As part of its ongoing advocacy to promote safer roads for all, the Land Transportation Office – National Capital Region (LTO-NCR) has intensified its initiatives in line with the nationwide observance of Road Safety Month this May 2025.
(NCR Assistant Regional Director Atty Dennis P. Barrion and Regional Director Roque “Rox” I. Verzosa III respectively)
On April 29, 2025, the LTO NCR convened a preparatory meeting led by Regional Director Mr. Roque I. Verzosa III and Assistant Regional Director Atty. Dennis P. Barrion. The meeting, attended by chiefs from various LTO NCR offices, focused on strengthening road safety programs, especially in light of recent road accidents across the country.
In response to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to tighten the procedures for issuing driver’s licenses, LTO NCR continues to offer Free Theoretical Driving Courses for student permit applicants. These sessions, currently conducted at the LTO San Juan Licensing Center and the LTO Pasay City Licensing Center, aim to equip applicants with essential knowledge on road safety awareness, traffic rules, and regulations.
The LTO Traffic Safety Division, under the leadership of Ms. Rocielyn Villaruel, will also be conducting a series of Road Safety Seminars across the region. In 2024 alone, the division conducted 61 seminars. These include Refresher Courses and Conductor Theoretical Courses designed to enhance the road safety knowledge of both new and experienced drivers.
“These seminars, along with other trainings, are part of the LTO’s commitment to public service and reflect LTO NCR’s advocacy of educating the public on the fundamentals of road safety,” said RD Verzosa.
To further boost public awareness, RD Verzosa instructed the LTO-NCR Regional Digital Media Public Assistance Office (RDMPAO) to regularly post road safety advisories and educational content across social media platforms. “As digital media continues to evolve, so should we in how we spread this advocacy online,” he emphasized.
Additionally, RD Verzosa directed the Law Enforcement Unit of LTO NCR, under the Operations Division headed by Chief Mr. Hanzley Lim, to intensify law enforcement operations. These efforts aim to ensure strict adherence to traffic laws and regulations through increased roadside inspections and compliance checks.
(NCR Assistant Regional Director Atty Dennis P. Barrion)
Assistant Regional Director Atty. Dennis P. Barrion emphasized the value of teamwork in achieving road safety goals. “Promoting road safety awareness will lead to safer roads for everyone. To achieve this goal, we must act as one, as a team,” he said.
LTO NCR remains steadfast in its commitment on promoting road safety and continues to set an example of responsible governance and dedicated public service.
