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'Biggest threat is weather': PNP sees no threats to Marcos' SONA, prepares for rain
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has reported no monitored threats concerning President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s upcoming fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28.
PNP chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III stated that approximately 12,000 personnel will be deployed nationwide for the event, an increase from the previously reported 11,949.
An advance team will be deployed on July 26, with full deployment occurring on July 27 until the early hours of July 28.
The primary concern anticipated by the PNP for Sona Day is the weather, with preparations made to ensure comfort and security regardless of rain.
The PNP will consult the Department of the Interior and Local Government regarding a possible gun ban.
The PNP will "play it by ear" regarding the burning of effigies, expressing hope that such activities will not take place.
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