Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has placed all units on alert and commenced deployment of personnel as Typhoon Tino, internationally known as Kalmaegi, poses a threat to the Visayas and Mindanao regions. The PNP is prioritizing public safety, aligning with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., by pre-positioning responders, vehicles, and rescue teams in areas at risk from the storm, even amidst the ongoing Undas observance.

According to Philippines News Agency, PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. emphasized the organization’s commitment to anticipating danger and protecting the public in a statement issued Monday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported in its 11 a.m. bulletin that Typhoon Tino has intensified, with maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour near the center and gusts reaching up to 150 kilometers per hour.

From as early as October 31, police teams were dispatched to regions identified as vulnerable to flooding, landslides, and storm surges. This proactive measure comes as thousands of officers are already engaged in securing cemeteries, transport hubs, terminals, and major roadways for Undas 2025. Nationwide, police units have activated disaster action plans in cooperation with local government units, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, and other emergency responders.

Command centers are now operational 24/7 to monitor weather updates, assess possible evacuation needs, and manage road conditions, particularly in provinces along the storm’s projected path. Lt. Gen. Nartatez also urged the public to remain informed, avoid unnecessary travel in areas experiencing heavy rainfall, and promptly contact the unified 911 or the nearest police station if assistance is required.

He reiterated the PNP’s unwavering duty to protect lives and maintain order, regardless of the occasion, whether it be Undas or the advent of a storm.