‘Ill-treated’ motorcycle dealer receives award from LTO

CEBU, Philippines — One of the leading motorcycle dealers that had been persecuted by the previous administration of the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas has received an award from the same agency in other region.

Du Ek Sam Inc. was named Motorcycle Dealer of the Year, a prestigious award given by the LTO-Regional Office V during the Gabi ng Parangal 2023 held at Hotel St. Ellis, Legazpi City on December 7, 2023.

The award recognizes the exceptional and quality service, and the highest compliance to the guidelines and standards prescribed by the LTO as an accredited dealership.

DU EK SAM, INC. was chosen among the hundreds of motorcycle dealers in the Bicol Region for its outstanding performance and service.

The award was presented by LTO Regional Director Francisco P. Ranches Jr., CESO VI, who expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the dedication and hard work

invested by Du Ek Sam, Inc. in the excellent public service throughout the year.

Ranches congratulated the other awardees and partners of the LTO in the region.

The award runs contrary to the allegations made by former LTO-7 regional director Victor Emmanuel Caindec against Du Ek Sam Inc., Desmark Corporation, DES Marketing Inc., Premio Corporation, and DES Strong Inc., all owned by the Du Family.

Caindec accused these dealers of tax fraud for purportedly defrauding the government of millions of pesos from their sales of the motorcycles.

Engineer Carl Ryan Lim, the President and CEO of Du Ek Sam, Inc., who accepted the award, thanked the LTO-V for the recognition and support.

Lim also shared his vision and commitment to continue providing the best products and services to the motorcycle enthusiasts not only in Masbate and the Bicol

Region but also to all its customers in all its branches nationwide.

The Gabi ng Parangal 2023 was attended by more than 200 guests, including LTO officials and staff, motorcycle dealers, manufacturers and distributors. — (FREEMAN)