LTFRB-Bicol has new chief

LEGAZPI CITY  , Philippines  — A former officer of the Highway Patrol Group has been appointed as director of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in Bicol.

Vladimir Kahulugan was installed as LTFRB Bicol director on Friday by LTFRB chairman Martin Delgra III.

Kahulugan vowed to observe transparency in the discharge of his duties. He replaced former LTFRB-Bicol director Jun Abrazaldo, who was removed over accusations of graft and corruption.

Delgra said Abrazaldo’s removal stemmed from the allegedly anomalous transactions involving his office.

Abrazaldo threatened to file a case of harassment against Delgra.

The LTFRB chief downplayed the threat, saying the decision to remove Abrazaldo is a prerogative of the President.