Diaz assures aid for all Tino-hit areas

By Dolly Yasa

BACOLOD CITY — Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz said the Negros Occidental provincial government is “not neglecting anyone” amid criticisms over the province’s ongoing relief operations for victims of Typhoon Tino.

Diaz clarified that the Capitol continues to assist all local government units (LGUs) affected by the typhoon, emphasizing that relief, clearing, medical, and other support services are being provided across the province.

“During this crisis, there are people who somewhat play the blame game,” Diaz said.

“The provincial government is doing everything possible — from clearing operations and relief efforts to medical and other services — and this is not limited to just one LGU but extends to all.”

He urged local officials to make their requests for aid “respectfully and in a proper manner,” adding that “it is not right to ask for help and then criticize in order to receive it.”

As part of its ongoing relief drive, the provincial government distributed 500 family food packs to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in La Carlota City and another 398 to IDPs in San Enrique.

On November 11, Capitol personnel also delivered 500 food packs to displaced families staying at Binalbagan Central Elementary School.

Diaz noted that the Capitol has consistently provided aid during crises — from the COVID-19 pandemic and volcanic eruptions to earthquakes and now Typhoon Tino.

“The Capitol continues to deliver relief services,” he said.

The provincial government recently completed a three-day relief operation, distributing 10,604 food packs and 459 hygiene kits to families affected by the typhoon.

According to the Provincial Disaster Management Program Division, the relief drive ran from November 6 to 8, 2025, and covered multiple cities and municipalities to ensure aid reached the most affected communities.

On November 6, a total of 3,901 food packs were distributed to Silay City, Murcia, Bago City, Pulupandan, San Enrique, Pontevedra, Isabela, Hinigaran, Binalbagan, Ilog, and Candoni.

On November 7, 3,790 food packs were delivered to Toboso, Escalante City, Manapla, Moises Padilla, Calatrava, Sagay City, Don Salvador Benedicto, La Carlota City, Talisay City, and Valladolid.

On November 8, the Capitol released 2,913 food packs and 159 hygiene kits to La Castellana (1,000 food packs, including 27 for San Enrique), Hinoba-an (700 food packs and 59 hygiene kits), Cauayan (700 food packs and 50 hygiene kits), and Silay City (486 food packs and 50 hygiene kits).

Provincial officials stressed that the relief drive affirms the Capitol’s commitment to assist all affected LGUs and ensure that “no Negrense is left behind” in recovery efforts.

The provincial government continues to coordinate with city and municipal officials to sustain relief and rehabilitation support for areas hardest hit by Typhoon Tino.