Manila, Jan. 14 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday said security preparations for this year's Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related activities are in place, with no credible threats currently monitored.

PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the police have been preparing for more than a year, coordinating with the AFP, local government units, and other law enforcement agencies to ensure peace and order during the country's hosting of ASEAN meetings and related events.

"In coordination with other law enforcement agencies, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and of course, nandiyan din ang ating (with the help of) local government units, ...