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DOTr orders faces probe over road rage, misuse of protocol plate
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is waiting for Undersecretary Ricky Alfonso to explain an incident where his driver allegedly punched and slapped another motorist.
Alfonso was issued a notice to explain (NTE) memo on October 10, requiring him to respond within three days regarding the altercation.
The memo highlighted that Alfonso's driver emphasized his passenger was a "VIP" during the incident.
Alfonso's vehicle was observed with a low-number or protocol license plate typically assigned to high-ranking officials, including the Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeals, Court of Tax Appeals, Sandiganbayan, and the Solicitor General.
The DOTr reminded that public office is a public trust and officials must be accountable, emphasizing that protocol plates do not grant 'VIP' status for disregarding traffic laws.
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