ILOILO – The Land Transportation Office Region 6 (LTO-6) is set to adopt digital innovations — already piloted in the National Capital Region — to address logistical challenges and improve the efficiency of license plate distribution in the region.
Among the upcoming initiatives is the LTO Digital Tracker, an online platform that allows motorists to monitor the status of their license plates and driver’s licenses in real time. The system also enables home delivery of plates via accredited courier services, significantly reducing the need for in-person visits to LTO offices.
“This system is already being pilot-tested in the NCR. We don’t have it in Region 6 yet, but we are excited and pushing for its implementation here,” said LTO-6 director Atty. Gaudioso P. Geduspan II. “We’re eager to get our hands on the LTO tracker because it will greatly benefit motorists in our region.”
The digital tracker and home delivery system are part of the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) broader push for full digitalization of LTO services — a move aimed at eliminating long lines, streamlining transactions, and expanding access to government services.
According to Geduspan, once launched, the system will allow vehicle owners to trace the exact location of their plates and request delivery directly to their homes for a minimal fee.
“Well, it will be very effective,” he said. “If you can identify where your plate is, you can contact the office and request delivery. That way, you won’t need to physically go to the LTO office, which can be time-consuming and inconvenient, especially when parking is limited or the location is unfamiliar.”
Last April, the DOTr announced that all LTO transactions will soon be fully digital.
“This is a historic move toward full digitalization and a game-changing innovation that will bring LTO services closer than ever to Filipinos, right at their fingertips,” said DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon.
While awaiting the rollout of these digital platforms in the region, LTO-6 remains committed to improving public service through proactive field initiatives.
“One of our biggest challenges is that although many plates are already available, many vehicle owners haven’t claimed them,” Geduspan pointed out. “That’s why we’ve taken the initiative to bring the plates directly to the people.”
He cited LTO-6’s ongoing efforts to distribute plates to tricycle operators and drivers’ associations (TODA) in their respective municipalities, particularly for those who secured their franchises through local government units (LGUs).
“Tricycle drivers operate daily and often can’t find the time to visit our offices,” he added. “So we go to them, barangay by barangay, so they can get their plates without disrupting their livelihoods.”
The planned digital transition and expanded outreach efforts are part of LTO-6’s broader commitment to efficient, accessible, and citizen-centered public service./PN
