BINI member Mikha Lim has apologized for using her cellphone while driving after the Land Transportation Office (LTO) ordered the surrender of her driver's license and imposed a 90-day preventive suspension over the incident.
In a statement on Wednesday, Lim acknowledged her actions and admitted that there was no excuse for using a cellphone behind the wheel.
“I want to sincerely apologize for my actions. There is absolutely no excuse for using my phone while behind the wheel. It was careless and irresponsible,” Lim said in a social media post.
She added that she was taking full responsibility for the incident and had already reported to the LTO to undergo due process and face the appropriate penalties for her violation.
Lim also described the incident as a lesson that would make her more mindful, disciplined and responsible moving forward, stressing the importance of following road safety rules.
“I promise to learn from this and do better,” she said.
Hi everyone, I want to sincerely apologize for my actions. There is absolutely no excuse for using my phone while behind the wheel. It was careless and irresponsible. I take full accountability for what happened. I have already reported to the LTO and am going through due process to face the proper penalties for my violation. This has been a big lesson for me to be much more mindful, disciplined, and responsible moving forward. Road safety rules exist to protect everyone, and something we need to take seriously. I promise to learn from this and do better.☺️
— mikha (@bini_mikha) November 11, 2026
The LTO announced Wednesday that it had issued a show-cause order against the popular P-pop girl group member after receiving a video showing her using a cellphone while driving.
Based on the agency's investigation, Lim was recording herself while driving when her cellphone fell. Instead of pulling over to a safe location, she reportedly bent down to retrieve the device from beneath the vehicle.
The video also showed her holding the cellphone with both hands while driving, which the agency described as a dangerous act that could endanger her and other motorists.
The LTO directed Lim to appear before its Intelligence and Investigation Division at the agency's Central Office in East Avenue, Quezon City, on Nov. 20, 2026, to submit a sworn explanation and supporting documents.
The possible violations cited in the show-cause order include Republic Act 10913, or the Anti-Distracted Driving Act, reckless driving and being an improper person to operate a motor vehicle.
As an interim measure pending the investigation, the agency ordered Lim to surrender her driver's license and imposed a 90-day preventive suspension.
LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao said the agency would enforce traffic laws fairly and without favor, regardless of a person's status or popularity.
The agency also reminded motorists to refrain from using mobile phones while driving, emphasizing that distracted driving puts the lives of drivers, passengers, pedestrians and other road users at risk.
