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They’re under attack on issues of legality
by Aris Ilagan
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
by Aris Ilagan
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
by Aris Ilagan
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
by Aris Ilagan
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 private motor vehicle inspection centers (PMVIC) testing fees.From the existing fees (P1,500
by Aris Ilagan
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
by Aris Ilagan
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
by Aris Ilagan
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
by Aris Ilagan
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
by Drei Laurel
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
by Aris Ilagan
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
by Aris Ilagan
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
by Aris Ilagan
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
Officials of the two agencies might be charged with malfeasance
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee will investigate the top officials of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for their alleged failure to produce new motorcycle license plates-a factor which is being blamed for a recent spate
by Aris Ilagan
Following a dialogue between local officials and LTO representatives
One local government is finally putting its foot down on the private motor vehicle inspection center (PMVIC) debacle.In a Facebook post, the San Fernando City, La Union Council announced that it has moved to suspend local PMVIC operations. This development comes
by Drei Laurel
Is a rethink of this new system necessary?
Earlier today, January 25, the Clean Air Movement of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) spearheaded a noise barrage to protest the implementation of the new Motor Vehicle Inspection System (MVIS).Although the media hardly saw protestors
by Aris Ilagan
No appointment, no plate
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Region VII has announced that select motorcycle plates are now available for claiming.The agency started releasing these plates last Tuesday, January 19, at the Seaview Wing of SM Seaside City Cebu. Applicants can drop by
With more to follow in the coming weeks
By now, many of you are probably asking how many new Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers (PMVIC) are currently operational and where they're located. To recap, these PMVICs will replace the current Private Emission Testing Centers once they have fully complied
by Aris Ilagan
Iwasan ang mga ito upang hindi masayang ang pera sa testing fee
Nabalitaan niyo na ba ang pagsisimula ng operasyon ng private motor vehicle inspection centers (PMVICs) sa iba't ibang lugar sa bansa? Base sa bagong pinaiiral na Motor Vehicle Inspection System (MVIS), ang mga pasilidad na ito ang papalit sa private emission
by Aris Ilagan