Senator Joel Villanueva on Thursday couldn’t help but wonder why the issue of a luxury SUV with protocol plate number 7 that forcefully used the bus lane became a national issue.
In an interview with the press, Villanueva said he didn’t want the issue to become big.
“I hope that this will not be a big thing. I just find it, sorry ah, I just find it weird na it’s a national news and the LTO should just do their part,” said Villanueva.
However, he clarified that he was not trying to tolerate such behavior.
“For the record, I never or ever will allow any of my family, relatives, wife, anak whatsoever [to use it]. Mahigpit kami riyan, so much responsibility,” he said.
“I don’t believe na pwede, that’s what I believe. Kahit pa sabihin mong pwede, kahit pa sabihin ng LTO na pwede,” he added.
Meanwhile, the man who introduced himself as the owner of the said vehicle appeared to the public and apologized on behalf of his company.
The said SUV was registered to Orient Pacific Group, a company connected to the Gatchalian family.