How Cebu coped with back-to-back disasters in 2025

From a magnitude 6.9 earthquake to Typhoon Tino, here’s how Cebuanos dealt with the aftermath

CEBU, Philippines – At late evening on September 30, 2025, Cebuanos found themselves shaken by a strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City. Along with nearby towns in the north, Bogo suffered from dozens of deaths, severe damage to housing and infrastructure, and aftershocks that have lasted for months.

To make matters worse, just around a month later on November 4, Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) wreaked havoc in the Visayas, causing widespread flooding especially in Cebu.

2025 has been a traumatic year for Cebuanos as it reeled from disasters that happened back to back. Here are some stories from people who dealt with the aftermath.