MANILA, Philippines — Two traffic constables of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) were arrested after reportedly extorting money from two food delivery personnel along Barangay San Lorenzo in Makati City on Friday afternoon. Makati police chief Col. Rogelio Simon identified the suspects as Darwin Reyes, 47, and Elmer Balunsat, 38. The traffic personnel asked Peria to give them P100 and Aguda to cough up P500 so the duo can pass through. The food delivery employees then reported the suspects to police officers at a nearby checkpoint. Suspects are now detained at the Makati City police station where appropriate charges are being filed against them.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 17, 2020 12:11 UTC