THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Tuesday clarified that the LTO-IT System will not supplant the Land Transportation Management System (LTMS).
In an official statement, the agency emphasized that “both systems remain operational under the LTO›s existing dual-system arrangement.”
On March 23, LTO chief Markus Lacsnilao issued Memorandum MVL-2026-095 directing motor vehicle manufacturers, assemblers, importers and dealers to process all stocks reporting and sales reporting transactions through the LTO-IT System in accordance with existing guidelines, to ensure continuous and secure processing and compliance with government standards.
“This is a targeted, interim measure, not a system-wide replacement,” the LTO stressed.
The dual-system arrangement is a lawful risk management measure under the Build-Operate-Own Phase Out Agreement governing the LTO-IT System, it pointed out, citing it ensures that LTO frontline services remain uninterrupted under any operational or legal scenario affecting either system.
“The LTO will issue further guidance as warranted. The public is assured that all core services vehicle registration, driver›s licensing, and law enforcement adjudication continue without disruption,” it said.
“In line with the LTO’s ongoing efforts to ensure the efficient, secure, and uninterrupted delivery of motor vehicle registration services, it has become necessary to adopt measures to support operational continuity and safeguard data integrity across the systems used for motor vehicle transactions,” its memorandum read.
“The maintenance contract for the LTMS has reached the end of the term, resulting in the loss of guaranteed technical support and system maintenance. Its continued use may expose the LTO and its stakeholders to operational and security risks, as the absence of guaranteed technical support may delay the resolution of system downtime or performance issues, potentially affecting the timely processing of transactions,” it added.
Dermalog, a German information technology contractor, was behind the LTO’s online portal LTMS.
