The Southern Police Department (SPD) on Wednesday, Aug. 30, said it is already investigating the road rage incident that has become viral on social media between a police officer and an alleged member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Barangay Pio Del Pilar, Makati City on Aug. 25.

The police identified the police officer as PSSg. Marsan Dolipas and the AFP member as Angelito Rencio.

According to the police report, Dolipas and Rencio were involved in a traffic altercation along Osmeña Highway after Rencio, who was riding a motorcycle, sideswiped Dolipas' car. Rencio then uttered harsh words against Dolipas and gave him a dirty finger, prompting the officer to alight from his car and confront Rencio.

Upon seeing a gun tucked on Rencio's waist, Dolipas identified himself as a police officer, took the gun, and subdued Rencio.

After the scuffle, Dolipas sought assistance from the nearest police station, Makati City Police Substation 3, where they were brought for questioning.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Rencio's firearm was surrendered to the authorities, however, they allowed Rencio to leave the station after requesting to go home supposedly to get the documents of his firearm.

The SPD said this move should not have been allowed hence, the station's desk officer and substation commander were relieved from their posts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                "SPD and Makati City Police Station is conducting impartial investigation pending the filing of administrative cases to the desk officer on duty and Substation 3 commander. Complaints will also be filed against the Angelito Rencio upon completion of the pertinent documents to include verification of the firearm," the SPD said.

"We appeal to the public to refrain from making hasty judgments solely based on a video clip. It is imperative to seek comprehensive understanding of the entire incident, including the events that transpired before and after the video was taken. As law enforcement agencies, we are committed to conducting thorough and impartial investigation to gather all relevant facts and establish an accurate sequence of events." SPD District Director PBGen. Roderick Mariano said.