Monthly Archives: March 2016

Government, Travel

Philippines: Temporary Vehicle License Plates Issued To Solve Shortage

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LTO temporary plate (Photo credit: Martin T. Aguda, Jr.)
LTO temporary plate (Photo credit: Martin T. Aguda, Jr.)

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – First, the Philippines’ Bureau of Customs embargoed some 600,000 imported vehicle license plates  because the private consignee has failed to pay about P40 Million in duties and taxes.  Then, some P4 Million worth of license plate materials had been reported stolen from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) facilities. Is it any wonder that motorists who have paid for their vehicle license plates have ended up with nothing?

To remedy the worsening license plate situation, LTO chief Roberto Cabrera ordered the issuance of temporary plates to motorists who have earlier made the required payments.

By issuing the order, Cabrera hopes to appease the anger and frustration of thousands of Filipino vehicle owners.  To show good faith and remorse over the unfortunate situation, Cabrera said that the temporary plates have no expiry dates, and hence can be used in perpetuity.

Motorists who have yet to receive the plates they have already paid for are advised to go to their nearest  local LTO to claim their temporary plates.

The plates come in different colors and are made of unbreakable plastic.

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Arts, Politics

Bongbong Marcos, Mar Roxas Comics Tied For First Place In National Book Store’s Best Selling Fiction

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imageMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – It’s history in the making.  For the first time ever, two comic books made it to the top of National Book Store’s Bestselling fiction list, and it’s a tie.

Tied for first place is Mar Roxas’ “Sa Gitna Ng Unos,” and Bongbong Marcos’ “Asikasong Bongbong: Tuloy-tuloy.” Both are political campaign materials released in the last six months.  Roxas is running for president while Marcos is seeking the vice presidential post.

Roxas’ book depicts the former Interior Secretary as a hero during the height of typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) while Marcos’ piece illustrates his life, career, and passion for public service.

Now, another presidential candidate, Vice President Jejomar Binay is very jealous and wants to come out with his own comic book.  Binay has put out a call to hire a writer and illustrator to work on his book.  So far, no one has come forward or responded to his call.

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