The Mandaluyong City Police Station on Saturday, June 27, said it is investigating a viral video of a man claiming to be a “general” who allegedly brandished a firearm during a parking dispute with a motorist outside his home.

In a video uploaded by “Edz Beley” on Friday, June 26, the man was seen preparing his firearm before crossing the street and approaching the motorist.

He told the driver to move the vehicle, saying cars parked in front of their house were always causing inconvenience. He then claimed that he was a general.

“Alam mo, mainit na ulo ko. Pangatlong parada na ‘to ha. Hindi kami makapasok (You know, I’m already angry. This is the third time someone has parked here. We can’t get in),” the man said.

The motorist tried to explain that he had just arrived and parked, and that the man might have mistaken his vehicle for another one.

The man, however, insisted that he leave instead of explaining, saying he would have any vehicle parked in front of their house towed.

He appeared to become more irritated as the motorist continued explaining instead of leaving, despite being repeatedly told to move his vehicle.

Before the motorist left, he checked the vehicle’s plate number.

“We recognize the public’s concern regarding this incident, particularly regarding the display of a firearm in a public or residential area. The Mandaluyong City Police Station views this matter with the highest level of urgency and concern,” the Mandaluyong CPS said.

Police investigators are identifying the parties involved and verifying the circumstances surrounding the incident.

They are also reviewing the video and gathering statements from witnesses to determine the facts, including the legality of the firearm and what led to the confrontation.

Authorities urged those involved and witnesses with relevant information to coordinate with the Mandaluyong City Police Investigation Section to help in the investigation.

Updates will be released once verified information becomes available.

Meanwhile, netizens who watched the video expressed mixed reactions as the investigation continues.

Some criticized the man for allegedly displaying a firearm during the confrontation, describing him as arrogant and saying he acted as if he owned the road. Others said he should be held accountable regardless of his claim that he was a "general.”

Some netizens, meanwhile, expressed disappointment with the uploader, saying he should have left instead of continuing to argue with the man. They added that the situation could have turned dangerous since the man was carrying a firearm.

“Kita na nga may baril ayaw pa umalis, baka makalabit pa ng matanda jan ka pa madead. Kulit mo pwede naman umalis kana may pamilya pang naghihintay sayo (You already saw that he had a gun, but you still didn't leave. He might have pulled the trigger, and you could have died. You were being stubborn. You could have just left—you have a family waiting for you),” a netizen said.

“Pa-video video pa amp may baril iproprovoke mo (You're still recording a video even though he has a gun. You're just provoking him),” another commented.

“Akala nya siguro di sya tatablan ng bala kasi naka video sya. Sa palagay na natin may mali yung matanda pero sana safety first pa rin tayo kahit na ba sabihan tayong duwag at least ligtas tayong makakauwi sa ating mga tahanan (Maybe he thought the bullet wouldn't hit him because he was recording. The older man may have been wrong, but we should still put safety first. Even if we're called cowards, at least we make it home safely),” another netizen wrote.

Authorities reminded the public that carrying firearms is a serious privilege that comes with equally serious responsibility.