NCRPO implements full alert for Marcos' SONA, deploys 23K police with army support, clears threats; gun ban until midnight

Starting Sunday, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) implemented full alert status for President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.'s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22.

As of now, NCRPO chief Major General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has cleared Metro Manila of any security threats and confirmed that no threats have been monitored to affect the event.

The NCRPO has deployed a total of 23,000 police personnel, with an additional 500 soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines providing support along with two armored vehicles.

Brigadier General Paul Kenneth Lucas, PRO-4A chief, stated that the Philippine National Police in Calabarzon is also on full alert to maintain peace and order during the SONA.

The gun ban in Metro Manila remains in effect until Monday midnight as part of security measures.

Quezon City's Department of Public Order and Safety (DPOS) has provided a venue for pro-administration rallies, while negotiations continue with anti-government groups seeking to use St. Peter Parish as their rally site.