Tugade orders preventive suspension of LTFRB executive director Jardin over corruption allegations

April 4, 2019

Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade has ordered the preventive suspension of Samuel Jardin, executive director of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), over allegations of corruption.

The preventive suspension order, which was issued Wednesday, will last for a period of 90 days, the Department of Transportation said Thursday.

The formal charge alleges that Jardin solicited money amounting to P4.8 million in exchange for facilitating and granting the application for a Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC).

As part of the department's internal investigation, Jardin is required to submit a verified Aaswer, including documentary evidence, within three days from receipt of the formal charge.

Tugade had announced two high-ranking officials, then unnamed, will be meted orders of preventive suspension for alleged involvement in corruption. +DMS