Manila, Nov. 8 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has placed the entire police organization on heightened alert starting Saturday to ensure full operational readiness in anticipation of the impact of Typhoon Uwan (international name (Fung-wong).

In a statement, Nartatez said the PNP's disaster response efforts are in line with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

"Our men and women in uniform are ready to respond anytime and anywhere. We are working closely with local government units and other frontline agencies to make sure that our communities are safe and that help reaches those who need it the most," he said.

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