ADVERTISEMENTThese are the statements of Guadiz as he appeared at the hearing of House committee on transportation on Monday. The bribe was reportedly in exchange for the approval of franchise applications and route alterations. At the hearing on Monday, Guadiz told lawmakers the routes are created by local government units (LGUs) and not LTFRB. Guadiz was ordered suspended by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. after Tumbado accused the LTFRB head of corruption and irregularities. One of the messages claimed the suspended chairperson was supposedly informed about franchise applicants who were willing to pay grease money.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 23, 2023 15:19 UTC