Ten days have passed since Typhoon Tino tore through Cebu, yet for many survivors, the storm never truly ended.
Along the roads of Barangay Tamiao in Compostela and the stretch of Cebu North Road toward Jubay, Liloan, families line the sidewalks with handwritten placards: words scrawled on torn cardboard and scraps of paper: “We need food and water” “Please help us.”
They are tired but firm. Their eyes carry stories of loss, fear, and a will to survive. Every vehicle that passes is a flicker of hope — maybe this one will stop. Maybe this one will care.
Many of these families lost everything when Typhoon Tino unleashed floods and winds that ripped through homes and livelihoods. What were once peaceful neighborhoods are now scattered with mud-streaked walls, broken furniture, and a lot where a house was once present — a reminder of how quickly life can change.
Despite the tireless efforts of responders, relief remains scarce in certain areas. The overwhelming number of affected families has stretched resources thin, and some barangays continue to rely on donations trickling in from nearby towns or good-hearted strangers.
Yet amid the hardship, there is still kindness — volunteers distributing meals, motorists stopping to hand out bottled water, and neighbors sharing what little they have left.
But the truth remains: Cebu still needs your help.
For every story of survival, there are still countless others waiting for a helping hand; for food to ease their hunger, medicine for the sick, and comfort for those who grieve.
Typhoon Tino may have passed, but its aftermath persists.
