Security measures are fully in place for world leaders, delegates, and meeting venues ahead of the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits next week, following a comprehensive security review and site inspections by the Philippine National Police (PNP).
PNP Chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. inspected the Multi-Agency Coordinating Center at the Philippine Trade Training Center in Pasay City to evaluate operational readiness and inter-agency coordination.
“Security preparations for an event of this scale require foresight, seamless coordination, and the ability to respond decisively to emerging threats. We are leaving nothing to chance,” Nartatez said.
Accompanied by Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, Nartatez led final assessments covering risk and threat updates, security deployments, traffic management strategies to minimize commuter disruptions, and contingency plans for potential protests.
While the ASEAN National Organizing Council previously urged activist groups to hold demonstrations after the summit as a courtesy to international visitors, Nartatez reiterated the appeal while confirming police preparedness.
“In case of any protest action, policemen on the ground will observe maximum tolerance,” Nartatez noted, while urging demonstrators to heed the Council’s call to respect the foreign guests.