155 Negros Police Officers Deployed for President Marcos Jr.'s SONA

One-hundred fifty-five personnel from the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region will support security operations during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) on July 28. They will be deployed for law enforcement and public safety operations in Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor.

The regional police force remains vigilant and proactive due to anticipated nationwide protest actions. All personnel are instructed to observe maximum tolerance, protect human rights, and strictly follow the Revised Police Operational Procedures.

The regional headquarters is fully prepared for SONA security duties, working closely with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and other government units. A task group is activated for operational coordination, intelligence monitoring, Civil Disturbance Management readiness, traffic control, media coordination, human rights adherence, and emergency response preparations.

The deployment aims to ensure a safe, peaceful, and orderly SONA. The PRO-NIR aligns its operations with national efforts to safeguard the event and the public. They urge the public to cooperate, stay vigilant, and report any suspicious activities to enhance safety and security during the national event.

According to the source: Manila Bulletin.