The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy nearly 20,000 police officers to secure the upcoming 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, which will run for three days starting November 16.
PNP Chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. announced that security preparations are in their final stages, with commanders directed to complete deployment plans and conduct continuous dry runs ahead of the international gathering.
Full deployment is slated to begin as early as the weekend prior to the event.
Security forces—comprising both police and military personnel—will secure summit venues, hotels, billeting areas, and motorcade routes. Additional forces will be assigned to protect visiting heads of state, foreign delegates, and other dignitaries.
“The Philippine National Police is in the final stages of ironing out its security preparations to ensure that every detail is covered before the arrival of our foreign leaders and delegates,” Nartatez said.
“We are fine-tuning our deployment, intelligence monitoring, contingency plans, and inter-agency coordination because when it comes to security, even the smallest detail matters,” he added.
Nartatez noted that the summit activities are part of a broader series of meetings that began in the last quarter of 2025. Out of 639 scheduled meetings, around 400 have been completed, leaving 159 sessions remaining.
The PNP has closely coordinated with the military, various government agencies, and the security details of participating heads of state.
Alongside heavy deployment, Nartatez ordered intensified intelligence monitoring across Metro Manila and surrounding areas to preempt any security threats.
Malacañang previously reported that overall preparations have reached 90 to 95 percent completion. To facilitate smooth logistics and security, November 16 to 18 has been declared special non-working days in the National Capital Region.
“We assure our ASEAN partners that the PNP is fully committed and prepared to secure this important regional gathering. We will leave nothing to chance, and our personnel will remain vigilant, disciplined, and ready to respond to any eventuality to ensure a peaceful and incident-free summit,” Nartatez stated.
“For our kababayans in Metro Manila, please be guided by the declaration of November 16 to 18 as special non-working days in the National Capital Region. We encourage everyone to monitor official traffic and security advisories and plan their travel accordingly,” he concluded.