Day: November 5, 2025

Manila: The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Wednesday its requirement of over PHP13 million to address the cleanup and minor repairs of schools affected by Typhoon Tino, known internationally as Kalmaegi. According to Philippines News Agency, the DepEd Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) reported that 76 schools across Central, Eastern, and Western Visayas, as well as in the Negros Island Region, Zamboanga Peninsula, and Northern Mindanao, sustained damage due to the typhoon. The department is seeking PHP11.6 million for minor repairs, with each damaged classroom estimated to require PHP49,000. In addition to repair costs, an extra PHP2.11

Canlaon city: The number of people who perished in massive floods due to Typhoon Tino in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental has risen to 12, an official said on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Seth Bariga, information officer of the city’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), reported that all of the bodies have been recovered and identified by their families. Bariga announced that six more bodies were retrieved in the afternoon as search and recovery operations continue for the 18 others who remain missing. Canlaon City is now accessible through side roads as clearing operations were initiated a day after Typhoon

Manila: Around 7 million power consumers are experiencing outages due to Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi), prompting Energy Secretary Sharon Garin to appeal for understanding while assuring that restoration efforts are underway. Personnel from energy-related government agencies and distribution utilities (DUs) are working diligently despite challenges posed by flooding. According to Philippines News Agency, Garin emphasized the importance of considering the safety of field personnel while aiming for the full restoration of power in typhoon-affected areas. She expressed optimism that power could be restored within hours or days, with ongoing efforts to address issues with distribution lines. Energy Undersecretary Willam Fuentebella noted

Dinagat islands: Dinagat Islands province was placed under a state of calamity Wednesday following the destruction caused by Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi). The Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved the declaration through SP Resolution No. 25-2666 based on a Rapid Disaster Assessment Needs Analysis (RDANA). According to Philippines News Agency, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, chaired by Governor Nilo Demerey Jr., convened to outline priority actions. Priorities include restoring power, installing alternate communication networks, repairing the Cambinliw wooden bridge, and providing relief to isolated areas. The council also approved deploying health and water sanitation services, assessing building integrity, and

Davao: The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) 11 (Davao Region) reaffirmed its commitment to empowering farmers and strengthening irrigation communities during the 14th Irrigators’ Associations Congress here on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the event, running until Nov. 6, gathered more than 350 participants, including farmer-beneficiaries and representatives of partner agencies. In his speech, NIA Administrator Eduardo Eddie Guillen emphasized the participatory foundation of NIA’s work. “We discussed various issues and listened to the farmers’ suggestions. It’s important to revisit the core principle of NIA, which always promotes a participatory approach,” he said. Guillen added that the congress strengthens the