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PNP: 'Crising' displaces over 15,000 residents; around 6,000 cops deployed

Published Jul 19, 2025 11:56 am
Fallen trees obstruct a section of the Iloilo–Antique Road in Barangay Carit-an, Patnongon, Antique, rendering it impassable on Friday, July 18, following strong winds and rains brought by Tropical Storm “Crising” and the enhanced southwest monsoon. Personnel from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) were immediately deployed to clear the area. (Photo courtesy of DPWH)
Fallen trees obstruct a section of the Iloilo–Antique Road in Barangay Carit-an, Patnongon, Antique, rendering it impassable on Friday, July 18, following strong winds and rains brought by Tropical Storm “Crising” and the enhanced southwest monsoon. Personnel from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) were immediately deployed to clear the area. (Photo courtesy of DPWH)
The Philippine National Police (PNP) deployed and placed on standby around 6,000 policemen to assist in securing Filipinos affected by the onslaught of tropical storm “Crising” in at least seven regions across the country.
PNP chief information officer Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño said a total of 1,606 uniformed police personnel were deployed in areas affected by flooding in Cagayan Valley Region, Central Luzon, Cordillera Administrative Region, Metro Manila, Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, and Zamboanga Peninsula Region.
He said a sufficient number of policemen were also deployed in various areas in metro Manila.
“A total of 1,606 personnel were deployed while 4,307 RSSF (Reactionary Standby Support Force) members remain on standby for possible deployment, if necessary,” said Tuaño.
Based on the latest PNP data a total of 15,301 people are currently housed in more than 200 evacuation centers across the country.
A total of 13,715 evacuation centers were prepared and so far, only 207 are occupied.
Police forces are usually being tapped for disaster response—from mandatory evacuation and food distribution up to road clearing and securing evacuation centers.
The Philippine Ports Authority earlier implemented emergency and safety protocols in all ports under its supervision across the country as part of the preparations to cushion the adverse effects of “Crising”.
Based on the latest PPA data, around 99 passengers are currently stranded in various ports across the country.
On the other hand, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has alerted its Regional Offices (ROs) to ensure readiness and timely response, particularly the activation of shelter clusters.
The DHSUD response includes the Integrated Disaster Shelter Assistance Program (IDSAP) which provides unconditional cash assistance of P30,000 to families whose houses are totally damaged and P10,000 for those with partially damaged residences.
The DHSUD likewise distributed home materials and essentials (HOMEs) to victims of typhoons as immediate assistance.
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