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Members of the Philippine National Police stand at attention during the ceremonial send off of troops on July 19, 2024 in Camp Karingal in Quezon City in preparation for the State of the Nation set for July 22. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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Michael Delizo

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175221240721120240719-pnp-sona-sendoff-MT-15.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Members of the Philippine National Police stand at attention during the ceremonial send off of troops on July 19, 2024 in Camp Karingal in Quezon City in preparation for the State of the Nation set for July 22. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy around 12,000 police personnel for the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 28.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/7/10/ncrpo-ready-for-sona-2025-assures-maximum-tolerance-1602">NCRPO &#x27;ready&#x27; for SONA 2025, assures maximum tolerance</a></div><p>PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said the police will activate “Manila Shield,” which involves the deployment of personnel from Calabarzon, Central Luzon, and the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) to implement border control measures. </p><p>A reserve force will also be on standby in case additional personnel are needed on the ground.</p><p>Fajardo added that the NCRPO was directed by the PNP chief to conduct an &quot;honest-to-goodness&quot; threat assessment.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/07/26/21/duterte-sona-effigies-history">From peace murals to beheaded &#x27;Endo king&#x27;: A lookback to SONA protest effigies</a></div><p>&quot;[To determine] if there is a need to adjust po ‘yong mga nakasanayan na nating security template, at magbibigay po sila ng updated na threat estimates including po ‘yong possible number ng mga magka-conduct ng mga activities, particularly ‘yong mga rallies, both pro and anti,” she said.</p><p>(Our PNP chief has ordered the NCRPO to conduct an honest-to-goodness threat assessment. If there is a need to adjust the usual security template, they will provide updated threat estimates, including the possible number of individuals participating in activities, particularly both pro- and anti-administration rallies.)</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/5/27/no-changes-yet-in-sona-health-protocols-despite-spike-in-covid-cases-abroad-house-secgen-1208">No changes yet in SONA health protocols despite spike in COVID cases abroad: House SecGen</a></div><p>Fajardo said the police have not yet received any rally permit applications from groups intending to protest during the President’s SONA, but efforts are underway to coordinate with them to ensure peaceful and orderly activities.</p><p>She noted that rally activities will be limited to the Tandang Sora area along Commonwealth Avenue, and the police command center will be at Batasan Police Station.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/7/22/from-quezon-to-marcos-jr-how-sonas-have-evolved-1422">From Quezon to Marcos Jr.: How SONAs have evolved</a></div><p>The police are also coordinating with the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives to finalize security protocols to be implemented both inside and outside the Batasang Pambansa on SONA day.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c993OmmoQCY?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>The PNP noted that rally activities will be limited to the Tandang Sora area along Commonwealth Avenue.</p>

The PNP noted that rally activities will be limited to the Tandang Sora area along Commonwealth Avenue.

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12,000 PNP personnel to be mobilized for Marcos' 4th SONA

Michael Delizo,

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Published Jul 11, 2025 01:41 PM PHT

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