PNP-HPG gears up for rainy season with procurement of key equipment
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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) said it has procured chainsaws and electric generators to boost its emergency response capabilities this rainy season.
The onset of the rainy season was officially declared last Monday by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
“Our director ordered the procurement of initial items to help the DPWH, especially if there are roadblocks, trees or obstructions for example,” PNP-HPG spokesperson Lt. Dhame Malang said in an interview with reporters in Camp Crame on Thursday.
“Nagpa-procure ang ating PNP HPG director… even nga yung mga generators para makatulong dito sa ating mga field offices na maaaring mawalan din ng kuryente,” he added.
(Our PNP HPG director procured… even the generators so that we can help our field offices that may lose electricity.)
The PNP last May inspected its disaster response equipment, stressing that it was ready to deploy over 26,000 communication assets, 9,000 transportation assets and 8,400 search and rescue equipment for the rainy season.
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Malang added that the HPG issued 733 handheld radios to its regional field units.
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The HPG spokesperson stated that this was in line with PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III’s directive to fully utilize the law enforcement agency’s body cameras, radios, and communication technologies.
