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Philippines deploys 700 security personnel for Dumaguete festival
The Police Regional Office for Negros Island Region has mobilized over 700 security forces to ensure public safety during the 2026 Buglasan Festival in Dumaguete City. The deployment marks authorities' commitment to maintaining order during the major cultural celebration.
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The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) has dispatched more than 700 security personnel and equipment to Dumaguete City ahead of the upcoming Buglasan Festival, the annual celebration showcasing Negros Oriental's cultural heritage. A send-off ceremony for the deployment was held Wednesday at Camp Lt. Col. Francisco C. Fernandez Jr. in Barangay Agan-an, signaling the start of security preparations for the major provincial event. The festival, a significant draw for both local and visiting participants, requires extensive coordination between law enforcement agencies to manage the anticipated crowds. PRO NIR officials have emphasized that the large-scale deployment aims to create a secure environment for festivalgoers while maintaining the celebratory atmosphere. The security contingent will focus on crowd management, traffic control, and rapid response capabilities throughout the festival period in the Negros Oriental capital.