Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Economy

LTO’s Tugade says departure will give Transport department ‘free hand’ in running agency

ASSISTANT Transport Secretary Jose Arturo M. Tugade said his departure from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) was the result of a conflicting ideas on how to run the office with the Department of Transportation (DoTr), its parent agency.

“For this reason, I am stepping down so Secretary Jaime J. Bautista will have the free hand to choose who he can work best with,” Mr. Tugade said in a statement.

“Even as the Department of Transportation (DoTr) and LTO both aim to succeed in serving the public, our methods to achieve that success differ,” Mr. Tugade said.

Mr. Tugade did not elaborate on his differences with the DoTr.

The resignation takes effect on June 1.

Mr. Tugade took office on Nov. 17, 2022. He is the son of the former Transport Secretary, Arthur P. Tugade.

“I will continue to root for the LTO’s success even as a private citizen, because I will always share in Secretary Bautista’s belief that our offices can be a formidable force for good in our country,” he said.

In a separate statement, Mr. Bautista said that the DoTr will recommend to the Office of the President a new official to head the LTO.

“We extend our appreciation to Assistant Secretary Tugade for his seven-month stint as Assistant Secretary of the LTO,” Mr. Bautista said.

“His pursuit of service innovations at LTO benefited the public, for which this office is grateful,” he said.

During his term, Mr. Tugade introduced electronic systems, online renewal options, a cap on driving school rates, incentives for electric vehicle users, and a three-year validity period for registering motorcycles with engine displacements of 200 cubic centimeters and below.

Late Monday, the Palace announced in a statement the appointment of Roque I. Verzosa III as regional director of the LTO-National Capital Region (NCR).

The appointment signals the merger of LTO’s the two NCR offices, the Palace said.

“With the appointment of Mr. Verzosa, the LTO-NCR East and the LTO-NCR West are now merged into one regional office, which shall be composed of at least 65 field district offices, extension offices, licensing centers, including those located at malls, and other similar offices,” the Palace said.

Before the appointment, Mr. Verzosa had served as officer-in-charge regional director of LTO-NCR-West starting October 2022. He also held the position of assistant regional director of LTO-NCR-West. — Justine Irish D. Tabile

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Get the daily email that makes reading the news actually enjoyable. Stay informed and entertained, for free.
Your information is secure and your privacy is protected. By opting in you agree to receive emails from us. Remember that you can opt-out any time, we hate spam too!

Latest

Economy

Inflation in the Philippines is driven by supply-side factors, and does not warrant a monetary policy response, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary...

Economy

Kinetix +’s doors were opened to an invite-only Media and VIP launch on Oct. 18, 2023. Kinetix + is the newest training facility in...

Economy

The culinary world joins the Hapag Movement Globe, in partnership with Facebook Online Community Fine Dining Club Philippines, proudly introduces the “Gourmet Giving Series:...

Investing

Britain’s financial regulators have confirmed that the cap on bankers’ bonuses will be scrapped from next week as part of a post-Brexit bid to...

Investing

The UK unemployment rate remains low, according to the latest official figures. The figure stood at 4.2% in the three months to August this...

Economy

By Keisha B. Ta-asan, Reporter THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may deliver an off-cycle rate hike as early as Thursday this week, its...

You May Also Like

Top News

As the world seeks sustainable and energy-efficient solutions for heating and cooling, the heat pump market is experiencing a significant surge. According to the...

Investing

The Toto site’s user-friendly interface makes it easy for both beginners and experienced gamblers to navigate through the various features. “¸ÔÆ¢Æú¸®½º site is a...

Investing

Almost 100 jobs are thought to be under threat at smart home energy technology manufacturer myenergi. The Grimsby firm, named one of the UK’s...

Economy

JUNIOR FERREIRA-UNSPLASH The Philippines is a very small power market by ASEAN standards, with market demand peaking at 15 gigawatts (GW) compared to Thailand’s...

Disclaimer: SmartRetirementReport.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively "The Company") do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

Copyright © 2021 SmartRetirementReport. All Rights Reserved.