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Advocates Philippines
DILG Orders Bulacan Gov. Fernando To Surrender Firearms, Vehicles Amid NLEX Road Rage Complaints
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Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday instructed Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando to turn over some firearms, security escorts, and vehicles following complaints of aggressive driving along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) involving his convoy.
Remulla said there have been multiple complaints that Fernando’s convoy often occupies several lanes and does not allow other motorists to overtake. “It has become Governor Fernando’s habit… na walang puwedeng mag‑overtake. Daig pa ang presidente kung bumiyahe … Irregardless kung sino ang naging victim, that was wrong,” he said during a press briefing.
The firearms and vehicles were temporarily surrendered for verification by the Police Regional Office–Central Luzon and were later returned to Governor Fernando after the initial check.
Remulla emphasized that the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is now leading the investigation into complaints of expressway misuse. “Depending on the findings of the LTO, there may be administrative or traffic cases,” he said.
The issue arose after reports of a road incident on Saturday night, February 21, which circulated on social media. Malacañang clarified that allegations linking the convoy to a member of the presidential family were false.
Governor Fernando has not yet released a formal public statement regarding the complaints or the ongoing investigation.
Road rage—defined as aggressive or reckless driving—is a longstanding concern on Philippine expressways like NLEX and SLEX. Past incidents have occasionally led to official investigations and temporary surrender of firearms or vehicles.
Authorities and the public are closely monitoring the LTO’s review to determine if any traffic laws or motorists’ rights were violated.
Remulla said there have been multiple complaints that Fernando’s convoy often occupies several lanes and does not allow other motorists to overtake. “It has become Governor Fernando’s habit… na walang puwedeng mag‑overtake. Daig pa ang presidente kung bumiyahe … Irregardless kung sino ang naging victim, that was wrong,” he said during a press briefing.
The firearms and vehicles were temporarily surrendered for verification by the Police Regional Office–Central Luzon and were later returned to Governor Fernando after the initial check.
Remulla emphasized that the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is now leading the investigation into complaints of expressway misuse. “Depending on the findings of the LTO, there may be administrative or traffic cases,” he said.
The issue arose after reports of a road incident on Saturday night, February 21, which circulated on social media. Malacañang clarified that allegations linking the convoy to a member of the presidential family were false.
Governor Fernando has not yet released a formal public statement regarding the complaints or the ongoing investigation.
Road rage—defined as aggressive or reckless driving—is a longstanding concern on Philippine expressways like NLEX and SLEX. Past incidents have occasionally led to official investigations and temporary surrender of firearms or vehicles.
Authorities and the public are closely monitoring the LTO’s review to determine if any traffic laws or motorists’ rights were violated.
Feb 24, 2026
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