Author: Dong My
Date: November 6,
Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) devastates Negros Island, leaving more than 30 dead and over 100 missing. Severe flooding and landslides hit Negros Oriental and Occidental as rescuers continue search operations.
Typhoon Tino Devastates Negros Island: Dozens Dead, Over 100 Missing
Negros Island, Philippines — November 6, 2025.
The violent passage of Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) has left catastrophic destruction across Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported 114 deaths nationwide, with 127 people still missing as of Thursday morning.
In Negros Occidental alone, at least 20 residents were confirmed dead and dozens missing due to flash floods, landslides, and river overflows. The worst-hit areas include La Castellana, Binalbagan, and Himamaylan, where homes and bridges were washed away by raging waters.
In nearby Negros Oriental, particularly Canlaon City, six fatalities were confirmed after mudflows from the slopes of Mount Kanlaon buried several homes. Local authorities fear that many more remain trapped or missing beneath the debris.
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Survivors’ Stories: “We Were Supposed to Evacuate, But We Did Not Make It”
Heartbreaking accounts have emerged from survivors who lost their families. In La Castellana, one man recalled clinging to a tree as his wife and three children were swept away by floodwaters.
«“We were supposed to evacuate to higher ground. We didn’t make it,” he said, tearfully recounting the tragedy.»
Emergency workers continue to retrieve bodies as heavy rains hamper operations. Some survivors have resorted to building makeshift coffins while waiting for rescuers to arrive.
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Destruction and Relief Efforts
Typhoon Tino dumped record rainfall across the Visayas, triggering deadly floods and landslides. Bridges collapsed, communication lines were cut, and power outages crippled rescue coordination. In Canlaon City, 291 families have been evacuated to temporary shelters.
Local governments are now assessing the need for a state of calamity declaration to speed up relief and rehabilitation funding. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has begun distributing emergency food packs, while military units assist in clearing operations.
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Lessons and Warning
The tragedy underscores the urgent need for disaster preparedness in flood- and landslide-prone communities. Experts warn that intensified rainfall patterns caused by climate change will likely make such disasters more frequent.
For residents of Negros Oriental — including Siaton and nearby towns — authorities are reminding everyone to remain vigilant, heed early evacuation orders, and avoid riverbanks and mountain slopes during storms.
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Related Sources
- "GMA News: 114 dead, 127 missing due to Tino — OCD" (https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/965087/114-dead-127-missing-due-to-tino-ocd/story/)
- "Philippine Star: Death Toll Tops 100 as Philippines Digs Out After Tino" (https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/11/06/2485265/death-toll-tops-100-philippines-digs-out-after-tino)
- "SunStar Bacolod: 13 Dead, 31 Missing in Negros Occidental Due to Tino" (https://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/13-dead-31-missing-in-negros-occidental-due-to-tino)
