BINI member Mikha Lim has publicly apologized after a viral livestream showed her using a cellphone while driving, prompting the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to place her driver’s license under a 90-day preventive suspension. The P-pop star personally appeared at the agency’s central office on November 11, 2026, acknowledging her mistake and expressing willingness to face the consequences of her actions.
The controversy erupted after footage circulated online showing Mikha recording herself behind the wheel, at one point holding her phone with both hands while the vehicle was moving. According to the LTO, the singer was also seen bending down to retrieve her cellphone after it fell instead of pulling over safely. The agency subsequently issued a show-cause order citing possible violations of the Anti-Distracted Driving Act and regulations against reckless driving.
Rather than waiting for her scheduled November 20 hearing, Mikha voluntarily reported to the LTO and surrendered her driver’s license. LTO Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao described her early appearance as a gesture of good faith. In a public statement, Mikha admitted that using her phone while driving was careless and irresponsible, stressing that there was no justification for her actions and promising to exercise greater discipline moving forward.
While Mikha has accepted responsibility, the LTO’s investigation remains ongoing, with a final resolution expected after the agency completes its review. The incident has drawn attention to the dangers of distracted driving and serves as a reminder that road safety regulations apply to everyone, regardless of celebrity status. For the BINI star, the controversy has become a public lesson in accountability, with her driving privileges and possible penalties now subject to official proceedings.