PNP deploys 12,000 for Marcos Jr.'s SONA

The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy around 12,000 police personnel for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28.

Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo, PNP spokesperson, announced that 'Manila Shield' will be activated to implement border control measures involving personnel from Calabarzon, Central Luzon, and NCRPO, including a deployment of 2,700 officers from Police Regional Office 3 (PRO-3) in Central Luzon.

An honest-to-goodness threat assessment has been ordered by the PNP chief for the NCRPO to determine any necessary adjustments to security protocols and provide updated threat estimates.

No rally permit applications have yet been received by the police, but efforts are underway to coordinate with potential protesters to ensure peaceful activities in designated areas such as Tandang Sora along Commonwealth Avenue.

The police command center will be at Batasan Police Station, and coordination is ongoing with the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms for security protocols both inside and outside the Batasang Pambansa on SONA day.