MANILA, Philippines – Mahigit 7,300 tauhan ang ipakakalat para i-handle ang security at emergency response para sa 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders’ Summit sa Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, mula Mayo 7 hanggang 8, 2026.
Inilunsad ni Philippine National Police chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ang deployment kung saan nagsagawa siya ng aerial at onsite inspections sa key areas sa Central Visayas.
Sinuri sa inspeksyon ang operational readiness, deployment plans, at masiguro ang maayos na koordinasyon sa pwersa ng seguridad sa mga critical site, transport routes, at event venues.
Nasa ilalim ng Task Group Central Visayas ang PNP, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine Coast Guard, Department of Health, Office of Civil Defense, at iba pang ahensya ng pamahalaan.
Sakop ng deployment ang mga site security, convoy protection, coastal at airspace monitoring, traffic management, emergency medical response, at rapid incident handling.
“This operation is the result of extensive planning and sustained coordination, drawing from established best practices in previous national and international events. We are fully prepared to ensure a safe and secure ASEAN Summit,” sinabi ni Nartatez.
Ayon sa PNP, inaasahang darating ang foreign delegates ng Mayo 5 at aalis ng Mayo 12.
Nauna nang siniguro ni Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro na handa ang probinsya sa ASEAN Summit 2026.
Aniya, 80% nang kumpleto ang security preparations. RNT/JGC
