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LTO sacks 2 officials in payola scheme
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has confirmed incidents of extortion and bribery involving its personnel, following allegations from the transport group Manibela.
LTO chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao stated that two regional directors have been relieved from their posts and are facing complaints for allegedly soliciting monthly payments from transport groups.
One director reportedly demanded P7,000 per month in exchange for stickers, and non-compliant jeepney operators reportedly faced apprehension.
Two other LTO central office personnel and a security guard were also apprehended for soliciting payola from public transport operators.
Cases have been filed against the implicated LTO officials before the Office of the Ombudsman.
The LTO is implementing internal reforms, strengthening intelligence units, and is open to public assistance to identify those involved in corruption.
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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has ordered the dismissal of two employees and a security guard for allegedly extorting money from public utility jeepney drivers and operators.
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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered an investigation into alleged payola within the Land Transportation Office (LTO) following a planned transport strike by MANIBELA.
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