The 23-year-old man who went viral on social media after he drove his motorcycle inside the 160-year-old Taal Basilica and even committed such stunts by sitting on the priest’s chair.
The video already reached millions of views on different social media platforms.
The suspect, who was seen committing the said acts together with his partner, was already detained at the Taal Municipal Station for different charges, including a violation against Article 133 of the Revised Penal Code for offending religious feelings.
During an interview, the suspect said that he committed the said acts as his devotion to his partner by bringing her to the altar in a unique way.
He also admitted that he was under the influence of an illegal substance at that time.
According to PCPT. Rommel Magno, officer-in-charge of Taal Municipal Station, the suspect was still not sound when they were trying to ask him information about his motives.
“Sa ngayon hindi pa natin makausap nang maayos ‘yung suspek. Iba-iba ang mga isinasagot niya. Hindi pa natin ma-establish kung ano talaga ang dahilan bakit niya ipinasok ang motor. Malayo ang sagot niya sa mga tanong,” said Magno.
As of writing, the Taal Basilica has yet to give any statement on the incident.