The province of Bohol has declared a state of emergency following Typhoon Tino’s impact, as Capitol authorities prepare for another typhoon beast expected to strike this weekend.

Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado announced the emergency declaration on Nov. 5, 2025 after the Provincial Board passed a resolution in a special session, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) said. 

Approximately 46,000 families across various Bohol towns were affected by Tino, according to PDRRMC data. 

The provincial government is now distributing 30,000 food packs to prepare residents for Typhoon Uwan’s anticipated arrival.

The state of emergency grants authorities powers to implement irregular measures including relief operations, price controls and other policies typically restricted during normal conditions to protect citizens during calamities.

RELIEF OPERATIONS INTENSIFY

As of Nov. 5, 2025, the provincial government had distributed approximately 10,000 family food packs to affected areas, using wing vans and dump trucks to reach northeastern towns including Inabanga, Alicia and Mabini.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) pre-positioned 54,000 family food packs in warehouses, while the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development prepared an additional 6,000 packs. 

Reports indicated 47,290 families evacuated from 48 localities as Tino approached.

Aumentado conducted field inspections as soon as the typhoon departed, visiting evacuation centers in Calape, Getafe and Talibon. 

In Calape, he commended Mayor Junie Yu for swift protective actions coordinated with provincial authorities.

INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE LIMITED

On Nov. 6, Aumentado assessed Tino’s impact as minor, with slight infrastructure damage including a provincial road in Barangay Ewon, Sevilla, and landslides reported in Jagna. 

No school buildings used as evacuation centers sustained damage.

Power outages affected some areas during the storm’s peak but were quickly restored, the governor said. 

Assessment of road damage continues for possible funding from the Office of Civil Defense.

TOURISM SECTOR REOPENS

Tourist attractions reopened Nov. 5 following safety inspections and coordination with local authorities. 

The National Museum in Tagbilaran, the Tarsier Sanctuary in Corella, and the Chocolate Hills Complex in Carmen resumed operations, along with several sites in Mabini, Anda, Danao and Panglao.

Water activities in Panglao remained prohibited as of Saturday. 

Some attractions in Bilar, Alicia and parts of Candijay awaited clearance. 

Authorities said full reopening depends on weather conditions.

EVACUEES RETURN HOME

Evacuees from Tagbilaran City began returning home Nov. 4, 2025 after receiving clearance from authorities, according to the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.

Residents from Mansasa, San Isidro, Manga, Dampas, Taloto and Tiptop barangays returned Wednesday, while assessment and clearing operations continued in Ubujan, Cogon, Booy and Poblacion 1, 2 and 3. 

The city awaited consolidated data from different barangays on total persons affected.

DISTRIBUTION DISPUTE

Aumentado addressed criticism from Trinidad Vice Mayor Joan Cajes-Imboy, who alleged her town received no provincial government assistance. 

The governor said Trinidad was among the first municipalities to submit evacuee status reports and pre-position relief goods.

The DSWD initially distributed food packs to avoid duplication, Aumentado said. 

The provincial government required formal documentation from local government units including request letters, situational analysis reports and certification of exhausted disaster funds before distributing relief.

Trinidad received 1,299 relief packs from the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development on Nov. 5 after submitting its request, officials said.

Aumentado attributed the delay to miscommunication between the provincial and local governments, citing the provincial government maintains transparency and coordinated relief operations. 

He thanked residents for following authorities’ guidance and expressed gratitude that Bohol “escaped virtually unscathed” from Tino’s impact.