A Parañaque City government employee is facing an administrative investigation and a 90-day preventive suspension of his driver’s license after allegedly harassing and tailing a female motorist from Don Bosco to the gate of her subdivision on Saturday night, October 10.
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) issued a Show Cause Order (SCO) against the vehicle’s registered owner and designated driver, directing them to appear before the agency’s Intelligence and Investigation Division at its Central Office in East Avenue, Quezon City, on October 21, 2026.
According to the LTO, the female motorist reported that the driver repeatedly honked his horn and flashed his high-beam headlights while following her from Don Bosco to Annex 42 in Parañaque City.
The driver allegedly attempted several times to overtake her by entering the opposite lane, prompting oncoming vehicles to honk their horns.
The LTO said a video of the incident showed a logo on the vehicle and an identification lace worn by the driver, suggesting that he was a government employee.
Aside from the 90-day preventive suspension, the driver was ordered to surrender his license to the LTO’s Intelligence and Investigation Division. The vehicle was also placed under alarm status.
The agency said the driver could be declared an Improper Person to Operate a Motor Vehicle, which could serve as grounds for the suspension or revocation of his driver’s license, depending on the findings of the investigation.
LTO Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao reminded motorists, particularly government employees, to exercise restraint and respect other road users.
“Ang simpleng pag-overtake ay hindi dapat maging dahilan upang habulin, takutin, o ilagay sa panganib ang kapwa motorista,” Lacanilao said.
He stressed that public servants are expected to demonstrate proper conduct and self-control at all times, whether on or off duty.
Meanwhile, the Parañaque City government confirmed that the employee had been identified and directed to submit a written explanation following the incident, which was captured in a video circulating online.
“The City does not tolerate conduct unbecoming of a public servant, on or off duty,” the city government said in a statement dated October 13.
It added that the matter is being investigated to determine whether administrative charges are warranted, in accordance with Civil Service rules and with due respect for the employee’s right to due process.
The city government also cited Republic Act No. 6713, or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, which requires government personnel to act with courtesy, restraint, and respect toward the public.
Both the LTO and the Parañaque City government said the matter remains under investigation.
