Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. joined cabinet officials and agency heads at the ceremonial send-off of security forces and resources for the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila, according to the PNP Public Information Office (PNP-PIO).
At a glance
- What: Ceremonial Send-Off of Force and Resources for the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits
- When and where: November 11, 2026, Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila
- Who: PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., DILG Secretary Juanito Victor C. Remulla and heads of participating agencies
- Source: PNP Public Information Office (PNP-PIO)
Senior Officials Attend Quirino Grandstand Ceremony
Interior and Local Government Secretary Juanito Victor C. Remulla was among the senior officials present at the ceremony, the PNP-PIO said in a Facebook post on November 11, 2026. Also in attendance were Undersecretary Nestor B. Sanares, who serves as Undersecretary for Peace and Order and Chairperson of the Committee on Security, Protocol, and Other Events-Related Preparations and Requirements (CSPOEPR).
Ambassador Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega, Director-General for Operations of the ASEAN National Organizing Council (ASEAN NOC), likewise attended the event alongside Police Lieutenant General Neri Vincent D. Ignacio, Commander of the ASEAN Security Task Force 2026, and Police Brigadier General Christopher N. Abrahano, Commander of Task Group Metro Manila.
Ceremony Marks Coordinated Deployment of Personnel and Equipment
The PNP-PIO said the ceremony marked the government's unified commitment to ensuring the safe, secure, and orderly conduct of the upcoming ASEAN Summit and its related engagements. The send-off formalized the coordinated deployment of personnel, equipment, and operational resources across participating agencies.
The PNP reaffirmed its readiness to carry out its security mandate through strengthened inter-agency coordination, intelligence-driven operations, and a unified approach to public safety, the PNP-PIO said. These efforts are aligned with the PNP Focused Agenda, the office added.
Whole-of-Government Approach to ASEAN Security
According to the PNP-PIO, the ceremony marked the country's commitment to providing a secure environment for ASEAN leaders, delegates, and visitors as the Philippines hosts the regional gathering.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of PNP-PIO/Facebook