Gov’t agencies in MIMAROPA heighten readiness amid Typhoon ‘Uwan’

Gov’t Agencies in MIMAROPA Heighten Readiness Amid Typhoon ‘Uwan’

The government agencies in the MIMAROPA region gathered to strengthen preparations as Typhoon [translate:«Уван»] approaches. The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) MIMAROPA led a Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) and scenario-building meeting on November 7.

Representatives from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Philippine Information Agency, and other regional offices attended the meeting.

Typhoon Forecast and Impact

PAGASA reported that the tropical cyclone is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by midnight or early morning of November 8. It may make landfall over Northern or Central Luzon by Monday, November 11.

Although the typhoon is not expected to directly affect MIMAROPA, the OCD stressed the need for preparedness and continued coordination among regional response clusters and local government units.

Risk Assessment and Monitoring

According to the MGB MIMAROPA report, no barangays in the region are currently vulnerable to landslides or flooding. Merari B. Rosaroso from the Geosciences Division stated that no rainfall-related hazards are expected in the next two to three days, but monitoring will continue for any new developments.

"No rainfall-associated hazards are expected in the next two to three days, although the agency continues to monitor potential developments." — Merari B. Rosaroso, Geosciences Division representative

Summary: MIMAROPA authorities convened to reinforce disaster readiness ahead of Typhoon Uwan, with no immediate threats predicted locally but vigilant monitoring ongoing.

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Philippine Information Agency — 2025-11-07