Escudero said he directed the driver to appear before the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to comply with the show-cause order issued to him and to answer the charges he faces for the violation. He did not name the driver.
"I apologize to the public and my colleagues in the Senate for this oversight. Moving forward, I commit to ensure that the protocol plates entrusted to me are used appropriately, consistent with the provisions of Executive Order No. 56, s. 2024," Escudero said in a statement, referring to President Marcos' order regulating the issuance of protocol plates.
Escudero added that the use of the "7" protocol plate, which is reserved for senators, "was unauthorized, as the vehicle was being driven by the driver of a family member. The No. 7 protocol plate was also abused because vehicles with these plates are not allowed to use bus lanes." Escudero claimed he does not personally use the protocol plates issued to him and promised to surrender the plates involved in the incident to the LTO.
"I commend the authorities for their vigilance and reiterate my support for...
"I apologize to the public and my colleagues in the Senate for this oversight. Moving forward, I commit to ensure that the protocol plates entrusted to me are used appropriately, consistent with the provisions of Executive Order No. 56, s. 2024," Escudero said in a statement, referring to President Marcos' order regulating the issuance of protocol plates.
Escudero added that the use of the "7" protocol plate, which is reserved for senators, "was unauthorized, as the vehicle was being driven by the driver of a family member. The No. 7 protocol plate was also abused because vehicles with these plates are not allowed to use bus lanes." Escudero claimed he does not personally use the protocol plates issued to him and promised to surrender the plates involved in the incident to the LTO.
"I commend the authorities for their vigilance and reiterate my support for...
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The Philippine Star (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 13, 2024