MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) opened yesterday its sixth licensing center in Metro Manila to serve more clients.
LTO chief Teofilo Guadiz led the opening of the Araneta licensing center in Barangay Sto. Domingo, Quezon City.
Guadiz said the center caters to motorists applying for a student permit, new driver’s license or those renewing their current license.
He said the licensing center would not only bring government service closer to the public, but would also comply with standards to ensure the safety of motorists.
“I expect from you the strictest standards in the issuance of driver’s licenses. We have set up some goals, we have set up some expectations,” he told employees of the newly opened LTO licensing center.
Guadiz admitted that the agency is still facing challenges in ensuring that motorists are educated in road safety laws to curb the number of accidents.
LTO National Capital Region West director Roque Verzosa III said they hope to provide affordable, accessible, comfortable and safe transport services for motorists.