THE National Capital Region Police Office, acting Regional Director, PBGen Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr., affirmed that the police force is ready in securing the upcoming 19th Edition of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Basketball World Cup 2023 that will be held in the country on August 25 – September 10, 2023.
Site Task Group (STG) Metro Manila FBWC 2023 was organized to serve as the primary body in charge of security operations and other public-related safety service during the games.
NCRPO will deploy a total of 2,225 police officers in different vicinities and areas of responsibility to ensure the security and protection of all the international and famous basketball athletes that will participate in the said world cup. Likewise, guarantee that there will be untoward incident during the FIBA event.
In addition, coordinating meetings with Philippine Sports Commission, Local Government Units, other stakeholders, and government agencies have been conducted to organize a collaborated security preparation in maintaining peace and order as one of the host country.
“As the host in providing the safety and security for the participants of FIBA, NCRPO ensure that we are prepared to cater the needs of all the athletes, delegates, and all other foreign guests throughout the event and during their stay in our country,” said Nartatez.
He added, “together with other government agencies and stakeholders, we will be able to bring another success to our planning and management of security measures that would be implemented for future local and international major events in our country.”
