MANILA, Sept. 28 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) rescued 6,610 individuals during 42 search, rescue, and retrieval operations nationwide in response to the combined effects of the southwest monsoon (habagat), and tropical cyclones Mirasol, Nando and Opong.

Around 7,000 police personnel were mobilized for disaster response, including the restoration of vital lifelines such as roads, electricity and communication.

Another 11,000 members of the Reserve Support Service Force remain on standby, with maritime and air assets ready to reach isolated communities.

PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. lauded police frontliners for their "hard work, dedication, and sacrifices" in ensuring public safety.

"But the task is no...