The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is set to issue a show cause order against the organizer of the Boss Ironman Mindanao Cup 2026 in General Santos City after footage and accounts of alleged accidents and road violations during the event circulated on social media.

LTO said the widespread circulation of disturbing footage and accounts of accidents online has caught the attention of the LTO chief and enforcement teams.

LTO said based on reviews of viral videos and images, several traffic violations are alleged to have occurred during the event, which included overspeeding; use of unauthorized vehicle accessories and modifications, illegal blinkers; and failure to stop at red lights and disregard for road signs, including mandatory stop signs and lane markers.

The agency said these alleged violations contributed to incidents during the challenge, including collisions involving both event participants and civilian vehicles.

LTO added that one of the alleged tragic incidents was the death of a seven-year-old child, who was killed during a collision. A separate fatal collision was also reported involving another event participant, which occurred in Kibawe, Bukidnon on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

After reviewing and assessing these contents on social media, the Intelligence and Investigation Division (IID) of LTO has launched preliminary investigations to verify the allegations and gather evidence.

Once the investigations concluded, LTO said the show cause order will then be issued formally to the organizers.

“The heartbreaking footage we saw circulating online is a stark reminder that road safety is non-negotiable – every life on our roads matters, especially the most vulnerable among us like children. Private motor vehicle events must never come at the cost of innocent lives,” LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao, said.

“Under Republic Act No. 4136, organizers have a legal and moral obligation to ensure compliance with traffic laws and prioritize safety for all. We will hold accountable those responsible, and this case sends a clear message: compliance is mandatory, and safety must be at the core of all event planning and execution,” Lacanilao added.