TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed 1,156 cops across Eastern Visayas and placed the region under heightened alert status as part of security preparations for the fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday.
Police Regional Office-8 (PRO-8) Regional Director Brig. Gen. Jason Capoy said the deployment aims to ensure peace and order, protect key government installations and major roads, and maintain public safety before, during, and after the President’s annual address to Congress.
Of the total deployed personnel, 592 police officers have been assigned to area security and checkpoint operations across the region’s six provinces and key cities. Another 308 personnel have been placed on standby for Civil Disturbance Management operations to respond to possible public demonstrations.
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Meanwhile, 101 personnel have been designated for covert security and Quick Response Teams to immediately address any security threats.FEATURED STORIES
