MANILA, Philippines — Bini member Mikha Lim issued a public apology Wednesday night after a viral video showing her using a mobile phone while driving prompted the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to suspend her driver's license.
“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,” Lim said in a statement posted on her official X account.
“I take full accountability for what happened. I have already reported to the LTO and am going through due process to face the proper penalties for my violation,” she added.
The 23-year-old added that the incident served as a lesson in accountability and emphasized the importance of traffic regulations.
“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. I promise to learn from this and do better,” she said.
Lim released the statement hours after voluntarily appearing at the LTO Central Office in Quezon City on Wednesday to surrender her driver's license.
LTO officials placed her license under a 90-day preventive suspension pending a hearing scheduled for Nov. 20.
The case stemmed from a video circulating on social media showing Lim using her smartphone to host a live broadcast on the fan platform Weverse while driving.
The LTO issued a show-cause order directing the singer to explain her actions. The agency cited possible violations of Republic Act 10913 or the Anti-Distracted Driving Act.
During her appearance at the agency, Lim met with LTO Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao to express regret and surrender her license as part of the proceedings.
The Nov. 20 hearing will allow the agency to further evaluate the case and determine the appropriate penalties.
