Travel Gridlock and Panic Buying as Typhoon Tino Approaches
The approach of typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) has nearly paralyzed the transportation network in Central Visayas. Sea and air travel have been suspended, and provincial bus services have halted operations.
Port Closures and Stranded Passengers
On Monday morning, November 3, 2025, the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) shut down all ports and terminals in the province due to anticipated storm surges and strong waves. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Region 7 reported that as of midnight, 477 passengers, 21 vessels, and 78 rolling cargo units were stranded in the region's ports. Additionally, the weather conditions prevented 129 vessels and 12 motorbancas from sailing.
Airport Flight Cancellations
The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) canceled over 50 flights on Monday as a precaution. This includes 53 canceled arrivals and departures affecting destinations such as Siargao, Surigao, Borongan, Tacloban, Butuan, Caticlan, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod, Iloilo, and Manila.
Upcoming Flight Suspensions
An extra 34 flights scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, are also expected to be canceled, with an equal number of departures and arrivals affected.
Panic Buying Amid Supply Concerns
Alongside transport disruptions, rising fear of shortages has triggered panic buying among residents. Local officials have responded by reassuring the public about the stability of supply chains during the typhoon.
"The Cebu Port Authority closed all ports and terminals to passengers in anticipation of the storm surge and strong waves."
"The Philippine Coast Guard reported hundreds of stranded passengers and dozens of vessels unable to sail."
"Mactan-Cebu International Airport canceled 53 flights affecting multiple key destinations."
Author's summary: Typhoon Tino's arrival has brought Central Visayas to a halt with suspended travel and panic buying, while local authorities assure stable supplies despite widespread disruptions.