Manila, April 16 -- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is looking to file administrative and criminal charges against fixers and personnel involved in "fixing" or the illegal issuance of licenses and documents in exchange for a fee.

In a statement on Thursday, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao said employees found to be involved in fixing will face both administrative and criminal charges, aside from getting sacked from their position.

"Fixers will be dealt with to the full extent of the law," Lacanilao said.

He reminded the public to avoid dealing with fixers and to instead go through the proper channels in getting their driver's license and documents.

The statement is in response to an entrapment operation by the Nati...