The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) says it will deploy more than 20,000 police officers to provide security for the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27, 2026 in Quezon City. NCRPO officials state that the deployment will cover the venue at the Batasang Pambansa Complex. In a DZBB interview, NCRPO said it is “100%” prepared for the SONA, describing its security planning as complete. The force count cited is 20,229 personnel, reflecting the overall figure reported as “over 20,000” officers. The NCRPO announcement focuses on the number of personnel to be mobilized and the readiness of police operations for the event. Both sources frame the deployment as part of the police’s security arrangements for the national address, with the date and location consistent across the reports: July 27, 2026 at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City.