MANILA, Philippines – Kapuso comedienne Pokwang has confirmed that the man involved in a viral road rage incident, in which a father pushing a cart was punched while his child cried nearby, is her brother.
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| Photo courtesy: Screenshot from Pokwang (Instagram)/LTO (Facebook) |
In a Facebook post published on Tuesday, December 16, Pokwang addressed the controversy surrounding the video, which shows a driver of a white Toyota Hilux assaulting the cart-pushing father. The incident sparked widespread public outrage after circulating online.
Pokwang acknowledged the man’s identity, saying it was true that he is her sibling. However, she was quick to distance herself from his actions, emphasizing that sharing the same surname does not mean sharing the same values or behavior.
“May gusto lang po akong ipahiwatig. Totoo po 'yong nalaman n'yo tungkol do'n sa nag-viral na video na naka-Hilux na Toyotang puti. Opo, kapatid ko po 'yon. Galing, ano?” she said.
“Paalala lang po na ang kasalanan ni Pedro ay hindi po pwedeng kasalanan ni Juan. Maaari pong iisa po kami ng apelyido pero naman hindi po kami laging pareho ang pag-iisip at ng mga gawain araw-araw,” she added.
The comedienne also expressed her apology to the victims, particularly the child who was seen crying during the incident. She extended her sympathy to the family and asked for forgiveness on behalf of her brother.
“Ako po ay humihingi ng dispensa do’n po sa kaniyang nakaalitan. Lalong-lalo na po do’n sa anak na babae. Pasensya ka na, iha,” Pokwang said.
In addition, Pokwang revealed her intention to personally visit the child involved in the incident.
The comedienne also criticized netizens and some politicians for allegedly exploiting the controversy by sharing photos of her entire family on social media.
“Paalala ko lang din po, doon sa mga nagpost pa nang paulit-ulit ng mukha ng pamilya ko, may tinatawag po tayong cyber bullying at cyber libel. Doon po sa ibang politiko na nakisakay po at hindi naman taga-Antipolo, nakakaloka,” she said.
Meanwhile, authorities have taken action against the driver. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended his driver’s license for 90 days as investigations into the incident continue.
The case remains under review as officials determine possible additional penalties related to the assault and road rage incident.
— Noel Ed Richards, The Summit Express