Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Thursday said that security measures are being finalized for the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Tourism Ministers’ Meeting and the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, scheduled to take place at the end of January in Cebu.
“Our personnel in Cebu are not only focused on the Sinulog Festival but also on the upcoming ministerial meetings in connection with the ASEAN Summit and related summits,” Nartatez said.
“I already directed the Regional Director, PRO7, to ensure there is enough deployment for the ASEAN Tourism and Foreign Ministers’ meetings, in addition to the deployment for the Sinulog Festival,” he added.
The top cop emphasized that the PNP would guarantee the security of all delegates, including foreign dignitaries, attending the events.
“As the country hosts this year’s ASEAN Summit, the PNP wants to demonstrate to the international community that the Philippines is a safe and secure place,” Nartatez said, noting that the full cooperation of the public is key to fulfilling this mandate.
“So far, no threats have been monitored, but our cops will remain vigilant to prevent any disruption to peace and security,” he added.
