{"id":19858,"date":"2026-04-30T01:15:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T17:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journaldailynewsonline.com.ph\/?p=19858"},"modified":"2026-04-30T01:15:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T17:15:20","slug":"cebu-all-set-for-48th-asean-summit-security-traffic-plans-in-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journaldailynewsonline.com.ph\/index.php\/2026\/04\/30\/cebu-all-set-for-48th-asean-summit-security-traffic-plans-in-place\/","title":{"rendered":"CEBU ALL SET FOR 48TH ASEAN SUMMIT; SECURITY, TRAFFIC PLANS IN PLACE"},"content":{"rendered":"

CEBU is now ready for the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders\u2019 Summit, as local officials assured that security, traffic, and venue preparations are in place ahead of the high-level gathering in May.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As chair of this year\u2019s ASEAN, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will join his fellow heads of state from 10 other member-countries of the regional bloc during the leaders\u2019 summit on May 7 and 8.<\/strong><\/p>\n

During an ASEAN press briefing, Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro said the province is prepared to host the leaders and their delegations for the summit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe in Cebu, we are ready,\u201d Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro said.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Baricuatro said security preparations are already \u201c80-percent complete,\u201d with enhanced emergency response systems and hospitals on \u201ccode blue\u201d alert throughout the summit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

She said rehearsals and dry runs will be conducted prior to the arrival of heads of state and delegates.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Delegations are expected to be concentrated in Lapu-Lapu City, where key summit activities will take place, including meetings at the newly-constructed Mactan Expo in Mactan Newtown.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nagiel Ba\u00f1acia, head of the Lapu-Lapu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, said preparations in the city have been underway since December, including extensive information campaigns and traffic management planning.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ba\u00f1acia noted that road closures will be limited to convoy movements and will be reopened immediately after. He added that the two major bridges connecting Lapu-Lapu to mainland Cebu will remain open throughout the summit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe understand that daily life must continue even as we host this summit,\u201d he said, adding that 70 to 90 percent of emergency preparedness measures are already in place.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Authorities have also identified key routes from the airport to Mactan resorts, where most delegates will be billeted.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Cebu City, Mayor Nestor Archival said traffic management plans are in place, with no full-day road closures expected.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cSo far, there will be no major road closures, but we are ready if adjustments are needed,\u201d he said, citing coordination with police and traffic management groups. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Delegates traveling from the airport to Cebu City are expected to pass through the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Mandaue City, Mayor Thadeo Ouano Jr. cited ongoing infrastructure upgrades, including road asphalting, improved street lighting, and solar installations along key transit routes. Barangays have also been mobilized for clean-up and repainting efforts.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ouano said traffic flow will remain uninterrupted, with increased security presence and continuous monitoring during the summit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported that preparations for national roads have been completed and urged the public to maintain cleanliness and dispose of waste properly during the event.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Baricuatro expressed gratitude for the opportunity to host the summit and called on Cebu residents to extend a warm welcome to delegates.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a momentous event. Cebu is featured among all the 82 provinces. Cebu has been chosen. That alone will inspire us to do our best, and let\u2019s be hospitable to our guests. If there are delegates, give them a smile. Give them the warmest Cebuano welcome,\u201d she said. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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