LTO and Compostela College Launch Free Driving Education Program

MANILA – In a move to enhance road safety education, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has teamed up with Legacy College of Compostela (LCC) in Davao de Oro. This collaboration, part of the SAFE schools initiative, offers free driving lessons and permits to students and faculty members of the college. LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II announced the partnership, highlighting its goal to broaden the reach of road safety education and instill a sense of responsibility and discipline in young drivers. Mendoza praised the initiative as a significant step in promoting road safety and delivering crucial LTO services directly to educational institutions. The agreement, formalized by LCC president Joji Bernadette Ancog Casidsid and LTO-Davao Region Director Ernesto Raphael Robillo, includes provisions for free theoretical driving courses, student permit issuance, and renewals of driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations. Additionally, LCC’s IT department will create a digital system to monitor and enhance the program’s effectiveness. Mendoza emphasized that this initiative aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision for the Bagong Pilipinas, aiming to make government services more accessible to the public.