Archbishop-Elect Rex Andrew Alarcon was received warmly with flaglets, tarpaulins, and songs upon his arrival in Naga City, Camarines Sur.

Alarcon will succeed Archbishop Rolando Tria Tirona in the Archdiocese of Caceres.

"Kasi may bago tayong archbishop, kailangan magsaya tayo. Siya ang mamumuno ng simbahan dito sa Caceres kaya kami ay masaya, umaawit para sa pag-welcome sakanya," Bong Ruiz said.

Before heading to the Minor Basilica, he first stopped in Gainza town for Mass. 

A convoy followed Alarcon to Naga City from Camarines Norte for his security.

Following this was the ceremony of the Rite of Entrustment to Our Lady and a civic reception at the Minor Basilica.

The activities are part of Alarcon's installation and canonical possession.

In light of this, authorities are on heightened alert, with over 500 security personnel deployed, including those from the Philippine National Police (PNP), Public Safety Office (PSO), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and other force multipliers.

"Standard package po itong security preparation. Pag may mga ganitong significant event ay nage-establish kami ng mga command post dyan sa area," PLTCOL. Dario Sola, Deputy Chief Directorial Staff for Operations (DCDO) of the Naga City Police Office (NCPO), said.

"So ang command post po ay advance na siyang magre-react in case na may pangangailangan doon sa sitwasyon," Sola added.

The church reminded the public to bring umbrellas and water to the attendees to cope with the hot weather during the installation and canonical possession ceremonies on May 2, 2024.

Alarcon was born on August 6, 1970 in Daet, Camarines Norte.

He became a priest in 1996 after studying philosophy at the Holy Rosary Major Seminary in Naga City and theology at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila.

On February 22, 2024, Pope Francis appointed him to succeed Tirona. 

Before this, he was the Bishop of Daet, Camarines Norte.