Ex-LTO worker summoned over road rage

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office has summoned a former LTO employee tagged in a viral road rage incident that occurred in San Jose del Monte City in Bulacan recently.

LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II said the former LTO employee, identified as Gregorio Glean was accused of bullying a delivery rider over a traffic misunderstanding.

Mendoza said Glean was ordered to appear before the LTO central office this week as part of the investigation into the incident.

“As soon as I had watched the video, I immediately instructed the head of the LTO-Central Luzon to investigate the incident thoroughly as there were allegations that the motorist involved is connected with the LTO,” Mendoza said.

Citing reports from LTO-Central Luzon director Ronnie Montejo, Mendoza said Glean was formerly a job order employee assigned at the driver’s licensing and renewal office in San Jose del Monte City.

“I expect him to honor the summon. Failure to do so means that he is waiving his right to all the measures that we would take against him, not only as a driver’s license holder but also as a former LTO personnel, who is supposed to be a model of courtesy and discipline on the road,” Mendoza said.

He directed Montejo to ensure that Glean would no longer be hired, especially after learning that the suspect has appealed to the LTO regional office to allow him to return to work.

“Based on the report submitted to my office, this man had long been removed from the LTO even before this incident happened. But we will take more actions against him in connection with his abusive behavior on the road,” Mendoza said.

Initial investigation showed that Glean, who was reportedly armed, grabbed the rider’s phone and smashed it on the ground.

The incident ended with Glean driving away from the scene and the rider sitting along the roadside.

The victim sought the help of the police.

Mendoza said they would also invite the delivery rider to help shed light on the matter.