MMDA TE comatose after being dragged by Isuzu Sportivo.

**Monseratto** · December 21st, 2014 09:29 PM

MMDA traffic constable dragged by SUV still in critical condition
Rima Granali
*inquirerdotnet
Philippine Daily Inquirer
11:37 PM | Saturday, December 20th, 2014

MANILA, Philippines—Breathing through a tube, the traffic constable of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) who was dragged by a maroon Isuzu Sportivo which he had flagged down for being on the wrong lane remains in critical condition.

The Sportivo’s driver, however, denied the allegation and asked for the closed circuit television (CCTV) footage of the incident on Friday morning along Edsa in Cubao, Quezon City.

Mark Ian Libunao, a 35-year-old family driver, was arrested in San Miguel, Bulacan, between 8 p.m. to 9p.m. on Friday, according to Supt. Ely Pintang, chief of the Traffic Enforcement Unit of the Quezon City Police District.

The driver of the Isuzu Sportivo (not a Mitsubishi Adventure as earlier reported) was flagged down by MMDA traffic enforcer Sonny Acosta, 38, for moving along the lane designated for provincial buses.

According to witnesses, when Acosta asked for the motorist’s license, the driver rolled up his window and drove off, Rechille, the wife of the traffic enforcer said.

Acosta’s hand got stuck that’s why it remained “purplish and swollen,” she added

“We’re not sure what happened after that. His fellow MMDA traffic enforcers just saw him lying on the ground with blood all over him,”

He remained in critical condition at the St. Luke’s Medical Center in Quezon City because his head was badly injured, she added.

But Libuanao said, “I never hit anyone. Our vehicle doesn’t even have a single scratch. But if there’s a CCTV footage then there’s nothing I can do.”

Records of the Land Transportation Office showed that the Isuzu Sportivo with license plate no. AAB4197 was registered to Dante F. Borguete, whose license expired on Sept. 3, 2013.

Pintang said Libunao was driving for Borguete’s father-in-law.

“We did not focus on the passengers. What’s important is we were able to establish that Libunao was the driver,” he added.

A case of reckless imprudence resulting to serious physical injuries was filed yesterday against Libunao.

Acosta, who has three daughters, is the family’s sole breadwinner. His youngest child is just 6 months old.

Rechille, a housewife, described his husband as hardworking. “He makes it a point to have a perfect attendance every year,” she added.

The MMDA paid an initial deposit of P100,000 for Acosta’s hospitalization. But it could reach up a million pesos if Acosta stayed for 10 days with operation, Rechille said.

St. Lukes had asked for a guarantee from the MMDA to shoulder the hospital expenses.

Read more: MMDA traffic constable dragged by SUV still in critical condition | Inquirer News
Follow us: *inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook

**jut703** · December 21st, 2014 10:12 PM

So what if his car doesn't have a scratch. He could still kill a person. A car is a lethal weapon in the wrong hands.

O baka may magcomment na naman na the MMDA enforcer deserved it because he was arrogant.

And on a lighter note, SUV na pala ang Crosswind.

**yebo** · December 21st, 2014 11:58 PM

Haha, tagal nang pinagpipilitan ng isuzu na suv ang sportivo. Madami din naniniwala.

wawa naman si mmda.

**victorevolution** · December 22nd, 2014 12:16 AM

idol yata si ingco

**french** · December 22nd, 2014 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by jut703

So what if his car doesn't have a scratch. He could still kill a person. A car is a lethal weapon in the wrong hands.

O baka may magcomment na naman na the MMDA enforcer deserved it because he was arrogant.

Let's see if there is a CCTV recording. Right now, we have one side of the story.

I have seen an enforcer get clipped by a bus while trying to catch another car.

**victorevolution** · December 22nd, 2014 12:25 AM

Originally Posted by Monseratto

Read more: MMDA traffic constable dragged by SUV still in critical condition | Inquirer News
Follow us: *inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook

st. lukes, gamutin niyo muna anak ng... ipinangalan pa naman sa santo.... itax deduction niyo na lang, kapal din ng mga namumuno sa inyo.

**niky** · December 22nd, 2014 01:37 AM

Originally Posted by victorevolution

idol yata si ingco

Because a driver going around Manila with a license that's been expired for over a year has no reason at all to try to cut and run away from a traffic enforcer?

**yebo** · December 22nd, 2014 03:45 AM

^^^ Yung owner ng sportivo na si Borguete ang expired ang license. Yung driver na si Libunao di naman sinabi kung expired na license nya.

**BratPAQ** · December 22nd, 2014 06:28 AM

Sa cubao daw ito, the sportivo using the bus lane kaya hinuhuli.

**noitimed** · December 22nd, 2014 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by victorevolution

st. lukes, gamutin niyo muna anak ng... ipinangalan pa naman sa santo.... itax deduction niyo na lang, kapal din ng mga namumuno sa inyo.

Be fair, ginamot ng st lukes. Walang sinabi sa article na nanghingi muna ng pera before gamutin. nanghihingi lang sila ng quarantee na may sasagot. Pero walang sinabi na hindi nila ginagamot at gagamutin kung walang magbibigay ng pera.