Manila Bulletin
Bicol police on red alert for SONA
A three-day gun ban will be enforced in Metro Manila starting Saturday, July 20, until midnight of July 23, in preparation for President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.
The suspension of the Permit to Carry Firearms Outside of Residence (PTCFOR) was canceled for three days by the PNP chief.
Initially, the gun ban was announced to be nationwide and scheduled only for July 22.
Only uniformed members of the PNP, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and other law enforcement agencies on official duty will be allowed to carry firearms.
Approximately 22,000 police personnel will be deployed for security in Metro Manila, with the possibility of more if threats arise.
A no-fly zone will also be implemented over the House of Representatives, where the SONA will be held.
In addition to Metro Manila, the Police Regional Office-5 in Bicol will also enforce a one-day total gun ban on July 22 from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
PRO-5 is on red alert status and has had civil disturbance management units ready since July 17 for the SONA.
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