Sen. Grace Poe during one of the Senate’s proceedings. Senate PRIB file photo / Bibo Nueva España
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Grace Poe on Monday chided the Land Transportation Office (LTO) over the reported 1.7 million license plates it has yet to distribute, urging them to arrange a “catch-up plan” to address the backlog.
To recall, the Commission on Audit, in its 2022 annual report, showed that over 1.7 million license plates worth P808.7 million, and have been paid for by motorists in 2015, have yet to be delivered by the agency.
“The LTO must put in place a catch-up plan to address the millions of vehicle plates backlog,” said Poe in a statement.
“It must crack the whip, if necessary, on private providers who fail to deliver,” she added.
Poe expressed frustration over the issue, citing how motorists already have to bear the hassle of registration and renewal — only to go home without license plates.
She also reiterated how the lack of plates poses security risks.
“The absence of vehicle plate poses security risks. It is also shortchanging motorists who have shelled out money for the plates,” said Poe.
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