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LTO XI warns: Whiskey and cash solicitation is a scam

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

THE LAND Transportation Office in the Davao Region (LTO XI) has raised a red alert for automotive and motorcycle dealerships following a series of extortion attempts by a fraudster impersonating its top official.

In an official statement released on June 25, 2026, LTO XI regional director Atty. Ernesto Raphael V. Robillo condemned the scam, which specifically targets motorcycle dealers, vehicle dealerships, car rental establishments, and other industry stakeholders.

According to the agency, a scammer utilizing the mobile number 0927-747-6944 has been cold-calling business owners, falsely introducing himself as “regional director Ernesto Raphael V. Robillo.”

The impostor uses a specific script, soliciting high-end whiskey, cash, and “financial assistance” under the guise of entertaining arriving VIP visitors from the National Capital Region (NCR).

Unsuspecting victims are then instructed to send the extorted funds digitally. LTO XI flagged a specific mobile wallet account being used to collect the cash:

GCash Number: 0935-017-9279

Account Name: AR..S D. (Alias “Aries”)

“LTO-XI unequivocally declares that these calls, requests, and transactions are fraudulent, illegal, and constitute a clear act of scamming and misrepresentation,” Robillo said in the statement. “Our officials and personnel will NEVER engage in any unlawful solicitation, unauthorized collection of funds, or any activity that compromises the credibility and integrity of the agency.”

The regional office clarified that neither Robillo nor any employee of LTO XI has authorized or directed any form of financial contribution, gifts, or alcoholic beverages from private stakeholders or the general public.

LTO XI warned that these individuals are criminals exploiting the goodwill of the agency’s stakeholders for personal gain.

The agency is currently coordinating with law enforcement bodies, including the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), to initiate surveillance and entrapment operations against “Aries” and any other cohorts involved.

Victims or targets of this specific phone scam are urged to come forward and report the incidents to local authorities immediately to facilitate a swift arrest.

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LTO XI to launch seven new extension offices in Davao Region in 2026

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

IN A BID to bring government services closer to the grassroots, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) XI is set to roll out seven new extension offices across the region by the end of 2026.

Yuri Lim, head of the LTO XI Regional Law Enforcement Operation Section, announced the expansion during the Davao Peace and Security press briefing held last week at The Royal Mandaya Hotel.

The initiative aims to decongest central district offices and provide easier access for residents in far-flung municipalities who previously had to endure long commutes to process their documents.

According to Lim, four of the new offices have already received official approval from the agency’s central office and are currently undergoing facility preparations.

These include: Bansalan, Laak, Lupon, Baganga.”We are currently finalizing the building facilities.

Hopefully, by the middle or third quarter of this year, these four extension offices will be fully operational,” Lim said.

Additionally, the LTO is currently awaiting recommendations from the Technical Working Group regarding the establishment of two more offices in Pantukan and Sasa, Davao City.

These join the existing Calinan extension, which has been fully operational since September 2025.

Lim clarified that these extension offices will offer the same comprehensive services found in regular district offices.

Available services will include: Student Permit applications, Theoretical Driving Courses (via the Driver’s Education Center), Motor Vehicle Registration, New Driver’s License applications, and Law enforcement and road safety compliance monitoring.

“This is a significant step to maximize our agency’s services for our countrymen living far from the city proper,” Lim added.

The LTO XI also confirmed that its existing satellite offices in major malls in Tagum, Digos, and Davao City will continue to operate, further bolstering the agency’s presence across the region.

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Driver’s license, car registration renewal extended for three months – LTO XI

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

MOTORISTS in the region can breathe a sigh of relief as the Land Transportation Office (LTO) XI announced a three-month extension for the renewal of driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.

LTO XI regional director Atty. Ernesto Raphael Robillo confirmed the development at the sidelines of the launch of the RideIt hailing app at SM City Davao last Thursday, April 23.

According to Robillo, the grace period applies to licenses and registrations expiring in April 2026 and subsequent months, provided the current memorandum order remains in effect. He noted that the extension is intended to assist citizens amid ongoing economic challenges.

“We have extensions for deadlines. For example, if a license or registration expires this April, there is a three-month window before the expiration becomes effective for enforcement purposes,” Robillo told reporters.

Under this policy, motorists who fall within the extension period will not be charged late fees.

“The penalties, fines, and obligations are waived for those three months,” Robillo explained. “If your registration expires in April, we will count three months before the expiration as strictly enforced.”

Limitations of the extension 

However, the regional director clarified that the extension is not a “get out of jail free” card for other traffic offenses. While motorists will not be cited for an expired license or registration during the grace period, all other traffic violations remain enforceable.

“It does not mean that if you are apprehended for other violations, those will be waived as well,” Robillo cautioned. “This specifically applies to the expiration of the license or registration. For instance, if the expiration is in May, the owner has a three-month extension from that date.”

The LTO XI advises the public to stay updated on further announcements, as the extension remains valid unless a new memorandum order is issued to revoke it.

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NBI warns insiders involved in scam after LTO-Davao sting

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

THE NATIONAL Bureau of Investigation (NBI) XI warned corrupt government employees after arresting four suspects during an entrapment operation outside the Land Transportation Office (LTO) XI regional headquarters in Ecoland on Monday morning.

The operation, which took place around 11 a.m. on April 20, resulted in the arrest of two men and two women. 

The sting was launched following a formal request from LTO XI regional director, Atty. Raphael Robillo, to purge the agency of “fixers.”

NBI-Southeastern Mindanao assistant regional director Gerald Intes revealed that the arrests were made simultaneously with two nearby establishments: EZ Auto Driving Academy and Blessed Pedro Calungsod Medical Laboratory.

According to Intes, the suspects would approach clients outside the LTO gates, offering to expedite vehicle registrations and licensing for a “service fee.”

These fees were allegedly split between the fixers, the private clinics or insurance companies, and their contacts inside the LTO.

“The transaction begins at the gate. The fixers bring the clients to specific offices for medical exams or insurance, and then the transaction moves inside the LTO,” Intes explained. “You cannot complete these registrations without someone working on the inside.”

NBI agents used marked money to entrap the targets. Once the signal was given, the four were apprehended and brought to a secure location for questioning, where they were personally confronted by Robillo.

While the four suspects face charges for violating Republic Act 11032, also known as the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018 (amending the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007), the investigation is far from over.

Intes confirmed that the NBI has been granted full clearance by Robillo to investigate LTO personnel—including officials and rank-and-file employees—who may be colluding with these fixers.

“This is a warning to those inside the LTO: we are already working on you,” Intes said. “Director Robillo gave us the clearance to work on anyone, regardless of rank. We are moving inside now.”

The suspects’ names are withheld pending the formal filing of charges. However, one female suspect, an encoder for a medical laboratory, denied any illegal transaction.

The NBI crime laboratory is currently processing the suspects for traces of fluorescent powder from the marked money. As of press time, TIMES is still awaiting a formal statement from LTO XI regarding the internal crackdown.

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Potential sanction

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron
  • LTO XI investigates employee caught gaming on duty

THE LAND Transportation Office (LTO) XI has launched a formal investigation into an alleged employee caught playing computer games during office hours, an incident that has recently circulated on social media.

In an official statement released on Wednesday, April 8, the agency confirmed it is taking the matter with “utmost seriousness” and is currently moving to ascertain the facts of the incident involving a member of its Operations Division.

“An investigation is currently being conducted to ascertain the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident,” the LTO XI stated. “The public is assured that, should the allegations be true, appropriate administrative sanctions will be imposed.”

The agency emphasized that any disciplinary action taken will strictly follow existing civil service laws and government regulations.

The viral post, which appears to show the staff member engaged in gaming while on the clock, sparked concerns regarding the efficiency of public service delivery at the regional office.

 In response, LTO XI reaffirmed its commitment to a strict policy of professionalism.

“The office does not tolerate any act that may compromise the delivery of public service. All personnel are expected to devote their full attention to serving clients and ensuring fast, efficient, and responsive service at all times,” the statement added.

LTO XI officials assured the public that the matter is being given “priority attention” as part of the agency’s broader commitment to upholding integrity and accountability within the regional transport bureau.

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‘Byaheng Ayos’

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron
  • 130 drivers tested in Davao terminals ahead of Holy Week surge

TO ENSURE passenger safety during the Holy Week and summer travel rush, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency XI randomly tested 130 bus and van drivers for illegal substances on Wednesday, April 1. 

Led by assistant regional director Christy E. Silvan, PDEA XI coordinated with the Land Transportation Office XI, headed by Atty. Ernesto Rafael V. Robillo, and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board XI under Nonito A. Llanos III, for the operation. 

The inspections, part of “Oplan Byaheng Ayos,” targeted the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal in Ecoland and the Gaisano Mall Transport Terminal in Bajada.

The initiative aims to guarantee that public transport operators are drug-free and fit to navigate the long weekend’s increased road traffic.

The PDEA XI’s Preventive Education and Community Involvement Section and the Gender and Development were on-site to provide immediate counseling and health interventions.

Strict penalties and rehabilitation 

Drivers who fail the random drug screening will undergo a confirmatory test. A second positive result will lead to the confiscation of their license by the LTO XI. The agency may still reinstate their driving privileges, provided they undergo comprehensive rehabilitation, including:

  • Health awareness sessions and counseling.
  • Moral recovery and values formation.
  • Life skills development, facilitated by their respective Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADACs).

A similar operation was conducted on March 31, 2026, at the Tagum City Overland Transport Terminal, as part of a regional strategy to secure major travel hubs.

Byaheng Ayos is anchored on Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) and Republic Act No. 10856 (Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013). Both laws empower the state to prevent road accidents caused by drivers under the influence.

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Drug test fail

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron
  • 2 bus drivers, aide flagged in surprise screening

TWO BUS drivers and a conductor tested positive for illegal drug use during a surprise mandatory screening by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) XI and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) XI on Thursday morning, Dec. 18.

The drug testing was part of “Oplan Byaheng Ayos: PASKO 2025” (Oplan Harabas), aimed at ensuring passenger safety during the holiday rush.

LTO XI operations chief Yuri Lim confirmed to TIMES that 111 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and aides were screened at the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) and the Gaisano Mall of Davao van terminal.

While the tests at the van terminal yielded negative results, the inspection at DCOTT flagged two drivers and one conductor.

Lim clarified that the three individuals tested “positive initially” in the urine screening. Their samples will now undergo a confirmatory test to verify the results.

“If the [confirmatory] result is positive, the LTO will issue a show cause order (SCO) to the respondent drivers,” Lim said.

He added that the agency will then prepare a resolution to be submitted to the LTO Central Office for the final order, which could lead to the revocation of their professional driver’s licenses.

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LTO XI declares plate number backlog solved, urges public to claim available plates

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

THE LAND Transportation Office (LTO) XI has announced that the long-standing backlog in vehicle plate numbers has been resolved, with ample supply now available for distribution. 

During Wednesday’s Davao Peace and Security press briefing, Joel Mandaya, the acting assistant regional director of LTO XI, said, “I would like to inform the public regarding plate numbers that we have applications available on our Facebook page, Land Transportation Region XI, where you can access information about plate numbers, especially concerning the backlog.” 

 “We have an LTO tracker, a plates inquiry system, and a data form.”For motorcycle owners, Mandaya explained a streamlined process: For MC plates, especially for motorcycles without plate numbers, we have a QR code for detailed information. “

“You can fill up the form directly at our LTO property, specifically at the LTO regional office, and then you can claim your plate number there.

“Mandaya emphasized that the supply is now sufficient. “This is what we at LTO XI want to convey to our clients regarding claiming. We have enough supply and plate numbers. As a matter of fact, during the press conference of our DOTR secretary yesterday (July 15, 2025), the problem of the backlog plates is already solved,” he confirmed.

He further urged clients to utilize their online resources. “We have enough supply. To those clients who still don’t have their plates, please access our Facebook page, Land Transportation Regional Office XI. 

“The guidelines and computer apps link are there for you to access and process your plate number,” he said, adding that this applies to four-wheel vehicles as well.

While the backlog is cleared, Mandaya noted a remaining challenge in distribution.

 “There is no more backlog; however, the problem is that clients need to claim them at the regional property section. But later on, through our on-out data form, we will send them to the district offices across Davao Region, and owners can claim them there,” he concluded, indicating future plans of the LTO XI to decentralize the claiming process for greater convenience.

Photo courtesy of Rhoda Grace B Saron 

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