Tag: Manila Traffic Parking Bureau

Isko Moreno sacks MTPB enforcer caught extorting from motorist

(Eagle News)–Mayor Isko Moreno has relieved a Manila Traffic  and Parking Bureau enforcer after he was caught extorting money from a motorist in Manila. Moreno also personally stripped Ricardo Galit of his uniform and ID. Galit, the Manila Public Information Office said, will face formal charges. Earlier, Moreno threatened to relieve all MTPB enforcers if they did not reveal the identity of the man caught extorting.  

Manila gov’t creates unit to entrap fake traffic enforcers

(Eagle News) — The Manila City government has created a unit that will conduct entrapment operations against individuals who pose as traffic enforcers reportedly to extort money from motorists. In a statement on Saturday, the Manila government said six have been arrested so far. Benjamin Baliwag, Enrique Duque, and Kenneth Garcia were the first to be arrested. Dennis Alcoreza, Manila Traffic Parking Bureau chief, said the three  were among the 690 of his men who were fired […]