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Motorists can still choose between PMVICs or PETCs
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) ordered the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to put the mandatory testing at private motor vehicle inspection centers (PMVICs) on hold a few months back. Now, the latter is clarifying that the policy remains suspended.After talks of
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Until the issues surrounding GAOR have been resolved
Back in July, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) issued Memorandum Circular No. 2021-02. In a nutshell, the document mandates select Land Transportation Office (LTO) branches to accept only vehicle inspection reports from authorized private motor vehicle inspection centers (PMVICs). Now, however,
Our roads are getting busier
PMVICs carry out this testing procedure
The Department of Transportation is pursuing the expansion of private motor vehicle inspection centers (PMVICs) in the country to ensure the roadworthiness of all vehicles plying our thoroughfares.In a recent interview with Summit Media editors, agency head Arthur Tugade said he
by Aris Ilagan
Out of roughly 21 million two-wheelers registered with the LTO
An official of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has expressed alarm over the number of motorcycles with delinquent registrations. According to Clarence Guinto, acting director of LTO National Capital Region-West, around 21 million motorcycles are registered with the agency, but almost
by Aris Ilagan
“Matagal nang may visual inspection”
Last month, Malacañang announced that motorists would no longer be required to undergo testing at private motor vehicle inspection centers (PMVIC) and would be able to fulfill their Land Transportation Office (LTO) requirements by visiting private emission testing centers (PETC) instead.
by Drei Laurel
Have you tried getting your car inspected?
For the better part of three years, I've been insisting that my parents have the braking issues of their 2009 Toyota Fortuner addressed. Each time I've brought this up, I've been brushed off with either one of two replies: "
A pretty slow week considering how the month had kicked off
You have the right to choose either of the two
Malacañang made headlines last week when it announced that President Rodrigo Duterte had declared that the new Motor Vehicle Inspection System (MVIS) of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) should no longer be mandatory.Of course, we all had questions following the
Is this final, though?
So, we think we finally have some idea as to what President Rodrigo Duterte meant when he said that the Motor Vehicle Inspection System (MVIS) is no longer mandatory.According to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Duterte's order means motorists can
by Drei Laurel
It’s a big investment
Before President Rodrigo Duterte said yesterday that the Motor Vehicle Inspection System shall not be mandatory for vehicle registration, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) had announced that it will start accepting applications for at least 200 more private motor vehicle inspection centers (
by Aris Ilagan
“Siguro naman pagbibigyan kami sa tamang panahon”
In case you missed it, private motor vehicle inspection centers (PMVICs) have come to an agreement with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to lower their inspection fees.President Rodrigo Duterte has also ordered authorities to make
by Drei Laurel
Can things get any more confusing at this point?
Malacañang has just dropped a bombshell of an announcement. Brace yourselves, folks.During his noontime briefing today, February 11, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered to defer the implementation of the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles
Keep this in mind if you’re going back for re-inspection
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has requested owners of private motor vehicle inspection centers (PMVICs) to waive the retesting fees that are charged when a vehicle fails the initial roadworthiness test.This move came after Rep. Edgar Mary Sarmiento, chairman of the
by Aris Ilagan
Too many things going on at the same time
Here's where we are so far in the implementation of the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act: By operation of the law, Republic Act No. 11229 already took effect on February 2, 2021, but the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has stressed
In light of numerous complaints from the public
Senator Ralph Recto has filed a resolution urging the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to suspend private motor vehicle inspection center (PMVIC) operations in light of mounting opposition from motorists.Recto's Senate Resolution No. 638, which
by Aris Ilagan
To date, 24 of the initial 138 testing centers are up and running
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has decided to open up applications for an additional 200 private motor vehicle inspection centers (PMVICs) to be able to accommodate the millions of registered vehicles in the country.Mark Steven Pastor, DOTr assistant secretary for road
by Aris Ilagan
The tactic allows vehicle owners to engage fixers, they claim
The Vehicle Inspection Center Owners Association of the Philippines (VICOAP) has asked the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to tighten the 'change venue' policy for vehicle registrations following the alleged proliferation of the 'no show' scheme at some private emission testing centers (PETCs).
by Aris Ilagan
