Lalaking nagpakilalang dating pulis, ipinosas sarili sa tow truck para pigilan pagkakahatak ng kotse

- A man claiming to be a former police officer handcuffed himself to a tow truck cable to stop the MMDA from towing his AUV during a clearing operation in North Caloocan

- He and another resident argued that Crispulo Street is part of a private subdivision, saying, “Pakita niyo muna yung basis ng jurisdiction niyo dito,” and “Alam ko na ito ay private”

- The MMDA asserted that the road is public, noting, “If it’s a private road, unang-una, dapat gated po ito,” and cited complaints from the Presidential Hotline

- The man eventually removed the handcuffs but still received a ticket; a similar operation was conducted on Camarin Road, a key alternate route amid MRT-7 construction

A man claiming to be a former police officer handcuffed himself to a tow truck cable to stop the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) from towing his AUV during a “Bantay Sagabal” operation Friday morning in North Caloocan.

According to a report by Oscar Oida on GMA News' “24 Oras,” the man insisted the MMDA had no authority to conduct the clearing operation on Crispulo Street, claiming the area was part of a private subdivision.

“Pakita niyo muna yung basis ng jurisdiction niyo dito. Ito ba ay pag-aari na ba ng city hall ‘to? Unang-una, wala ngang pasabi ang barangay,” he argued with MMDA personnel.

His sentiments were echoed by another resident whose vehicle was also caught in the operation.

“Dito ako pinanganak. Alam ko na ito ay private. Sabi ko pakita sa amin kung ito ay na-turnover sa city government or local government,” the resident said.

However, the MMDA maintained that the entire stretch of Crispulo Street is a public road. MMDA Special Operations Group-Strike Force head Gabriel Go explained, “Itong kahabaan ng kalsadang ito, hindi po ito private. If it’s a private road, unang-una, dapat gated po ito. It is turned into an alternate route.”

The MMDA added that complaints had been received through the Presidential Hotline about illegally parked vehicles in the area.

Eventually, the man agreed to remove the handcuffs but was still issued a ticket.

A similar operation was conducted along Camarin Road, another key alternate route amid the ongoing MRT-7 construction, particularly for motorists coming from Quirino Highway.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In other news, Arnie Benedicto, the Barangay Captain of Lantad, Silay City and the primary suspect in the fatal shooting of the supporters of the incumbent mayor of the said city, has surrendered to the authorities. It can be recalled that early on Monday, May 12, 2025, news about the fatal shooting that resulted in two deaths and seven injuries spread like wildfire online. The shooting incident is claimed to be linked to alleged vote buying monitoring activities.

Still in other news, a 65-year-old man, Nestor Rensales, died after voting in Oas, Albay during the midterm elections. Rensales, a stroke survivor, felt dizzy and collapsed shortly after casting his vote at Oas South Central Elementary School, ABS-CBN reported. His wife shared that he insisted on voting despite the heat and early crowd, believing his vote still mattered. He was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

Source: KAMI.com.gh