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Driver of a US embassy vehicle issued a ticket for using Edsa busway
A US Embassy vehicle was ticketed for unauthorized use of the EDSA Bus Carousel near the Ortigas Avenue station.
The driver, a 22-year-old American citizen, failed to present a driver's license and instead showed his US passport.
A passenger in the vehicle claimed that taking photos of the passport was illegal and suggested resolving the issue with a high-ranking Philippine National Police (PNP) official.
The passenger also threatened to report the incident to the US Embassy, implying a potential diplomatic issue.
The US Embassy acknowledged the incident and reiterated its instruction to all staff to comply with Philippine laws, including traffic regulations.
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