CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) has been placed on full alert status in preparation for the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits on November 15 to 18, 2026, while assuring the public that anti-criminality operations across Central Luzon will continue without interruption.

Under the leadership of Regional Director Police Brig. Gen. Jess B. Mendez, PRO3 is supporting the Philippine National Police’s security preparations for the international gathering, following the directive of Chief, PNP Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr.

Starting on the evening of November 13, approximately 2,000 PRO3 personnel will be deployed to the National Capital Region (NCR) to augment security forces during the summit.

Despite the deployment, Mendez assured residents that police visibility, intensified patrols, and law enforcement operations across Central Luzon will be sustained.

“Our participation in securing the ASEAN Summit does not mean that our responsibility to the people of Central Luzon will take a back seat. While our personnel support this major international event, our operations against criminality will continue. We will maintain our police presence, sustain our accomplishments, and ensure that our communities remain safe,” Mendez said.

The regional director said deployment arrangements have been made to ensure that police units in the region retain their operational capability and can respond promptly to incidents.

He also directed unit commanders to remain vigilant, closely supervise their personnel, and maintain operational efficiency and responsiveness throughout the summit period.

PRO3 reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the PNP’s security operations for the ASEAN Summit while continuing its mandate to protect lives, prevent crimes, and maintain peace and order in Central Luzon. (Jason de Asis)