President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has directed all government agencies to go on full alert as Typhoon Uwan approaches Northern and Central Luzon, urging the public to stay vigilant and follow evacuation orders.
“Patuloy nating binabantayan ang pagtindi ng Bagyong Uwan habang papalapit ito sa Hilagang Luzon. Naka-full alert ang lahat ng ahensya ng pamahalaan at agad kumilos upang matiyak ang kaligtasan ng ating mga kababayan,” Marcos said in a statement.
The President said rescue and relief operations are in motion nationwide, with the DOTr and LTFRB deploying vehicles for evacuation efforts, while the DSWD, DPWH, AFP, and PCG have positioned lifeboats, trucks, and food packs in high-risk areas.
Emergency convoys are exempted from toll fees, and priority lanes have been opened for responders. The MMDA and local governments are clearing waterways, while malls have opened parking spaces as temporary shelters for flood-prone residents.
“Sumunod sa mga abiso ng inyong LGU at agad lumikas kung kayo ay nakatira sa delikadong lugar. Magkaisa tayo. Ang bawat segundo ay mahalaga,” Marcos added.
Uwan, the second major storm in less than a month, threatens areas still recovering from Typhoon Tino, which earlier prompted Marcos to place the country under a yearlong state of national calamity.