PNP chief says no threats for Marcos' SONA, deploys 16K+ police
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III stated on Monday that there are no detected threats to disrupt President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address (SONA).
Over 16,000 policemen and 3,000 additional personnel from various government agencies were deployed across Metro Manila to ensure peace and order during the SONA.
The majority of police deployment will focus on the area near the House of Representatives in Quezon City where Marcos will deliver his address.
Torre conducted an inspection along Commonwealth Avenue, anticipating protest actions by progressive groups planning to gather there ahead of the SONA.
He reminded police personnel to exercise maximum tolerance and adhere to legal limits during protests, warning against burning effigies due to environmental laws.
The PNP has coordinated with three protest groups for their activities near different locations in Quezon City.
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