MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police will not use the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic as an excuse to arrest protesters during the President’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27.
Meanwhile, Banac said the PNP will field over 5,000 police officers in Metro Manila to secure as well as assist the protesters during the SONA.
President Rodrigo Duterte will be delivering his address personally at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City with a limited number of Cabinet members and lawmakers attending, to promote social distancing and help contain the spread of COVID-19.
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