THE ARMED Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday ordered its personnel and vehicles to stop using the lanes dedicated for public utility buses along the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (Edsa).
"Personnel who will be accosted, caught by traffic enforcers, or reported by concerned citizens for driving along the bus lanes in any part of Edsa must immediately be subjected to administrative disciplinary actions," the AFP said in a directive issued to all military commanders, chiefs of offices and civilian employees.
AFP chief-of-staff, Gen. Felimon Santos, also urged all personnel to "treasure the trust of Filipinos" and emphasized the importance of discipline in the military profession.
"The outstanding support that we are receiving from the people does not excuse our wrong behaviors, nor does our rank give us the authority to violate laws and policies," he added.
The directive also aims to assist authorities appropriately manage vehicle traffic along the thoroughfare that provides access to six cities in the National Capital Region. (By Priam Nepomuceno)
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