The Philippine National Police held the first Critique Session of the PNP ASEAN Security Task Force 2026 on November 14, 2026, at the Philippine Trade Training Center in Pasay City, as part of continuing preparations for the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, according to the PNP Public Information Office.
At a glance
- What: First Critique Session of the PNP ASEAN Security Task Force 2026
- When: November 14, 2026
- Where: Philippine Trade Training Center, Pasay City
- Led by: Police Lieutenant General Neri Vincent D. Ignacio, Acting Deputy Chief PNP for Operations
- Covered: security and operational preparations, risks and threats, emergency preparedness and response, weather forecasts, summit-related activities, arrival and departure of delegates
- Also taking part: NICA, DICT, DOST-PAGASA, Bureau of Immigration, ASEAN NOC
The session was led by Police Lieutenant General Neri Vincent D. Ignacio, Acting Deputy Chief PNP for Operations.
Agenda Covered Risks, Weather and Emergency Response
According to the PNP-PIO, discussions during the session covered a broad range of operational concerns, including security and operational preparations, assessment of potential risks and threats, emergency preparedness and response, and weather forecasting considerations.
Discussions also covered summit-related activities and the arrival and departure of delegates.
Government Agencies Joined the Session
Representatives from the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency, the Department of Information and Communications Technology, the Department of Science and Technology-PAGASA, the Bureau of Immigration, and the ASEAN National Organizing Council joined task force personnel at the session, the PNP-PIO said.
PNP Cites Commitment to Delegate Safety
The PNP said the critique session is part of its commitment to providing a well-coordinated, responsive, and secure environment for all delegates and participants attending the regional gathering, according to the statement released by the PNP-PIO.
Photo credit: PNP-PIO