DILG to probe PNP over EDSA busway use

Updated Thu, February 27, 2025 at 3:41 AM Published Wed, February 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla will investigate the Philippine National Police (PNP) for possible abuse of authority in using the EDSA busway.

PNP Chief General Rommel Marbil stated he used the EDSA Busway to respond to an alleged emergency related to a kidnapping rescue operation.

Remulla confirmed he asked Marbil to attend an emergency meeting but denied giving instructions to violate traffic laws.

A video of the incident went viral after the Department of Transportation-Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (DoTr-SAICT) flagged down the convoy for using the EDSA busway.

The kidnapping victim, a 14-year-old Chinese student, was rescued unharmed and no ransom was paid.

Remulla reminded officers that he himself does not use the busway and directed PNP officers to avoid it, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for traffic offenses.

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