LTO addresses license plates backlog, start distribution

By Connie Calipay

LEGAZPI CITY --- The Land Transportation Office in Bicol (LTO-5) began distributing about 200,000 vehicle license plates in the region, addressing the plate backlog.

"The focus of this activity is on the release of backlog plates for vehicles registered in 2017 and earlier, specifically green plates and seven-character license plates, in line with the agency's ongoing efforts to address plate backlogs nationwide," LTO Bicol Regional Director Allan Castillejos said Friday.

Jamie Rose Roperes, spokesperson for LTO Bicol, said they have intensified plate distribution and collaborated with local government units, down to the barangay level, to ensure the release of the plates.

She said district offices are ready to assist motorists in updating or claiming their vehicle license plates.

"Motorists are advised that their long-awaited license plates can now be obtained. Please bring the following documents: Original Official Receipt/Certificate of Registration (OR/CR), a valid ID, an authorization letter, and a valid ID of the owner (if someone is representing them). For second owners, a Deed of Sale is also required," she said.

Meanwhile, roadside checkpoints have been established to verify whether vehicles have updated plates.

"For those without plates, on-site LTO teams are available to facilitate the claiming process," she added. (PNA)