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GMA Network
05-08-2025
- GMA Network
LTO places alarm on SUV in Commonwealth Avenue hit-and-run
LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II said that the agency had issued a show-cause order against the owner of the SUV. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said on Tuesday that it has placed under alarm an SUV after its driver abandoned a motorcycle rider who was injured following a collision along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City last July 11. LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II said that the agency had issued a show-cause order against the owner of the SUV. 'We already identified the registered owner of the Land Cruiser and we already issued a show cause order. We are yet to determine if the owner was the driver of the vehicle that time, this will be the subject of the ongoing investigation and the reason why he was summoned,' said Mendoza in a statement. The LTO said that it will immediately suspend the license of the SUV driver once identified. The agency said that the SUV sped off after hitting the motorcycle, while bystanders and motorists brought the motorcycle rider to the nearest hospital. Citing the show cause order, the LTO said the SUV driver and owner are directed to appear before its Intelligence and Investigation Division on August 7. The SCO also directed the owner and the driver to explain in writing why they should not be held liable for reckless driving, Duty of Driver in case of Accident and why the driver's license should not be suspended or revoked for being an improper person to operate a motor vehicle. –Vince Angelo Ferreras/NB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- GMA Network
Viral sports car driver issues apology, pledges to 'stick to the back seat'
The driver of a sports car who was shown in a viral video using his cellphone while driving has issued a statement on Monday issues an apology and calls incident a lesson in accountability as he pledged to "stick to the back seat." "To those who follow me, believe in me, and build with me. I'm not here to play victim. I'm here to own it," he said. "Yes, I was issued a Show Cause Order for using my phone while driving. No excuses. That was my mistake. I take full responsibility," he added. The driver also acknowleged the responsibility of the influence he may have on people. He discloses the incident that was recorded on video was a quick selfie inside a Porsche. "Not to show off but to lock in a moment I never thought I'd reach this early. That wasn't just a car. It was a milestone. A symbol of how far you can go when you stay focused, hungry, and relentless," he said. "But even in moments of celebration, we have to stay sharp. I slipped. I'm learning from it. And I'm owning it like a man." He included a message to young people, advising them, "Don't copy my mistake. Don't copy the driving. Copy the mindset. Copy the grind. Copy the fact that I earned that car not the way I held the phone inside it." He said the incident was a "lesson in accountability. In growth." "I'm not perfect, I'm just committed to being better than I was yesterday. To everyone still riding with me, thank you," he added. "And don't worry… for now, I'm sticking to the backseat. Thank you. And I'm sorry," he concluded. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said it suspended the license of the driver for 90 days pending the result of an investigation. The sports car, a Porsche, was also placed under alarm, the LTO said. Mendoza said the driver of the Porsche sports car was creating social media content at the time the video was taken. LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said it was a clear violation of road safety rules. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- GMA Network
LTO suspends license of sports car driver for using cellphone while driving
The driver shown in a viral video was apparently creating content for social media, LTO Chief Atty. Vigor Mendoza II says. Josh Mojica via LTO The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said it suspended the license of a driver of a sports car shown in a viral video using a cellphone while driving on a highway. "We already suspended the driver's license of the identified driver for 90 days pending the result of the investigation," LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said, according to a press release issued by LTO. The sports car, a Porsche, was also placed under alarm, the LTO said. Mendoza said the driver of the Porsche sports car was creating social media content at the time the video was taken. The LTO chief said it was a clear violation of road safety rules. "Anuman ang klase ng sasakyan na minamaneho ay dapat matuto pa rin tayong sumunod sa mga batas trapiko. If the driver is indeed a content creator, then there is this responsibility for him to set a good example to his followers," Mendoza said. (Regardless of the kind of vehicle one drives, we should all learn to follow traffic rules.) According to LTO-Intelligence and Investigation Division chief Renante Melitante, the driver is liable for three violations: reckless driving, violation of the Anti-Distracted Driving Act (Sec. 4 of R.A. No. 10913), and being an Improper Person to Operate a Motor Vehicle (Sec. 27 (a) of R.A. No. 4136). The driver's license may be revoked as a maximum penalty for the third violation, the LTO said. The LTO also issued a show cause order to the registered owner of the sports car. Both the driver and the registered owner were summoned to appear before the LTO Central Office and explain why they should not be held administratively liable. —KG, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- GMA Network
3 auto shops raided in Davao for illegal importation, rebuilding of right-hand vehicles
Authorities raided three auto surplus shops in Davao City for allegedly illegally importing and rebuilding right-hand-drive vehicles. In a statement on Wednesday, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) said initial investigation revealed the surplus shops are not accredited to import, rebuild, or deal in right-hand drive motor vehicles. LTO said it found employees engaged in rebuilding right-hand drive motor vehicles in the backyard of their premises. 'This is part of our sustained operations since the raid we conducted in Quezon City last month against these kinds of illegal activities. We are conducting an investigation and charges will be filed,' LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II said. 'The importation of right-hand drive motor vehicles is also illegal itself,' he added, citing Republic Act 8506, which has a penalty of imprisonment and a fine of P50,000. The law states that, 'It shall be unlawful for any person to import, cause the importation of, register, cause the registration of, use, or operate any vehicle with its steering wheel right-hand side thereof in any highway, street or road, whether private or public or of the national or local government.' During the raid on May 21, authorities also impounded about 45 right-hand drive vehicles from the said surplus shops.—Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- GMA Network
LTO: Motorcycles most of 18k unregistered vehicles apprehended in May 2025
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said Tuesday it apprehended 18,934 unregistered motor vehicle, most of which are motorcycles, for the month of May. According to a statement, the majority were motorcycles with 12,206. There were 3,105 tricycles, at least 1,800 vans, and over 1,000 private vehicles. The remainder is divided between passenger jeepneys, buses and trucks. LTO data revealed that most of the apprehensions occurred in the jurisdiction of LTO- Region 4A with 9,906 apprehensions. This area covers the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon. 'Our campaign will remain aggressive until such time that we compel these motor vehicles to comply with their obligation to have their motor vehicles registered because it is through registration that motor vehicles are checked for road worthiness… This is not only part of your obligation as motor vehicle owners, it is part of your responsibility not only for your safety but also of your family,' said LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor Mendoza II. The LTO official urged motor vehicle owners to register their cars to avoid hefty fines, adding that driving an unregistered motor vehicle has a P10,000 fine. The agency's campaign against unregistered vehicles is being conducted by the LTO with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and other law enforcement agencies. —Jiselle Anne Casucian/RF, GMA Integrated News
