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LTO-7 ties up with LGUs to fast-track license plate distribution

Published Aug 18, 2025 06:10 pm
OFFICIALS of the Land Transportation Office-Central Visayas led by Regional Director Glen Galario (second from left) meets Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado (center) to discuss the ramping up of license plate distribution in Region 7. (Contributed photo)
OFFICIALS of the Land Transportation Office-Central Visayas led by Regional Director Glen Galario (second from left) meets Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado (center) to discuss the ramping up of license plate distribution in Region 7. (Contributed photo)
CEBU CITY – The Land Transportation Office-Central Visayas (LTO-7) has partnered with local government units (LGUs) as part of its efforts to speed up plate distribution.
Reaching out to LGUs in the region is in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince B. Dizon, and LTO chief Vigor D. Mendoza II to accelerate the release of backlogged and unclaimed vehicle plates in Central Visayas.
LTO-7 Regional Director Glen Galario has met various local government officials to secure their cooperation in the distribution campaign.
“We have been going around the region and meeting with mayors and governors to seek their support for our plate distribution. We are glad that many of them are willing to coordinate with us and provide venues where motorists can claim their plates,” Galario said.
One of the latest LGUs to pledge support was the province of Bohol, led by Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado, who allowed the use of the Bohol Provincial Capitol as a plate distribution site.
“We have been releasing plates at our Tagbilaran City District Office, but with Gov. Aris’ support, we can now give Boholanos more convenient options while helping decongest our offices,” Galario added.
He reminded vehicle owners to bring photocopies of their official receipt (OR), certificate of registration (CR), and a valid ID when claiming their plates. Motorists were encouraged to check the status and location of their plates through the official website ltotracker.com before traveling to any distribution center.
Galario thanked Aumentado for his unwavering support to the agency, citing his active role not only in plate distribution but also in advancing road safety initiatives in the province.
The LTO-7 has also partnered with the Lapu-Lapu City government for the distribution of motorcycle plates on the barangay level, a move that would bring services closer to the people.
On Monday, Aug. 18, Lapu-Lapu Mayor Cindi King-Chan led the kickoff of the barangay-level plate distribution in Lapu-Lapu City. The rollout will initially cover motorcycle plates registered in 2017 and earlier.
Similar efforts are now being explored in Cebu City and Mandaue City following discussions with Liga ng mga Barangay–Cebu City Chapter President Franklyn Ong and Mandaue Mayor Jonkie Ouano.
“Our different chiefs of offices in the region have been meeting with local chief executives to implement the distribution at the barangay level, so we expect more distribution centers before the fourth quarter of this year,” Galario said.

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