01/06/2026
PNP RAMPS UP RAINY SEASON PREPAREDNESS AS SUMMER SEASON OFFICIALLY ENDS
With the summer season officially concluded, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has shifted its full attention toward strengthening preparedness and response measures in anticipation of the rainy season and possible tropical cyclones that may affect different parts of the country.
PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., assured the public that all police regional offices and units nationwide are now on heightened readiness, underscoring that disaster response remains a fundamental part of police service alongside its mandate on peace and order.
βHanda po ang PNP sa anumang hamon ng panahon. Ang bawat pulis ay hindi lamang tagapagpanatili ng seguridad kundi katuwang sa pagprotekta ng buhay ng ating mga kababayan, lalo na sa oras ng sakuna. We stand as one organizationβkumikilos nang mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman ng mamamayan,β PGen Nartatez said.
He further stressed that these preparations are aligned with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for all government agencies to remain proactive, coordinated, and responsive in safeguarding communities, especially those in high-risk and disaster-prone areas.
In preparation for possible severe weather disturbances, the PNP has activated Disaster Incident Management Task Groups in vulnerable areas and placed police units nationwide on full disaster response status. Command posts have been readied, coordination with local disaster management offices has been strengthened, and communication lines are being continuously monitored to ensure a timely and organized response.
The PNP has also reinforced early warning and public alert measures, heightened police visibility, and prepared for preemptive evacuations in high-risk communities. Search and rescue assets, including rubber boats, flotation devices, medical kits, and communication equipment, are on standby for immediate deployment. During weather-related emergencies, police units will assist in evacuations, conduct search and rescue operations, provide humanitarian assistance, and reinforce heavily affected areas as needed.
The PNP leadership said these initiatives form part of the organizationβs continuing Focused Agenda, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, which emphasizes readiness, coordination, and swift response in times of emergencies while strengthening community partnership.
βSa bawat unos, nariyan ang PNP. Kasama ang mamamayan, handa kaming tumugon at tumulong sa anumang pangangailangan,β PGEN Nartatez added.
As the country fully transitions into the rainy season, the PNP reaffirmed its commitment to serve with urgency, discipline, and compassion, reflecting a Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.
(PNP-PIO)