Manila, Nov. 9 -- Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Monday assured the public of tight security for the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits on Nov. 16-18, with nearly 20,000 police personnel to be deployed across summit venues, hotels, billeting areas and motorcade routes.

He said the PNP will coordinate with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Presidential Security Command, other government agencies and local governments to ensure peace and order during the event.

"The PNP is ready to provide security for the heads of state, foreign delegates, and other expected guests. We will deploy 19,869 police personnel to secure the summit venues, hotels, billeting areas, and motorcade routes, in close coordi...