The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a show cause order to the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) regarding the alleged bearing unauthorized government license plate on a Toyota Hiace Grandia Van registered under its name on Friday, May 9.
“Investigations revealed that the red plate SAA ****, registered to a Toyota Hiace Grandia Van, was illegally attached to the Fortuner,” the Department of Transportation Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (DOTr-SAICT) noted that the plate number may not match the registered vehicle type on Friday, May 9.
This order comes after DOTr-SAICT has formally asked the LTO to issue an SCO against the registered owner of a white sports utility vehicle (SUV) which illegally entered the EDSA Carousel Busway at Ortigas Station Northbound, and managed to flee authorities on Thursday morning.
“This marks the second incident involving the same vehicle, which previously fled apprehension on January 13, 2025, injuring a DOTr-SAICT enforcer,” DOTr-SAICT revealed.
The LTO’s Intelligence and Investigation Division has directed DBP to appear at its office in Quezon City on May 15, 2025.
DBP is also required to submit a written comment or explanation, along with supporting documents, to counter the allegations.
“Failure to comply will be deemed a waiver of their right to be heard, and the case will proceed based on existing evidence,” said in the statement.
The driver may be charged for violating Section 18 of the Republic Act 4136 or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, which governs the improper use of license plates.
The transportation authorities have requested LTO’s help in identifying the driver and called for suspension or revocation of the driver’s license if found valid.
The DOTr-SAICT said that they are working with the LTO and MMDA to provide CCTV footage to identify the driver and support the case.
