The memorandum "imposes training rates, applies additional qualifications for accreditation, and requires to use a new system," according to a statement distributed to media at a recent press conference.
While AADSPI fully supports the regulating body in its initiative to educate and train Filipino drivers, the group says the memorandum will have them "face operational and financial challenges that may affect the quality of services we deliver."
Here is the complete statement of AADSPI on the matter:
"We, the Association of Accredited Driving Schools of the Philippines, Inc. (AADSPI), firmly believes that having a driver's license is a privilege and not a right. We are committed to the advocacy of Road Safety and we fully support our regulating body - the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in its initiatives to educate and train our Filipino drivers.
"Due to LTO's Memorandum Circular No. IMT-2023-2390 that imposes training rates, applies additional qualifications for accreditation, and requires to use a new system with insufficient preparation to its stakeholders; our industry faces operational and financial challenges that may affect the quality of services we deliver.
"Our plea to LTO is a postponement of its implementation until we, the industry who will be greatly affected together with our Assistant Secretary and LTO-
Technical Working Group be able to discuss and revisit the details of the policy in hopes of reaching a harmonious balance that would benefit all stakeholders involved, including the transacting public. AADSPI wishes to continue working with LTO to address all other concerns and find practical solutions that would further improve the quality of drivers' education and training in the Philippines."
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