LTO Files Charges vs Central Office Employee

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has taken disciplinary action against a Central Office employee over alleged involvement in an irregular motor vehicle transfer of ownership transaction.

The agency confirmed that a Formal Charge and a 90-day preventive suspension have been issued against an employee serving as Administrative Aide III (Driver), following the results of an internal investigation.

Allegations of Misconduct and Unauthorized Transaction

The case stems from an investigation report signed by LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao, which revealed possible violations linked to an unauthorized transaction.

Key Allegations

The employee is accused of:

• Grave misconduct
• Soliciting money in exchange for facilitating a transaction
• Conduct prejudicial to public service

Reports indicate that the transaction involved a motor vehicle transfer of ownership, allegedly processed improperly in exchange for ₱100,000.

Additional Personnel Implicated in the Case

The investigation also identified the involvement of a Job Order personnel assigned as courier staff at the LTO Central Office.

Role in the Transaction

According to findings:

• The courier allegedly allowed the use of her personal bank account
• The account was used to receive and transfer funds related to the transaction

Based on these findings, the LTO has recommended the termination of the Job Order personnel’s contract.

Part of LTO’s Anti-Corruption and Reform Agenda

The enforcement action aligns with the LTO’s ongoing efforts to strengthen internal accountability under its 7-point agenda.

Focus Areas of the Reform Initiative

• Eliminating fixer activities
• Strengthening transparency and accountability
• Upholding integrity in public service
• Protecting the interests of motorists

The agency emphasized that any personnel found engaging in illegal activities will face strict administrative and legal consequences.

LTO Crackdown: Timeline of Key Events

The recent actions by the Land Transportation Office are part of a broader effort to strengthen accountability and improve public service. Below is a timeline of key developments:

Investigation Launched in Region 7

The LTO Central Office ordered a full investigation into alleged corruption issues in Region 7, covering licensing, enforcement, and financial transactions.

👉 Read more: LTO Region 7 Under Investigation Over Alleged Corruption

Officials Replaced and Enforcers Removed

Following the investigation, the LTO replaced key officials and removed several enforcers in Region 7, while deploying new personnel from the Central Office to restore order.

👉 Read more: LTO Region 7 Replaces Officials and Enforcers Amid Investigation

Driving Schools Suspended in NCR

The agency also expanded its crackdown by suspending 12 driving schools in NCR over irregularities in issuing PDC certificates without proper training.

👉 Read more: LTO Suspends Driving Schools Over PDC Certification Issues

LTO Reaffirms Commitment to Clean Public Service

The Land Transportation Office reiterated its commitment to ensuring that all services are delivered fairly, transparently, and in accordance with the law.

Officials stressed that maintaining public trust remains a top priority, and actions like these demonstrate the agency’s resolve to eliminate corruption and improve service delivery.

Why This Matters for Motorists

These actions highlight the LTO’s intensified efforts to:

• Eliminate fixer activities
• Ensure proper driver training and certification
• Improve transparency in vehicle registration processes
• Restore public trust in government services

For motorists, this means stricter enforcement but also fairer and more reliable LTO services moving forward.