PCG, AFP prepare for Typhoon Marce's impact

Harlene Delgado

ABS-CBN News

<div> <span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1730964197902philippines_band_13 (2).gif" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="RAMMB/US NOAA/Himawari 9"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em id="isPasted">RAMMB/US NOAA/Himawari 9</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The Philippine Coast Guard on Thursday said it is on heightened alert in preparation for Typhoon Marce, which is expected to barrel through parts of Northern Luzon.</p><p>PCG deputy spokesperson LCDR Michael John Encina said this means that all PCG personnel are ready for disaster operations.</p><p>He said the PCG deployed response crews to areas expected to be hit hard by the typhoon.</p><p>&quot;&#x27;Yung ating search and rescue vessel ay pinaghandaan na rin po natin. Tinitiyak po natin na &#x27;yung mga bangkang sasakyan at iba pang kagamitan ay nasa ayos,&quot; Encina said.</p><p>He added that the PCG is coordinating with various local disaster offices for possible augmentations.</p><p>&quot;&#x27;Yung pagtiyak po natin sa kaligtasan ng ating mga pasahero at tripulante. Tayo po ay nagre-raise ng travel advisories especially dito sa track ng bagyong Marce,&quot; the PCG official added.</p><p>For those who will be needing urgent response, Encina urged the public to reach out to the PCG District Northwestern Luzon through it hotlines 09457463430 and 09362659447.</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ykkdNwIIP50?&amp;t=332s&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><strong>AFP ALSO ON ALERT</strong></div><p>For its part, the Armed Forces of the Philippines has deployed teams and prepared assets to respond to the looming impact of the typhoon.</p><p>AFP Spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said the Philippine Army has mobilized a rescue team coming from different infrantry divisions.  </p><p>A specialized urban search and rescue team has also been deployed.</p><p>&quot;&#x27;Yung iba po ay naka-standby in order to assist in relief efforts and search and rescue operations as need be,&quot; Padilla explained.</p><p>Padilla also recognized the contribution of reservists as force multipliers in its operations.</p><p>Both the PCG and AFP have deployed units for search and rescue operations and relief distribution for those affected by previous storms Kristine and Leon.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/11/7/marce-nears-super-typhoon-strength-1111">Marce nears super typhoon strength</a></div>

<p>The Philippine Coast Guard on Thursday said it is on heightened alert in preparation for Typhoon Marce, which is expected to barrel through parts of Northern Luzon.</p>

The Philippine Coast Guard on Thursday said it is on heightened alert in preparation for Typhoon Marce, which is expected to barrel through parts of Northern Luzon.

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PCG, AFP prepare for Typhoon Marce's impact

PCG, AFP prepare for Typhoon Marce's impact

Harlene Delgado,

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Published Nov 07, 2024 04:06 PM PHT

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