NegOr’s ‘Buglasan Festival’ is On

October 15, 2026

PRO-NIR deploys security forces for Oct. 15-25 festivities

The province of Negros Oriental’s grandest celebration is on. Governor Manuel “Chaco” L. Sagarbarria and NegOrenses are inviting everyone to “experience from October 15 to 25 the spirit of Different Stories. One Aspiration. One Negros Oriental as communities from across the province come together to celebrate our culture, heritage, talents, traditions, and NegOrense pride.

Activities will be held in various venues across Dumaguete City and other parts of the province.

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Meanwhile, the Police Regional Office Negros Island Region held a Send-Off Ceremony for Troops and Resources on October 14, 2026 at Camp Lt. Col. Francisco C. Fernandez Jr. in Barangay Agan-an, Sibulan, Negros Oriental, marking the formal deployment of security personnel and resources for Buglasan Festival 2026.

The activity reaffirmed the PRO NIR’s firm commitment to safeguarding lives, preventing crime, and maintaining peace and order, ensuring that every resident, visitor, and festival-goer could celebrate Buglasan Festival 2026 in a safe, secure, and peaceful environment.

The ceremony was led by PBGen. Rudecindo L. Reales, Regional Director, duly represented by PCol. Lito E. Patay, DRDO; together with PCol. Jonathan B. Abella, Provincial Director and Taskforce Commander, Buglasan Festival 2026.

It was graced by Manuel “Chaco” L Sagarbarria, Governor, Negros Oriental and participated by representatives from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Bureau of Fire Protection, Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Provincial Health Office, Civil Security Unit, Traffic Management Office, and Philippine Coast Guard, reflecting the unified commitment of law enforcement and partner agencies to ensuring a safe and peaceful festival celebration.

A total of 715 personnel are deployed to ensure maximum security coverage across key areas of activity, which includes 362 from PNP, 8 from PDEA, 32 from AFP, 16 from BFP, 90 from LDRRMO, 50 from PHO, 90 from CSU, 45 from TMO, and 22 from PCG.

The personnel are organized into designated task units and strategically deployed across festival venues, parade routes, public convergence areas, and other critical locations to ensure comprehensive security coverage, prevent criminal activities, manage crowds and traffic, and provide prompt response to emergencies. Through coordinated planning and inter-agency cooperation, the deployment aims to protect lives and maintain a safe, peaceful, and orderly Buglasan Festival 2026.

PRO NIR underscored the importance of proactive crime prevention and decisive law enforcement throughout the festival. Deployed personnel were directed to uphold the highest standards of vigilance, discipline, integrity, and accountability, while ensuring that all police actions remained lawful, professional, and respectful of human rights. Through sustained coordination with local government units, partner agencies, and community stakeholders, PRO NIR strengthened its collective efforts to deter criminal activities, address security threats, and ensure the safety and well-being of all festival-goers.

In his message, PBGen. Reales directed the deployed personnel to remain vigilant and mission-ready, know their assignments, understand their respective areas of responsibility, and maintain effective communication with their team leaders. He emphasized the need to anticipate potential threats, identify security vulnerabilities, and act promptly on any situation that may compromise public safety. He also underscored the importance of police visibility, discipline, professionalism, and respect for human rights, reminding the troops that “Every post matters, every report matters, and every life we protect matters.” He urged them to perform their duties with courage, integrity, and dedication to protect lives, preserve peace, and allow every Negrense and visitor to celebrate Buglasan Festival 2026 without fear.

Anchored on the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman, PRO NIR assured the public of its unwavering commitment to preventing crime, protecting lives, and maintaining peace and order throughout Buglasan Festival 2026. Through heightened police visibility, strategic deployment, and coordinated security efforts, PRO NIR remained steadfast in ensuring that every Negrense and visitor could celebrate safely and peacefully, with the assurance that their security remained its foremost priority, a PRO NIR statement said.*