It is in relation to her usage of her phone while driving.
In a statement that was released on Wednesday, November 11, Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief and Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao has directed people in the agency to investigate the matter related to the viral video of BINI member Mikha Lim.
The P-pop star was seen recording herself while driving when her mobile phone fell.
The LTO noted that instead of pulling over to a safe location, she reached down to retrieve the phone from the floor of the vehicle.
Moreover, “she was also observed holding the phone with both hands while driving—a dangerous action that could lead to an accident and pose a risk to her own safety as well as that of other motorists.”
Thus, the LTO has placed Lim under investigation and issued a Show Cause Order (SCO), on top of being compelled to appear before the Intelligence and Investigation Division (IID) of the LTO Central Office in the Quezon City, on November 20 (Friday).
The 23-year-old singer-performer is also directed to submit a sworn explanation, accompanied by supporting documentation, in response to the allegations against her.
As an initial measure pending the investigation, he has been ordered to immediately surrender his driver’s license to the IID and will be placed under a 90-day preventive suspension.
The potential violations, the agency, is in possible breaches of Republic Act No. 10913 (the Anti-Distracted Driving Act), reckless driving, and being an “improper person to operate a motor vehicle.”
“These violations may serve as grounds for the suspension or revocation of her driver’s license,” the LTO resumed.
Lacanilao underscored, “It is our duty to ensure that the law is enforced fairly and impartially, regardless of an individual’s status or fame. Whether famous or not, everyone is expected to follow traffic laws; if a violation is proven, the LTO will impose the corresponding penalties.”
The LTO also reminded motorists to strictly adhere to traffic laws—particularly the prohibition against using mobile phones while driving—and emphasized that such behavior can lead to accidents and pose a danger to the safety of the driver, as well as other motorists and pedestrians.
“Staying alert and giving full attention while driving is essential to avoid road incidents,” it stressed.
Meanwhile, in light of the situation, the BINI member, together with her manager, appeared before the LTO Central Office.
During her visit, Lim had a conversation with Lacanilao, where she expressed her apologies. She personally surrendered her driver’s license and received her show-cause order.
MIKHA ISSUES STATEMENT
Meanwhile, through her social media page, the P-pop star issued a statement regarding the matter.
“I want to sincerely apologize for my actions. There is absolutely no excuse for using my phone while behind the wheel. It was careless and irresponsible,” she wrote.
Lim also took full accountability for what happened and said that she already is undergoing due process to face the proper penalties for her violation.
“This has been a big lesson for me to be much more mindful, disciplined, and responsible moving forward. Road safety rules exist to protect everyone, and something we need to take seriously,” Mikha said.
Lastly, the singer-performer said: “I promise to learn from this and do better.”
