Quezon city: Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III announced on Monday that no threats have been detected that could disrupt President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA). "There are no threats (so far), we are hoping for the best but prepared for the worst," he stated during a media briefing.

According to Philippines News Agency, over 16,000 policemen, supplemented by 3,000 personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, and Bureau of Fire Protection, have been deployed across the National Capital Region. This deployment aims to ensure peace and order in connection with the SONA, with a particular focus on the vicinity of the House of Representatives in Batasan, Quezon City, where President Marcos will deliver his address.

Earlier in the day, Gen. Torre inspected police deployments, especially along Commonwealth Avenue, in anticipation of planned protest actions by various progressive groups ahead of the SONA. He reminded police personnel to exercise maximum tolerance and emphasized that rallies are permitted as long as they are conducted "within the ambit of the law."

Gen. Torre also reiterated warnings against the burning of effigies, citing environmental laws. The PNP has coordinated with three groups planning protests: Bagong Alyansang Makabayan near Saint Peter's Parish along Commonwealth, Tindig Pilipinas along White Plains Avenue, and a pro-administration group near the Sandiganbayan.

Meanwhile, the National Capital Region Police Office reported no untoward incidents related to the SONA. The estimated crowd at protest actions and demonstrations during the event reached 4,000, and rallyists self-dispersed by approximately 5:15 p.m.