Travel gridlocked, panic buying rises as typhoon nears

Travel Gridlock and Panic Buying as Typhoon Tino Approaches

The approach of typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) has brought Central Visayas’ transportation system to a near halt. Sea and air travel have been suspended, and provincial bus operations have stopped.

Port Closures and Stranded Passengers

The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) closed all ports and terminals across the province to passengers on the morning of Monday, November 3, 2025, due to expected storm surges and high waves.

All sea trips were confirmed suspended.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Region 7 reported 477 passengers and 21 vessels, along with 78 rolling cargoes, stranded in Central Visayas ports as of midnight.
129 vessels and 12 motorbancas were also prevented from sailing by the weather conditions.

Flight Cancellations at Mactan-Cebu International Airport

MCIA canceled over 50 flights as a precaution:

On Monday, November 3, 2025, 53 flights (both departures and arrivals) were canceled.
Destinations affected include Siargao, Surigao, Borongan, Tacloban, Butuan, Caticlan, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod, Iloilo, and Manila.
For Tuesday, November 4, an additional 34 flights (17 departures and 17 arrivals) were scheduled to be canceled.

Panic Buying and Supply Assurance

Fear of shortages has caused panic buying among local residents. In response, officials have reassured the public that supplies remain stable despite the storm.

"Local authorities urge calm and confirm sufficient resources to meet demand during the typhoon."

Summary: Typhoon Tino’s imminent arrival has paralyzed transport in Central Visayas, leading to suspended sea and air travel, stranded passengers, and panic buying, though officials assure stable supply levels.

SunStar — 2025-11-03

Travel Gridlock and Panic Buying as Typhoon Tino Approaches

Port Closures and Stranded Passengers

Flight Cancellations at Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Panic Buying and Supply Assurance

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