AFP places all units on red alert for Typhoon Rolly
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) placed all military units on red alert ahead of Typhoon Rolly to maximize personnel availability for disaster response.
On Saturday, AFP Chief-of-Staff Gen. Gilbert Gapay urged troops to focus on helping affected Filipinos and ordered frontline units in less impacted areas to be ready to support those directly hit by the typhoon.
The directive includes ensuring safety of military assets and preparing for potential worst-case scenarios as Rolly threatens Metro Manila, Bicol Region, and Central Luzon.
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