PNP uses EDSA busway for kidnapping case

A convoy believed to be carrying senior Philippine National Police (PNP) officials, including PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil, was caught using the EDSA busway in Ortigas on Tuesday.

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced Wednesday that he will ask PNP chief Marbil to explain the incident and confirmed it involved an urgent security operation related to a kidnapping case.

DOTr-SAICT operatives attempted to issue a traffic violation ticket but only one vehicle returned with different license plates, causing confusion among authorities.

The convoy was heading to Camp Crame for an urgent closed-door meeting; however, Remulla clarified that he did not instruct the PNP to violate any traffic laws.

Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro stated during a Palace briefing on Thursday that emergency use of the EDSA busway is permissible only if proven and cannot be abused.

Malacañang emphasized that an emergency meeting does not qualify as an exemption for using the special lane, suggesting alternatives such as leaving earlier to avoid rush hour.