65 women complete LTO-NCR’s free driving courses

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MANILA, Philippines — In line with the celebration of National Women’s Month, 65 women have completed free driving courses offered by the Land Transportation Office National Capital Region (LTO-NCR).

All-women Theoretical Driving Courses (TDCs) were offered in Pasay City, San Juan City, and Parañaque City.

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Twenty-nine women completed TDCs at the Driver’s Education Center in Pasay City; 27 women at San Juan Licensing Center; and nine women at Parañaque City Licensing Branch.

“The program emphasized women’s active participation in the transport sector, providing them with the necessary knowledge to secure a Student Permit (SP) free of charge,” LTO-NCR said in a statement on Sunday.

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LTO-NCR Regional Director Roque Versoza III said that the initiative promotes gender equality in transportation, in line with the national theme “Babae sa Lahat ng Sector, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas.”