PNP boosts security ahead of Asean Summit, holiday travel rush

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is stepping up security operations nationwide ahead of an expected influx of travelers during the extended holiday break, which coincides with the country’s hosting of the 49th Asean Summit. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. instructed all police regional offices to increase police visibility in anticipation