MANILA – Comedienne and TV host Pokwang (Marietta Subong) has publicly called for tougher enforcement against road rage offenders, including permanent driver’s license revocation in severe cases, amid discussions on viral incidents in Valenzuela and other areas. In social media posts and interviews in late December 2025, Pokwang expressed frustration over lenient penalties, sarcastically questioning if lifetime revocation only applies “kapag nakapatay” (when someone is killed), referencing high-profile cases like the 2023 Wilfredo Gonzales gun-toting road rage.
While Pokwang did not explicitly name Valenzuela incidents, her comments align with recent viral road rage videos from the city, including a funeral ambulance driver and taxi confrontations. She stressed the need for accountability to protect vulnerable road users: “Dapat may lifetime revocation para matuto—hindi lang suspension.”
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has revoked or suspended licenses in several 2025 cases, but Pokwang and advocates like Rep. Terry Ridon push for automatic permanent revocation in violent incidents to deter “abusado” behavior.
Pokwang’s advocacy stems from her own family’s past involvement in a separate road rage case (her brother’s 2025 incident), where she apologized publicly but highlighted inconsistencies in penalties.
As road rage cases spike during holidays, her call resonates: Stronger deterrents for safer streets.
Recent Road Rage Cases Snapshot (2025):
| Location | Incident Highlights | LTO Action |
|---|---|---|
| Valenzuela | Ambulance vs. taxi; gun threats | 90-day suspensions; ongoing probes |
| Antipolo | Pokwang brother’s slap on cart pusher | License revoked |
| Quezon City | Cyclist vs. ex-cop (past reference) | Lifetime revocation precedent |