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MANILA - The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has urged the public to cooperate with preemptive evacuation measures as Typhoon Uwan threatens to directly impact 54 provinces, including Metro Manila, in the coming days.OCD Deputy Administrator Asec. Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV warned that Typhoon Uwan could bring widespread heavy rains and strong winds across the country — from Region I in Northern Luzon to Central Luzon, Metro Manila, Southern Luzon, Western, Eastern and Central Visayas, and the Caraga Region in Mindanao. “Meron po itong matinding ulan na dala. We want everybody to be prepared and we are appealing to our local leaders to lead the way. Let’s guide our communities and let’s provide safe areas, ‘yong ating mga evacuation centers para po maging safe tayong lahat,” Alejandro said.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/8/metro-manila-prepares-for-super-typhoon-uwan-0840">Metro Manila prepares for typhoon Uwan</a></div>“Some areas under signal number 1, it’s already a trigger for them to start preparing to move from their communities na high risk,” he added.According to the OCD, more than 60 million residents may be affected by the typhoon.  Several high-risk and low-lying communities have started preemptive evacuations.17,000 BARANGAYS AT RISKThe Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reported that 17,131 barangays are at risk of flooding and landslides due to the storm’s expected intensity.Residents living near rivers have been urged to conduct clearing operations, while those in landslide-prone areas are reminded not to return to their homes until authorities declare it safe. RELIEF, MEDICAL AID UNDERWAYThe Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has already prepositioned 1.9 million family food packs across various parts of the country.Meanwhile, the Department of Health (DOH) has raised a Code Blue Alert, signifying full preparedness of health facilities and medical teams.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/11/8/typhoon-uwan-continues-to-intensify-may-move-southward-1630">Typhoon Uwan continues to intensify, may directly hit Catanduanes</a></div>Hospitals in Northern and Central Luzon have been placed on high alert. At the Cagayan Valley Medical Center, the surge facility conversion has been activated, expanding capacity to 750–800 beds. Inspections of medical supplies, intensive care units (ICUs), delivery rooms, and wards are also underway.DOH Spokesperson Asec. Albert Domingo reminded the public to heed evacuation advisories. “Pinapaalalahanan po natin na pwede pong maraming mangyari at sakit. Ang importante ho, as we mentioned earlier yesterday, kapag sinabi po talaga na preventive o preemptive evacuation, tayo ay sumunod na po,” Domingo said.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/11/6/dilg-pnp-urge-local-gov-ts-and-public-to-brace-for-potential-super-typhoon-uwan-1508">DILG, PNP urge local gov’ts and public to brace for potential super typhoon Uwan</a></div>The Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center has readied its generator sets, while medical supplies in the Bicol Region are on standby. The DOH is closely monitoring possible increases in leptospirosis, diarrhea, and other diseases following the typhoon. CLASSES, WORK SUSPENSION IN NCRSeveral local governments in Metro Manila have suspended classes and work for Monday, November 10. Suspension of Classes (All Levels, Private and Public):ManilaMarikinaPaterosPasigTaguigQuezon CityNavotas City Suspension of Classes (All Levels, Private and Public) and City Government Work:ValenzuelaMandaluyongCaloocanParañaqueLas Piñas<div> </div>

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has urged the public to cooperate with preemptive evacuation measures as Typhoon Uwan threatens to directly impact 54 provinces, including Metro Manila, in the coming days.

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has urged the public to cooperate with preemptive evacuation measures as Typhoon Uwan threatens to directly impact 54 provinces, including Metro Manila, in the coming days.

OCD: Typhoon Uwan may affect 54 provinces, Metro Manila

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OCD: Typhoon Uwan may affect 54 provinces, Metro Manila

Jessie Cruzat,

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Published Nov 08, 2025 07:18 PM PHT

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