LTO to trim exam of applicants for student driver’s permit

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 05/04/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Thursday said applicants for student driver’s permits may soon have a shorter examination as it aims to further eliminate the public’s reliance on fixers. The LTO acknowledged that…

My LTO saga

Cielito F. Habito - @inquirerdotnet 05/02/2023

It has been eight years since I paid P450 to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for new car license plates under its Motor Vehicle License Plate Standardization Program. Like me, millions have yet to see their plates.…

Shortage in driver’s licenses blamed on poor foresight

Julie Aurelio 04/30/2023

The shortage in plastic ID cards for driver’s licenses was caused not by a lack of funds, but a “lack of smarts and foresight” in procuring the said ID cards. House deputy speaker Rep. Ralph Recto said…

LTO chief now says DIY plates against the law

Jane Bautista, Melvin Gascon - @inquirerdotnet 04/28/2023

A day after saying that car and motorcycle owners could “create” their temporary plate numbers to address a looming supply shortage by June and July, Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Jose Arturo Tugade on Thursday clarified that…

Caindec: Temporary license plates allowed if there is proper authorization

Futch Anthony Inso, Wenilyn Sabalo 04/28/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Temporary license plates are allowed as long as there is proper authorization for such and the assigned specifications are followed, LTO 7 director Emmanuel Caindec reminded vehicle dealers and motorists. Caindec’s reminder…

LTO chief: Oops…DIY plates not allowed

Zacarian Sarao 04/27/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) reminded drivers on Thursday not to make their own license plates as the agency awaits procurement to replenish their stock. “Bawal po magprint ng sariling plaka, bawal po gumawa…

‘DIY’ license plates will do amid shortage – LTO

Jane Bautista 04/27/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Owners of new cars and motorcycles may have to make their own temporary plates in the wake of a looming shortage of license plates by June and July, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) said…

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 extends registration validity of new motorcycles

Jane Bautista 04/24/2023

  MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will extend the registration validity of new motorcycles up to three years in a new policy seen to benefit drivers who use motorcycles for their livelihood. In a…

Registration of new motorcycles now have 3-year validity — LTO

Zacarian Sarao 04/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Sunday announced that the validity of all new motorcycle registrations has been extended to three years. Before the announcement, only motorcycles with engine displacements of at least 201cc…

LTO extends expiring licenses, waives penalties

Beatrice Pinlac, Dempsey Reyes 04/22/2023

Reeling from a public furor over its inability to issue proper drivers’ licenses, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced on Friday that it would extend the validity of driver’s licenses expiring from April 24 to October 31…

Paper-based licenses to save LTO’s day in the face of card shortages

Beatrice Pinlac 04/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The supply of plastic cards for driver’s licenses is running low, the head of the Land of Transportation Office (LTO) disclosed Thursday, saying the permits will just be printed on paper soon. LTO chief…

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