Under the guidance of Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has started conducting a refresher training program to all its enforcers across the country to update them on protocol and procedures in enforcing road safety rules and regulations.
LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II said the refresher course was participated in by enforcers from the Central Office and the National Capital Region.
But he said it will be conducted in all the agency’s regional offices and will cover enforcers down to the district offices.
“This initiative ensures that LTO personnel remain updated, well-equipped, and efficient in carrying out their duties,” said Asec Mendoza.
LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II
Dubbed as Retooling Training Program, he said it is designed to provide a comprehensive refresher and skills enhancement for all Land Transportation Office (LTO) Law Enforcement Personnel nationwide.
Asec Mendoza said the program was aimed at strengthening LTO enforcers’ knowledge and enforcement capabilities on Republic Act No. 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code) and other related land transportation laws, rules, and regulations, particularly R.A. No. 8750 (Seat Belts Use Act of 1999) and R.A. No. 11229 (Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act).
Image from the official Facebook Page of LTO Central Office
“The retooling training program also includes guidelines and procedures in the inspection of motor vehicles and protocol and procedures in the conduct of law enforcement operations,” said Asec Mendoza.
“By advancing the legal knowledge and enforcement capabilities of personnel, this will ensure consistency and effectiveness of land transportation law enforcement, improve road safety, and foster greater public trust in the professionalism and integrity of LTO field enforcement personnel nationwide,” he stressed.
Asec Mendoza earlier ordered a refresher training program following the viral incident in Bohol involving a motorcycle rider and enforcers of the LTO.
Secretary Dizon ordered the dismissal of the five LTO personnel involved and expressed support to the order of Asec Mendoza to conduct a moral and spiritual training program for all the agency’s personnel.
“Ang pagsasagawa ng retooling training program na ito ay nagpapatunay na sensitive ang inyong LTO sa mga rekomendasyon ng ating mga kababayan at pagtugon sa utos ng ating DOTr Secretary na patuloy na pagbutihin ang serbisyo sa mga Pilipino,” said Asec Mendoza.
Source: LTO Central Office
