Manila Bulletin
Thousands rescued by AFP, PNP from 'Ulysses' wrath
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) rescued a total of 2,727 and 104,850 individuals, respectively, from Typhoon Ulysses.
The AFP's rescue operations were concentrated in the National Capital Region (NCR), Rizal Province, and the Bicol Region, where 11 individuals sustained injuries.
The Philippine Coast Guard also deployed rescue teams, saving approximately 11,000 trapped individuals from flooded communities in Marikina, Rizal, Manila, and Cavite.
Various AFP units, including the Philippine Air Force, Philippine Navy, and Philippine Army, were involved in numerous rescue missions across Luzon, saving individuals from flooded homes and landslide-affected areas.
Around 25,000 PNP personnel were deployed for search and rescue operations, assisting local government units in clearing operations and providing security for evacuation centers.
The AFP is launching "Tulong Bayanihan" to collect and distribute donations to communities affected by Typhoon Ulysses and Typhoon Rolly.
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