Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered the distribution of “go bags” to all police personnel nationwide as part of efforts to strengthen the service’s disaster preparedness and emergency response capabilities.
The directive follows recent calamities that have battered the country, including typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions.
Nartatez said the goal is to ensure that every police officer is ready to respond quickly and effectively in times of crisis.
Each “go bag” contains essential survival items such as a first aid kit, ready-to-eat food, bottled water, flashlight, whistle, and basic communication tools. The kits are already being distributed through the PNP Public Information Office.
Nartatez said the program, dubbed “Go Bag for Every Pulis,” will be implemented in phases based on available logistics and resources. He also ordered a full assessment of requirements and the identification of cost-effective sourcing options.
He emphasized that preparedness at the individual level translates to stronger organizational resilience, saying that “when every police officer is prepared, the entire PNP is ready to respond to any challenge or disaster.”
