03/06/2026
STATEMENT REGARDING THE VIRAL VIDEO INVOLVING A POLICE OFFICER AND A SENIOR CITIZEN
The Taguig City Police Station confirms that the police officer appearing in the viral video is not assigned to this station nor to any unit under the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO).
The video pertains to an incident involving a police officer and a senior citizen following a minor vehicular accident that occurred along MLQ Avenue corner Mauling Creek, Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig City.
Based on the statements of the involved parties and CCTV footage, a minor collision occurred, resulting in damage to both vehicles. The parties subsequently reached an amicable settlement and voluntarily executed a Compromise Agreement in the presence of barangay representatives. They likewise manifested their intention not to file any complaint against each other.
With regard to the actions displayed by the police officer, CCTV footage showed that immediately after the collision, the police officer, together with members of the Barangay Security Force (BSF), manned the traffic and request the driver's license of the senior citizen as part of the standard initial response. During the course of the incident, the elderly driver allegedly attempted to leave the area, resulting the police officer actions to take the elderly.
Notwithstanding these circumstances, this Office will refer the matter to Police Regional Office 4A for appropriate administrative evaluation and action regarding the officer’s conduct during the incident.
The Taguig City Police Station remains committed to professionalism, accountability, and the fair and impartial handling of all incidents.
The Taguig City Police Station remains committed to professionalism, accountability, and the fair and impartial handling of all incidents.