Shun special treatment in traffic, Duterte allies told

Lawmakers, especially administration allies, should shun special treatment like the President does, Malacañang said on Tuesday following suggestions that members of the House of Representatives be let off for minor traffic violations.

Reports of the proposal, made by House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas, incensed netizens, who said legislators should be the first to follow rules.

The Palace also distanced itself from the controversial suggestion.

“The President himself continues to observe a modest lifestyle, and he seeks no special treatment whether inside or outside the Palace. We hope our colleagues in Congress, especially our allies, can bring themselves to do the same,” presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said.

“Law is law, right? It should be blind to all,” Abella added.