Senatorial bets push for stricter law enforcement amid road rage surge

Several senatorial candidates from Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas are calling for stricter law enforcement and increased police visibility to curb the rise in road rage incidents.

This call comes in the wake of a road rage incident on March 30 along Marcos Highway in Antipolo City, where an SUV driver shot four people, resulting in the death of a motorcycle rider.

Former Senator Panfilo Lacson emphasized the need for strict enforcement of gun control laws, particularly during the election campaign period when a Comelec gun ban is in effect.

Lacson urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to diligently implement the Comelec gun ban.

Former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. supported Lacson's suggestion, stating that the PNP should proactively prevent road rage by enhancing police presence in identified hotspots and choke points.

Abalos stressed the importance of strict implementation of existing laws rather than reacting after incidents occur.