A man who identified himself as an employee of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) was arrested after allegedly brandishing a firearm at a transport network vehicle service (TNVS) driver in Mandaluyong City on Friday.
According to the TNVS driver identified as alias Rene, he was on the northbound lane of EDSA near the Asian Development Bank and wanted to transfer to the next lane but the suspect did not give way. This resulted in a collision of their vehicles.
The victim also said he saw the suspect using a cellphone while driving.
A traffic enforcer of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) immediately arrived at the site.
The victim said he got down from his vehicle and saw the suspect brandishing a firearm and threatening him.
The suspect then said he is from NAPOLCOM.
The MMDA traffic enforcer who witnessed the incident said he was shocked when the suspect brought out his firearm.
“Na-shock po ako tapos napaatras po ako. Natakot po talaga kasi first time pong may nangyari sa ‘kin… May baril po talagang dala, positive po talaga,” he said.
(I was shocked and took a step back. I was afraid because it was the first time something like this happened…. He really had a firearm, positive.)
The victim ran and asked for help from a police officer in the area.
The 59-year-old suspect was then arrested then brought to the Mandaluyong City Police Station.
Recovered from him was a 9mm firearm and a NAPOLCOM ID.
Mandaluyong City Police Station chief of police Police Colonel Reynan Patam said they are verifying the suspect’s identity and firearm.
Police are also waiting for the result of the breathalyzer test to determine if the suspect was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.
The 42-year-old victim meanwhile said he will press charges against the suspect who refused to issue a statement.
“Natakot po ako, na ano po ako sa pamilya ko, ser. Kung sakaling tinuluyan niya ko, e di kawawa po ‘yung pamilya ko,” he said while tearing up at the police station.
(I was terrified and thought of my family, sir. If he pushed through with killing me, my family would have been left alone.)
Patam then advised motorists to be calm when driving.
“Kailangan maging kalmado lang po tayo. Huwag mainit ang ulo dahil lahat naman po ay nadadaan sa magandang usapan,” he said.
(We should just be calm and avoid getting angry because everything can be settled in a nice way.)
The victim then said NAPOLCOM should discipline its personnel.
“Mensahe ko lang po sa NAPOLCOM, dapat disiplinado po ‘yung mga NAPOLCOM po para hindi naman ganyan na porket meron baril bubunutan agad, ser,” he said.
(My message to NAPOLCOM is that their personnel should be disciplined. They should not brandish their firearms over incidents like this.)
NAPOLCOM condemns incident
NAPOLCOM Commissioner Rafael Vicente Calinisan on Saturday said the commission will not tolerate the actions of the suspect.
“I strongly condemn the actions of a NAPOLCOM employee identified as Police Inspector III Jaime Hermogenes Jularbal Flores, Jr., assigned at the Inspection, Monitoring and Investigation Service, who was apprehended following a reported incident involving the alleged brandishing of a firearm and threats against a TNVS driver in Mandaluyong City on June 12, 2026,” Calinisan said in a statement.
He said he immediately ordered an administrative probe into the incident.
“Bilang tugon, agad kong ipinag-utos ang pagsasagawa ng kaukulang administrative investigation. Kasabay nito, buong suporta ang ibibigay ng NAPOLCOM sa anumang lehitimong imbestigasyon at kasong kriminal na maaaring isampa ng mga awtoridad,” Calinisan said.
(In response, I immediately ordered an administrative investigation. The NAPOLCOM will also support any legitimate investigation and criminal charges that may be filed against the suspect.)
“Sa ngalan ng NAPOLCOM, humihingi ako ng paumanhin sa TNVS driver na sangkot sa insidente. Hindi katanggap-tanggap ang ganitong asal mula sa isang lingkod-bayan, at hindi ito sumasalamin sa mga pagpapahalagang itinataguyod ng Komisyon,” he added.
(In the name of NAPOLCOM, I apologize to the TNVS driver involved in the incident. This behavior of a public servant is not acceptable and does not uphold the values of the Commission.)
Calinisan also hailed Police Corporal Aloysius Ducay Gano and Patrolman John Levy Monte de Guzman of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Station 12 and other police officers who responded to the incident.
“Ang kanilang mabilis at propesyonal na pagtugon ay patunay na may mga pulis na nananatiling tapat sa kanilang tungkulin at handang pairalin ang batas nang walang kinikilingan,” he said.
(Their fast and professional response is proof that there are police officers who remain true to their duty and are ready to let the law prevail without any bias.)
“Walang puwang sa NAPOLCOM ang ganitong uri ng asal. Ang pagiging kawani ng gobyerno ay hindi lisensya upang manakot, mag-abuso, o gamitin ang posisyon para magpakita ng kapangyarihan,” Calinisan said.
(The NAPOLCOM has not room for this kind of behavior. Being a government employee does not give one a license to threaten, abuse, or use his position to show power.)
The NAPOLCOM official also urged the public to not tolerate such behavior.
“Mensahe namin sa publiko: Hindi kukunsintihin ng NAPOLCOM ang anumang uri ng pang-aabuso. Dahil empleyado namin siya, lalo siyang dapat managot. Mas mataas ang pamantayang inaasahan sa isang lingkod-bayan. Walang palalampasin. Walang pagtatakpan. Walang sasantuhin. Mananagot ang sinumang lumabag sa batas,” Calinisan said.
(Our message to the public: The NAPOLCOM will not tolerate such abusive behavior. Because he is our employee, he will all the more be held accountable. There is a higher standard expected of a public servant. No one will be excused. Those who violate the law will be held accountable.) —Jhomer Apresto/KG, GMA News
