Tolentino’s explanation came after the Highway Patrol Group (HPG) arrested two MMDA personnel over their unauthorized use of the police insignia as shown on stickers attached to their motorcycles’ windscreen and saddle box. The HPG, however, said the two MMDA staff were allowed to provide security to the senator.
“The apprehended motorcycles are property of the MMDA. This is an internal MMDA matter. My office does not have any control as to what markings they attach on their vehicles, or even their helmets or belts,” the former MMDA chairman said in a statement.