PNP deploys 15,076 officers for Marcos' Sona security

The Philippine National Police (PNP) held a command conference at Camp Crame early Tuesday morning to prepare for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s upcoming State of the Nation Address (Sona) on July 28.

At the meeting, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo announced that approximately 11,949 police officers will be deployed for Sona security, with NCRPO spokesperson PMaj. Hazel Asilo later confirming an increased deployment of 15,076 personnel to focus on key areas including Batasan Complex and VIP routes.

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) is now ready for the SONA, having conducted assessments to identify threats and neutralize them through preemptive operations and focused law enforcement activities.

PNP chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III emphasized unity, vigilance, and proactive leadership during the conference to ensure a peaceful and orderly conduct of Marcos' fourth SONA.

The NCRPO assured maximum tolerance among their ranks to ensure the peaceful assembly of protesters on the day of SONA, deploying around 5,368 Civil Management Disturbance personnel and additional 681 standby personnel for crowd control measures.