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Philippine Red Cross on full alert for Typhoon Uwan, continues response to 'Tino'-affected communities

Published Nov 8, 2025 05:21 pm
The Philippine Red Cross is on full alert for Typhoon Uwan while continuing relief operations for Typhoon Tino-affected communities nationwide. (Photo from PH Red Cross)
The Philippine Red Cross is on full alert for Typhoon Uwan while continuing relief operations for Typhoon Tino-affected communities nationwide. (Photo from PH Red Cross)
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Saturday, November 8, said it has intensified its disaster preparedness measures nationwide as Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) approaches the country, even as its teams continue relief and recovery operations for communities affected by Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi).
Citing the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the PRC said Uwan entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on November 7, packing maximum sustained winds of 140 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 170 kph.
The storm is expected to strengthen further and may reach the super typhoon category by Sunday afternoon or evening. Landfall is projected over the southern portion of Isabela or northern Aurora late Sunday or early Monday, potentially at or near peak intensity.
(Photo from PH Red Cross)
(Photo from PH Red Cross)
PAGASA warned that heavy to torrential rains, destructive winds, and storm surges could affect parts of Northern and Central Luzon, with possible impacts extending to the Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, and Mindanao.
In anticipation, the PRC has activated its full-scale readiness operations, mobilizing regional chapters, volunteers, and response teams across the country.
Local PRC chapters are conducting equipment inventories, coordinating with local disaster councils, and placing RC143 volunteers on standby for deployment.
(Photo from PH Red Cross)
(Photo from PH Red Cross)
Relief goods, rescue vehicles, and welfare trucks have been prepositioned in high-risk areas, while rescue and evacuation teams are ready to respond once the storm makes landfall.
“Even as our teams continue to serve communities affected by Typhoon Tino, we are already mobilizing for Typhoon Uwan,” said PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon.
“Everyone in the Philippine Red Cross recognizes that helping humanity can be a challenging line of work, but we do it anyway because it’s the right thing to do,” he added.
PRC response teams prepare rescue vehicles and equipment ahead of Typhoon Uwan’s expected landfall. (Photo from PH Red Cross)
PRC response teams prepare rescue vehicles and equipment ahead of Typhoon Uwan’s expected landfall. (Photo from PH Red Cross)
The PRC urged residents in affected areas to remain alert, monitor official weather updates, and heed evacuation advisories from local authorities. For emergencies, the public may contact the PRC Hotline #143.
With its commitment to humanitarian service, the PRC said it remains “Always First, Always Ready, Always There” in helping communities prepare for and recover from disasters

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