Tag: Duterte’s 2nd SONA

Lower House heightens security measures as authorities reveal “minor threats” slated on President Duterte’s 2nd SONA

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — House Sergeant-at-Arms Roland Detabali has said they would heighten security measures in the Lower House, as he revealed they were monitoring “minor threats” slated on President Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 24. “Definitely meron (threat), pero not very serious. Panggulo lang..,” Detabali said in a press conference. Asked to clarify, he said, “As of now, ‘yung protesters pa lang ang natanggap namin but we […]

Authorities start security preparations for President Duterte’s 2nd SONA

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The National Capital Regional Police Office (NCRPO) is now conducting security preparations for the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo Duterte to be held on July 24 at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. NCRPO Chief Oscar Albayalde said they will conduct an anti-crowd disturbance management competition in Rizal Park this weekend. Security will be tighter during the SONA because there are sensitive issues like […]