MANILA, Philippines — The government has finally cleared the decade-long motorcycle license plates backlog, announced Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon. This milestone marks the end of an 11-year challenge to deliver plates to millions of motorcyclists nationwide.
Dizon highlighted that the motorcycle license plates backlog had ballooned to 12 million during the administration of then-President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III in 2014. Over the years, the government steadily reduced this number, reaching 5.4 million plates pending as of 2025.
Backlog Breakdown and Resolution
The pending plates were distributed across regions: more than 2.3 million in Luzon, 1.4 million in Metro Manila, 992,000 in Mindanao, and 672,000 in Visayas. “We have already produced 5.4 million motorcycle plates, which effectively eliminates the backlog,” Dizon confirmed.
He added, “So as of now, under the term of the administration of President Bongbong Marcos, we no longer have a backlog of motorcycle plates.” The Department of Transportation aims to complete the distribution of these plates by October 2025.
LTO Tracker Launches for Easy Plate Tracking
Alongside the announcement, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) launched the LTO Tracker, a digital tool designed to help motorcycle owners track their license plates online. This service is accessible through the LTO website and the eGovPH app, available on Google Play and the App Store.
Secretary Dizon explained, “Motorcycle drivers, riders, [and] owners can enter their plate number or the motorcycle MV file found on their certificate of registration into the app.” This allows them to check the status of their plates anytime.
Moreover, once ready, license plates can be collected at LTO district offices or delivered directly via courier. “So we’re making it easier for them,” Dizon added.
Motorcyclists Praise New Tracking System
In a recent interview, a motorcycle owner named DJ shared his experience with the LTO Tracker. He visited the LTO Central Office to claim his plate, which he ordered through the online platform.
“It’s easier to trace it. If you already have the license plate, you’ll be able to see it. Then you can have it delivered if you’re feeling lazy,” DJ said. He opted to pick up the plate himself to receive it sooner than waiting for delivery.
Local sources noted that by this time, over seven million motorcycle plates have been distributed to their rightful owners, signaling a significant improvement in government service efficiency.
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