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It was quite the busy week

We’re hoping to see it soon

In case you missed it, Mayor Isko Moreno caused quite the buzz yesterday as he called for the complete pullout of all electric tricycle (e-trike) units across Manila City. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has since responded to the mayor's

Speedsters, beware

Speed limits are often neglected here in the Philippines. Even outside of tollways, you might find drivers who feel like the world is a racetrack, and that poses a huge safety concern. You see, each road has a designated speed limit, as

Say goodbye to your clutter-free windshield

So, you've finally gotten hold of your brand-new license plates. Soak it in and celebrate, but keep in mind you aren't out in the clear just yet: You still need to install that horrendous-looking-er, we mean fancy-

A few motoring-related concerns from this afternoon’s address

Are you dissatisfied with the Philippine Land Transportation Office's (LTO) quality of service? If your answer is yes, you'll be glad to know your complaints aren't falling on deaf ears.During President Rodrigo Duterte's fourth annual State of

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Is this allowed?

Smoking's bad for you-you're probably aware of that. Chances are you also know that lighting up a cigarette outside of designated smoking areas in public is illegal under the Clean Air Act, and can net you a fine between

Repeat offenders beware

Sometimes, you get the sense that drivers in the Philippines simply don't care. Simple-to-follow rules and regulations are broken or ignored far too often, and when motorists are caught, they simply pay the fine and go back to, well,

Are you in favor of this?

The Land Transportation Office's (LTO) practical driving test for license applicants might be about to become more difficult, as well as more expensive-more so if you have no idea what you're doing behind the wheel.House Bill 504, also

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LTO and DepEd launch the integration of road safety in the basic education curriculum

Our population is growing rapidly and our roads are filled to capacity. We aren't just talking about motor vehicles driven by people here. The road ecosystem includes pedestrians, commuters, motorcycle riders, PWDs, you name it. Everyone-young and old-has to

Get the chance to see the company’s modern jeepneys

As part of its Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), the government has officially launched the Modern PUV Caravan. Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) continues its support for the program through its participation in the festivities earlier today.The Japanese manufacturer will be

Is yours on the list?

Is your vehicle still plying our streets sporting that old six-digit white-and-green license plate? If your answer is yes, you might want to check out the Philippine Land Transportation Office's (LTO) official Facebook page.The agency has released

The Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act is “seriously flawed and discriminatory”

It's like the proverbial sword of Damocles above our heads-this is how the 15 members of the newly formed Justitia Lex Machina (JLM) described the Republic Act No. 11235, otherwise known as the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act of 2019. Signed

No, this is not a challenge

For better or for worse, social media has changed the motoring landscape. And in their quest for likes and shares, some misguided drivers have gained notoriety for their dangerous antics behind the wheel. Don't know what we are talking about? Just

Forget about spending birthdays at the LTO

Violators face a P5,000 penalty and confiscation of ‘bora-bora’ motorbike

Due to the public's mounting complaints on the proliferation of motorcycles with exhaust systems emitting excessive sound, Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Edgar Galvante has issued a memorandum order for the conduct of an intensified crackdown against these causes of public

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We’ll let you weigh in on this one

Electric kick scooters, or e-scooters as we call them, are great alternatives to using public transport to get around the metro. They can help you beat Metro Manila traffic, and they're lightweight, portable, and-most important-environment-friendly.You might

The government agency clarifies the matter

NOTE: Our sources from the Land Transportation Office have told us that as of May 29, 2019, the memo below has been retracted and taken down from all LTO branches. Watch this space for updates. If you've ever visited your nearby