SAICT to stay 'fearless in service' after killing of enforcer

Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (SAICT) enforcer shot dead in his home in Cavite on July 12, 2025. Cavite PPO.

MANILA  — The Department of Transportation's Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (SAICT) condemned the "senseless killing" of one of its enforcers on Saturday and said it will remain firm and fearless on service for the welfare of commuters.

In two posts on its Facebook page on Sunday morning, SAICT said it is determined to seek justice after enforcer Hervin Cabanban was shot dead in his home in Cavite by a still unknown assailant.

SAICT enforces traffic and road safety rules, particularly along the EDSA Busway.

Cabanban's neighbors told authorities they heard two gun shots in his house on Saturday, 2 a.m.

"Condemning in the strongest possible terms the senseless killing of SAICT enforced Hervin Cabanban who was murdered inside his home," SAICT wrote.

"We will do everything to hold those accountable for this heinous crime and cowardly act. Walang kalaban-laban ‘yung tao. Pinasok niyo ang bahay, pinagbabaril niyo, at sinaksak niyo pa," the agency said, quoting Department of Transportation-SAICT Asec. Jose Lim IV.

(You entered his home and shot him while he was defenseless. You even stabbed him)

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Despite the attack, SAICT stressed it is more determined to do its duty for the welfare of Filipino commuters.

"Sa mga duwag na pumatay sa isa naming kasamahan na tapat na gumaganap lamang ng kanyang tungkulin, nananatili kaming MATATAG at walang takot. Patuloy kaming magbibigay ng tapat at dedikadong serbisyo sa bayan," it said, quoting SAICT Ground Commander Simeon Talosig, a retired army general.

(To the cowards who killed our colleague who had been doing his duty faithfully, we remain strong and unafraid. We will continue to render faithful service to the country)

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon earlier expressed outrage and said the department is coordinating with law enforcement agencies to hold the perpetrator accountable.

"I strongly condemn in the strongest terms the heinous killing of our SAICT enforcer. Ipinag-utos na ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos ang mabilisang pagresolba sa krimen na ito," he said in a statement.

SAICT is tasked to crack down violations on the EDSA Busway, ensuring that the lane is used properly. Erring motorists over the years include both regular civilians and government officials.

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