• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has mobilized 715 personnel from various law enforcement and government agencies to secure key activity areas during the Buglasan Festival 2026 in Negros Oriental.
Set from Oct. 15 to 25, the “Festival of Festivals” is celebrated in Dumaguete City.
Of the total deployment, 362 personnel come from the Philippine National Police, 90 from the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, 90 from the Civil Security Unit, 50 from the Provincial Health Office, and 45 from the Traffic Management Office.
In addition, 32 personnel come from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, 22 from the Philippine Coast Guard, 16 from the Bureau of Fire Protection, and eight from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.
The send-off ceremony for security forces and resources was held on Oct. 14 at Camp Francisco Fernandez Jr. in Barangay Agan-an, Sibulan, Negros Oriental.
PCol. Jonathan Abella is designated as the Buglasan task force commander.
In a statement, the PRO-NIR said the deployment underscores the commitment of the police and partner agencies to protect lives, prevent crime, and maintain peace and order throughout the festival.
The coordinated security effort aims to provide a safe and peaceful environment for residents, visitors, and festivalgoers during the celebration, it added. | GPB
