Marcos Jr. condemns road rage incidents, urges patience

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. condemned the rising instances of aggressive behavior and violence on Philippine roads, likening it to a "gangster attitude" and urging motorists to be patient and responsible.

He emphasized that a driver's license is a privilege, not a right, which entails responsibility and patience.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) backed the President's call, with PNP chief Police General Rommel Marbil stating that they "will not tolerate those who endanger the lives of others because of uncontrolled anger."

Marcos Jr. expressed concern over the normalization of such confrontations and violence, questioning the developing culture of machismo and aggression among drivers.

He highlighted the negative consequences of giving in to anger, stating that both individuals and their families suffer from the repercussions.

Both the President and the PNP encouraged bystanders to intervene and de-escalate tense situations rather than merely record them, emphasizing the need for discipline and patience on the road.

Marcos Jr. previously noted the growing culture of aggression and violence on the roads, which has resulted in physical confrontations and, in some cases, death.