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PNP: Holding of Marcos’ 2025 Sona peaceful, no major disruptions
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III stated that there were no detected threats that could disrupt President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA).
Over 16,000 police officers and 7,000 force multipliers were deployed across the National Capital Region for security.
PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo confirmed that no untoward incidents occurred during the SONA.
Approximately 4,000 protesters were estimated in the Commonwealth Avenue area, though a militant group claimed the number reached 10,000.
The PNP has not yet provided a crowd count for the pro-Marcos rally.
President Marcos Jr. delivered his address to a joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives at the Batasang Pambansa, marking the opening of the 20th Congress.
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