To ensure safety and manage traffic during President Marcos’ third State of the Nation Address (SONA), the Quezon City government has suspended classes in all public and private schools and imposed a liquor ban from midnight until early evening.
The Quezon City Police District has implemented a citywide gun ban to prevent firearm-related incidents, while exceptions are made for law enforcement on official duty.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will maintain the number coding scheme to control traffic congestion, particularly around the Batasan Complex.
The MMDA has deployed 1,300 personnel and set up a high-tech mobile command center to monitor traffic.
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte stated that the class suspension aims to mitigate the impact of road closures and heavy traffic on residents and students.
