A civic group has filed a complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman–Visayas seeking an investigation into what it described as “widespread corruption” at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Central Visayas.
In a letter to Acting Ombudsman Dante F. Vargas, the group Citizens Against Graft and Corruption accused Regional Director Glen Galario, Assistant Regional Director Apolinar, and Chief of Operations Aden Belza of alleged involvement in unauthorized collections and misuse of authority.
The filing cited supposed irregularities in dealings with driving schools, emission centers, vehicle dealers, and plate distribution, which the group claimed had “generated millions of pesos in payments”.
It also alleged that some LTO officials engaged in undisclosed activities within agency premises and questioned Galario’s frequent absences and travels outside the region.
The petitioners urged the Ombudsman to impose preventive suspensions on Galario, Apolinar, Belza and other officials pending investigation, citing their influence over records and staff.
“We appeal for swift and important attention to our plea in the best interest of the public and good governance,” the group said in its complaint.
The case is now under review by the Ombudsman. The officials named have not yet publicly commented.
