MMDA exec keeps post after viral altercation

Gabriel Go, head of the MMDA's Special Operations Group-Strike Force, will retain his position following a viral altercation with a police officer.

MMDA Chairperson Don Artes announced that Go will undergo a five-day training mentorship coaching on traffic management, focusing on leadership, courtesy, discipline, and stress and anger management.

Go will be mentored by Edison Nebrija, who previously faced a suspension for a traffic violation incident involving Senator Bong Revilla.

The incident involved Go berating and humiliating a police captain for parking his vehicle on a sidewalk, which was captured on video.

Go has already apologized to the police captain, but administrative and cyber libel complaints have been filed against him.

The MMDA Legal and Legislative Affairs Staff reprimanded Go with a stern warning, stating future offenses will be dealt with more severely.

The MMDA has begun prohibiting its employees and private individuals from vlogging, recording, or posting videos of its operations.

Traffic enforcers and other field personnel are reminded to exercise maximum tolerance and professionalism in dealing with confrontations.