Preparations for the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits moved forward on November 14, 2026, when the Philippine National Police convened its first Critique Session of the PNP ASEAN Security Task Force 2026 at the Philippine Trade Training Center in Pasay City, the PNP Public Information Office announced.
Police Lieutenant General Neri Vincent D. Ignacio, Acting Deputy Chief PNP for Operations, led the session, bringing together representatives from several government agencies to assess and align security arrangements ahead of the regional gathering, according to the PNP-PIO.
Operational Topics Included Threats, Weather, and Delegate Arrivals
The PNP-PIO reported that the session's agenda addressed a wide range of concerns — among them security and operational preparations, assessment of potential risks and threats, emergency preparedness and response, and weather forecasting considerations relevant to summit operations.
Participants likewise reviewed summit-related activities and went over the arrival and departure of delegates.
Representatives from Five Agencies Joined the Task Force
According to the PNP-PIO, the session drew 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, alongside PNP task force personnel.
Each participating agency presented updates and recommendations to further strengthen coordination and operational readiness, the PNP-PIO said.
PNP Underscores Secure Environment for All Delegates
The critique session is aimed at delivering a well-coordinated, responsive, and secure environment for all delegates and participants attending the regional gathering, according to the statement issued by the PNP-PIO.
Source: PNP Public Information Office