Red Alert as Philippines brace for Typhoon Paeng and All Souls Day

Authorities are on red alert as the country braces for Typhoon Paeng, expected to make landfall over the weekend, the coming All Souls Day and the recent magnitude 6.4 earthquake that hit Abra Province.

The Philippines is preparing for the coming All Saints Day and All Souls Day long weekend with Filipinos expected to visit their dearly departed around 500,00 visitors are expected at the Manila South Cemetery alone Credit: Pexels / Mike B

Key Points

• NDRRMC will closely monitor Region 1, 2 and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
• NDRRMC says around 18, 478, families or 61, 514 individuals have been affected by the recent earthquake.
• Approximately 25,000-26,00 members of the Philippine National Police will be on duty this All Souls Day