Rappler's latest stories on licensing
LISTEN: These Independence Day releases will inspire you to raise your voice
Celebrate – and protect – freedom to the tune of these new songs by Dicta License, Carousel Casualties, Zild Benitez, and Martin Riggs

Catch Dicta License, Pedicab, and Orange and Lemons at this gig in Pioneer Street
Celebrate 'Paghilom, 'Tugish Takish,' and 'Strike Whilst The Iron Is Hot' all on one special night

Driver's license exam to be translated into PH languages
The Department of Transportation orders the Land Transportation Office to make sure its Driver's License Examination is available in English, Filipino, or the language most common in each region

Cheats, Dicta License, Munimuni and more join Linya-Linya Night: A Francis M Tribute
The Master Rapper’s legacy comes alive at the upcoming gig

[OPINION | Point of Law] Cutting the Philippines off from the rest of world!
A liberal outlook in dealing with online platforms will certainly have basis in law. Otherwise, we stand the risk of spiraling down a dangerous path of isolation from the rest of world.

RESULTS: August 2019 Mining Engineer licensure examination
Congratulations to all passers!

China grants 5G licenses for commercial use
State-owned telecom providers China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Broadcasting Network Corporation receive business licences to operate 5G digital cellular mobile communication services

Results: May 2019 Certified Public Accountant board exam
PRESS RELEASE: 1,699 out of 10,319 passed the Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination this May 2019.

Taiwan's traditional medicine stores struggle on life support
Some 200 traditional medicine shops close every year as the government refuses to issue new licenses since 1998

LIST: Accredited clinics for new policy on drivers' license applications
Here is the list of accredited clinics that can issue online-only medical certificates for drivers' license applications in Metro Manila

Makati extends work hours for business permit renewal, tax payments
Makati's Business Permits and Licensing Office and other key offices will also be open on weekends until January 20

PRC results: August 2018 mining engineer licensure exam
Congratulations to the latest batch of licensed mining engineers!

Rappler CA decision, Arroyo on elections, Gilas update | Evening wRap
Watch Rappler’s evening newscast with Ralf Rivas

Business as usual for Rappler, CA urges review of shutdown order
These are the highlights of the 72-page Court of Appeals decision involving Rappler and the Securities and Exchange Commission

Rappler: Court of Appeals says license revocation is wrong
Rappler's Maria Ressa says: 'We hoped for the best decision, as Rappler is – on paper and in reality – a completely Fiipino-owned company'

LTO starts distributing license plates after years of backlogs
The Land Transportation Office's initial batch for distribution includes only 231,332 license plates for vehicles purchased from July 2016 to December 2016

LTO to begin distributing license plates July 2018
The Land Transportation Office says the license plates in the first batch to be distributed are for those registered from July 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016

After prosecutor killings, PNP sets firearms application caravan for DOJ
The Philippine National Police is set to roll out a caravan to process firearms permits of Department of Justice prosecutors

Duterte on West PH Sea, Kris vs Mocha, women driving in Saudi | Evening wRap
Watch Rappler’s evening newscast with Acor Arceo

First Saudi women get driving licenses
Ten Saudi women swap their foreign licenses for Saudi ones in multiple cities, including the capital Riyadh, as the kingdom prepares to end its ban on June 24

Results: May 2018 Certified Public Accountant board exam
PRESS RELEASE: 2,843 out of 9,830 passed the Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination this May 2018

Converting LTO extension offices into regular ones will shorten lines – Poe
6 bills converting LTO extension offices into regular offices are approved on second reading on Tuesday, May 22

Duterte to frontline services: Answer requests in 15 days
President Rodrigo Duterte directs agencies with frontline services 'to respond to all public requests and concerns within 15 days from receipt thereof'

DOTr buys own machines to make license plates
'Ayaw na nating maulit 'yung problema sa plaka. Kaya naman mas maigi kung tayo na lang mismo ang mag-manufacture,' says Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade

Filinvest to build $200-million casino-hotel complex in Clark
The real estate developer secures a provisional license for a casino in its 201-hectare Mimosa+ Leisure City development

House bill sets larger license plates to curb motorcycle crimes
The bill will require motorcycle riders to have license plates that are readable from at least 12 meters away

[Right Of Way] Traffic enforcement: Be careful what you wish for
Road safety advocate Vincent Lazatin finds himself on the receiving end of traffic enforcement – his driver's license gets confiscated!

SEC Commissioner resignation, SC on anomalous PNP chopper deal, Cuba protest vs US | Midday wRap
Watch the midday newscast with Bea Cupin

Senate panel seeks Divina disbarment, Dela Rosa on body cameras, Licuanan on resignation| Evening wRap
Watch the evening newscast with Mara Cepeda

Uson returns award, SC lifts TRO on license plates, China and Benham Rise | Midday wRap
Watch the midday newscast with Marguerite de Leon

SC says LTO can release 700,000 license plates
(UPDATED) Grace Poe, who chairs the Senate committee on public services, says the 700,000 license plates freed up for distribution 'will hardly make a dent on the demand'
CHR urges public to defend press freedom
The CHR says "protecting press freedom means protecting the interest of the people"

How media outlets get their license to operate
As private companies, media entities must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission

Bidding for license plate production not rigged – LTO
The Land Transportation Office says consultations were made for the estimated costing for license plates and sticker production

LTO chief to Alvarez: I'll only resign if Duterte, Tugade ask me to
Galvante says they are doing their best to finally bring the delayed plates to motorists

Dela Rosa on war on drugs, MILF on BBL, LTO revokes Lopez license | Evening wRap
Watch the evening newscast with Mara Cepeda

LTO cancels Maria Isabel Lopez's driver's license
(UPDATED) The actress will not be allowed to reapply for a license in the next two years, and must also pay P8,000 in fines

OFWs with visas issued before Nov 12 exempted from OEC moratorium
The Department of Labor and Employment will grant the OEC applications of OFWs who have visas issued before November 12
Maria Isabel Lopez appeals to LTO to grant her 'senior citizen discount'
Maria Isabel Lopez appears before the LTO but has yet to submit a formal written appeal for breaking into the special ASEAN lanes

MMDA files complaint vs Maria Isabel Lopez for breaching ASEAN lane
The MMDA asks the LTO to revoke Lopez's driver's license and to impose fine on the actress for violating the Anti-Distracted Driving Act

RESULTS: October 2017 Electronics Engineer and Electronics Technician Licensure Exams
2,235 out of 4,784 passed the Electronics Engineer Licensure Exam and 2,916 out of 3,258 passed the Electronics Technician Licensure Exam this October 2017
Uber license renewal in London rejected
Uber is not a 'fit and proper' private car hire operator, says London's transport authority
LTO rolls out drivers' licenses valid for 5 years
The entire application process for the new driver s license cards takes about 5 minutes the transportation secretary says

#ThewRap: Things you need to know, August 3, 2017
Hello Here are the stories you shouldn t miss this Thursday

Grab and Uber, Duterte, Faeldon | Evening wRap
Watch the evening newscast with Mara Cepeda

Duterte signs laws extending passport, driver's license validity
The law extending driver s license validity also imposes stricter measures on the issuance of licenses to ensure only deserving applicants get them

To have professional licenses renewed under new rules in PH, here's the cost
Professionals would have to shell out thousands worth of extra cash when they renew their license every 3 years

A disappointing story about getting a PH driver's license
Much has been said but has LTO really done anything about these?

5-year driver's license bill now up for Duterte's signature
The measure will now be submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte after both chambers of Congress approved the final version of the bill

Senate approves bill on 5-year validity of driver's license
The House of Representatives passed its version of the measure on final reading a week ago
