MANILA, Nov. 9 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized thousands of its personnel and resources nationwide as Super Typhoon Uwan begins to affect several parts of the country.

In a statement on Sunday, acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said all police units nationwide are fully prepared to respond to emergencies and provide assistance to affected communities.

"The PNP has long been preparing for this scenario," Nartatez said. "Our forces, equipment, and logistics are already in place to respond wherever we are needed."

He added that the PNP is "maintaining a high level of readiness so that no community will be left unattended as [Super] Typhoon Uwan moves across the country."

As of 5 a.m., a total of 1...