MANILA -- Around 41,000 security forces from different regions are ready to secure the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit that will be held from April 26 to 29 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.
National Capital Region Police Office chief Director Oscar Albayalde said around 26,000 uniformed policemen and soldiers and about 15,000 force multipliers from different government agencies will be deployed for the Asean Summit.
Augmentation forces from Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, and Bicol Region, as well as Cebu, will also help in providing security.
The Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group is also ready to deploy 426 personnel to provide security to the convoy of heads of states.
The send-off ceremony was held on Sunday, April 23, at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park, Manila for all the security and emergency response forces for the Asean Summit.
Albayalde assured that they are very ready to ensure the safety and security of all the state leaders and their delegates who will attend the summit.
Albayalde also said they have not monitored any threats to the Asean Summit.
The "no fly zone" and "no sail zone" will also be implemented during the duration of the summit. (PNA/SunStar Philippines)