But there will still be apprehensions
Lacanilao enters the LTO with a seven-point framework
Markus Lacanilao, former special envoy for transnational crime, has been named the new chief of the Land Transportation Office. After being sworn in last Friday, October 10, he shared a seven-point framework, which outlined his priorities for the agency.At the
by Billy Caluag
Motorists have until October 15 to renew their documents
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has extended the validity of driver's licenses and vehicle registrations that expired on September 30, 2025. The agency acknowledged that the recent typhoons, along with the devastating earthquake in Cebu, have made it especially difficult for
by Billy Caluag
Those lights are a danger to other road users
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has filed yet another show cause order, this time addressed to the owner of a vehicle with blinking rear lights. In a video circulating online, a Toyota Innova is seen reversing on a left-turn lane with
by Billy Caluag
Better claim your license plates before the end of October
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has announced that it will ban the use of temporary and improvised plates, starting November 1, 2025. The ban will be applied to both four-wheel vehicles and motorcycles-under the Joint Administrative Order 2014-001, motorists
by Billy Caluag
The rider’s license has been placed on a 90-day suspension
Seeing a small child in the backseat of a moving motorcycle is a common sight around Metro Manila. Heck, we've even seen kids propped up in the front seat with the rider. Thankfully, some of these children have appropriately sized helmets
by Billy Caluag
The previous mandate included a three-day processing time
Back in July, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced that the license plates and OR/CR of brand-new vehicles would be released within three days or 72 hours of purchase. This was enabled through a
by Billy Caluag
*For motorcycles purchased from 2014 to 2017
After clearing an 11-year license plate backlog in June, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) began employing various methods to distribute over 18 million new plates to vehicle owners. Key among these initiatives is the LTO Plate Distribution Caravan, which has been
Come on, guys
If you keep up with the Facebook pages of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO), you'd notice that a concerning number of show-cause orders are issued to irresponsible and reckless motorists, on what feels like
by Billy Caluag
Seriously, those accessories are dangerous
Accessorizing and personalizing a car is fun, but it shouldn't be at the expense of safety. One shining example of an accessory compromising safety are the flashing brake lights. We're thankful that we're seeing less of them these days,
For motorists in calamity-stricken areas
In light of the recent floods and heavy rains brought about by the last three typhoons and monsoon winds, the Land Transportation Office will be relieving penalties incurred by the late driver's license renewal and vehicle registration.Specifically, the LTO will
by Billy Caluag
With the full LTO Tracker now available
Motorists can now schedule and track the delivery of their vehicle license plates through the eGovPH app. The Department of Transportation and the Land Transportation Office announced the app update last week, days after application and renewal services for driver's licenses
by Billy Caluag
The driver was also issued a show-cause order
The Land Transportation Office has placed a 90-day preventative suspension on the driver's license of a bus driver who was seen playing a game on his phone while operating a vehicle. He was also issued a show-cause order and
by Billy Caluag
Have you received your license plate?
The Land Transportation Office has reported that as of June 30, 2025, the license plate backlog that started in 2014 has been completely resolved.Since 2014, the LTO has expanded the production of license plates, manufacturing a total of 18,578,612
by Billy Caluag
After two personalities have been slapped with show-cause orders
The Land Transportation Office seems to be summoning a lot more irresponsible drivers these days. Barely two weeks into July, two content creators have been issued show-cause orders for using their cellphones while behind the wheel.Thankfully, the first content creator
by Billy Caluag
In a new end-to-end online system
The eGovPH app now has a complete, end-to-end online driver's license renewal system. Launched by the Department of Transportation, Land Transportation Office, and the Department of Information and Communications Technology, the online system should be more accessible as it
by Billy Caluag
Not a diesel, but a full hybrid nonetheless
At the moment, there's only one powertrain choice for the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. The sole choice is a turbocharged 2.4-liter that effectively replaced the tried and tested (but quite thirsty) 4.0-liter V6. It's good for
It might be similar to the Thai updates
We all know that the Mitsubishi Triton just received minor improvements over in Thailand. It's mostly the addition of more tech for its advanced driver assists, and a few trim changes on the outside. As far as updates go, it's
An arrested suspect was presented as the agencies made the warning
The Department of Transportation, Land Transportation Office, and the Philippine National Police held a joint press conference yesterday, May 22, 2025, to issue a stern warning to fixers and online scammers who sell fake or illegally obtained identification cards.Speaking specifically in
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He was also charged with reckless driving
The Land Transportation Office has officially revoked the license of the driver involved in the fatal NAIA Terminal 1 crash that took place earlier this month. The driver has also been charged with reckless driving, under Republic Act No. 4136, or the
by Billy Caluag
And two other offenses
Could this finally be the end of the Yanna saga? The Land Transportation Office has formally charged the moto vlogger with three violations of Republic Act No. 4136, or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code. The agency later concluded and found her
by Billy Caluag
