No critical untoward incidents have been monitored in reference to the conduct of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) mentioned.
In a press release on Monday night, the PNP mentioned there have been no such incidents reported at Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City, different places in Metro Manila, and key cities throughout the nation the place mass actions and public assemblies have been held, together with the transport strike.
Police offered safety and police help in involved areas, in addition to noticed most tolerance regardless of some “uncalled-for actions” by protesters like burning of effigies and “illegal” assemblies that obstructed site visitors, in line with the PNP.
While no arrests have been made, the PNP mentioned violators of the legislation can be prosecuted to the fullest extent.
“Once again, my congratulations to all deployed personnel for a job well done, and my heartfelt thanks to all other agencies who helped in the maintenance of peace and order. Together, let us build a safer and more secure nation for all,” PNP chief Police General Benjamin Acorda Jr. mentioned.
In a separate assertion, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Police Brigadier General Jose Melencio Nartatez mentioned, “Nobody was harmed or injured as the participants of mass demonstrations in Metro Manila kept their activities in adherence to policies and bounds of the law.”
Nartatez mentioned greater than 14,000 folks participated in pro- and anti-administration SONA actions.
“My gratitude also goes to the more than 14,000 participants from the cause-oriented sector and the pro-PBBM supporters for keeping their promises in expressing their sentiments soberly and orderly,” he mentioned.
“It is the coordination among groups and cooperation of everyone that lead to the solemn, orderly, and peaceful conduct of SONA 2023,” he added.
Progressive teams began their actions in Quezon Memorial Circle and alongside Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City as early as 7 a.m. and ended round 2 p.m.
Meanwhile, Marcos supporters held a live performance close to Sandiganbayan from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
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