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Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Special Operations Group Head Gabriel Go pays a courtesy call at the National Police Commission headquarters in Quezon City on April 3, 202. Go issued a public apology to Napolcom Commissioner Atty Rafael Calinisan regarding the viral clearing operations incident involving a PNP officer. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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Johnson Manabat

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/178419957640420250403-gabriel-go-public-apology-MT-2.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Special Operations Group Head Gabriel Go pays a courtesy call at the National Police Commission headquarters in Quezon City.<em> Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/file </em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The motorist and teacher, who went viral after being apprehended by MMDA-Special Operations Group-Task Force Road Clearing head Gabriel Go is contemplating on filing formal charges for allegedly violating his privacy after Go posted the video of apprehension in his personal social media page.</p><p>Alias “Bert,” who requested not to reveal his true identity, told ABS-CBN News that his wife who is also a public school teacher is thinking of filing charges but admitted having second thoughts since this might affect the privacy of their family.</p><p>“Aminado naman po ako na mali eh - kaya nga po nagpatiket na lang po ako. Ang hindi lang po siguro maganda roon - hindi napagbigyan ni sir Go yung request ko na huwag sana niyang isama sa vlog niya yung content. Kung hindi niya po isinama sa content, siguro po walang ganito,” Bert told ABS-CBN News.</p><p>“Pinag-iisipan po naming mag-asawa kung ano pa po yung plano. Kasi iniisip din po namin yung mga anak namin baka madamay,” Bert explained.</p><p>He believes that his right was violated by Go especially the video was posted on his personal social media account.</p><p>“Kasi teacher po ako eh, nalabag po talaga (privacy) kasi nakiusap naman po ako ng maayos eh - na huwag ituloy, pero itinuloy pa rin. Sa personal vlog pa niya. Kung sa MMDA lang yun, eh personal po niya,” said Bert.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/7/15/npc-reminder-taking-uploading-content-without-consent-may-violate-privacy-1805">NPC reminder: Taking, uploading content without consent may violate privacy</a></div><p>Meanwhile, Teachers Dignity Coalition National Chairperson Benjo Basas said their lawyers are ready to help Bert if he decides to file a case.</p><p>“They are contemplating on filing a case against Mr. Gabriel Go. Kami naman kung sakali, if they decide to do so, kami naman ay willing na mag-assist sa TDC,” Basas told ABS-CBN News.</p><p>MMDA has confirmed that a show cause order (SCO) was issued to Go and he will be given time to explain his side.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/7/16/mmda-s-gabriel-go-barred-from-joining-clearing-ops-pending-investigation-1521">MMDA’s Gabriel Go barred from joining clearing ops pending investigation</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o1Kz2zHpNqk?si=o3VnKM5czAWhDvDg" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

<p>A motorist who went viral after being apprehended by MMDA-Special Operations Group-Task Force Road Clearing head Gabriel Go is contemplating on filing formal charges for allegedly violating his privacy. </p>

A motorist who went viral after being apprehended by MMDA-Special Operations Group-Task Force Road Clearing head Gabriel Go is contemplating on filing formal charges for allegedly violating his privacy.

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Motorist admits violation but laments viral video

Johnson Manabat,

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Published July 16, 2026 07:23 PM PHT

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