SUV driver sa NAIA crash, di pa nagsasalita, tanging sinasabi ay "mental block," ayon sa PAO

Three days after the tragic crash at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 that claimed the lives of two passengers, the 47-year-old SUV driver involved has yet to speak publicly.

On Monday, the driver underwent online inquest proceedings before the Pasay City Prosecutor’s Office.

He is now facing charges of reckless imprudence resulting in two counts of homic&de, multiple physical injuries, and damage to property.

In the absence of a private lawyer, the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) has taken over his legal representation.

However, the driver has remained silent, offering no explanation for the fatal incident.

“Basta nag-rely na lang ‘yong ating lawyer doon sa documents na pinadala sa kanya. Basta ang sagot lang daw niya is mental block. ‘Yon lang daw ang sinagot niya sa lawyer natin, wala na,” said Atty. Revelyn Ramos-Dacpano, Regional Public Attorney and Head Executive Support Staff of PAO-NCR.

“Hindi naman natin siya pwedeng i-force to talk kung mental block nga siya or ano. Hindi natin alam ang rason niya kung bakit mental block ang sinasabi niya,” she added.

The SUV’s owner has yet to coordinate with PAO. According to the Aviation Security Unit, the driver had just dropped off his employer at the airport before the crash.

“Walang sinabi kung anong klase siya, basta hardware driver siya,” Dacpano explained.

“Hindi naman tayo p'wedeng mag-assume kung ‘yong hardware ba ay pagmamay-ari no’ng may-ari no’ng SUV.”