MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) deployed personnel to help in preemptive evacuations in areas projected to be affected by Tropical Depression Ada as the cyclone continued to loom over the eastern portion of the country. “Our disaster response protocols have already been activated in areas that would be directly affected by this weather disturbance,” acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez said in a statement on Thursday. “Search and rescue assets have been prepared in case they are needed.” “I have already ordered the deployment of a sufficient number of our personnel to assist in preemptive […]... Keep on reading: PNP deploys cops to aid preemptive evacuations as TD Ada looms