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Vision |
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The LTO envisions a well-developed transportation system that will play a vital role in improving the quality of life of the Filipino people, particularly in providing a more viable means of land transport and a secured travel for transport users and commuters. |
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Mission |
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To rationalize the land transportation service and facilities and to implement effectively the various transportation laws, rules and regulations. |
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Mandate & Main Functions |
1. Inspection and Registration of Motor Vehicles
2. Issuance of Licenses and Permits
3. Enforcement of Land Transportation Rules and Regulations
4. Adjudication of Traffic Cases
5. Collection of Revenues for the Government
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Organizational Chart & Office Functions |
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Click here for the hierarchy and functions of various LTO officials/offices. |
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Historical Background |
| The concept of land transportation system in the Philippines started when our ancestors invented means of locomotion. The early means of transportation used was animals in moving people and goods from place to place. Although the means of land transportation during the early days were not |
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as
sophisticated
as
the
modern
vehicles
of
today
and
the
roads
were
as
well
constructed,
the
early
Filipinos
also
observed
some
forms
of
laws
to
govern
their mobility. These laws were as informal and simple as specifying which animal could be used for certain purposes. However, the existence of these rules showed that our ancestors had already felt the need to regulate the transportation system. |
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