Bulacan governor surfaces for the first time amid road rage probe

Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando is facing an investigation by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for alleged road rage and expressway abuse on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). The incident occurred on Saturday evening when Fernando's three-vehicle convoy reportedly blocked a vehicle linked to a son of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after it overtook the governor's motorcade. According to reports, about 15 people, including an armed individual, allegedly exited the vehicles during the confrontation. However, Malacañang has denied presidential family involvement in the incident.

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla publicly criticized Fernando's convoy for habitually occupying four lanes on NLEX, preventing overtakes and acting "like royalty." Remulla called Fernando on Sunday after receiving multiple complaints about the incident. The DILG chief revealed that Fernando's convoy had developed a pattern of occupying multiple lanes on the expressway, regardless of who might be affected.

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Following the incident, DILG ordered Fernando to surrender his firearms, security escorts, and vehicles, which included Toyota Hiace vans, a Fortuner, and a Land Cruiser registered to the Bulacan provincial government. These were released after police verification, though one gun was reported missing. Fernando denied the allegations during his conversation with Remulla but has not issued any public statement regarding the matter.

The incident gained significant attention on social media, with many criticizing the alleged abuse of power. As of late February 2026, the LTO is leading the investigation into Fernando's NLEX usage, while DILG continues to monitor the situation. No further updates have been provided by either DILG or the Philippine National Police regarding the ongoing probe into the alleged road rage incident involving the Bulacan governor's convoy.