HOUSE: STOP CARS WITH PLATE NO. 8
THE House of Representatives asked the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to apprehend drivers of vehicles bearing “8” plates.
House Secretary General Reginald Velasco has issued a statement stating that the House leadership is not allowing anymore the use of “8” plates.
“The House of Representatives has not released or authorized the use of official plates for the vehicles of the House members,” Velasco said.
“I am seeking representation with the LTO and the MMDA to apprehend the drivers of vehicles bearing 8 plates and confiscate the expired or spurious plates,” Velasco added.
The call was made after the MMDA apprehended a convoy of private vehicles that passed through the EDSA bus lane,
The number 8 is commonly used as a protocol plate for House members.
According to Velasco, the use of 8 plates is illegal and unauthorized.
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