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Rizal cop placed under restrictive custody after viral Taguig arrest

Published Jun 3, 2026 01:28 pm
The Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) releases a statement following the involvement of one of its police officers in the viral arrest of a barangay driver in Taguig City. (Photo from Rizal PPO)
The Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) releases a statement following the involvement of one of its police officers in the viral arrest of a barangay driver in Taguig City. (Photo from Rizal PPO)
The Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) announced on Wednesday, June 3, that one of its police officers involved in the viral arrest of a 76-year-old barangay driver following a traffic incident in Taguig City has been placed under restrictive custody.
In a statement, the Rizal PPO emphasized that it strongly condemns any form of irresponsible, violent, or inappropriate behavior that may endanger the life, safety, and rights of any individual, especially when committed by a member of the police force.
The station immediately addressed the incident, which occurred on June 2 at the corner of MLQ Avenue and Mauling Creek in Barangay Bagumbayan.
The viral video was uploaded by digital creator Tenants Ray Rice, showing the officer handcuffing the elderly man—wearing a shirt marked “service driver”—and forcibly pulling him into a vehicle. The uploader identified him as a driver from Barangay Lower Bicutan.
According to the post description, the driver accidentally hit the police officer’s car. Authorities said CCTV footage confirmed a minor collision between the two vehicles, which was later settled amicably through a compromise agreement.
However, police noted the driver attempted to leave the scene, prompting the officer’s intervention.
As an immediate measure, the Rizal PPO said the involved police officer was immediately removed from his unit and placed under restrictive custody while the necessary verification, assessment, and thorough investigation of the incident are being conducted.
It said that the move aims to ensure that the involved police officer will be held accountable in accordance with existing regulations and applicable laws.
“Pinagtitibay ng Rizal PPO na walang sinuman ang higit sa batas, at anumang alegasyon ng maling asal o paglabag sa umiiral na alituntunin ay bibigyan ng atensyon, tiyak at kaukulang aksyon (The Rizal PPO reiterated that no one is above the law, and that any allegation of misconduct or violation of existing rules and regulations will be given due attention and addressed through appropriate action),” it emphasized.
The Rizal PPO also reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, integrity, discipline, and accountability within the police force, in line with its mandate to serve and protect the public.
Police officers were reminded to exercise discipline, self-restraint, and the highest standards of professionalism at all times.
“Hindi kukunsintihin ng Rizal PPO ang anumang asal na maaaring makasira sa tiwala ng publiko sa ating organisasyon (The Rizal PPO will not condone any conduct that could erode public trust in the organization),” it stressed.
Related stories:
https://mb.com.ph/2026/06/03/netizens-slam-viral-arrest-of-senior-driver-in-taguig
https://mb.com.ph/2026/06/03/spd-orders-probe-on-viral-senior-drivers-arrest

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