LTFRB tells PUV drivers: Don't vlog and drive

MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Saturday warned public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers against driving while vlogging or producing social media content to prevent potential road crash.

In a statement, the LTFRB said it issued memorandum circular No. 2026-050 that seeks to reinforce the Anti-Distracted Driving Act after the agency noticed an increase in vloggers and other social media content creators who produce content while driving PUVs.

“We call on both the operators and drivers to be mindful of this law not only for the safety of all the people on board the PUV but also to all the other road users,” said LTFRB Chair Vigor Mendoza.

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“Everybody knows that even a split-second of distraction can result in fatal road crashes,” he added.

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Under the Republic Act No. 10913 or the Anti-Distracted Driving Act, drivers are prohibited from using mobile communication devices or electronic entertainment gadgets to send or receive calls and texts, play games, watch movies, surf the internet, and other similar acts while the vehicle is in motion or temporarily stopped at a red light.

Meanwhile, the newly issued memorandum circular by the LTFRB specifically prohibits PUV drivers from vlogging and content creation, as well as using social media platforms while driving.

Among the prohibited acts include recording videos, taking photographs, or engaging with livestreaming platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or other social media sites.

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PUV drivers who will be caught violating the circular will incur a P5,000 fine as penalty.

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According to Mendoza, vlogging and other forms of content creation “constitute extreme forms of distracted driving that blatantly compromise the safety of the riding public, pedestrians, and other road users.”

Such acts also violate the conditions of the certificate of public convenience granted to PUV operators, which requires them to prioritize public safety and convenience, he added.

Mendoza urged operators to remind drivers regarding existing rules and regulations on road safety and ensure the strict implementation of RA 10913.

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“I appeal to our PUV operators and drivers to respect the law and rules and regulations on road safety. Let us all work together to ensure the protection and welfare of our drivers, passengers and all road users,” he said. /jpv