PNP: Over 23,000 security forces deployed for Asean summit

MANILA, Philippines — More than 23,000 police personnel were deployed to secure venues and designated routes for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and related meetings, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said.

According to PNP chief of directorial staff Lt. Gen. Neri Vincent Ignacio, the number of security forces was increased to 23,154 to ensure safety of participants.

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Of the figure, at least 20,079 personnel were from the National Capital Region Police Office and 3,075 personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Bureau of Fire Protection, and other concerned agencies.

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PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said that they have finished two thirds of the police activities.

“The activities are accounted for, we have accounted for 639 activities, and we have already finished two-thirds of that,” he said.

A ceremonial send-off for the Asean Summit security forces was held at the Quirino Grandstand early Wednesday.

Nartatez said that the deployed personnel will also assist the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority in managing traffic flow following the implementation of road closures near the main venue at the Philippine International Convention Center.

Delegates from the 11-member states, as well as dialogue partners China, South Korea, Japan, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, India and Canada, will gather for the regional high-stakes meeting in Metro Manila from Nov. 15 to 17. /jpv