Pasig City service vehicle involved in Undas road crash

A Pasig City service vehicle figured in a road crash on All Saints’ Day, with its driver allegedly acting arrogantly when confronted by the other motorist, prompting netizens to question why the government car was being used on a non-working holiday.

The white Toyota Vios crashed into another vehicle at around 8 p.m. on November 1, according to an account shared by Threads user @maykiesmalls.

The car bore the Pasig City logo and a red license plate, indicating that it was registered to a government agency or official.

The driver supposedly acted arrogantly when confronted about the crash, even claiming to be protected by Bantay Pasig Division Chief Ret. Maj. Cesario Tubog.

“Binangga ako ng Pasig City vehicle service. Then etong driver nung Major Tubog sobrang angas. Imbis na humingi ng sorry siya pa ang [may] ganang mag-angas,” the Threads user said.

Commenters urged the motorist to file a complaint with the city government over the driver’s alleged behavior. Another netizen said he had reported the driver directly to City Peace and Order Department head Ret. Col. Rodrigo M. De Dios.

The incident also prompted questions about the use of government vehicles outside official working hours, particularly on holidays. November 1 was declared a non-working holiday in observance of All Saints’ Day.

Section 75 of the Administrative Code of 1987 explicitly prohibits the use of government vehicles outside official business, except in special circumstances approved by the President. Government employees who violate the provision are subject to disciplinary action and are personally liable for any loss or damage caused to the vehicle through its unauthorized use.