LTO rolls out free practical driving course

By Rio N. Araja

THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Wednesday announced the launch of a nationwide, complimentary theoretical driving course (TDC) for pre-registered student-driver applicants on May 11 and 12.

LTO chief Jay Art Tugade said the TDC program was designed to offer opportunities for economically disadvantaged Filipinos to apply for a student permit, granting them access to valuable driving skills and education. The bottom line was to promote road safety and motor vehicle roadworthiness across the country, Tugade said. testified on the spate of violence in Negros Oriental that preceded the assassination Gov. Roel Degamo and eight others last March 4.

The initiative also coincides with the agency’s 111th founding anniversary.

“LTO recognizes that not all Filipinos have the financial means to cover TDC fees, which is why we have arranged for the provision of complimentary TDCs at our regional offices. While we can only accommodate a limited number of students, this initiative demonstrates the agency’s dedication to increasing the number of qualified drivers on the road, in partnership with our affiliated driving schools,” Tugade said.

Garcia explained that the law was clear that Comelec has the authority to postpone an election within 40 to 90 days, petition or no petition.

Any particular place can also be placed under Comelec control or under serious control, he added.

As this developed, Region 7 director police chief Gen. Anthony Aberin said they support the deferment of the BSKE in Negros Oriental.