LTO - Calapan District Office

𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚? 𝐈-𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐨 𝐊𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟!
𝘓𝘛𝘖, 𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘬𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘰 𝘴𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘢-𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨 ‘𝘒𝘶𝘸𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘛𝘖 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘧’ 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘮

Bilang bahagi ng ika-anim na buwan ng mga naisagawang hakbang ng pamunuan, nagkaroon ng programang “Kuwentuhan with the LTO Chief” ang Land Transportation Office (LTO) na naglalayong magbigay ng malinaw at accessible na paliwanag sa publiko hinggil sa nga polisiya, reporma, at resulta ng operasyon ng ahensya. Tampok sa unang sesyon nang nasabing programa ang paglulunsad ng “I-Report Mo Kay LTO Chief,” isang direktang sumbungan na nagbibigay sa publiko ng mabilis at madaling paraan upang mag-ulat ng reklamo, katiwalian, o concern sa pamamagitan ng website na www.ireportmokayltochief.ph at opisyal na page/messenger nito na I-Report Mo Kay LTO Chief. Ang inisyatibong ito ay kaayon ng 7-point priority agenda ni LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao, partikular sa pagpapalakas ng transparency, accountability, at agarang pagtugon sa mga hinaing ng publiko.

Sa ilalim ng “I-Report Mo Kay LTO Chief,” maaaring magsumite ang sinumang motorista o mamamayan ng kanilang ulat kaugnay ng operasyon, serbisyo, o kaugalian ng mga tauhan ng LTO, kabilang ang mga insidente ng road rage, mapanganib na pagmamaneho, at iba pang paglabag na naglalagay sa peligro sa kaligtasan sa kalsada. Ang mga matatanggap na sumbong ay agad na dadaan sa kaukulang beripikasyon upang matiyak na naaaksyunan ang bawat reklamo alinsunod sa umiiral na mga patakaran.

Ayon kay LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao, ang nasabing inisyatibo ay bahagi ng patuloy na reporma ng ahensya upang palakasin ang accountability at gawing mas bukas ang komunikasyon sa pagitan ng gobyerno at publiko.

Hinihikayat ng LTO ang publiko na gamitin ang “I-Report Mo Kay LTO Chief” bilang isang responsableng paraan ng pakikilahok upang makatulong sa pagpapanatili ng maayos, ligtas, at mabisang sistema ng transportasyon sa bansa.

In line with the LTO Road Safety Advocacy Program and Educating Road users with a comprehensive understanding of Republic Act No. 4136 also known as the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, and other related land transportation laws, rules and regulations, through the initiative of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to strengthen nationwide campaign of road safety and transportation education, implemented under the guidance of Department of Transportation Acting Secretary Atty. Giovanni Z. Lopez and LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao, with the supervision of LTO-MIMAROPA Acting Regional Director, Francisco P. Ranches Jr. CESO VI, LTO Calapan District Office headed by Chief Merwyn C. Quitain conducted a Road Safety Caravan held at Brgy. Dulangan II,Baco, Oriental Mindoro last March 28-29, 2026. The two-day activity was made possible through the request of Hon. Leonardo L. De Ocampo

The caravan was highlighted with the conduct of Free Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) and processing of student permit to qualified applicants. This was designed to instill a culture of safety and compliance among participants and enhanced accessibility and efficiency, emphasizing responsible, disciplined, and life-saving driving practices. The conducted TDC was able to issue 200 Free TDC certificates and securing 200 student permits to the participants on the last day of the activity.

These initiatives emphasize the LTO MIMAROPA’s dedication to prioritizing road safety and equipping communities with the knowledge and resources needed to foster responsible road usage. By bringing services closer to the people and making partnership with local stakeholders, the Road Safety Advocacy Program continues to make significant strides in promoting safer roads and saving lives across the MIMAROPA Region.

In line with the LTO Road Safety Advocacy Program and Educating Road users with a comprehensive understanding of Republic Act No. 4136 also known as the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, and other related land transportation laws, rules and regulations, through the initiative of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to strengthen nationwide campaign of road safety and transportation education, implemented under the guidance of Department of Transportation Acting Secretary Atty. Giovanni Z. Lopez and LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao, with the supervision of LTO-MIMAROPA Regional Director, Atty. Wendel C. Dinglasan, LTO Calapan District Office headed by Chief Merwyn C. Quitain conducted a Road Safety Caravan held at Brgy. Bayanan II, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro last March 21-22, 2026. The two-day activity was made possible through the request of Barangay Chairwoman, Hon. Marivic Garcia.

The caravan was highlighted with the conduct of Free Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) and processing of student permit to qualified applicants. This was designed to instill a culture of safety and compliance among participants and enhanced accessibility and efficiency, emphasizing responsible, disciplined, and life-saving driving practices. The conducted TDC was able to issue 60 Free TDC certificates and securing 60 student permits to the participants on the last day of the activity.

These initiatives emphasize the LTO MIMAROPA’s dedication to prioritizing road safety and equipping communities with the knowledge and resources needed to foster responsible road usage. By bringing services closer to the people and making partnership with local stakeholders, the Road Safety Advocacy Program continues to make significant strides in promoting safer roads and saving lives across the MIMAROPA Region.

In line with the LTO Road Safety Advocacy Program and Educating Road users with a comprehensive understanding of Republic Act No. 4136 also known as the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, and other related land transportation laws, rules and regulations, through the initiative of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to strengthen nationwide campaign of road safety and transportation education, implemented under the guidance of Department of Transportation Acting Secretary Atty. Giovanni Z. Lopez and LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao, with the supervision of LTO-MIMAROPA Regional Director, Atty. Wendel C. Dinglasan, LTO Calapan District Office headed by Chief Merwyn C. Quitain conducted a Road Safety Caravan held at Xentro Mall, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro last February 21-22, 2026. The two-day activity was made possible through the request of Ms. Rosemarie R. Labrador, Chairwoman of Calapan E-bikers Association (CEBA).

The caravan was highlighted with the conduct of Free Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) and processing of student permit to qualified applicants. This was designed to instill a culture of safety and compliance among participants and enhanced accessibility and efficiency, emphasizing responsible, disciplined, and life-saving driving practices. The conducted TDC was able to issue 178 Free TDC certificates and securing 174 student permits to the participants on the last day of the activity.

These initiatives emphasize the LTO MIMAROPA’s dedication to prioritizing road safety and equipping communities with the knowledge and resources needed to foster responsible road usage. By bringing services closer to the people and making partnership with local stakeholders, the Road Safety Advocacy Program continues to make significant strides in promoting safer roads and saving lives across the MIMAROPA Region.

𝐋𝐓𝐎 𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄𝐒 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐏𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐒

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) today announced the issuance of Memorandum Circular No. MVL-2026-4911, outlining guidelines for the use of Temporary Certificates of Registration (CR) for Motor Vehicles (MV), Motorcycles (MC), and Trailers (TRL). This measure is in response to a limited supply of Security Paper for official CRs, caused by delivery delays from the National Printing Office (NPO). The LTO assures the public that it is actively working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

This Memorandum Circular aims to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of public service and maintain operational continuity. It strictly regulates the issuance and use of Temporary CRs, which will serve as provisional documents until the official Security Paper CRs become available. All New Registration Units (NRUs), Authorized District Offices (ADOs), and District/Extension Offices processing new registrations and miscellaneous transactions of MV/MC/TRL are covered by this directive. The LTO emphasizes its commitment to preserving accountability and control over all accountable forms during this period.

Rest assured, the LTO is dedicating all its efforts to expedite the resolution of the Security Paper supply issue. Once the official Security Paper CRs are available, all concerned offices will prioritize the printing and release of these documents, corresponding to previously issued Temporary CRs. Registered owners and authorized representatives will be promptly notified of the availability and release of their official CRs. The LTO deeply appreciates the public's understanding and cooperation as it navigates this temporary challenge to uphold efficient and reliable service.

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𝐋𝐓𝐎 𝐌𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐨

Kaugnay ito ng kumakalat na video sa social media, particularly sa Facebook, tungkol sa pagkaka-apprehend ng isang indibidwal na kilala online bilang “Sir Leo” noong February 16, 2026, bandang 6:25 ng umaga sa Calapan City.

Base sa Official Incident Report and body-worn camera footage ng apprehending officer from LTO Calapan District Office, pinara ang sasakyan dakong 6:20 ng umaga sa Barangay Bayanan II, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro bilang bahagi ng routine enforcement operation sa lugar.

Sa initial approach, maayos at magalang na nakipag-ugnayan ang apprehending officer sa driver. Pinayuhan ng apprehending officer ang front-seat passenger na isuot ang seatbelt habang umaandar ang sasakyan, alinsunod sa umiiral na road safety regulations na mandatory ang paggamit ng seatbelt para sa driver at passenger. Base sa body camera recording, ang paalala ay ibinigay sa mahinahon at professional na paraan.

Matapos nito, at bilang bahagi ng standard operating procedures, hiniling sa driver ang Official Receipt at Certificate of Registration (OR/CR) ng sasakyan at ang valid driver’s license nito. Hindi nakapagpakita ang driver ng physical driver’s license card o electronic driver’s license na maaaring ma-access sa official LTO portal sa oras ng inspection.

Dahil dito, nag-issue ang apprehending officer ng Temporary Operator’s Permit (TOP) para sa paglabag sa Section 1(a) ng Joint Administrative Order (JAO) 2014-01. Ang pag-iisue ng TOP ay isinagawa alinsunod sa enforcement guidelines.

Sa parehong araw, nag-post si “Sir Leo” sa kanyang social media account at nagpahayag ng puna laban sa LTO Calapan District Office, kabilang ang alegasyon ng discourtesy at unethical behavior mula sa apprehending officer. Iginiit din niya na napahiya umano ang kanyang asawa nang sabihan itong magsuot ng seatbelt.

Masusing sinuri ng LTO MIMAROPA Region ang kabuuan ng body camera footage kaugnay ng insidente. Batay sa nasabing recording, walang nakitang anumang asal na maaaring ituring na bastos, mapanlait, o unprofessional. Ang paalala hinggil sa seatbelt ay bahagi ng mandates ng LTO na tiyakin ang safety ng lahat ng road users. Wala ring narecord na pagtaas ng boses, paggamit ng hindi angkop na pananalita, o anumang unethical na pag-uugali mula sa apprehending officer.

Kinikilala ng LTO MIMAROPA Region ang mahalagang papel ng social media sa pagpapahayag ng saloobin ng publiko. Gayunpaman, pinaaalalahanan ang netizens or ang public na gamitin ang kanilang mga platform nang may pag-iingat. Ang freedom of expression ay may kaakibat na obligasyon na tiyakin na ang impormasyong ibinabahagi ay tama, kumpleto, at hindi nakasisira sa reputasyon ng sinumang indibidwal o institusyon nang walang sapat na batayan. Ang hindi verified accusations ay maaaring magdulot ng pagkalito at makaimpluwensya sa pananaw ng publiko nang hindi nakabatay sa buong context ng pangyayari.

Patuloy ang LTO MIMAROPA Region sa pagpapatupad ng land transportation laws, rules, and regulations nang may professionalism, integrity, at paggalang sa karapatan ng bawat mamamayan. Bukas ang LTO MIMAROPA Region sa anumang pormal na reklamo sa pamamagitan ng tamang administrative process upang matiyak na ang lahat ng panig ay mabibigyan ng pagkakataong marinig at masuri alinsunod sa umiiral na regulations.

Sa usapin ng public discourse, naninindigan ang LTO MIMAROPA Region na "transparency is upheld, but accountability remains shared."

In line with the LTO Road Safety Advocacy Program and Educating Road users with a comprehensive understanding of Republic Act No. 4136 also known as the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, and other related land transportation laws, rules and regulations, through the initiative of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to strengthen nationwide campaign of road safety and transportation education, implemented under the guidance of Department of Transportation Acting Secretary Atty. Giovanni Z. Lopez and LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao, with the supervision of LTO-MIMAROPA Regional Director, Atty. Wendel C. Dinglasan, LTO Calapan District Office headed by Chief Merwyn C. Quitain conducted a Road Safety Caravan held at Pavillon Plaza, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro last February 7-8, 2026. The two-day activity was made possible through the request of Mr. Christian M. Alberto, PhD, Chairperson and Founder of Association of Responsible E-Vehicle Owners (AREVO).

The caravan was highlighted with the conduct of Free Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) and processing of student permit to qualified applicants. This was designed to instill a culture of safety and compliance among participants and enhanced accessibility and efficiency, emphasizing responsible, disciplined, and life-saving driving practices. The conducted TDC was able to issue 200 Free TDC certificates and securing 200 student permits to the participants on the last day of the activity.

These initiatives emphasize the LTO MIMAROPA’s dedication to prioritizing road safety and equipping communities with the knowledge and resources needed to foster responsible road usage. By bringing services closer to the people and making partnership with local stakeholders, the Road Safety Advocacy Program continues to make significant strides in promoting safer roads and saving lives across the MIMAROPA Region.

📣𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐒𝐎 | 𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐘 𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐊𝐀

𝐋𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄

Magkakaroon ng pamimigay ng plaka para sa mga motorsiklo at traysikel na may mga sumusunod na kundisyon:

✔ 𝐒𝐚𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠:

● 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐋𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐕-𝐁 (𝐌𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀) 𝐧𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐚.

● 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐚-𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐧𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐨 𝐠𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞.

● 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟕 𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚.

📍 𝐋𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫: 𝙋𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙯𝙖 (𝙊𝙡𝙙 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙂𝙮𝙢), 𝘽𝙧𝙜𝙮. 𝙄𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙖, 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮
📆 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐬𝐚: 𝙁𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
⏰ 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐬: 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝘼𝙈

📄 𝐌𝐠𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐡𝐢𝐧:
✔ Kopya ng OR at CR
✔ Valid ID

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𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐒𝐎 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐎

Para sa mga motorsiklo o traysikel na unang nairehistro sa 𝙞𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙮𝙤𝙣 (𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣) 𝙣𝙤𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙖𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝙥𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙖 na 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙠𝙖 𝙤 𝙣𝙖𝙠𝙖 𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚 ay maaari nang kumuha ng plaka sa 𝐋𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄.

𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
✅ 𝐊𝐨𝐩𝐲𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐑 & 𝐂𝐑
✅ 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝 𝐈𝐃

𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐈𝐘𝐀𝐌𝐍𝐀𝐏𝐔𝐍𝐆 (𝟗𝟎) 𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐖 𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐘𝐀 𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐎’𝐘 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂 𝐄𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐇𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆 𝐒𝐀 𝐋𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀 𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐘𝐔𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐂𝐀𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐊𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐘 𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎

Nagpalabas ng Show Cause Order (SCO) ang Land Transportation Office (LTO) laban sa rider at may-ari ng isang Honda motorcycle kaugnay ng viral video kung saan makikita ang nabanggit na motorsiklo na bumibiyahe sa pampublikong kalsada na minamaneho ng rider na nakasuot ng vest na may markang "traffic enforcer" at may angkas na pinaniniwalaan ding traffic enforcer na walang suot helmet. Kapansin-pansin din na ang motorsiklo ay lumiko pakanan nang walang wastong signal light, na malinaw na paglabag sa batas-trapiko.

Dahil dito, inaatasan ni LTO Chief,Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao ang rehistradong may-ari at ang sangkot na rider na humarap sa Intelligence and Investigation Division (IID) ng LTO sa East Avenue, Quezon City sa 15 Enero 2026 (Huwebes), alas-10:00 ng umaga, at magsumite ng nakasulat at sinumpaang paliwanag (Verified/Sworn Comment/Explanation) upang ipakita kung bakit hindi sila dapat managot sa mga kasong Reckless Driving; Failure to Use Signals on Starting, Stopping or Turning; at Mandatory Use of Motorcycle Helmet.

Sinabi ni Asec. Lacanilao na dapat maipaliwanag ng nasangkot na rider kung bakit hindi kailangang suspindihin o bawiin ang lisensya nito sa pagiging Improper Person to Operate a Motor Vehicle. Gayunman, habang dinidinig ang kaso at sa sandaling matukoy ang pagkakakilanlan ng rider, ang kanyang driver’s license ay agarang isasailalim sa PREVENTIVE SUSPENSION sa loob ng siyamnapung (90) araw, at siya ay inaatasang isuko ang kanyang lisensya sa panahon o bago ang itinakdang petsa ng pagdinig.

Idinagdag ni Asec. Lacanilao na pansamantalang ilalagay din sa “ALARM” ang naturang Honda motorcycle sa panahon na isinasagawa ang hearing, na magpapahinto sa anumang transaksyon kaugnay dito.

Nagbabala si LTO Chief Lacanilao na ang kabiguang humarap at magsumite ng kinakailangang paliwanag ay ituturing na pagwawaksi ng karapatang marinig, at ang kaso ay dedesisyunan batay sa mga ebidensiyang hawak ng ahensya.

Muling nagpaalala si Asec. Lacanilao sa publiko na mahigpit na sundin ang mga batas-trapiko at panuntunan sa kaligtasan sa kalsada, at iwasan ang anumang kilos na maaaring magdulot ng panganib sa sarili at sa mga kapwa motorista.

𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝟏𝟓-𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆-𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐒𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂 𝐕𝐈𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐍𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐄 𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐔𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐎𝐓𝐑 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐌 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐍𝐎. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟎𝟎𝟏

In line with Department of Transportation (DOTr) Transportation Memorandum Circular No. 2026-001 dated 9 January 2026, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued implementing guidelines under Memorandum Circular No. MVL-2026-4846 to standardize the interpretation and reckoning of the settlement period for traffic violation fines under Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 2014-01. A key provision included in these guidelines is that driver’s licenses will not be confiscated at the time of apprehension.

The circular establishes the fifteen (15)-day settlement period as working days, reckoned from the date of apprehension and excluding Saturdays, Sundays, declared non-working holidays, and days when government work is suspended. This adjustment provides motorists with clear and reasonable timelines to process payments without unnecessary penalties.

Timely settlement within the prescribed 15 working days will be considered full compliance with JAO 2014-01 and will not result in license suspension. Instead of confiscation, licenses of motorists with unsettled violations will be placed under alert in LTO systems. Failure to settle fines within the period will trigger automatic suspension or revocation of the driver’s license for thirty (30) days, as provided under JAO 2014-01, without prejudice to the payment of corresponding fines and penalties.

A transition period of fifteen (15) working days from issuance has been allotted for system configuration and operational adjustments. The circular shall apply prospectively, governing only apprehensions made on or after its effectivity date; cases filed prior will follow rules in place at the time of apprehension. All inconsistent issuances, memoranda, or guidelines are hereby repealed or superseded accordingly.

The issuance is signed by LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao, with strict implementation directed to all LTO regional directors, assistant regional directors, district office heads, heads of Traffic Adjudication Service (TAS), and all law enforcement units and concerned personnel.