LTFRB Region6 Western Visayas

19/08/2026

18/08/2026

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐘. 𝐕𝐈𝐆𝐎𝐑 𝐃. 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐙𝐀 𝐈𝐈
𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

I fully respect the decision of the Office of the Ombudsman in relation to its ongoing investigation.

I have yet to see the copy of the official order and once received, this will serve as the basis to reiterate my position, and present evidence-backed legal arguments that all my actions when I was still the LTO Chief were all for the protection and interest of not only the motorists but also the Filipino people.

This will be a good opportunity for me to prove it, and eventually clear my name, in the proper forum.

Maraming salamat!

18/08/2026

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓
August 18, 2026

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Giovanni Lopez respects the decision of the Office of the Ombudsman regarding the preventive suspension of former Land Transportation Office (LTO) chiefs Vigor Mendoza II and Teofilo Guadiz III.

Mendoza currently serves as the Chairman of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), while Guadiz is currently the chief of the Office of Transport Cooperatives (OTC).

While the DOTr has yet to receive a copy of the decision, Sec. Lopez said the agency will comply with the Ombudsman’s order.

The LTFRB and OTC will remain fully operational and essential services will continue to be delivered efficiently and without interruption.

The DOTr will also continue to cooperate with the Office of the Ombudsman, and uphold the principles of accountability, transparency, and due process in the performance of our mandate. # # #

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18/08/2026

ALTERNATIVE WORK ARRANGEMENTS FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICES, ALTERNATIVE LEARNING MODES FOR SCHOOLS ON AUGUST 19

Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 129, government offices are directed to implement appropriate alternative work arrangements in the National Capital Region and the following provinces on August 19, 2026:

📍 National Capital Region (NCR)
📍 Abra
📍 Benguet
📍 Ilocos Sur
📍 La Union
📍 Pangasinan
📍 Bataan
📍 Bulacan
📍 Nueva Ecija
📍 Pampanga
📍 Tarlac
📍 Zambales
📍 Batangas
📍 Cavite
📍 Laguna
📍 Rizal
📍 Occidental Mindoro
📍 Oriental Mindoro

Unless otherwise directed by their respective Local Chief Executives, alternative learning modes for classes and learning continuity measures at all levels in public and private schools shall be implemented in the aforementioned areas.

Agencies involved in the delivery of basic and health services, disaster preparedness and response, and other vital services shall continue their operations and render the necessary services.

The suspension of work or adoption of alternative work arrangements in the private sector shall be left to the discretion of management.

18/08/2026

𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐙𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐃𝐀𝐘

Nakikiisa ang Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) sa paggunita ng 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 ngayong 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, bilang pag-alala sa kaarawan ni dating Pangulong 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗟𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘇𝗼𝗻, Ama ng Wikang Pambansa.

Alinsunod sa 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗼. 𝟲𝟳𝟰𝟭, idineklarang 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 ang August 19 sa Quezon City, Aurora, at Quezon Province. Dahil dito, walang pasok at suspendido ang regular na operasyon ng LTFRB Central Office ngayong araw.

Magpapatuloy ang regular na operasyon at serbisyo ng LTFRB sa August 20, 2026. Hinihikayat naman ang publiko na manatiling nakatutok sa official social media accounts ng LTFRB para sa iba pang mga anunsyo.

Maligayang Quezon City Day!

18/08/2026

𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐍: Muling magpapatupad ng libreng sakay ang Department of Transportation (DOTr), katuwang ang ilang ahensya ng pamahalaan, bukas Miyerkules, August 19, mula 6am hanggang 8pm, para alalayan ang mga pasahero sa gitna ng masamang panahon.

Alinsunod ito sa utos ng Pangulo na tiyaking may masasakyan ang mga pasahero lalo’t may ilang lugar pa sa Metro Manila ang binabaha dahil sa patuloy na pag-ulan.

Nasa 27 na mga sasakyan ng gobyerno ang magbibigay ng libreng sakay sa 11 na mga ruta sa iba't ibang bahagi ng Metro Manila.

“Ang utos sa atin ng Pangulo, dapat may masasakyan ‘yung commuters na kailangan pa rin pumasok sa kanilang trabaho o makarating sa kanilang destinasyon. Inaasahan nating magpapatuloy ‘yung mga pag-ulan, kaya dapat lang na tuloy din ang libreng sakay para makatulong sa mga komyuter,” ayon kay Secretary Banoy Lopez.

Kabilang sa mga ruta (at vice versa) ng libreng sakay ang mga sumusunod:

1. Quiapo to Fairview
2. Quiapo to Welcome Rotonda (stand-by along España)
3. Divisoria to Cubao (via Recto/Nagtahan)
4. Divisoria to Monumento
5. Baclaran to Monumento (via Taft)
6. Kalentong to Pasig
7. Marikina to Cubao
8. Lawton to Sucat
9. Lawton to PITX
10. Pasig Palengke to Cainta Junction
11. Monumento to PITX (Busway)

Katuwang ng DOTr sa pagbibigay ng libreng sakay ang Office of the President, Land Transportation Office, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Ports Authority, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, at Department of Energy.

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15/08/2026

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝟗 𝐔𝐕 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐯𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐲 𝐏𝐔𝐕𝐬

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), under the guidance of DOTr Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Z. Lopez, has deployed UV Express mystery riders as part of the intensified campaign against dilapidated and untidy public utility vehicles (PUVs).

And after the mystery rider deployment on August 12, the LTFRB Law Enforcement Unit headed by Atty. Sherwin D. Vizconde, apprehended around nine UV Express, most of them plying the Bulacan-Metro Manila routes.

LTFRB Chairman Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II said more UV Express are expected to be apprehended for as long as their operators would not shape up and continue to allow their dilapidated units to operate.

“Dilapidated, untidy and stinky PUVs have no place in the country’s public transportation system. Hindi na puwede ngayon ang okay pa, either the operators would shape up, or be shipped out,” said Chairman Vigor.

A show cause order (SCO) was already issued against the nine UV Express operators, which asked them to explain in writing why their franchise should not be suspended or revoked, the violation is in relation to their failure to provide comfortable service to the public.

A cancellation of the Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) means that the PUV operator will no longer be allowed to operate.

Aside from UV Express, the LTFRB has been targeting taxi, buses, passenger jeepneys and even ride-hailing services with dilapidated, untidy and stinking units. A number of SCOs were already issued in relation to these violations.

Chairman Vigor himself has been personally going around Metro Manila to check on the condition of PUVs—his latest inspection resulted in the issuance of SCOs on three PUVs in Intramuros area in Manila.

On the part of the UV Express, Chairman Vigor said the deployment of mystery riders is in response to the complaints of passengers in relation to bad UV Express service in Bulacan.

Most of the complaints are poor air-conditioning unit, faded markings and unpleasant smell—complaints that were verified after the apprehension of nine UV Express units,

“We will do everything in our power to compel PUV operators to provide the best service they can give to the Filipino commuters because that is what they committed when they applied for the permit to operate,” said Chairman Vigor.

He also urged the commuters to inform the LTFRB of any dilapidated and stinky PUVs that they would come across with, as well as erring and abusive drivers through the LTFRB hotline 1342, or through the agency’s social media accounts. #