‘It’s Showtime’ host Cianne Dominguez to take legal action over Antipolo hit-and-run

MANILA — “It’s Showtime” host and singer Cianne Dominguez plans to pursue legal action following a hit-and-run incident in Antipolo, Rizal on October 5.

Dominguez told ABS-CBN News she was driving with her two nephews, aged 4 and 8, when a motorcycle suddenly swerved toward her vehicle and hit its rear portion.

“‘Yung dalawa kong pamangkin sa likod sila nakasakay eh syempre para mas safe,” said Dominguez.

“No’ng nag-stop ako para pagbigyan ‘yung tricycle sa harap ko, bigla siyang pumunta sa gilid ko, as in sumingit siya nang ganon. Malakas ‘yung pagkakabundol niya, and nagulat ‘yung dalawa kong pamangkin,” she added.

Dominguez tried to follow the motorcycle while honking, but the rider sped away without stopping.

“Tinry ko habulin, and binabantayan ko rin ‘yung emotions ko kung paano ako magre-react dahil nga may kasama akong dalawang bata. Tas ‘yun binubusinahan ko, humarurot lang sila,” she stated.

The artist’s vehicle sustained damage to its rear portion and will require repainting.

While she and her nephews were unharmed, Dominguez said she decided to take legal action to raise awareness about the responsibility of motorists involved in road accidents.

“As much as possible kahit gusto ko siyang i-let go kasi wala namang nangyari sa amin, kailangan talagang mag-raise ng awareness sa mga ganitong klaseng tao… Hindi siya tamang gawain kung talagang may puso ka,” she expressed.

The Land Transportation Office has reportedly identified the registered owner of the motorcycle involved in the incident as a resident of Binangonan, Rizal.

Dominguez urged riders and other motorists to drive responsibly and remain careful on the road.

“[For] awareness na lang ito sa mga riders talaga na maging maayos tayo sa pagda-drive natin kasi hindi natin alam kung anong pwedeng mangyari next… Maging maingat, maging calm and composed tayo, especially sa daan,” she said.