Senators call for stricter law enforcement and gun control amid road rage spike

Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates are calling for stricter law enforcement and heightened police visibility to address a recent increase in road rage incidents following an incident on Marcos Highway where a driver shot four people, resulting in one death.

Former Senator Panfilo Lacson emphasized the need for strict gun control during campaign periods, citing existing Comelec bans and urging the PNP to strictly implement these measures.

Benhur Abalos highlighted that violent confrontations reflect deeper social issues such as lack of discipline and respect for laws, advocating for stricter implementation of current regulations and increased police visibility in areas prone to road rage incidents.

Tito Sotto stressed the importance of enforcing existing firearm regulations rather than creating new ones, noting the Philippines' strict gun control measures are already among the toughest globally.

Erwin Tulfo mentioned that ACT-CIS party-list has filed a bill penalizing road rage incidents, which is currently on second reading in Congress and proposes penalties ranging from three to 20 years depending on severity.