Manila, Jan. 16 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed more than 2,000 personnel to bolster security for events related to this year's Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Central Visayas.

The send-off ceremony was held Wednesday at the Panglao Town Plaza in Panglao, Bohol, highlighting the operational readiness of local and regional security forces ahead of the international event.

As part of the country's hosting of the ASEAN Summit this year, Central Visayas - particularly Cebu and Bohol - will host several high-level meetings, including the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF).

In a statement Friday, the PNP said the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) has launched the Bohol Tourist Police Unit'...