EIGHT motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol during a two-day road safety operation in Talisay City on June 26 and 27, 2026.
The operation, conducted by the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO 7), the Philippine National Police and the Talisay City Traffic and Transportation Office, enforced Republic Act 10586, or the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013.
The LTO 7 said the eight drivers tested positive for alcohol impairment during roadside inspections and now face charges under the law.
LTO 7 Director Wendel Dinglasan said the campaign aims to deter impaired driving and reduce road crashes, urging motorists not to drive after consuming alcohol.
During a June press briefing, Cebu Police Provincial Office Deputy Director for Operations Lt. Col. Jose Rovic Villarin said many road crashes were suspected to involve drunk driving. Police recorded 3,570 road accidents in 2025 and 2,581 incidents so far in 2026.
Motorcycles accounted for the largest share of crashes this year with 1,081 cases, compared with 1,193 motorcycle-related incidents during all of 2025.
Villarin identified Talisay City, Minglanilla and City of Naga City as among the areas with the highest number of road incidents, citing limited alternative routes in southern Cebu as a contributing factor. / DPC