The Philippine National Police (PNP) is in the final phase of readiness checks for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on July 27 at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City. The PNP says its National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) and supporting units are conducting final inspections of deployment strategies and contingency plans, including coordination and rehearsals ahead of the event. According to PNP statements cited by multiple outlets, around 20,000 police personnel will be deployed to secure the venue and surrounding areas and help ensure the event’s peaceful and orderly conduct. One report specifies a total of 20,229 law enforcers for comprehensive security preparations. The PNP also states that its security operations are reinforced by other government forces, including the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Coast Guard. Officials emphasize that police preparations are underway to manage event security while maintaining police services in communities across Metro Manila during the Sona.