00:00 According to the State of the Nation address of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. yesterday,
00:04 more than 20,000 police will be dispatched to ensure security around the Batasan Complex and other areas in Quezon City.
00:14 Protests are allowed in the middle of the zone as long as the rallyists will continue to organize their demonstration.
00:22 Bea Bernardo has more.
00:27 One day before the State of the Nation address of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.,
00:33 the National Capital Region Police Office called for their presence to ensure security.
00:39 The inspection was conducted by NCRPO Regional Director, Police Brigadier General Jose Melencio Nartates
00:46 in Cabaan and Commonwealth Avenue, together with QCPD District Director, Police Brigadier General Nicolas Torre.
00:53 According to Nartates, all systems are set for the big event tomorrow.
00:58 23,000 police, armed forces of the Philippines and other law enforcement agencies will be deployed tomorrow.
01:06 Earlier, he also visited the Multi-Agency Coordination Center in Quezon City Police District Headquarters in Cam Karingal.
01:15 Our area where the different team leaders, the different commanders, conglomerate together to coordinate and to synergize all of the command.
01:27 CCTVs in the police stations will be used by LGUs.
01:31 Even in some private establishments, the situation will be seen in a large part of Commonwealth Avenue.
01:37 Aside from this, drones and body cameras will also be used.
01:40 For now, NCRPO is tasked with full alert status.
01:45 Later, 12-01, at dusk, the gun ban will be effective and it will last for almost 24 hours.
01:51 The Quezon City Government reminded the activists of tomorrow's activities to follow the existing laws.
01:58 LGUs allowed supporters and protesters to protest.
02:04 Mayor Joy Belmonde said that the Quezon City is a place of free speech and they respect everyone's right for a peaceful assembly.
02:13 NCRPO also reminded that even if the FEG will allow the protests, it will violate the Clean Air Act.
02:23 We should avoid spreading and we should avoid creating pollution.
02:27 But according to the Secretary General of the City, Renato Reyes, the use of FEG, even placards, is part of protected free speech, especially if it will not be a reason for violence against others.
02:39 Bea Bernardo, for the nation.
02:42 (upbeat music)
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