jiliplus Rep. Tulfo apologizes for using Edsa busway

POSSIBLE SOLUTION: In preparation for the rehabilitation of Edsa, a modified work schedule for all Metro Manila government employees is being proposed. —INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City 2nd District Rep. Ralph Tulfo apologized after his vehicle was spotted on the Edsa busway.

Only buses, responding emergency vehicles, and some high-ranking officials — including the president, vice president, House speaker, and chief justice — are allowed to use the lane.

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“I sincerely apologize to the public, especially those inconvenienced and affected by the recent incident related to my vehicle, which passed through the Edsa bus lane,” Tulfo said in Filipino in a statement on Tuesday.

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He also clarified that he had taken full accountability for his mistake.

READ: Tulfo airs side on son’s busway use: An honest mistake, apology given

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“I just want to make it clear that there was no mention or use of the name of anyone in the position. There was no abuse of authority to escape accountability or be acquitted in this incident,” Tulfo explained.

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“Instead, we accepted the ticket and our mistake without hesitation,” he added.

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Tulfo also said the fine over the violation has been settled, and he will undergo a seminar as a consequence. this.

Sen. Raffy Tulfo said he ordered his son to apologize for the incident.

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