In response to widespread disruption caused by Severe Tropical Storm Crising and the southwest monsoon, Land Transportation Office Region VI director Gaudioso Geduspan II has directed all LTO6 personnel to grant motorists additional leeway on late renewals and new registrations.
Geduspan urged personnel to familiarize themselves with the waiver’s inclusive dates and avoid any client complaints on unawareness about the policy.
Per a memorandum dated July 25 and issued by acting assistant secretary and LTO chief, Atty. Greg Pua Jr., motor vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses expiring July 21-25, 2025, will incur no weekly surcharge if renewed by Aug. 8. The validity of those registrations and licenses is likewise extended to Aug. 8 this year.
For vehicles purchased July 21-25, the count of days for penalty purposes (from the date of the sales invoice) will only begin on the next working day after Aug. 8. The 15‑day period to settle traffic fines for violations dated July 21-25, without penalty, now runs through Aug. 8.
“These extensions are crucial to accommodate our clients whose mobility and paperwork were disrupted by recent storms,” Geduspan stressed in a statement July 28.
“I expect every LTO6 office to fully implement the memorandum and ensure that motorists receive the assistance they need,” he added.
Motorists are advised to visit their nearest LTO before the Aug. 8 deadline to take advantage of the waivers and extensions. ||
