License plates seized? LTO’s memo says no way

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 05/19/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Friday issued a memorandum clarifying that its enforcers are prohibited from confiscating license plates. The memorandum was issued following a public outcry about license plates getting confiscated by…

LTO forecasts license plate shortage in June, July; makeshift plates possible

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 04/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Wednesday warned of another possible shortage in license plates by June and July if the Department of Transportation (DOTr) fails to procure the necessary plates. “Based on the…

LTO draws flak for including LGBTQ+ in priority lanes

Dempsey Reyes - Reporter / @dempseyreyesINQ 04/16/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A group championing the rights of the LGBTQ+ community has called out the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for including the sector among the people who can be accommodated in the agency’s priority lanes, saying the gesture…

LIST: Transportation hotlines for Holy Week

Zacarian Sarao - @inquirerdotnet 04/06/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday released a list of hotlines the public can call for assistance during the observance of Holy Week when many Filipinos are expected to return to their provinces.…

Bribing in the passenger seat? MMDA to probe Stephen Speaks selfie buy off

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ 02/18/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is stepping in and will investigate its officer who was allegedly bought off by a selfie with a member of the American band Stephen Speaks for a supposed…

LTO Mandaue district office and licensing center at J Centre closes indefinitely

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 01/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Individuals who have transactions with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Mandaue City are advised to visit their nearest LTO office. This after LTO-7 director Victor Emmanuel Caindec, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023,…

LTO-7 says 20,000 theoretical driving course scholars benefit from program

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 10/22/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two years after the program’s introduction in the region, the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) reported that 20,000 scholars had already benefited from its free Theoretical Driving Course (TDC). In a statement,…

LTO to LGUs: Suspend implementation of ‘no contact apprehension policy’

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 08/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An official of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has asked local government units (LGUs) in the country to suspend the implementation of the “no contact apprehension” policy. In a statement released on Tuesday,…

LTO-7 endorses cancellation of accreditation of major motorcycle dealer

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/29/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) has recommended the cancellation of the Manufacturer, Assembler, Importer, Rebuilder, Dealer, and Other Entities (MAIRDOEs) Accreditation of a major motorcycle dealer in Central Visayas. This…

LTO-7 prioritizes habal-habal drivers for TDC Malasakit program in Talisay City

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/06/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) is prioritizing habal-habal drivers in Talisay City, Cebu, for their free Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) scholarships. Talisay City is the next beneficiary of LTO-7’s free…

LTO-7 opens extension office in Dalaguete

Mae Fhel Gom-os 09/16/2021

BOLJOON, Cebu—Those residing in the town of Dalaguete and its neighboring towns in southern Cebu can now avail of the services of the Land Transportation Office (LTO). This after LTO Region 7, led by Victor Emmanuel Caindec,…

Caindec: ‘Stunt’ drivers to do public service

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 05/21/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The five stunt drivers who were earlier issued Temporary Operators Permits (TOPs) and whose driver’s licenses were confiscated, will now partner with the Land Transportation Office (LTO-7) to teach drivers the safe and…

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