Immigration to the Philippines focuses on life in Philippine immigration: The 23rd Informal APEC Leaders' Meeting will be held in Manila, Philippines from November 18 to 19. Ricardo Marquez, the Chief of the Philippine National Police and Commander of the APEC Security Forces, stated on the 11th that tens of thousands of personnel have been deployed for the security of the meeting.
Marquez stated that during the meeting, the Coast Guard will be responsible for surface security, while the Air Force will handle air traffic and security. "We have sufficient personnel to ensure the meeting proceeds safely and smoothly."
According to reporters, the Philippine National Police, Armed Forces, Bureau of Fire Protection, Civil Aviation Authority, and several other departments have established liaison stations at the meeting security command center for timely coordination. Thousands of police officers from nearby provinces such as Batangas and Cavite will be deployed near the command center at the venue and hotels. They will undergo specialized security training and receive flu vaccinations to prevent infection in the coming days.
APEC is the highest-level, most comprehensive, and influential economic and trade cooperation forum in the Asia-Pacific region. Since its establishment, it has consistently promoted trade liberalization and facilitation, as well as economic and technical cooperation, playing a key role in promoting regional economic integration, advancing economic cooperation among APEC members, enhancing connectivity cooperation, and seeking economic growth points. This year's meeting theme is "Building an Inclusive Economy, Creating a Better World," with specific topics including regional economic integration, small and medium-sized enterprises, human resource development, and sustainable growth. A leaders' declaration will be issued at the meeting.