Manila, Oct. 26 -- A total of 3,670 personnel from various government agencies have been mobilized for the 2026 ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) in Cebu on Oct. 28 to 31, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Sunday.

The PNP news release said the Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) and other concerned units have been tasked to sustain heightened readiness and strengthen intelligence monitoring throughout the multinational gathering.

"The absence of identified threats does not lessen our responsibility to remain vigilant. The PNP is fully prepared to secure ADMM 2026 through proactive security measures, close coordination with partner agencies, and the strategic deployment of our personnel," PNP chief Gen. Jose Mel...