The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has fired a show cause order at motovlogger Yanna following a fiery road rage incident in Coto Mines, Zambales.
LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II made it clear: Yanna must explain why her driver’s license should not be suspended or revoked. The reason? Allegedly provoking a road rage confrontation, marking her as an unfit person to drive.
“Matagal na tayong nagpapaliwanag sa milyon-milyong nating mga kababayang motorista na walang mabuting idinudulot ang init ng ulo sa kalsada—at napakarami na ang naparusahan natin dito,” Mendoza emphasized. Ang init ng ulo sa lansangan ay walang magandang dulot, at marami na ang napatawan ng parusa dahil dito.
Mendoza also highlighted that Yanna could have used her wide social media reach to promote responsible driving and road safety, instead of fueling anger on the roads.
The trouble started when Yanna shared a vlog showing their trip through Coto Mines. The video captured a tense moment: a pickup truck switching lanes, prompting Yanna to overtake. But as she passed, the pickup truck swerved slightly towards her, nearly clipping her motorcycle.
Unable to contain her frustration, Yanna raised her middle finger in protest. The skirmish escalated when the pickup driver confronted her, asking, “Ba’t namamak*u ka? Alam mong lubak-lubak ang daan.” Yanna fired back with sharp words, defending her right to be alert on the road despite the rough terrain.
Netizens quickly weighed in, condemning Yanna’s aggressive response. Many advised she could have simply honked to warn the driver or handled the situation with calmness.
Acknowledging the backlash, Yanna apologized—both to the pickup driver and the riding community. She and her brother even visited the driver’s workplace for a face-to-face apology but missed him. Instead, she took to social media with a heartfelt message.
“I want to apologize to Kuya Jimmy and to everyone affected by this incident. Sorry also to the citizens of Zambales and the riding community, especially the off-road riders,” she said.
She admitted the incident was a tough lesson, pledging to be more patient on the road and heed advice from fellow riders. “I’ve seen how anger can cloud judgment. I don’t want to go through that again. Sorry and thank you.”
Despite Yanna’s public remorse, Mendoza assured that the investigation remains active, underscoring that accountability must be upheld.
Adding to the drama, Senator JV Ejercito, who forwarded Yanna’s video to Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon for action, stressed the need for LTO’s response. Rumors suggested Yanna’s group was with the senator during the incident, potentially explaining her bold attitude. Ejercito vehemently denied these claims: “Mam hindi ako kasama nung nangyari ang insidente to be clear.”
The road rage saga unfolds further as authorities continue to look into the case. For now, Yanna’s apology is just the opening act in this high-stakes traffic drama. Motorists everywhere watch closely, reminded once again that the road demands respect — not rage.