Two personnel came back with false-positive results

The Land Transportation Office's (LTO) license plate production has run into another snag. During a Zoom press conference held earlier today, the agency revealed that production operations are currently suspended due to false-positive COVID-19 test results of two employees.

This is very alarming

An official of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has expressed alarm over the number of motorcycles with delinquent registrations that has reached 15.8 million. According to Atty. Clarence Guinto, acting director of the LTO National Capital Region (NCR) - West, around 21

“We must regain the trust and confidence of the public”

The LTO increased the size of the document as a result

Motorists looking to renew their Land Transportation Office (LTO) vehicle registration in the near future might be in for a little surprise as the agency has revamped its certificate of registration (CR), making changes to the document's appearance and the information

Depending on the middle digit of the plate number

Anyone who's been stressing about having to hurry to get their Land Transportation Office (LTO) vehicle registration in order can breathe a sigh of relief-at least if their license plate ends in 3.The transportation agency has just announced that

After more than two years of waiting

After nearly two years and six months of hearings and deliberations, the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) has finally announced it is ready to come up with a decision regarding the petition filed against Republic Act No. 11235, otherwise known as

They’re under attack on issues of legality

Though the organization has already heeded public clamor to lower vehicle testing fees, the Vehicle Inspection Center Operators Association of the Philippines (VICOAP) is still under attack from critics who want their operations either suspended or halted completely due to issues of

Only 1.4 million plates have been produced for 18 million registered motorbikes

Since Republic Act No. 11235, a.k.a. the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act, was signed into law, Land Transportation Office (LTO) head Edgar Galvante says his agency has only produced around 1.4 million motorcycle license plates at their plate-making facility

He is set to appear before a Senate committee

The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee has asked Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region VII director Victor Caindec to appear before the panel to shed light on accusations against him surrounding vehicle registrations. Senator Richard Gordon, chairman of the Blue Ribbon Committee, acted on

Instead of paying a mechanic P500 for a quick inspection

With a heavy heart, the members of the Vehicle Inspection Center Operators Association of the Philippines (VICOAP) heeded the appeal of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to lower the cost of vehicle testing fees.The new rates are as follows: P600 for

The amount still covers the entire 72-point inspection routine

Acting on the orders of the national goverment, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Vehicle Inspection Center Operators of the Philippines (VICOAP) have agreed to lower the testing fees for private motor vehicle inspection centers (PMVIC).From the existing PMVIC testing

Will this be a win-win solution for the stakeholders?

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has requested owners of private motor vehicle inspection centers (PMVIC) to waive the retesting fees that are charged when a vehicle fails the initial road worthiness test. This move came after Rep. Edgar Mary Sarmiento, chairman of

The possible return on investment makes it very tempting

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has formally announced that it will start accepting applications for more prospective private motor vehicle inspection centers (PMVIC) to be able to accommodate the large number of registered vehicles in the country.No less than the Land

This is not a general rule among all PMVIC owners, though

Just last week, Top Bikes Philippines made a surprise visit to a private motor vehicle inspection center (PMVIC) located in Otis, Manila. While observing the customers from the reception area, we noticed several underbone riders heading out from the facility in an

Good news

The Vehicle Inspection Center Operators Association of the Philippines (VICOAP) wants motorists to know that, no, private motor vehicle inspection centers (PMVIC) aren't out to make a quick buck out of vehicles with minor issues.During an online press conference, VICOAP

Senator Recto cited 5 compelling reasons for his move

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

Ito na kaya ang kanilang retirement dream?

Ano ba ang plano ninyo sa inyong pagreretiro? Ito ang naging tanong ng siyam na magkakaibigang Pinoy na nagtatrabaho ngayon sa Saudi Arabia. Maraming taon na ang binuno ng mga Filipino professionals na ito sa Saudi at isang araw, bigla na lang

This practice is becoming rampant

The Vehicle Inspection Center Operators Association of the Philippines (VICOAP) has asked the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to tighten the 'change venue' policy for vehicle registrations in light of the alleged proliferation of the 'no-show' scheme in some private emission testing

Before the Child Car Seats law, there was the Children’s Safety on Motorcycles

Starting tomorrow, February 2, children aged 12 and under and standing at 4'11" or shorter must be properly secured in a child seat when riding inside a private motor vehicle in transit. This rule falls under Republic Act No. 11229, otherwise

Salute to every ‘bayaning tsuper’

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Region III recently organized the 'Bayaning Tsuper' project with the city government of Pampanga to improve the public's perception of transport officials.On Thursday, uniformed officers distributed 300 bags of relief goods to tricycle and