Remulla to ask PNP chief Marbil about use of Edsa busway
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Sec. Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday said he will be asking Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Marbil to explain his use of the Edsa busway due to a supposed emergency meeting.
Remulla made the pronouncement during a Palace press conference where he admitted that he only just learned about the incident.
“It is news to me that it happened. I have to confirm with him then I will ask for an explanation as to what happened,” said Remulla.
Marbil previously denied to explicitly admit that it was him who was caught traveling through the exclusive Edsa busway on Tuesday evening.
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He then justified the incident as an “emergency,” which the PNP later said was related to an “ongoing security operation.”
Article continues after this advertisementAccording to Remulla, the “emergency” was related to police operations involving the 14-year-old who was kidnapped by a Chinese syndicate. However, Remulla clarified that he”did not give instructions to violate any traffic laws” to get to the meeting.
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Asked what his directives are to police officers regarding the use of the busway, Remulla said to simply avoid ever passing through the exclusive road.
“If I don’t use it, don’t use it… not once did I ever use the busway,” reminded Remulla.
“We have a firm agreement with the MMDA (Metropolitan Manila Development Authority) that there is a zero tolerance policy,” he said.
