No classes in QC on Marcos’ 5th Sona on Monday, July 27

File photo of the House plenary where the annual State of the Nation Address of the president is held. INQUIRER file photo / Marianne Bermudez MANILA, Philippines – Classes in Quezon City will be suspended on Monday, July 27, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona), the local government announced on Thursday. Under Executive Order (EO) No. 23, Series of 2026, the suspension covers all levels in both public and private schools. READ: PNP: Three groups approved to stage rally during Sona Article continues after this advertisement The Sona will be held at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City. With this, the LGU advised of possible road closures that will affect motorists, riding public, and students. “Classes shall be suspended in all levels for both private and public schools in Quezon City in view of the State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. All residents are enjoined to listen to the Sona of the President of the Republic of the Philippines,” the EO read. Meanwhile, the LGU will also implement a liquor ban on Monday, starting from 12:01 a.m. until 6 p.m. READ: SONA 2026: Are Marcos’ transport, infrastructure promises on track? “The residents and visitors of Quezon City may be affected by acts [caused] by intoxication, which could negatively impact the peace and order of the community and general public,” a separate EO stated. Article continues after this advertisement The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said that the QC LGU granted permission to multi-sectoral groups Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, Sanlakas, and Better Brighter to hold a rally along Commonwealth Avenue on Monday. Meanwhile, it noted that other groups’ applications for protest are still pending for approval. The PNP will deploy over 20,000 personnel for security and safety measures for Marcos’ 5th Sona. /jpv Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.