Manila, June 26 -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Friday vowed to run after two taxi drivers who allegedly overcharged and stole from two Thai models and pageant winners during their visit to the Philippines.

In a statement, LTFRB Chair Vigor Mendoza II said an investigation is ongoing to identify both the drivers and the operators of the taxis involved and hold them liable for embarrassing the country.

"We will be coordinating with the Philippine National Police (PNP) to get all the necessary information that could lead to the identification of the taxi drivers involved. On the part of the LTFRB, we will be providing the information needed for the identification of the operators and eventually hold...