MMDA official apologizes to police officer over viral video
On Thursday, April 3, an MMDA official apologized during a press conference for berating a police officer in a viral video.
Special Operations Group-Strike Force head Gabriel Go personally went to the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) to apologize to Police Captain Erik Felipe and acknowledged violating data privacy laws by filming without consent.
Go expressed remorse, emphasizing that his actions were not intended and acknowledging the importance of maintaining professionalism in law enforcement.
MMDA Chairman Don Artes issued a show cause order to Go following the viral confrontation over illegal parking.
Commissioner Rafael Calinisan reminded police officers of their duty to comply with the law and stressed respect for uniformed personnel, while also admonishing Go for allowing MMDA operations to be used as online content.
Senator JV Ejercito resurfaced a June 2023 sexual harassment complaint against Go, adding another layer to the controversy.
Felipe filed cyber libel complaints against Go and vlogger Dada Koo with the Quezon City Prosecutor's Office for posting edited videos that damaged his reputation.
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