Rep. Gatchalian apologizes for car parked on PWD lane

A screenshot of a Facebook post. (Link posted below)

Valenzuela City 1st District Rep. Wes Gatchalian has issued an apology after his car blocked a lane intended for persons with disability (PWD) in front of a restaurant in Quezon City.

A Facebook user posted the photo of the incident on Friday.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10209966356475534&set=a.2172855780960&type=3&theater

On Monday, Gatchalian issued a public apology on his Facebook account and explained that it was not him who drove and parked the vehicle.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156721020125789&set=a.10151444427215789&type=3&theater

He said he already suspended his staff member who “inadvertently” parked his car.

“While it was not me who was driving the vehicle, I believe that it was my duty to ensure that my staff constantly acts in a manner that respects and is conscious of the rights of every person,” he said.

Valenzuela Rep. Weslie Gatchalian. INQUIRER file photo / VINCE NONATO

“Nothing less should be expected of my office,” he added.

The lawmaker also said he supports policies for inclusivity and accessibility of PWDs, especially in his district. /jpv