Marcos urges motorists to curb aggression on roads

President Marcos condemned recent aggressive behaviors on the roads that have led to violence and even death during Holy Week, urging motorists to improve their attitudes.

Marcos lamented what he called a 'disturbing culture of machismo and aggression' among drivers, reminding them that driving is a privilege, not a right, and urged Filipinos to follow traffic laws and avoid being reckless or undisciplined—terms often described as 'kamote'.

The President warned about the consequences families face when people act on anger behind the wheel, encouraging patience and letting go of minor frustrations.

He used the term 'kamote' to emphasize his message that driving licenses are a privilege, not a right, and urged everyone to obey traffic rules.

Marcos also appealed to bystanders to intervene peacefully rather than filming incidents of road rage, noting the string of recent fatal road rage incidents.