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LTO enforcers in viral Panglao incident sacked
LTO enforcers in viral Panglao incident sacked
ABS-CBN News
Published Mar 03, 2025 12:36 PM PHT
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Updated Mar 03, 2025 05:40 PM PHT
MANILA (UPDATED) -- Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday ordered the dismissal of five Land Transportation Office (LTO) enforcers who allegedly manhandled a motorcycle rider.
MANILA (UPDATED) -- Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday ordered the dismissal of five Land Transportation Office (LTO) enforcers who allegedly manhandled a motorcycle rider.
A viral video showed men dressed in what appeared to be a blue LTO uniform seemingly flagging down a motorcycle driver and threatening him with a knife.
A viral video showed men dressed in what appeared to be a blue LTO uniform seemingly flagging down a motorcycle driver and threatening him with a knife.
"We are, effective today, dismissing the enforcers involved in the incident in Panglao, Bohol," Dizon said in a press conference at the LTO office. "They are hereby dismissed immediately. Hindi na natin kailangan patagalin pa ito."
"We are, effective today, dismissing the enforcers involved in the incident in Panglao, Bohol," Dizon said in a press conference at the LTO office. "They are hereby dismissed immediately. Hindi na natin kailangan patagalin pa ito."
Transport Assistant Secretary for Road Transport Jojo Reyes was tasked by Dizon to personally investigate the incident, which led to the hospitalization of the 57-year-old farmer, identified as Bert Velasco.
Transport Assistant Secretary for Road Transport Jojo Reyes was tasked by Dizon to personally investigate the incident, which led to the hospitalization of the 57-year-old farmer, identified as Bert Velasco.
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"Wala pong magja-justify sa nakita nating dahas na ipinakita ng ating mga law enforcers," said Dizon.
"Wala pong magja-justify sa nakita nating dahas na ipinakita ng ating mga law enforcers," said Dizon.
Reyes said the 5 LTO enforcers were from the regional office in Cebu.
Reyes said the 5 LTO enforcers were from the regional office in Cebu.
Velasco alleged made a remark against the enforcers while conducting an anti-colorum operations in the area.
Velasco alleged made a remark against the enforcers while conducting an anti-colorum operations in the area.
“Medyo malakas kasi ang pagkaka deliver ng comment ni sir Bert na bakit ang hinuhuli niyo lang mahihirap,” said Reyes.
“Medyo malakas kasi ang pagkaka deliver ng comment ni sir Bert na bakit ang hinuhuli niyo lang mahihirap,” said Reyes.
But Dizon insisted enforcers should practice maximum tolerance in perfoming their duty. He also reminded them that they are there to serve the people.
But Dizon insisted enforcers should practice maximum tolerance in perfoming their duty. He also reminded them that they are there to serve the people.
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“Matuto po tayo, ‘wag naman pong ganun. Kung manghuli po tayo, manghuli po tayo ng maayos. Hindi porke’t nataasan ka ng boses, gagamitan mo ng pisikal na dahas,” said the DOTr chief.
“Matuto po tayo, ‘wag naman pong ganun. Kung manghuli po tayo, manghuli po tayo ng maayos. Hindi porke’t nataasan ka ng boses, gagamitan mo ng pisikal na dahas,” said the DOTr chief.
Dizon also formed a task force -- also to be led by Reyes -- to review all policies on the use of motorcycles, as the current policies and regulations may be a "source of abuse."
Dizon also formed a task force -- also to be led by Reyes -- to review all policies on the use of motorcycles, as the current policies and regulations may be a "source of abuse."
"Kailangan po nating repasuhin ang current na mga regulasyon kasi baka ito ang nagiging source ng abusive behaviors ng ilan sa ating enforcers," he said.
"Kailangan po nating repasuhin ang current na mga regulasyon kasi baka ito ang nagiging source ng abusive behaviors ng ilan sa ating enforcers," he said.
He added, “Personally nakikita ko araw-araw ang daming motorcycles hinuhuli, sa loob-loob ko di ko maintindihan bakit.”
He added, “Personally nakikita ko araw-araw ang daming motorcycles hinuhuli, sa loob-loob ko di ko maintindihan bakit.”
LTO chief Asec. Vigor Mendoza, meanwhile, apologized for the incident saying that the agency will retrain of all enforcers. He also urges the public to send any complaints against enforcers.
LTO chief Asec. Vigor Mendoza, meanwhile, apologized for the incident saying that the agency will retrain of all enforcers. He also urges the public to send any complaints against enforcers.
-with a report from Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News
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