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PSG justifies Marcos Jr.'s chopper ride to Coldplay concert

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The Presidential Security Group on Saturday justified President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.&#x27;s use of a helicopter on his way to a concert at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan on Friday.Marcos was among thousands of spectators who watched Coldplay&#x27;s concert at the Philippine Arena.He was criticized by netizens for using a helicopter to head to the concert venue while the rest of the concert goers had to brave their way through the NLEX traffic. <ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/music/01/20/24/review-coldplay-opens-2024-with-spectacular-show-in-ph">Concert review: Coldplay opens 2024 with spectacular show in PH</a></li></ul>&quot;Yesterday, the Philippine Arena experienced an unprecedented influx of 40,000 individuals eagerly attending a concert, resulting in unforeseen traffic complications along the route,&quot; said Maj. Gen. Nelson Morales, PSG Commander.&quot;Recognizing that this traffic situation posed a potential threat to the security of our President, the PSG took decisive action by opting for the presidential chopper,&quot; he added.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/19/24/marcos-jr-watches-coldplay-concert-in-bulacan">Marcos Jr watches Coldplay concert in Bulacan</a></li></ul>Morales said they decided to use the chopper for the President&#x27;s protection.He appealed for the public&#x27;s understanding over the issue.&quot;Your continued understanding and support for these measures are crucial in maintaining the safety and well-being of our nation&#x27;s leadership,&quot; he said.

The Presidential Security Group on Saturday has justified President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s use of a chopper on his way to a concert at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan on Friday.