1. Strom Approach & Warnings

  • According to the state weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the eye of Typhoon Tino was located over the coastal waters of the town of Loreto, Dinagat Islands, as of 10 p.m. on 3 November 2025. At that time the storm had maximum sustained winds of about 150 km/h and gusts up to 205 km/h.
  • The province was placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4—indicating typhoon-force winds and “life-threatening conditions”.
  • Preemptive measures:
    • On 3 November, around 7,000 residents in coastal barangays were evacuated ahead of the storm.
    • In the town of Cagdianao, seven barangays were evacuated (Mabini, Del Pilar, Nueva Estrella, Laguna, San Jose, Boa and Sta. Rita) due to their vulnerability.
    • Schools and many government/private offices in Dinagat Islands suspended classes and work in anticipation.

2. Impacts on Dinagat Islands

While detailed damage assessments for the entire province are still ongoing, the following impacts have been confirmed:

  • The storm’s exact landfall effects on infrastructure, agriculture and homes are still being assessed.
  • As part of the wider Caraga region (which includes Dinagat Islands), around 79,720 individuals (23,508 families) were reported displaced due to the storm. In that region, 17,273 families were in 583 evacuation centres, while 6,235 families stayed elsewhere.
  • The threat from the storm for Dinagat was particularly serious given:
    • Its coastal and island geography (many barangays facing open sea).
    • The high wind signal plus expected heavy rainfall and possible storm surges.
  • The storm’s centre being over Loreto and warnings of gusts up to 205 km/h meant coastal communities were at severe risk.

3. Response & Preparedness Measures

  • Local officials: The Governor of Dinagat Islands, Nilo Demerey Jr., and municipal DRRMCs (Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Councils) were actively implementing evacuation plans.
  • Evacuation centres were readied, and sea travel and transport advisories were in place—ferries and maritime vessels were halted or instructed to stay in harbour.
  • The early actions likely prevented worse loss of life by moving people out of the most exposed coastal and low-lying areas ahead of the storm’s strongest zone.

The Dinagat Islands bore a significant portion of the approach of Typhoon Tino: high winds, risk of storm surge, and the necessity of large-scale evacuations. Thanks to early preparation, large scale evacuations (thousands of residents) were executed. While the full extent of damage across the province is not yet fully quantified, the threat was real and serious. Moving ahead, the focus will shift from emergency prevention to assessment, recovery, repairing infrastructure, supporting displaced people, and strengthening resilience for future storms.