LTFRB Region XI - Davao

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐗𝐈 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Davao City – LTFRB XI, headed by Regional Director Nonito A. Llanos III, expressed its sincere appreciation to Mindanao Star Bus Transit for its invaluable assistance to passengers affected by the temporary closure of the General Santos City Airport following the recent strong earthquake.

During the period of disruption, flights originally bound for General Santos City were diverted to Davao International Airport, leaving many passengers in need of onward transportation.
In line with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., through DOTr Secretary Atty. Giovanni S. Lopez, Asec. Reyes and LTFRB Chairman Atty. Vigor S. Mendoza II, with the guidance of DOTr Usec. Mark Steven C. Pastor and DOTr Asec Dioscoro Reyes, LTFRB XI coordinated with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and Mindanao Star Bus Transit to facilitate direct bus services between Davao International Airport and General Santos City. LTFRB Chairman Vigor D. Mendoza II immediately authorized LTFRB Board Member Greg Pua Jr. to issue Special Permits for Mindanao Star.

Through the initiative, affected passengers were able to travel directly from the airport without the inconvenience of proceeding to the Davao Overland Transport Terminal, significantly easing their journey during an unexpected situation.
Regional Director Llanos underscored the importance of collaboration and swift action in ensuring the welfare of the riding public during emergencies.

"In times of crisis, the spirit of cooperation becomes even more important. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mindanao Star Bus Transit for their immediate response and willingness to assist affected passengers. Their support helped ease the burden of many travelers and demonstrated a genuine commitment to public service," Director Llanos said.

LTFRB XI also recognized the support of all concerned agencies and stakeholders whose coordinated efforts ensured that affected passengers were provided with safe, accessible, and reliable transportation throughout the airport disruption.

𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐔𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐖𝐄𝐍𝐘𝐎

LTFRB XI would like to appeal to your good hearts. Our fellow Dabawenyos in Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental are also in dire need of our assistance following the 7.8 earthquake on June 8, 2026.

The LTFRB XI headed by Regional Director Nonito A. Llanos III, has opened its doors to any type of donation and voluntary assistance. Barug Dabawenyo will kick-off on June 19, Friday, from 9am to 6pm. Food, water, clothing, beddings, medicines, hygiene kits, medicines and first aid, laminated sacks or trapal are badly needed to more than twenty two thousand (22,000) families affected as of June 14, 2026.

Donations will be accepted until June 22, 2026 at 5pm. You may contact us through this FB page or through our helplines 09064966852, 09093741060.

Daghang Salamat!

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡; 𝟐𝟒 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board - LTFRB, under the guidance of DOTr Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Z. Lopez, has temporarily suspended the operation of 24 units of a bus company following a road crash in Baguio City that left its employee dead and six passengers injured.

LTFRB Chairman Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II said the suspension is for 30 days while the investigation is ongoing to determine if there were lapses committed under the rules and regulations of the issued Certificate of Public Convenience.

“We commit to an impartial and no-nonsense investigation not only because it is our mandate but because it is the life and limb of commuters that are stake when it comes to public transportation,” said Chairman Vigor.

The passenger bus involved a unit owned by the North Genesis Bus Line, Inc. in the road crash that happened on Tuesday, June 16 on Kilometer 6, Marcos Highway in Baguio City.

The bus conductor died after he was trapped inside the bus and based on the report, the bus was heading to Baguio City when it hit a truck that was parked alongside the road early morning on Tuesday.

At least six other people were injured and were taken to the hospital.

In the show cause order issued to the bus company, it mandated the drug testing of all bus drivers and road worthiness inspection of the 24 suspended bus units.

It also asked the bus company to explain in notarized writing why it should nor be sanctioned for hiring a reckless driver.

Chairman Vigor said all the license plates of the suspended units were asked to be surrendered to ensure compliance of the suspension order.

But he stressed the need to expedite the payment of insurance to the family of the deceased victim and all those who were injured. He tasked the regional LTFRB officials to regularly monitor compliance of insurance payment.

Chairman Vigor then advised PUV operators and drivers to do their share in road safety, saying the trust and confidence given by their passengers should be paid back by safe travel.

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡; 𝟐𝟒 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), under the guidance of DOTr Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Z. Lopez, has temporarily suspended the operation of 24 units of a bus company following a road crash in Baguio City that left its employee dead and six passengers injured.

LTFRB Chairman Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II said the suspension is for 30 days while the investigation is ongoing to determine if there were lapses committed under the rules and regulations of the issued Certificate of Public Convenience.

“We commit to an impartial and no-nonsense investigation not only because it is our mandate but because it is the life and limb of commuters that are stake when it comes to public transportation,” said Chairman Vigor.

The passenger bus involved a unit owned by the North Genesis Bus Line, Inc. in the road crash that happened on Tuesday, June 16 on Kilometer 6, Marcos Highway in Baguio City.

The bus conductor died after he was trapped inside the bus and based on the report, the bus was heading to Baguio City when it hit a truck that was parked alongside the road early morning on Tuesday.

At least six other people were injured and were taken to the hospital.

In the show cause order issued to the bus company, it mandated the drug testing of all bus drivers and road worthiness inspection of the 24 suspended bus units.

It also asked the bus company to explain in notarized writing why it should nor be sanctioned for hiring a reckless driver.

Chairman Vigor said all the license plates of the suspended units were asked to be surrendered to ensure compliance of the suspension order.

But he stressed the need to expedite the payment of insurance to the family of the deceased victim and all those who were injured. He tasked the regional LTFRB officials to regularly monitor compliance of insurance payment.

Chairman Vigor then advised PUV operators and drivers to do their share in road safety, saying the trust and confidence given by their passengers should be paid back by safe travel. #

𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗕𝗨𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝟮.𝟯 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦

In line with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., through DOTr Secretary Atty. Giovanni Z. Lopez and LTFRB Chairman Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II, LTFRB XI thru Regional Director Nonito A. Llanos III, continues to provide accessible and affordable transportation through the LOVE BUS "Libreng Sakay" Program.

Operating for 11 months as of May 31, 2026, the program has now served over 2.3 million passengers across its participating routes in Davao City, including Lasang–Roxas via Sasa and UM Matina–Mintal, providing crucial relief through its "Libreng Sakay" or free ride services.

Through initiatives such as LOVE BUS, LTFRB Region XI remains committed to improving mobility and enhancing the commuting experience of the riding public.
"The LOVE BUS Program is more than just free rides, it is a commitment to ease the burden of our commuters and ensure that safe, accessible, and reliable transportation remains within reach of every Dabawenyo” says Regional Director Nonito A. Llanos III

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐯𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐔𝐕𝐬; 𝐓𝐚𝐱𝐢 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board - LTFRB, under the guidance of DOTr Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Z. Lopez, warned all operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs) to maintain the cleanliness of their units or face serious consequences.

LTFRB Chairman Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II issued the statement after the agency issued a show cause order (SCO) to a taxi operator after he personally went out on Thursday, June 11, to commute to monitor the status of public transportation in Metro Manila.

During his commute experience, he came across with a taxi with license plate AAO 8576 in the Intramuros area in Manila.

“Let me remind both operators and drivers that their authority to operate is not a right but a privilege that comes with a responsibility of maintaining not only road worthiness but presentability of each unit,” said Chairman Vigor.

“Operating untidy PUVs does not only violate our rules and regulations, it also disrespects the passengers. We will not allow this so they better comply or lose the authority to operate,” he added.

This is in line with the instruction of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. to ensure the welfare and protection of commuters.

In the show cause order, the operator was asked to explain in notarized writing why its franchise should not be revoked or suspended for operating a dirty unit.

The operator was also mandated to bring the taxi unit to the LTFRB Central Office for inspection on June 15. The hearing of the case will be on June 30.

Chairman Vigor warned that defiance of the SCO will give the LTFRB the authority to rule on the issue based on available evidence aside from the P5,000 fine. # # #

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐯𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐔𝐕𝐬; 𝐓𝐚𝐱𝐢 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), under the guidance of DOTr Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Z. Lopez, warned all operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs) to maintain the cleanliness of their units or face serious consequences.

LTFRB Chairman Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II issued the statement after the agency issued a show cause order (SCO) to a taxi operator after he personally went out on Thursday, June 11, to commute to monitor the status of public transportation in Metro Manila.

During his commute experience, he came across with a taxi with license plate AAO 8576 in the Intramuros area in Manila.

“Let me remind both operators and drivers that their authority to operate is not a right but a privilege that comes with a responsibility of maintaining not only road worthiness but presentability of each unit,” said Chairman Vigor.

“Operating untidy PUVs does not only violate our rules and regulations, it also disrespects the passengers. We will not allow this so they better comply or lose the authority to operate,” he added.

This is in line with the instruction of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. to ensure the welfare and protection of commuters.

In the show cause order, the operator was asked to explain in notarized writing why its franchise should not be revoked or suspended for operating a dirty unit.

The operator was also mandated to bring the taxi unit to the LTFRB Central Office for inspection on June 15. The hearing of the case will be on June 30.

Chairman Vigor warned that defiance of the SCO will give the LTFRB the authority to rule on the issue based on available evidence aside from the P5,000 fine. # # #

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐔𝐕 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬; 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board - LTFRB, under the guidance of DOTr Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Z. Lopez, highlighted the importance of the commuters’ efforts in asserting their right against erring public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers.

This comes after a ride-hailing driver refused to convey passengers that include LTFRB Chairman Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II himself.

Chairman Vigor personally went out on Thursday, June 11, to commute in order to check on the status of the public transportation in Metro Manila. And it was then that he chanced upon a public utility vehicle bearing Plate No. NHD-1729, with the driver refusing to accept passengers.

Such action, he said, is a clear violation of the Item No. 2, Section IV of Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01—a copy of it was sent to the operator along with the SCO.

“I encourage all our kababayan to immediately report similar cases, and it applies to all public utility vehicles. Kaya malakas ang loob ng karamihan sa mga ito dahil walang nagrereklamo,” said Chairman Vigor.

“The complaints that passengers send to us serve as the information that we will work on to impose discipline and ensure that both PUV operators and drivers are strictly following rules and regulations,” he added.

In the SCO, the operator was given five working days from receipt of the SCO to explain why her Provisional Authority should not be canceled or revoked over the incident.

The hearing on the case is on June 23.

“Failure on the part of the respondent to appear before the Hearing Officer and file an Answer, shall be considered as a waiver on her part to be heard and shall cause the imposition of a penalty in the amount of Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00),” the SCO read.

Chairman Vigor also emphasized the power of social media in compelling PUV drivers to behave, as he assured the public of the LTFRB’s immediate response to their complaints.

He said complaints can be coursed through email, social media accounts and LTFRB hotline 1342.

“Let us work together not only to keep our roads safe but in ensuring that passenger rights and protection are respected and observed,” said Chairman Vigor. # # #

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐋𝐓𝐅𝐑𝐁 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐔𝐕 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬; 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), under the guidance of DOTr Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Z. Lopez, highlighted the importance of the commuters’ efforts in asserting their right against erring public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers.

This comes after a ride-hailing driver refused to convey passengers that include LTFRB Chairman Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II himself.

Chairman Vigor personally went out on Thursday, June 11, to commute in order to check on the status of the public transportation in Metro Manila. And it was then that he chanced upon a public utility vehicle bearing Plate No. NHD-1729, with the driver refusing to accept passengers.

Such action, he said, is a clear violation of the Item No. 2, Section IV of Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01—a copy of it was sent to the operator along with the SCO.

“I encourage all our kababayan to immediately report similar cases, and it applies to all public utility vehicles. Kaya malakas ang loob ng karamihan sa mga ito dahil walang nagrereklamo,” said Chairman Vigor.

“The complaints that passengers send to us serve as the information that we will work on to impose discipline and ensure that both PUV operators and drivers are strictly following rules and regulations,” he added.

In the SCO, the operator was given five working days from receipt of the SCO to explain why her Provisional Authority should not be canceled or revoked over the incident.

The hearing on the case is on June 23.

“Failure on the part of the respondent to appear before the Hearing Officer and file an Answer, shall be considered as a waiver on her part to be heard and shall cause the imposition of a penalty in the amount of Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00),” the SCO read.

Chairman Vigor also emphasized the power of social media in compelling PUV drivers to behave, as he assured the public of the LTFRB’s immediate response to their complaints.

He said complaints can be coursed through email, social media accounts and LTFRB hotline 1342.

“Let us work together not only to keep our roads safe but in ensuring that passenger rights and protection are respected and observed,” said Chairman Vigor. # # #

𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐚𝐧!

Kaisa ng buong sambayanan, nagbibigay-pugay tayo sa kagitingan, sakripisyo, at wagas na pagmamahal sa bayan ng ating mga bayani na lumaban para sa kalayaang ating tinatamasa sa kasalukuyan. Sa pagdiriwang ng makasaysayang pagkakataong ito, nawa'y patuloy nating itaguyod ang mga pagpapahalaga ng pagkakaisa, paglilingkod, at taos-pusong pagmamahal sa ating Inang Bayan."