It’s official: the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have established a data-sharing agreement to make punishing violators easier. The memo was signed today by MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando S. Artes and LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Edgar C. Galvante, with the goal of fortifying the current No Contact Apprehension systems (NCAP) […]
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 […]
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 surge in the country, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has announced on its official Facebook page a list of the different branches that will remain closed as well as offices that are open this January 2022. Starting today January 11 until Friday January 14, the LTO Compound, East Avenue, Quezon […]
Motorists set to register their vehicles would no longer need approval from a Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Center (PMVIC) within their geographic areas of responsibility (GAOR). Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade has once again postponed the implementation of mandatory PMVIC testing. The requirement of a PMVIC test within the geographic areas of responsibility […]
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 […]
If it wasn’t obvious already, several Land Transportation Office (LTO) offices will be closed during the holy week, and through the new ECQ. The LTO just announced that its main office, together with several regional offices, district offices, and Driver’s License Renewal Offices (DLROs) will be closed in observance of the Holy Week and to better comply […]
It’s a long process If you think about it, being an Uber driver (or maintaining a fleet of cars for Uber) is actually a good business model. In fact, it is not surprising why people have a preference to use Uber or any transportation network company (TNC) for that matter. As part of being curious, we did […]
Neophyte Senator Joel Villanueva has put up for deliberation Senate Bill 1165, the “No Garage, No Car” Act of 2016. Filed a few days ago, SB 1165 mandates motor vehicle buyers from metropolitan areas to provide proof of parking space as a prerequisite for vehicle purchase and registration with the Land Transportation Office (LTO). Let’s […]
You’ve heard the news – American tech company Tesla is in talks with the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) for a potential joint-venture in battery tech. Why batteries? Well Tesla is one of the biggest innovators in battery technology because of necessity – their main products are their electric cars, which require hi-quality, hi-tech batteries […]
E-Bikes and E-Trikes will be regulated starting April 2024, as the MMDA has passed Regulation No. 24-022, which prohibits E-Bikes, E-Trikes, Tricycles, Pedicabs, Pushcarts, and Kuligligs from traversing national roads. MMDA listed 19 major roads in Metro Manila where e-bikes and e-trikes are banned. “Due to the proliferation of e-vehicles, the MMC deemed it imperative to regulate […]
A month or so ago, the Philippine motoring world was shocked then the Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced that it would allow road users to make improvised plates due to a shortage. Since then, there’s been a lot of back-and-forths on the matter which definitely has left people quite confused. Thankfully, the agency has posted […]
Aside from implementing a maximum prescribed rate for theoretical and practical driving lessons–and even offering FREE courses to student drivers, the LTO is also looking at ways to shorten and simplify the exams for driver’s license applicants as well. LTO chief Jay Arthur Tugade said in a statement yesterday (May 5) that he formed a […]