The government is planning its security measures for President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 25, 2022.

In order to maintain a  peaceful and orderly SONA, authorities have increased the number of state forces from 15,000 to over 21,800. 

16,964 officers will come from the National Capital Region Police Office; 1,905 from police support units; and 2,974 from other agencies and volunteer groups.

State forces shall be equipped with motorcycles, mobile cars, drones, ambulances, fire trucks, and body-worn cameras. 

The Quezon City Government reminded its citizens to cooperate in establishing a peaceful assembly. 

Protesters are only allowed in designated freedom parks like the Quezon City Memorial Circle. Police are ready to block and disperse groups who will violate these guidelines.

Photo Credit: Official Gazette Website