Manila, Feb. 27 -- Malacanang on Thursday warned against the abuse of the EDSA Busway exemption following backlash on Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Rommel Marbil.

In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Malacanang will not tolerate abusive behaviors.

She reminded officials to use the busway only in times of verified emergencies.

The official also clarified that "emergency meetings" do not qualify for the exemption.

"Hindi po kasama doon iyong emergency meeting. Kung may emergency meeting, mas maganda po umalis sila nang maaga sa kanilang bahay (Emergency meeting is not included in the exemption. If there is an emergency meeting, it is better for them ...