A PUBLIC Security Safety Plan has been mapped out for implementation by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in preparation for the forthcoming State of the Nation Address (Sona) and the Opening of the 3rd Regular Session of the 14th Congress on July 27.

Anticipating protests and public assemblies by some groups, Task Force Kapayapaan was created to provide enhanced security measures, civil disturbance management, traffic management and control as well as other related administrative and operational activities to ensure order and security when President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo delivers her Sona.

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PNP Chief Jesus Verzosa designated National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Chief Roberto Rosales as Task Force Kapayapaan commander, with the support and assistance from other various police units.

“I have directed all our involved units to ensure that all public activities will be peaceful and orderly during this nationally significant day where the President will deliver her message to the Filipino people,” Verzosa said.

The PNP, he added, will continue to exercise their mandate in enforcing the law and will keep their channels open for coordination with rally organizers so that these assemblies will be peaceful.

It has coordinated with the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives, Senate, and the Presidential Security Group (PSG) to ensure the safety of government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and other VIPs who are expected to attend the event. (VR/Sunnex)