MMDA eyes sacking aide who 'tolerated' ‘killer’ bus driver

MANILA, Philippines - The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is eyeing sacking a traffic enforcer who tolerated the abuses of a "killer" bus driver who caused a fiery accident that killed a doctor on Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) last Tuesday. Radio dzBB's Tuesday Niu reported Sunday night that MMDA chairman Bayani Fernando made the vow after finding that bus driver Martinito Madrid was allowed to continue driving despite a string of traffic violations. Citing initial investigation results, Fernando said Madrid was caught at least seven times for violating traffic rules. He said Madrid's license should have been revoked after the third offense. He did not immediately name the MMDA traffic enforcer, but said the enforcer will be made to explain why he did not revoke Madrid's license before. Fernando admitted the MMDA had a lapse in allowing Madrid to continue driving the Joanna Jesh bus that hit the sedan of doctor Francisco Sarabia. The impact caused Sarabia's vehicle to burst into flames. Sarabia died as he was trapped inside the burning vehicle. Sarabia was buried Saturday. - GMANews.TV