The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) on Tuesday intensified security preparations for the ASEAN 2026 events through inspection and deployment of personnel and mobility assets at Camp Crame.
Acting HPG director Brig. Gen. Rommel Batangan led the operational readiness inspection for deployment to Cebu, which will host the 48th ASEAN Leaders’ Summit and Related Summits on May 8-9, 2026.
A total of 170 personnel composed of 108 riders, 38 drivers, and 24 crew members will support traffic management and security operations during the summit.
The HPG will also deploy 108 motorcycles and 38 service vehicles, with personnel to be turned over to the Presidential Security Command and stationed in Cebu until May 10.
Batangan assured the public that the group is ensuring personnel fitness and vehicle roadworthiness to maintain safety, traffic order, and security during the international event.
