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PNP deploys 716 officers for Asean Summit security operations
The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group will mobilize over 700 personnel to escort visiting regional leaders and delegates attending the 49th Asean Summit. The deployment marks a coordinated security effort involving multiple government agencies.
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MANILA — The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) announced Wednesday it will deploy 716 personnel to provide escort services for foreign dignitaries and other delegates attending the 49th Asean Summit and its related activities.
The agency made the announcement during a joint press conference with the Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), signaling a coordinated approach to managing traffic and security during the high-level regional gathering.
The deployment represents a significant commitment of personnel resources to ensure the safe and orderly movement of summit participants throughout the capital region. The PNP-HPG's role will focus on highway patrol and escort operations as visiting leaders and delegations navigate Manila's road networks during the event.
The coordination among the three agencies underscores the Philippines' preparations to host the regional summit. Officials from the Department of Transportation and MMDA also outlined their respective roles in managing the expected increase in traffic and ensuring smooth logistics for the international gathering.
The 49th Asean Summit will bring together leaders from Southeast Asia's 10 member nations for discussions on regional cooperation and strategic issues.