CABANATUAN CITY – At least 400 policemen were sent by the Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office to the National Capital Region to augment forces in keeping peace and order during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit, police said Saturday.
A send-off ceremony was held at the provincial command’s covered court here on Nov. 13, said NEPPO director Col. Ritchie Claravall.
“These personnel will serve as augmentation force for the security operations in connection with the 2026 ASEAN Summit on Nov. 16–18, 2026 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City,” police said.
Claravall emphasized the importance of discipline, vigilance, and professionalism among his personnel. He reminded the troops to be alert, strictly adhere to established security protocols, observe maximum tolerance in dealing with the public, and perform their duties with utmost dedication and respect for human rights to ensure the safety and security of summit delegates, participants, and other stakeholders.
He said the activities were guided by the directives of Police Regional Office 3 director BGen. Jess Mendez and PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. Photo: NEPPO
