PNP sees no security threat to Marcos’ 5th Sona
The Philippine National Police reports no specific security threats ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fifth State of the Nation Address. Over 21,000 officers will be deployed to ensure safety, with full alert status initiated as a precautionary measure.
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Ensuring security during high-level political events is critical for maintaining stability and public order in the Philippines.
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine National Police (PNP) said there was no security threat being monitored for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) this coming Monday, July 27.
"All systems go. Of course, we will be doing some adjustments if there's a new situation. We're in the final phases. We've laid out our whole security plan," PNP public information chief Col. Allen Rae Co, speaking in a mix of Filipino and English, told reporters in an interview in Camp Crame on Friday.
"It's good that we don't see a threat. But, of course, all information, whenever we receive them, we're looking at them and, if need be, we will take the necessary action," he maintained.
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