AFP placed on red alert ahead of Typhoon Rolly

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has placed all its units on "red alert" in anticipation of Typhoon "Rolly" potentially causing widespread devastation across the country.

AFP chief-of-staff Gen. Gilbert Gapay ordered the red alert status to ensure maximum deployment of personnel and equipment for humanitarian and disaster response operations.

This readiness measure aims to enable the AFP to effectively conduct rescue missions and respond to potential damages brought by the typhoon.

Gen. Gapay also emphasized the importance of safeguarding military personnel and assets, especially those situated along the typhoon's projected path.

Frontline units in areas less likely to be severely affected have been instructed to prepare to provide support to those directly in the typhoon's path.

The AFP is actively coordinating with other government agencies for joint monitoring of the typhoon and to prepare areas that lie in its path.