This is what Manny Pacquiao did to his driver who violated a traffic rule and attempted to run away from it.
Legendary boxer and former senator Manny Pacquiao speaks about his staff who illegally used the EDSA Busway last weekend.
According to the Department of Transportation’s Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (DOTr-SAICT), a motorist who claimed to be a part of the security of the boxer and former Senator Manny Pacquiao was apprehended. He was caught using the EDSA bus lane and was ticketed on Sunday at 3:00 PM near the Ortigas Busway Station.
The vehicle also used unauthorized blinkers and sirens while on the busway. The motorist was driving a black Toyota van, leading a two-vehicle convoy.
“The black Suburban SUV without a rear license plate led the evasion. The Toyota van later returned to accept citations for Disregarding Traffic Signs (DTS) and Illegal Use of Blinkers, prompting an SAICT investigation,” the agency said.
In a report, the legendary boxer spoke about this and according to Pacquiao, he has already ordered the relief of his service driver who tried to flee from the authorities after being flagged.
“Hindi niyo makikita ‘yung taong ‘yan sa akin ngayon. Sabi ko, diyan ka na lang. ‘Wag ka na sumama sa amin,” Pacquiao told reporters. He scolded the driver after learning the incident and he also already briefed his chief security following the incident.
He was embarrassed upon hearing that they tried to escape and immediately instructed them to return to get the ticket as what they did was wrong. He firmly expressed that he doesn’t tolerate such behavior.
Pacquiao’s camp released a statement and apologized for what had occurred.
Meanwhile, the son of Raffy Tulfo was also previously apprehended for illegally using the EDSA busway. Quezon City 2nd district Rep. Ralph Tulfo issued an apology for this and noted that no abuse of power has taken place.
He faced the penalty for the violation and underwent a seminar about traffic rules.
What can you say about this? Let us know in the comments!