The director of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in the Bicol Region on Wednesday was sacked from his post following a probe on his alleged involvement in extortion activities.
The dismissal of Vladimir Custer Santiago Kahulugan, director II of LTFRB Bicol Region, was stated in a letter from Malacañang dated Nov. 28 signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea.
“Pursuant to the instructions of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, please be informed that your appointment as Director II, LTFRB is hereby terminated effective immediately,” the letter read.
In a bulletin issued by the Department of Transportation, Kahulugan was dismissed after an investigation uncovered his involvement, along with several others, in an extortion scheme where they demanded monthly “protection” payment from bus and UV Express operators in Bicol Region.
