LTO Pagadian City District Office

26/02/2026

Sakto ba imong papeles pero nadakpan gihapon?

Naa kay valid OR/CR ug driver’s license pero naa gihapon kay violation?

Maybe you forgot something important for your safety on the road.

👉 Here’s a friendly reminder from LTO Pagadian.

Check your motor vehicle or motorcycle. Under Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01, Title II (Violations in connection with Motor Vehicle Registration/Renewal/Operation), it is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle without or with defective/improper/unauthorized accessories, devices, equipment, and parts.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Bells / horns / sirens / whistles
• Blinkers
• Brakes (foot and hand brakes)
• Early Warning Device (EWD)
• Grills / jalousies
• Brake lights / headlights / interior lights / signal lights / tail lights
• Mirrors
• Mufflers
• Metallic tires / spare tire
• Speedometer
• Windshield / wipers
• Any accessory, device, equipment, or part that is manifestly prejudicial to road safety

⚠ Dapat nato masabtan nga kining balaod makatarunganon ug importante aron dili makompromiso ang atong safety sa kalsada.

✅ Before hitting the road, i-check ang accessories, devices, equipment, ug parts sa imong motor o sakyanan. Aron malikayan ang kahasol sa checkpoint ug pagbayad og multa.

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility.

17/02/2026

Registration is now closed

Please be advised that registration is officially closed as all available slots for the Free Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) have been filled.

We appreciate your interest and enthusiasm in joining the program.

For updates and announcements regarding the next schedule of the Free TDC, kindly monitor our official page.

To those who have filled out the registration form, we look forward to seeing you on February 21–22, 2026 at the LTO Pagadian District Office, Brgy. Tiguma, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.

Thank you and drive safely!

12/02/2026

🚦🚗 READY TO HIT THE ROAD LEGALLY? 🏍️✨

Driving without a driver’s license?
No budget for a Theoretical Driving Course Certificate?
Want to learn the basic land transportation laws, rules, and regulations?

Don’t worry — we got you! 🙌

Start your journey toward getting your driver’s license by joining our FREE THEORETICAL DRIVING COURSE (TDC) and gain the knowledge you need to become a responsible and law-abiding driver on the road.

📚 The Theoretical Driving Course is one of the required steps in applying for a Student Permit — so this is your perfect chance to begin!

🗓 February 21–22, 2026
📍 LTO Pagadian District Office
Brgy. Tiguma, Pagadian City

Learn the basics of road safety, traffic signs, driving discipline, and land transportation laws — all for FREE! 🎉

Slots may be limited, so don’t miss this opportunity!

👉 Click the link below to register and secure your slot!

Let’s drive safely and responsibly. See you there! 🚘💙

https://forms.gle/o8ttVEt9nNroJ2BC6

16/11/2025

LTO Pagadian Nag-alay ng Taos-Pusong Paggunita sa National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims, Survivors and their Families

Theme: “Journey to Zero: Remembering the Past, Safeguarding the Future”

Pagadian City — Sa isang mataimtim at emosyonal na pagtitipon, nakiisa ang LTO Pagadian City District Office, sa pangunguna ni District Chief Allan E. Macabangkit, sa pag-obserba ng National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims, Survivors, and Their Families ngayong taon na may temang “Journey to Zero: Remembering the Past, Safeguarding the Future.”

Ang aktibidad ay dinaluhan ng mga kawani ng LTO, kinatawan mula sa driving schools, medical clinics, at ilang miyembro ng komunidad na nagtipon para magbigay-pugay sa mga buhay na nawala at patuloy na naapektuhan ng mga trahedya sa kalsada.

Ecumenical Prayer: Panalangin ng Pag-asa at Paghilom

Sinimulan ang programa sa pamamagitan ng isang ecumenical prayer, kung saan sama-samang idinulog sa Diyos ang mga biktima, survivors, at kanilang mga pamilyang patuloy na lumalaban sa sakit ng paggunita. Ramdam sa bawat panalangin ang panawagan para sa kolektibong paghilom at sama-samang pangako para sa mas ligtas na kinabukasan.

Candle Lighting at Balloon Offering: Liwanag at Pag-asa

Sumunod dito ang candle lighting ceremony, kung saan bawat sinding kandila ay simbolo ng isang buhay na nawala dahil sa road crash. Habang kumikislap ang mga ilaw, dama ang malalim na pagdadalamhati ngunit may kasamang pag-asa na hindi na madagdagan pa ang ganitong trahedya.

Kasabay ng pag-alay ng kandila ay ang pagpapakawala ng mga puting lobo, na kumakatawan sa pag-akyat ng mga dasal, pagbitaw sa kirot, at pag-asa para sa kapayapaan ng mga pumanaw.

One Minute of Silence: Tahimik na Pagninilay at Pagpaparangal

Nag-alay din ang lahat ng isang minutong katahimikan upang gunitain ang mga biktima at i-alay ang tahimik ngunit taos-pusong panalangin para sa kanilang kapayapaan at para sa mga pamilyang naiwan.

Sa sandaling iyon, kahit walang salitang binanggit, ang bigat ng emosyon ay dama sa buong lugar—isang paalala na bawat buhay ay mahalaga, at bawat aksidente ay may pamilyang nasisira.

“Journey to Zero”: Panata para sa Mas Ligtas na Kinabukasan

Ayon kay District Chief Allan E. Macabangkit, ang temang “Journey to Zero: Remembering the Past, Safeguarding the Future” ay hindi lamang isang paalala kundi isang direksyon—isang pangako ng LTO Pagadian na patuloy na isusulong ang road safety, disiplina, at responsableng pagmamaneho.

Aniya, “Ang bawat kandila at bawat panalangin ay panawagan sa ating lahat. Hindi lang ito pag-alala—ito ay paninindigan na dapat nang matapos ang paulit-ulit na trahedya sa ating mga kalsada. Sama-sama nating kayang maabot ang Zero.”

Isang Paggunita na Nagpapakilos

Sa kabuuan, ang aktibidad ay naging higit pa sa seremonya—ito ay naging pagkilos, pagpapanata, at pagpapaalala na ang ligtas na kalsada ay responsibilidad ng lahat. Ang pag-alala sa nakaraan ay nagbubukas ng daan para protektahan ang kasalukuyan at ang kinabukasan.

Sa pagtatapos ng programa, nanatiling malinaw ang mensahe:
Sa bawat buhay na naaalala, may panibagong pangakong iingatan ang ibang buhay. At sa paglalakbay na ito tungo sa Zero casualties, bawat isa ay may mahalagang papel.

Land Transportation Office - Philippines

16/11/2025

16/11/2025

Stay focused. Stay alert. Follow RA 10913 — because one moment of distraction can cost a life.

Sa bawat segundo na inaalis natin ang ating paningin sa kalsada, may buhay na maaaring mawala. At madalas, nagsisimula ang trahedya sa isang simpleng: “Sandali lang… saglit lang… titingin lang ako.”

Ang Anti-Distracted Driving Act (RA 10913) ay ginawa para pigilan ang ganitong klaseng mga trahedya. Ipinagbabawal ng batas ang paggamit ng cellphone o anumang electronic device habang nagmamaneho — pagtetext, pagba-browse, pagkuha ng litrato, panonood ng video, o kahit pagtawag na walang hands-free.

Bakit?

Dahil hindi kailanman mas mahalaga ang isang message kaysa sa isang buhay. Hindi mas mahalaga ang notification kaysa sa kaligtasan ng iyong pamilya. Hindi mas mahalaga ang ilang segundo ng pag-scroll kaysa sa kinabukasan ng isang inosenteng naglalakad sa sidewalk.

Kapag distracted ang driver:
• bumabagal ang reaction time,
• lumiit ang awareness,
• at tumataas ang chance ng aksidente — aksidenteng maaaring mag-iwan ng sugat, trauma, o pagkawala ng minamahal.

Habang ginugunita natin ang mga buhay na nawala sa ating mga kalsada, tandaan natin: Maraming trahedya ang nangyari dahil may isang taong hindi nakapigil mag-check ng phone.

Kung tunay nating mahal ang ating pamilya, ang mga pasahero natin, at ang mga taong nakakasalubong natin sa daan, pipiliin nating hindi mag-cellphone habang nagmamaneho.

Isang maling tingin lang sa screen…
Puwede nang maging huling tingin sa mundo ng iba.

Manatiling nakatutok sa daan.
Maging responsable.
Sumunod sa RA 10913 — Dahil hindi dapat maging dahilan ng kamatayan ang isang text message.

Land Transportation Office - Philippines

15/11/2025

Keep right. Save lives.

Kung mabagal ang takbo mo — DAPAT NASA KANAN KA.

Marami pa rin sa mga motorista—lalo na ang motorcycle at tricycle drivers—ang hindi alam o sadyang hindi sinusunod ang simpleng patakarang ito:

Ang mga slow-moving vehicles ay DAPAT laging nasa rightmost lane.

Kapag ang mabagal na sasakyan ay nasa gitna o kaliwa, napipilitan ang mas mabilis na sasakyan na mag-overtake nang biglaan. Dito nagsisimula ang mga near miss, mga dangerous swerves, at maraming road crashes na sana ay maiwasan kung nasa tamang lane lang ang bawat isa.

Simple rule lang—pero napakalaking impact sa kaligtasan. Marami nang pamilya ang apektado dahil sa paglabag na ito.

Habang ginugunita natin ang National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims, Survivors, and Their Families, isipin natin ang mga buhay na nawala dahil sa mga crash na dapat sana’y naiwasan. Kasama dito ang mga insidenteng nag-ugat sa maling lane usage, sudden overtaking, at kawalan ng disiplina sa daan.

Ngayong Araw ng Pag-alala—gawin nating aral ang nakaraan.

• Kung mabagal ka, lumipat sa kanan.
• Iwasan ang pagharang sa mas mabilis na sasakyan.
• Maging maingat, marespeto, at disiplinado sa kalsada.

Hayaan nating ang pag-alala ay maging inspirasyon para sa pagbabago. Protektahan ang sarili mo, ang pasahero mo, at ang mga taong nakakasalubong mo sa daan.

Land Transportation Office - Philippines

14/11/2025

Follow RA 10666: Because Every Child’s Life Deserves Protection

As we commemorate the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims, Survivors, and Their Families, we pause to honor the children whose lives were lost too soon because of preventable road crashes. Their stories remind us that safety is not just a rule — it is an act of love and responsibility.

Republic Act No. 10666, the Children’s Safety on Motorcycles Act, exists to protect young passengers from danger. It prohibits children from riding on motorcycles unless they can safely reach the foot pegs, hold on securely, wear a certified helmet, and only when the road and traffic conditions are safe. These safeguards were created because even a single moment of risk can forever change a family’s life.

On this day of remembrance, let us reflect on the children who never made it home — and ensure no more families suffer the same heartbreak. Every time we choose to follow RA 10666, we choose to protect a child’s future.

Let remembrance inspire care.
Protect children with every ride.
Follow RA 10666 — because every child’s life is precious.

Land Transportation Office - Philippines

13/11/2025

Follow Road and Traffic Signs — A Simple Act That Saves Lives

As we commemorate the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims, Survivors, and Their Families, the LTO Pagadian City District Office calls on every motorist, rider, and pedestrian to reflect on the true purpose of road and traffic signs. Behind every sign placed along our roads is a message designed to protect life. And behind every life lost in a road crash is a family forever changed.

Many of the tragedies we remember today — the empty seats at family tables, the children who grew up without parents, the survivors who continue to carry both physical and emotional scars — began with a moment when a warning sign was ignored, a speed limit was exceeded, or a stop sign was overlooked. These were not accidents; they were preventable losses.

Road and traffic signs exist to guide us, warn us, slow us down, and remind us that we share the road with people whose lives matter just as much as our own. A simple act of slowing down near a school zone protects a child. Honoring a stop sign protects a pedestrian. Following a curve warning prevents a collision. These small acts of discipline are powerful expressions of responsibility and empathy.

Today, as we honor the victims of road crashes, let us remember that safety is not just a rule — it is a form of compassion. It is a promise that we value not only our own lives but also the lives of strangers who share the road with us. By choosing to obey road signs, we actively help prevent new tragedies and lessen the number of families who must endure the pain remembered on this day.

Let remembrance move us to responsibility.
Let empathy guide our actions behind the wheel.
Follow the signs, save lives, and help ensure that no more names are added to the list of those we remember.

Land Transportation Office - Philippines

13/11/2025

The Importance of RA 10586 (Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013)

The Land Transportation Office reminds all motorists of the critical importance of Republic Act No. 10586, also known as the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013. This law is one of the country’s most powerful tools in preventing road crashes, saving lives, and ensuring the safety of every road user.

Every year, thousands of Filipinos are injured or killed in road crashes, and a significant number of these cases involve drivers who were under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs. Impaired driving remains one of the most preventable causes of fatal road accidents — yet it continues to claim lives, destroy families, and cause irreparable harm to communities.

RA 10586 was enacted to directly address this threat. The law prohibits any person from driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated or under the influence of illegal drugs, and it empowers law enforcement officers to conduct field sobriety tests, breath analyzer tests, and drug screenings when necessary. The penalties are intentionally severe because the consequences of impaired driving are severe — often deadly.

Why RA 10586 Matters

Driving requires full alertness, quick reflexes, and sound judgment. Even small amounts of alcohol or drugs can slow reaction time, impair decision-making, blur vision, and significantly increase the risk of losing control of a vehicle. When a person chooses to drive impaired, they put not only their own life at risk but also the lives of passengers, pedestrians, fellow motorists, and innocent families.

RA 10586 protects the public by:

Deterring impaired driving through strict penalties such as fines, imprisonment, and license confiscation or revocation.

Empowering traffic law enforcers to remove dangerous drivers from the road before they cause harm.

Promoting a culture of responsibility, where drivers understand that road safety requires discipline and self-control.

Saving lives by preventing avoidable collisions that could lead to life-long injuries or death.

A Call for Responsibility

Every driver has a duty to ensure that they are physically and mentally capable of operating a motor vehicle. No celebration, no convenience, and no excuse is worth endangering lives. If you drink, do not drive. If you feel unwell, impaired, or under the influence of anything that affects your senses, do not operate a vehicle. Choose a designated driver, take public transportation, call a trusted friend or family member — but never take the risk of getting behind the wheel.

Protecting Lives Starts with You

RA 10586 is not simply a law to be followed only when convenient. It is a daily reminder that road safety begins with individual accountability. Every safe choice you make contributes to fewer crashes, fewer deaths, and fewer families suffering from preventable loss.

Let us all work together to create safer roads — not just for ourselves, but for our loved ones, our communities, and the generations to come.

Do your part.
Do not drink and drive.
Choose responsibility. Choose safety.
A single decision can save a life — or cost one.

Land Transportation Office - Philippines

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