The Federated Land Transport Organizations of the Philippines is calling on the Land Transportation Office to refund P169 million in computer fees paid by public utility vehicle operators since Jan. 28, 2025.
The group, known as FELTOP, filed a second graft complaint March 5, 2026, with the Office of the Ombudsman against former LTO chief Vigor Mendoza and Stradcom Corp. president Anthony Quiambao. The complaint alleges violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.
FELTOP, which represents more than 60,000 small and independent PUV operators, claims Mendoza showed “undue favoritism” toward Stradcom. The group alleged this preferential treatment led to the collection of more than P169 millionin computer fees from approximately 1 million PUVs between January 2025 and February 2026.
“The amount reportedly covers approximately 1 million PUVs registered under the Stradcom IT system,” FELTOP said.
In its prayer for relief, FELTOP is urging the ombudsman to issue a 90-day preventive suspension against Mendoza from his current position at the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board. It also seeks an order for the refund of all computer fees paid by PUV operators since Jan. 28, 2025.
In a statement, Mendoza defended his record, saying his “aggressive policy reforms geared towards fast and comfortable services” while at the LTO “cut deep into the interests of some individuals and groups.”
“I respect and welcome the decision of a self-proclaimed transport group to bring the matter to the Office of the Ombudsman since this is the proper forum to shed light into this old and recycled issue,” Mendoza said. “But there is one thing certain in the filing of this case: This is not about accountability, this is plain and simple desperation to get even.”
FELTOP spokesperson Jun Braga said the complaint seeks accountability, transparency, and protection for small transport operators who continue to bear additional costs.
The group said the P169 computer fee per transaction lacks clear justification and does not serve the public welfare.
