The Philippine Army deployed troops and assets to beef up government forces tasked to secure the 1st State of the Nation Address of President and Commander-in-Chief Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., on July 24, 2022 at the Batasang Pambansa Complex, Quezon City.
The Philippine Army deployed a civil disturbance management platoon, two urban search and rescue teams, an ambulance medic team, and a communications van under the operational control of the AFP Joint Task Force NCR’s national security contingent.
Likewise, the Philippine Army deployed an ambulance medic team, ten explosive ordnance disposal teams, three K9 teams and an armored vehicle to bolster the Presidential Security Group.
The Philippine Army, as part of the AFP, is closely coordinating with the Philippine National Police and the Bureau of Fire Protection to secure the SONA venue from any threats and dangers and maintain peace and order.
As government administrators come and go, the Philippine Army, as part of the AFP, will comply with the instructions of the Commander-in-Chief to secure the peace in the country and support the law enforcement operations to pave way for the development of the nation.
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