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MANILA, Philippines -- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said today the implementation of the new rounds of fines was done only after a series of consultations with various sectors.
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Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Assistant Secretary Anneli Lontoc yesterday warned illegal private emission testing centers (PETCs) that the government would  rid the industry of irregularities once the agency’s interconnectivity program is fully implemented.


"Your (illegal PETCs) days are numbered," Lontoc said in a statement.


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                    [Title] => MRT 3 could be better managed
                    [Summary] => Philippine Star reader Peter Daniel Fraginal wrote to say in reaction to previous columns that touched on MRT 3, that in reality, the problem with MRT 3 is lackluster management. He also thinks, "the plan of the MRT management and the Arroyo administration of improving the service by adding new (second hand) coaches is in my opinion misguided and would just present an opportunity for graft and corruption." 


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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) posted a collection revenue of P5.6 billion in the first half of the year, up 6.96 percent from the figure posted during the same period last year.


Officials said the agency was able to surpass its first semester revenue target by more than P46 million.


Based on the LTO’s accomplishment report, the main source of revenue remained the Motor Vehicle User’s Charge (MVUC), which comprises 76 percent of the total collection.


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                    [Title] => LTO seeks harmonized traffic rules
                    [Summary] => The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is seeking to harmonize traffic rules in Metro Manila to put more order on the road.


LTO chief Assistant Secretary Anneli Lontoc said the LTO has been receiving numerous complaints from transport groups and private motorists regarding the different traffic rules and regulations in the metropolis.


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                    [Title] => Lto to ban vehicles  with cfc airconditioners
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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will soon ban vehicles with airconditioning units that use chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).


In a statement, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Anneli Lontoc said that starting May 22, the agency will not renew the  registration of vehicles with Mobile Air Conditioners (MACs) that contain CFCs.


A Random Roadside Inspection (RRI) will be conducted twice a month to check on the vehicles.


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                    [Title] => LTO to assist ‘Task Force Red Plate’
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"We are always ready to support these kinds of endeavors. As of now, we are  continuously reporting to the Office of the President (OP) and have  reported unauthorized use of red plate vehicles," LTO chief Assistant Secretary Anneli Lontoc said.


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                    [Title] => Expanded coverage of gov’t ID mulled
                    [Summary] => CEBU CITY — Malacañang indicated yesterday plans to expand the scope and coverage of the current identification (ID) system to better distinguish suspected criminals and terrorists from law-abiding citizens.


Speaking to reporters at the counterterrorism meet here, Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said "probably if we reach that point" when the government enacts a law implementing a national ID system covering all Filipinos, only then would it be "useful against criminality and terrorism."


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                    [Title] => Jumbo jeepneys launched
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The jumbos, which are a coaster-type, 30-seater airconditioned jeepneys, were launched yesterday at the LTFRB office. 


Transportation Secretary Leandro Mendoza said the country needs these types of public utility vehicles since they are suitable for the narrow streets of Metro Manila.


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"Your (illegal PETCs) days are numbered," Lontoc said in a statement.


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Officials said the agency was able to surpass its first semester revenue target by more than P46 million.


Based on the LTO’s accomplishment report, the main source of revenue remained the Motor Vehicle User’s Charge (MVUC), which comprises 76 percent of the total collection.


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In a statement, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Anneli Lontoc said that starting May 22, the agency will not renew the  registration of vehicles with Mobile Air Conditioners (MACs) that contain CFCs.


A Random Roadside Inspection (RRI) will be conducted twice a month to check on the vehicles.


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"We are always ready to support these kinds of endeavors. As of now, we are  continuously reporting to the Office of the President (OP) and have  reported unauthorized use of red plate vehicles," LTO chief Assistant Secretary Anneli Lontoc said.


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Speaking to reporters at the counterterrorism meet here, Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said "probably if we reach that point" when the government enacts a law implementing a national ID system covering all Filipinos, only then would it be "useful against criminality and terrorism."


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The jumbos, which are a coaster-type, 30-seater airconditioned jeepneys, were launched yesterday at the LTFRB office. 


Transportation Secretary Leandro Mendoza said the country needs these types of public utility vehicles since they are suitable for the narrow streets of Metro Manila.


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LTO justifies new traffic violation fines

By Perseus Echeminada | March 13, 2009 - 4:24pm

MANILA, Philippines -- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said today the implementation of the new rounds of fines was done only after a series of consultations with various sectors.

LTO warns illegal private emission testing centers

By Sandy Araneta | August 6, 2006 - 12:00am

Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Assistant Secretary Anneli Lontoc yesterday warned illegal private emission testing centers (PETCs) that the government would rid the industry of irregularities once...

Metro

MRT 3 could be better managed

By Boo Chanco | August 4, 2006 - 12:00am

Philippine Star reader Peter Daniel Fraginal wrote to say in reaction to previous columns that touched on MRT 3, that in reality, the problem with MRT 3 is lackluster management. He also thinks, "the plan of...

Business

LTO posts 6.96% hike in revenue

July 28, 2006 - 12:00am

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) posted a collection revenue of P5.6 billion in the first half of the year, up 6.96 percent from the figure posted during the same period last year. Officials said the agency...

Metro

LTO seeks harmonized traffic rules

July 10, 2006 - 12:00am

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is seeking to harmonize traffic rules in Metro Manila to put more order on the road. LTO chief Assistant Secretary Anneli Lontoc said the LTO has been receiving numerous complaints...

Metro

Lto to ban vehicles with cfc airconditioners

By Sandy Araneta | May 19, 2006 - 12:00am

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will soon ban vehicles with airconditioning units that use chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). In a statement, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Anneli Lontoc said that starting May 22,...

Metro

The road most traveled

By Ching M. Alano | May 16, 2006 - 12:00am

We consumers are all road users – fact is, we take the road most traveled when we commute to school, the workplace, or place of recreation (like the malls, though it can be pretty taxing to shop and eat out...

Health And Family

LTO to assist ‘Task Force Red Plate’

May 4, 2006 - 12:00am

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said yesterday it would help the Office of the Ombudsman run after persons using government vehicles for unauthorized purposes, which results in wasted fuel. "We are always...

Metro

Expanded coverage of gov’t ID mulled

April 21, 2006 - 12:00am

CEBU CITY — Malacañang indicated yesterday plans to expand the scope and coverage of the current identification (ID) system to better distinguish suspected criminals and terrorists from law-abiding citizens. Speaking...

Headlines

Jumbo jeepneys launched

By Sandy  Araneta | February 3, 2006 - 12:00am

A new mode of transport will soon hit the roads of Metro Manila and in major cities of the country as "jumbo jeepneys" are set to receive franchises from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory...

Metro