
Metro Manila, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Saturday called for a swift investigation on the Land Transportation Office (LTO) enforcers filmed for manhandling a knife-wielding motorist in Panglao, Bohol.
Dizon sent Assistant Secretary for Road Transport Jojo Reyes to gather information and provide “immediate recommendations” within the next 24 hours.
In the viral video, LTO personnel are seen arresting a man on board his motorcycle. One of the enforcers was filmed holding the man’s knife and threatening the rider with it.
Video link: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?mibextid=wwXIfr&v=1012412140918520&rdid=5xsBDg6ofjZBCzPh
LTO Region 7 earlier apologized for the incident and assured the safety of the public.
“As a result of the incident, LTO 7 has immediately suspended all law enforcement operations in Bohol Province, and has withdrawn the field enforcement officers from the area pending a full investigation into the matter,” it said in a statement on Friday.
The viral video racked up more than 4,000 shares and 400,000 views as of posting.


















