Malacañang said Thursday that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Land Transportation Office to intensify its operations against unauthorized public utility vehicles nationwide.
Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said the agency’s stepped-up enforcement aligns with the President’s directive to ensure safe and orderly travel for motorists.
LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao said the agency is sustaining its anti-colorum campaign to crack down on unlicensed and unauthorized vehicles operating on public roads.
From February 9 to 11, the LTO apprehended 353 colorum vehicles across the country. Of the total, 107 units were impounded, while 246 were placed under technical impoundment, a procedure in which license plates are confiscated pending compliance with regulations.
The LTO also formally launched its K9 Unit to strengthen law enforcement operations, including inspections at transport terminals and checkpoints, as well as other field activities.
Earlier, the agency rolled out a Mobile Command Center to enhance operational coordination and ensure continuous monitoring of road conditions and enforcement activities.
Castro said the initiatives form part of broader government efforts under President Marcos’ leadership to prioritize the safety and welfare of motorists.
