From quake to typhoon: Sydney-based Filipina worries again as ‘Tino’ hits loved ones in Cebu

A month after fearing for her family’s safety during a powerful earthquake in Cebu, Sydney resident Mariza Sollano faces 'new anxiety' as Typhoon Tino devastates the province, leaving at least 46 dead across the Philippines.

Damage from Typhoon Tino in Talisay City, particularly in the Mananga River area, where affected residents were brought to evacuation centres. Credit: Cebu Province PIO

Key Points

• Mariza Sollano’s family in Cebu survived the 6.9 magnitude earthquake in October but were once again affected by severe flooding from Typhoon Tino.
• Typhoon Tino brought torrential rain and widespread floods, claiming at least 46 lives nationwide.
• Sollano shared her fear and distress with SBS Filipino as her hometown struggles to recover from successive disasters.

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Pinay sa Sydney, muling nag-aalala sa pamilyang tinamaan ng lindol at ngayon ng baha sa Cebu dahil sa Bagyong Tino

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