Shootout in Alabang: MMDA enforcer and driver suffer injuries in confrontation over colorum van
· A confrontation during an MMDA anti-colorum operation in Ayala-Alabang, Muntinlupa, led to a shooting incident
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· Both the MMDA enforcer and the van driver sustained gunshot wounds to the leg and are currently stable in the hospital
· The van driver allegedly drew a gun, leading to a struggle with the enforcer
· MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando Artes vowed to provide full medical, financial, and legal support to the injured enforcer and press charges against the driver
A routine anti-colorum operation conducted by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) spiraled into a violent confrontation Wednesday morning, November 26, 2025, after a van driver allegedly resisted apprehension, leading to a dramatic shootout that left both an MMDA enforcer and the driver wounded.
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The incident occurred near the Filinvest exit in Barangay Ayala-Alabang, Muntinlupa City. According to initial reports from the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), an MMDA traffic enforcer intercepted a male van driver suspected of operating a colorum (unfranchised public utility vehicle) unit.
The situation quickly escalated when the van driver allegedly drew a firearm. The MMDA enforcer, whose name has been withheld pending official investigation, engaged the driver in a physical struggle.
During the ensuing scuffle, shots were fired, resulting in both the enforcer and the driver sustaining gunshot wounds to the leg.
Both injured individuals were immediately transported to a nearby hospital. The Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed that both men are in stable condition and are currently receiving medical treatment.
The violence underscores the significant risks faced by government personnel tasked with enforcing traffic and transport regulations, especially when dealing with drivers who operate outside the law.
MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando Artes quickly addressed the incident, assuring the public of the agency's commitment to its wounded personnel.
In a statement sent to reporters, Atty. Artes confirmed that the MMDA would provide comprehensive assistance to the injured enforcer, covering medical, financial, and legal support.
This commitment is crucial for showing solidarity with personnel who put their safety on the line daily.
Furthermore, the MMDA Chairman affirmed that the agency will pursue the maximum legal recourse against the van driver involved in the shooting.
The driver is expected to face charges related to the illegal discharge of a firearm, resistance to arrest, and violation of the Anti-Colorum Law.
The NCRPO is continuing its investigation to establish a detailed timeline of the events and determine the legality of the firearm allegedly carried by the van driver.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential for violence in routine traffic enforcement operations and emphasizes the need for enhanced safety protocols for MMDA personnel on the field.
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In other news, a 39-year-old teacher, Reynan Tiangco, was gunned down while drinking with a neighbor in Barangay Población Sur. A former barangay kagawad surrendered the next day after being tagged by a witness as one of the suspects. Police say jealousy over the victim’s wife may be the motive, but the suspect insists he is innocent. The victim’s family is calling for justice as authorities continue to hunt for the gunman.
Still in other news, a 33-year-old man, known as "Ondo," was fatally shot in the head in the Aroma Compound, Tondo, Manila, early Sunday morning. The victim had only been released from jail three days prior to the ambush. Authorities suspect the motive for the killing may be related to past grudges or revenge, given his recent release. Police recovered three spent bullet casings at the scene and are investigating allegations that the victim may have committed a robbery just before being shot.
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