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Solon files bill abolishing CTPL for motor vehicle registration

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HOUSE Deputy Minority Leader and Bagong Henerasyon Rep. Bernadette Herrera has called for the abolition of the compulsory third-party liability (CTPL) insurance for motor vehicles, describing it as an outdated and redundant regulation that imposes unnecessary financial burdens on ordinary Filipinos.

In a privilege speech on Monday, Herrera said the CTPL insurance requirement, which costs around P1,200 annually as being mandated by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) during vehicle registration, places a disproportionate burden on vulnerable sectors such as jeepney drivers, delivery riders, and solo parents “who depend on every peso to support their families.”

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Herrera filed a bill seeking to remove the CTPL requirement even as she emphasized that the LTO already has the authority to halt its enforcement without the need for new legislation.

House Bill 11275 proposes the abolition the CTPL in the event that the motor vehicle owner has already obtained a comprehensive motor vehicle insurance policy.

Herrera argued that comprehensive insurance fulfils the same purpose as CTPL but offers broader protection for vehicle owners.

“While the principle behind requiring CTPL insurance is commendable, its redundancy when paired with comprehensive insurance negates its utility. Comprehensive insurance alone already fulfils the intent of ensuring accountability and financial security, while also streamlining the registration process and reducing the financial burden on motorists,” Herrera noted.

In her speech, Herrera emphasized the critical role motor vehicles play in the lives of millions of Filipinos.

“Today, I rise not just as a legislator but as a voice for the countless ordinary Filipinos who tirelessly strive to make ends meet—our jeepney drivers who brave the streets before the sun rises, our delivery riders who rush through rain or shine, and our single parents juggling multiple responsibilities,” Herrera declared.

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