Alberto "Bert" Suansing, former Land Transportation Office chief and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board chairperson, passed away at 70 on Friday, the Department of Transportation said.

The DoTr announced Suansing's passing on its official Facebook page yesterday.

"Secretary Jaime J. Bautista and the entire staff, officers and sectors of the Department of Transportation extend our utmost condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Alberto 'Bert' Suansing," the statement said.

"He was a dedicated public servant and an exceptional leader. As an advocate of road safety, Mr. Suansing was one of those who was instrumental in pushing for the welfare of road transport stakeholders," it added.

Suansing also served as DoTr senior consultant, a consultant for the Toll Regulatory Board, and as secretary general of the Philippine Global Road Safety Partnership.

His son, Alan, said his father's remains will be cremated at the Nacional Chapels and Crematory on Tuesday, 27 September 2022.