Unclaimed motorcycle plates in Iloilo City given renewed push for dispensation under LTO 6's initiative
News Article: LTO Region 6 Launches "Oplan: Stop, Plate and Go" to Address Motorcycle Plate Backlog
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Western Visayas (LTO 6) has launched an intensified campaign to address the long-standing backlog of unissued motorcycle plates in the region. Dubbed as "Oplan: Stop, Plate and Go," the mobile enforcement and distribution initiative took place on August 4, 2025.
The campaign, which is being overseen by LTO 6 Director Gaudioso Gedusan II and Assistant Regional Director Jeck Conlu, is being led by Chief Relin Reyes of the LTO Regional Law Enforcement Section 6 (RLES). The objective of the campaign is to distribute unclaimed motorcycle plates directly to motorcycle owners, enhancing immediate service delivery and eliminating the backlog[1][2].
Simultaneous checkpoint operations were conducted at Jaro District Plaza and other key roads in Iloilo City, with mobile teams issuing motorcycle plates on the spot instead of citing motorists for violations[2]. LTO personnel are providing assistance to motorcycle owners whose plates are not immediately available by tracking them in real-time through their digital systems[2].
As of August 4, more than 27,000 motorcycle plates have been distributed across Western Visayas[1][2][4]. This campaign is part of the nationwide effort to address the roughly 11-year backlog of unclaimed motorcycle plates, aligning with the goals set by LTO Chief Vigor Mendoza II, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.[1][2].
The "Oplan: Stop, Plate and Go" campaign reflects a regional intensification of efforts to resolve a logistical challenge impacting motorcycle registration and road safety in Western Visayas. The campaign is in line with President Marcos Jr.'s directive to resolve long-standing delays and supports Secretary Dizon's objective to eliminate the backlog across the country[1][2].
Plans for stricter enforcement of the “No Plate, No Travel” policy are also in the works, set to start at the end of August 2025, to ensure compliance[1][2][5]. This campaign is being conducted in Iloilo City, Western Visayas, with Leo Solinap, a specific individual mentioned in the text, leading the efforts on the ground.
[1] https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/08/04/2155774/lto-6-distributes-over-27000-motorcycle-plates-region [2] https://www.manilatimes.net/lto-6-distributes-over-27000-motorcycle-plates-in-western-visayas/846867/ [3] https://www.rappler.com/nation/lto-6-distributes-over-27000-motorcycle-plates-in-western-visayas [4] https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/regional/visayas/769213/lto-6-distributes-over-27000-motorcycle-plates-in-western-visayas/story/ [5] https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regional/visayas/08/03/25/lto-6-to-distribute-over-27000-motorcycle-plates-in-western-visayas
- The "Oplan: Stop, Plate and Go" campaign, initiated by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Iloilo City, Western Visayas, aims to revitalize the motorcycle industry by reducing the backlog in motorcycle plate distribution.
- With the success of "Oplan: Stop, Plate and Go" in the finance sector, LTO is looking to implement similar strategies to streamline transportation and logistics in Western Visayas.
