Court Administrator office looking into Baguio judge who 'intervened' for release of drunk driverMANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Court Administrator is looking into a Baguio City judge who supposedly intervened in the release of a drunk taxi driver who rammed into a policeman who flagged him for road violations. The taxi driver also reportedly cursed at and threatened to run Walang over. The judge was later identified as Roberto Mabalot, who is listed as executive judge of Baguio MTCC Branch No.1. Judge denies intervening for taxi driverMabalot, in a message to Baguio PIO, said he scolded Buclay for driving while intoxicated. Co, for his part, said in the radio interview that the police will file complaints for “driving under influence, oral defamation, grave threats and direct assault” against the taxi driver.

Source: Philippine Star January 02, 2020 07:52 UTC