MANILA — Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro appealed for help Wednesday in the aftermath of typhoon Tino, which left serious devastation in the province, killed dozens, and displaced thousands of individuals.
Cebu reported 49 deaths following Tino's onslaught, according to Civil Defense Deputy Administrator for Administration Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV.
Baricuatro said 35 towns were affected by the flash flood, while 119,000 individuals were evacuated.
"It was by far the worst flash flood caused by a typhoon in the history of Cebu," she said. "In less than 10 minutes, the water rose dramatically."
While Cebu is now under a state of calamity, which triggers the release of more disaster funds, Baricuatro said help is appreciated.
"Better 'pag cash, dito na lang namin ma-purchase kung ano ang kailangan," she said.
A shipping container blocks a road after it was swept away by the floods brought by Typhoon Kalmaegi in Mandaue City, Cebu province on November 5, 2025. Jam Sta. Rosa, AFP
Baricuatro said power and water supply have yet to be restored in some municipalities, but noted that parts of Cebu City already have electricity.
The governor added that the province needed help rebuilding infrastructure, noting that its economy was badly hit.
"Grabe yung devastation sa properties," she said.
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