10/01/2026
🇵🇭 BIG WIN: Major LTO Reforms Announced
In a landmark decision following the recent public discourse surrounding Mr. James Deakin, DOTr Secretary Lopez has issued a directive that fundamentally changes how traffic enforcement works in the Philippines.
🛑 1. End of License Confiscations
Effective immediately, the LTO is prohibited from confiscating driver's licenses nationwide. By removing this power, the department aims to eliminate a primary source of roadside "kotong" and corruption—a cause James Deakin has championed for years.
📅 2. Extended Settlement Period
The window for settling traffic apprehension cases has been extended. Motorists now have 15 working days (previously 15 calendar days) to resolve fines, providing much-needed flexibility for the working Filipino.
A Triumph for the Common Motorist
This victory belongs to the thousands of netizens who stood up for what is right.
To Mr. James Deakin: your persistence has once again moved the needle for national reform.
Today, the "Good Guy" of the motoring world has not only silenced his critics but has successfully pushed the Land Transportation Office (LTO) toward greater accountability. This is a massive win for every Filipino who has ever felt victimized by a broken system.
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