A contingent of 1,000 police officers from Police Regional Office 2 (PRO-2) deployed to the National Capital Region (NCR) to reinforce security for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA).

The deployment was formalized during a send-off ceremony at Camp Marcelo A. Adduru, led by Police Brig. Gen. Mariano C. Rodriguez, PRO2 regional director.

The deployment consists of 39 personnel from the PRO2 Regional Headquarters, 105 from the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 2, 299 from the Cagayan Police Provincial Office, 303 from the Isabela Police Provincial Office, 104 from the Nueva Vizcaya Police Provincial Office, 50 from the Quirino Police Provincial Office, and 100 from the Santiago City Police Office.

During the ceremony, Rodriguez urged the officers to maintain discipline and professionalism while watching out for one another's safety.

"Take care, everyone, and protect each other. The PRO2 command assures you of its full support and remains committed to safeguarding your welfare throughout this mission," Rodriguez said.

"When the mission is over, it is my fervent prayer that every one of you returns to your families and loved ones carrying the same pride and honor with which you leave today," he added.

Rodriguez stressed that the contingent carries public trust, the honor of the Philippine National Police, and their families' prayers.

"We look forward to welcoming each one of you home safely after helping ensure a peaceful, orderly, and secure State of the Nation Address of the President," he said.

The officers are scheduled to return to Region 2 on Tuesday following the completion of their security duties.