The Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 described the recently concluded 48th ASEAN Leaders' Summit 2026 in Lapu-Lapu City as orderly and peaceful, with no major incidents recorded.
Successful Security Implementation
PRO 7 highlighted the successful implementation of strict security measures for delegates, participants, and the public throughout the ASEAN Leaders' Summit. Police Brigadier General Arnold Abad, acting director of PRO 7, attributed the peaceful and organized conduct of the summit to strong coordination among all law enforcement agencies, uniformed services, government agencies, local government units, force multipliers, private stakeholders, and active community cooperation.
"The successful security operations for the 48th ASEAN Leaders' Summit reflect the power of unity, discipline, and shared responsibility. We sincerely thank the public for their patience and understanding during traffic adjustments and security measures, which greatly contributed to the safe and peaceful conduct of this international event," Abad said.
Acknowledgments and Gratitude
Abad also expressed praise and gratitude to all personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Coast Guard, Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), emergency response teams, and other government agencies for their dedication, sacrifice, and professionalism demonstrated throughout the ASEAN Summit operations.
