Intelligence and security preparations were further intensified to help ensure that the Senate impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte will proceed peacefully and orderly, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said.

PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said the goal is also to make sure that the legal proceedings will be held in a secure environment, referring to the Senate where the trial will be done starting July 6.

“We already directed our intelligence and operational units to closely monitor the security situation and conduct regular threat assessments,” said Nartatez.

But at this point, he said the PNP has not monitored any specific or credible threat directly related to the impeachment proceedings.

“Nevertheless, we are maintaining heightened monitoring and close coordination with our intelligence and operational units to promptly address any emerging concern," Nartatez said.

The Senate earlier announced that the impeachment trial of Vice President Duterte would be open to the public and aired live.

In response, the PNP has begun reviewing security measures and contingency plans to maintain peace and order while safeguarding constitutional rights.

Nartatez said the PNP remains ready to provide security assistance once formally requested by the Senate, “We have existing protocols for securing major government events and are prepared to coordinate closely with the Senate and other concerned agencies to ensure that the proceedings are conducted safely, peacefully, and without disruption.

As part of its operational preparations, the PNP has placed intelligence units on heightened monitoring for potential security threats, including possible extremist activities, public disturbances, and misinformation campaigns that could incite violence.

Police commanders have also been instructed to conduct regular security assessments before every major hearing so deployments can be adjusted based on the prevailing threat environment.

"We encourage everyone to remain calm, respect the rule of law, and exercise their rights responsibly and peacefully. The PNP will remain impartial and committed to protecting both public safety and constitutional freedoms,” Nartatez said.