankets, sleeping bags, hygiene kits
• – Medical and psychosocial support
• – Search and rescue operations

 

Anticipated Needs for Early Phase of Recovery Efforts

• – Provision of temporary shelters and support for the repair or reconstruction of damaged homes.
• – Support for individuals and communities to restore livelihoods through cash-for-work programs, agricultural assistance, and small business grants.

 

Humanitarian Needs

• – A-PAD Philippines is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation and is maintaining close coordination with local partners and volunteers to ensure timely and effective humanitarian assistance.
• – The University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue (UCLM), a partner of A-PAD Philippines, served as a temporary evacuation center during the typhoon and floods. Over 200 families sought refuge on campus, where warm meals and medical assistance were provided.

A-PAD Philippines will continue its support activities in accordance with the local situation.