Rice-cake-selling traffic enforcer gets MMDA's nod

The Metro Manila Development Authority traffic enforcer who was caught on video selling rice cakes to motorists was given a commendation by MMDA chairman Francis Tolentino on Monday, a report on 24 Oras said.

Traffic constable Fernando Gonzales was summoned to the MMDA head office in Makati City after his video became viral over the social media. He was anxious as he stood stiffly straight in the presence of his boss.



Fernando's enterprise was exclusively caught on video by GMA Youscooper "Tonsmags."

"Gawan ng paraan para ma-promote," Tolentino said to Gonzales' relief.

Instead of engaging in corruption while manning Metro Manila's streets, Gonzales admitted selling rice cakes to motorists for extra income. 

Gonzales has two children; one in college and another in high school.

Gonzales said he sells rice cakes during his days off but sometimes had to do it in uniform because of sudden calls for extra hands during a shift.

"Napakasipag," his direct superior Jerome Bolivar told reporters.

Gonzales is a graduate of criminology and has been with the MMDA for more than 20 years. —NB, GMA News