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PNP: 1,790 SONA rallyists monitored; no untoward incidents reported
The Philippine National Police (PNP) monitored a total of 1,790 protesters during President Rodrigo Duterte's 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA), with no major untoward incidents reported.
Rallyists adhered to time limits and dispersed peacefully in various locations including UP Diliman, Commission on Human Rights Main Gate, Caloocan City, Naga City, Legazpi City, Virac, and Baguio City.
PNP chief Police General Archie Francisco Gamboa commended protest organizers for opting for alternative activities instead of mass gatherings that could pose health risks.
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) and Quezon City local government were also praised for their preparations and for observing maximum tolerance towards protesters who followed quarantine protocols.
Earlier, the NCRPO reported that at least 34 individuals were arrested on the day of Duterte's SONA.
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