PNP HPG deploys more officers on Marilaque Highway after fatal crash

The Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP HPG) announced Tuesday it would deploy additional officers along the Marilaque Highway following a viral video of a fatal crash involving two motorcycle riders, resulting in one death and injuries to four others.

Lieutenant Dhame Malang, spokesperson for the PNP HPG, said police presence will be increased during daytime and weekends when there are more riders in the area.

HPG Director Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta has instructed adding between 10 and 15 officers from Laguna, Cavite, and Quezon to patrol key areas such as Palo Alto and Devil's Curve where riders frequently gather.

On Wednesday afternoon, PNP-HPG personnel conducted a surprise inspection at the highway in Tanay, Rizal, aiming to prevent fatal accidents and evaluate deployment of HPG personnel, the Regional Mobile Force Battalion, the Tanay Municipal Police Office, and the Traffic Management Office of Tanay.

Earlier this month, a crash on Jan. 26 in Barangay Cuyambay, Tanay was reported as the 13th mishap along Marilaque Highway this year, with motovlogger John Louie Arguelles losing his life while spectators were injured.

Motorcycle Rights Organization has been warning authorities since 2017 about reckless racing along the Marilaque Highway.