PNP warns vs ‘outside provocateurs’ at Sona 2026 rallies

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Friday warned protesters to be vigilant against “outside provocateurs” ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona). “No rally organizers in their right mind would plan to make their demonstrations violent and compromise the safety of