After extending the validity of motor vehicle registrations expiring last month, it is no surprise that the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is also extending the validity of driver’s licenses expiring during the months of April and May. Through a memorandum, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has advised all its offices to extend the validity of […]
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has once again extended the validity of driver’s licenses, conductor’s permits, and student permits, as well as the validity of motor vehicle registration in certain regions. Those with expiring licenses or motor vehicle registrations are in for a Christmas treat from LTO as they have further extended the deadlines. All […]
In the digital age we’re living in, it’s no surprise at all that we take all things to social media. While some things are better off left out online, we have to admit that social media postings are not only entertaining but are very useful these days. We do read and have updates on everything […]
It seems that the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is yet again in hot water. The Commission on Audit (COA) is calling out the DOTr for not being able to deliver over 8.12 million license plates amounting to P2.1 billion to their rightful owners throughout 2014 to 2020. According to the 2020 audit report made by […]
Starting tomorrow, July 31, 2021, several Land Transportation (LTO) offices will be open during Saturdays to accommodate motor vehicle registrations. This is to reduce the congestion of motorists who have transactions with the Land Transportation Office (LTO). “The following offices with registration function shall be operational during Saturdays starting July 30, 2021, except on the […]
Good news for motor vehicle owners: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has extended registration deadlines for all vehicles because of the newly imposed ECQ. The LTO recently closed most of its offices in areas under lockdown—Metro Manila, Laguna, Bulacan, and Rizal—because of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, as well as the observance of Holy […]
FINALLY After what seemed to be a long and agonizing wait, many people who have been waiting for their car’s license plates will finally be getting them. The Supreme Court has finally lifted the temporary restraining order it issued in 2016 which prevented the around 700,000 license plates to be delivered to their owners. The […]
Do you want to have your own unique mobile phone number and not just some randomly assigned one? Smart Signature now lets you choose your own number according to your preferences when applying for a new postpaid plan. The feature is available when you apply for a new Smart Signature Postpaid Plan, which covers Plan […]
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) recently released a memorandum reiterating that Local Government Units (LGUs) cannot confiscate a driver’s license. However, Republic Act No. 4136 says otherwise. Let’s discuss the pertinent provisions to shed some light on the problem. The recently issued memorandum from DILG reiterates Section 3.4 of DILG-DOTC Joint Memorandum Circular […]
You are probably aware that there is a “huge” backlog of unprinted license plates in the country and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has been struggling to address the issue until now. While it is not your fault for not having the proper plates attached to your vehicle, it is your responsibility to claim your […]
The City of Baguio may have opened its door for tourists, but not for vehicles without plate numbers. The proposed city ordinance for such prohibition has just passed the third and final reading. According to Jordan Habbiling, information officer of the Baguio City Council, the ordinance penalizing vehicles without registration plates is now in the […]
If you are renewing your driver’s license soon, you’ll be required to complete the Comprehensive Driver’s Education (CDE) and acquire a certificate. “Ang lahat ng magrerenew ay kailangang dumaan sa Comprehensive Driver’s Education (CDE) upang matanggap nila ang kanilang CDE Certificate,” said LTO in a recent advisory. This new guideline applies to all types of […]