The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has mobilized its volunteers and resources to assist families affected by Typhoon Tino, reaching thousands of individuals across the country as of Tuesday, 4 November 2025.

Red Cross volunteers and staff have been providing a wide range of services — from first aid and health support to welfare assistance and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) activities — particularly in areas hit hardest by the typhoon.

As of 12 p.m. Tuesday, PRC’s emergency response units had assisted a total of 179 individuals, mostly in Southern Leyte, Gingoog City, and Cebu.

Through its safety services, PRC operated four first aid stations across Masbate, Siargao Islands, and Gingoog City, serving 95 people for vital signs monitoring.

During the height of the typhoon, PRC teams in Cebu also facilitated an emergency childbirth case, ensuring the mother and newborn’s safety amid extreme weather conditions.

In Capiz, 310 people attended disease prevention sessions, while 15 individuals in Southern Leyte received doxycycline as part of PRC’s health protection drive. Volunteers also distributed face masks and bottled water to families in Negros Occidental.

In terms of welfare support, PRC established six welfare desks, extending comfort and assistance to 36 individuals in Boracay-Malay. The organization also provided psychological first aid to 34 people and served 1,642 hot meals to displaced families in affected areas.

Additionally, hygiene promotion sessions were conducted for 310 individuals in Capiz to help prevent waterborne diseases in evacuation centers.

“Every person reached by our staff and volunteers is someone who is given hope and care in the midst of disaster. The Philippine Red Cross remains committed to responding swiftly wherever there is a call for help,” said PRC Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon.