PNP: Over 23,000 security forces deployed for Asean summit

MANILA, Philippines — More than 23,000 police personnel were deployed to secure venues and designated routes for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and related meetings, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. According to PNP chief of directorial staff Lt. Gen. Neri Vincent Ignacio, the number of security forces was increased to