Baler: The Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3) launched intensified disaster response operations as Super Typhoon Uwan brought torrential rains and powerful winds across Central Luzon, particularly in Aurora province, where landfall was forecast Sunday night or Monday morning. PRO-3 Director Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Pe±ones Jr. stated that units across the region were placed on heightened alert status for evacuation, rescue, and road-clearing operations.

According to Philippines News Agency, earlier in the day, members of the Aurora 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company assisted a resident who fell from the roof of his house in Barangay Zabali in Baler while making repairs in preparation for the typhoon’s impact. In Bataan and Nueva Ecija, police units helped residents in flood-prone and coastal areas to travel to designated evacuation centers.

Across Central Luzon, 800 evacuation centers were set up, with 48 housing 1,585 families or 5,284 individuals affected by flooding, landslides, and coastal surges as of the latest data. Brig. Gen. Pe±ones emphasized the importance of preparedness, stating, “Our preparedness today defines our ability to protect our people when it matters most. Through coordination, vigilance, and compassion, we ensure that Central Luzon remains resilient in the face of adversity.”