Roberto Lastimoso


Roberto "Bobby" Tupaz Lastimoso is a retired Filipino police officer and transportation sector official who served as the Chief of the Philippine National Police from July 1998 to June 1999.

Police career

Lastimoso was graduate of PMA Class of 1967.
After being appointed as PNP chief, Lastimoso wasn't promoted to Director General rank due to Santiago Aliño's being retained to that rank. While he was the PNP chief, he was accused by then-Major General Ping Lacson of trying to protect drug dealers. He also faced graft charges, but was acquitted in 2001.

Transportation official

Lastimoso first served in the transportation sector as chief of the Land Transportation Office on January 9, 2002, replacing Edgardo Abenina, and served until July 3, and replaced by Agustin Bengzon. On his time at LTO, he was berated by President Gloria Arroyo before getting replaced.
He also served as General Manager of MRT-3 from 2004 until 2009.
He served as Chairman of the Philippine National Railways Board from 2017 until 2022.

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