Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon Responds to Pokwang’s Video on Road Rage Incident

Bicol Saro Party-list Representative Terry Ridon today addressed comments made by entertainer Marietta "Pokwang" Subong in a recent video concerning a widely publicized road rage incident involving her brother, Carlo Subong.

In a statement issued Wednesday morning, Dec. 17, Ridon expressed his objection to remarks that seemingly referenced him. He noted that Pokwang had implied a lawmaker had falsely claimed photos of her entire family were posted online, accompanied by threats of cyberlibel and cyberbullying related to those claims.

"There is no one else Ms. Subong could be alluding to except me, as I have been consistently speaking on road abuse issues, including the e-bike ban and the present road rage incident," Ridon said, responding directly to her statements.

Ridon clarified several points. Firstly, he asserted that Carlo Subong, not Pokwang, should apologize for the incident. According to Ridon, a viral video shows Carlo Subong striking Crispin Villamor on the head after a collision involving Villamor’s cart and Subong’s Toyota Hilux (plate no. NHU-9321). Ridon described Subong’s actions as "grave threats, physical injuries, and child abuse" against Villamor and his daughter.

Secondly, he denied that pictures of Pokwang’s entire family were posted online. Instead, only images of Carlo Subong—the individual responsible for the incident—were shared. Ridon emphasized that the public has the right to be informed about individuals who commit offenses against ordinary citizens.

Thirdly, Ridon highlighted the supervisory role of Congress in matters concerning transportation and public safety, including road rage episodes, regardless of where they occur within the country, such as Antipolo City.

Addressing the threat of legal action over cyberlibel and cyberbullying, Ridon maintained that his statements were factual and anchored on publicly accessible information. He cited the publicly available Land Transportation Office (LTO) Show Cause Order and the visibility of Subong’s conduct as grounds that negate such charges.

"These are public offenses that implicate public interest and accountability, and cannot be treated as purely private matters subject solely to the agreement or settlement of the parties involved," he added.

In closing, Ridon remarked, "Hindi kayo ang biktima dito. Ang biktima dito ay si Crispin at ang kanyang anak. Ang biktima dito ay ang mga ordinaryong Pilipinong inaabuso ng mga katulad ni Carlo Subong" (You are not the victim here. The victim here is Crispin and his child. The victims here are the ordinary Filipinos who are being abused by people like Carlo Subong).