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If you encounter a Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) traffic constable with dubious practices, don’t hesitate to complain to the agency.

“MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino disclosed that three MMDA traffic constables were recently dismissed, while 23 others were suspended due to various offenses,” reports Jeffrey C. Tiangco on Journal Online.

The report noted: “Tolentino said the three dismissed personnel of MMDA Traffic Discipline Office, whom he declined to identify, have been involved in extortion or mulcting, grave misconduct and gross neglect of duty.”
   
The report added that “the 23 others, on the other hand, were suspended ranging from 15 to 90 days due to involvement in extortion activities, questionable issuance of traffic violation receipts, misconduct, grave abuse of authority, insubordination, violation of office rules, and failure to attend their monthly formation.”
   
Tolentino likewise said that “at least 50 others are set to be issued warning and reprimands due to various violations while complaints were formally filed against others.”
   
Tolentino explained that “due process was observed in the dismissal and suspension of these personnel while those whose complaints are still being heard could also expect the same before decision will be rendered.” He then “urged the public to continue to be vigilant and file their complaint against erring MMDA personnel.”

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