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Lyza Aquino

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<p>MANILA — Final preparations are underway as the nation braces for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. </p><p>Security forces and protest groups are mobilizing in anticipation of the high-profile event, which comes amid widespread public demand for solutions to rising costs, flooding, and public transportation woes. </p><p>The PNP are also on full alert days before the SONA. They are also urging protest groups to express their sentiments within legal and peaceful boundaries. </p><p>The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed more than 16,000 personnel across Metro Manila to secure the SONA venue and surrounding areas, particularly along Commonwealth Avenue and the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City. </p><p>PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III said 23 sub-task units have been stationed along key locations, with command centers set up at Tandang Sora and the Batasan Complex. Security drills were held throughout the week to prepare for any potential disruptions. </p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/7/26/ncrpo-to-deploy-over-16-000-cops-for-marcos-sona-classes-suspended-in-qc-1653"><strong>NCRPO to deploy over 16,000 cops for Marcos&#x27; SONA; Classes suspended in QC</strong></a></div><p>“Nandun kami sa ilalim ng Tandang Sora… hanggang sa palapit sa Batasan, palaki ng palaki ang ating deployment,” Torre said. </p><p>“Lahat ng mga kababayan natin ay may kanya-kanyang opinyon at ito ay nirerespeto natin. Sana kung may pagpapahayag ng opinyon ay within the bounds of the law and within the limits of decency. Kung ano ang legal ay puwede ninyong gawin at kayo po ay aming poprotektahan,” he added. </p><p>The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has been placed on full alert since Friday, with additional reinforcements including civil disturbance teams, Special Action Force units, and police from neighboring regions.</p><div> </div><div><strong>MILITANTS PREPARE MASSIVE PROTEST</strong></div><p>Over 10,000 members from various organizations are expected to march near Commonwealth Avenue for a large protest action. Among them is progressive group BAYAN, who are preparing to burn an effigy labeled BBM – Bongbong Mambubudol. </p><p>Glenn Gonzales from Tambisan sa Sining described the effigy as “doble kara,” symbolizing what they claim are President Marcos’ two faces: deceptive and authoritarian. </p><p>“Ito ay parang doble kara… makikita natin ang dalawang katangian ni BBM bilang mapambola at isang pasista… Sana hindi umulan pero anuman ang mangyari, ito ay layunin naming sirain bukas,” said Gonzales. </p><p>“Ina-aim namin na 10–15 thousand kami kung kakayanin,&quot; he added.</p><div> </div><div><strong>TRAFFIC REROUTING</strong> </div><p>To help ease traffic congestion during the event, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has released a rerouting scheme for motorists.
  </p><p>•A zipper lane will be opened from Doña Carmen to Batasan via IBP Litex.
  </p><p>•MMDA and QCPD personnel will manage “stop-and-go” traffic on IBP Litex Road.
  </p><p>•Another zipper lane will be implemented from Elliptical Road to the Sandiganbayan U-turn slot on Commonwealth Avenue. </p><p>For many Filipinos, tomorrow’s SONA carries hopes of real solutions to everyday challenges. </p><p>Russel Relos, a Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) driver for six years, says rising fuel prices and company commissions have significantly affected his income. </p><p>“Sa pagbaba ng gasolina bilang isang driver ng TNVS, dito lang kami kumukuha ng panghanapbuhay,” he said. </p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/7/27/class-suspensions-liquor-ban-as-qc-prepares-for-sona-1422"><strong>Class suspensions, liquor ban as QC prepares for SONA<br/></strong></a></div><p>Julie and Romulo Edubas, a couple affected by heavy rains, say their daily income dropped from ₱1,500 to just ₱700. They hope the President will address recurring flooding and traffic issues. </p><p>“Tungkol po sa baha, sana masolusyunan po ’yung baha at ’yung sa traffic. Tapos po ’yung pangako niya na ibaba ang presyo ng bigas, sabi niya ₱20 per kilo,” said Julie. </p><p>“Yung solusyon na dapat sosolba sa ating lipunan lalo na sa ganitong panahon na tag-ulan… sana may pag-asang mapabago ang sitwasyon d’yan,” added Romulo.</p><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><strong><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/UApup8MMApA?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>Final preparations are underway as the nation braces for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address on Monday.</p>

Final preparations are underway as the nation braces for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address on Monday.

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PNP, protest groups finalize preparations ahead of Marcos Jr.’s 4th SONA

Lyza Aquino,

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Published Jul 27, 2025 06:07 PM PHT

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