Senator JV Ejercito ended his silence after his name was dragged into the controversy being faced by a motovlogger who went viral on social media after arguing with a motorist.
Several days ago, Yanna Moto Vlog gained notoriety after she recorded an encounter with a motorist, in which she was seen raising her middle finger and accusing the driver of the vehicle she was overtaking of swerving.
Netizens quickly suspected that Ejercito was included in Yanna’s riding group, as he was tagged in one of the motovlogger’s posts.
In a Facebook post, Ejercito denied being part of Yanna’s riding group at the time of the confrontation.
“Linawin ko lang po, hindi kami magkasama sa ride mismo ni Yanna. Nagtagpo lamang sa Coto Mines dahil sa event na Moto Camping. Hindi nga kami nakapag-usap masyado maliban sa picture taking na nung kina-umagahan,” said Ejercito.
Ejercito also reminded the motorcycle rider community that they must learn how to be forgiving when on the road.
“Bilang matagal nang rider, natuto na akong mag-pasensya sa kalye. Kilala din ako ng mga rider na hindi abusado. Wala akong motor na may wangwang o blinker. Pantay-pantay dapat lansangan. Habaan natin ang pasensya habang nagda-drive o nagmo-motor. Advice ko kay Yanna, hindi rin makakabawas sa’yong pagkatao ang paghingi ng pasensya, dispensa at pakikipag-usap, nagka-initan man,” he added.