LTO to deploy over 100 personnel for Undas

MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will deploy more than 100 personnel under Oplan Biyaheng Ayos–Undas 2026 to help ensure road safety and orderly traffic flow during the expected surge in travelers.

The deployment will include 70 Law Enforcement Service enforcers, 50 Information, Education, and Communication team members, and 18 Philippine Coast Guard personnel. 

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They will be assigned with deputized tollway personnel to monitor major transport corridors, expressway entry and exit points, and other areas expected to see an increase in travelers.

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The deployment will cover Manila-Cavite Expressway, South Luzon Expressway, Skyway, STAR Tollway, North Luzon Expressway, Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway, Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway, Cavite-Laguna Expressway, and Philippine Economic Zone Authority–Tollway.

The LTO said it will also conduct drug testing for drivers and real-time enforcement operations to identify potential violations and promptly address incidents that may affect road safety and traffic flow. 

The first phase of deployment will run from Oct. 23 to Oct. 27, while the second phase will take place from Oct. 28 to Nov. 4. 

LTO Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao said that its personnel are on standby to maintain order but also urged the public to obey traffic laws. 

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“Our personnel are on standby to maintain order on the roads and promptly respond to potential disruptions. We also urge the public to obey traffic laws and drive responsibly at all times.”

The agency said it will continue to strengthen coordination with partner agencies to ensure smooth operations and promptly address incidents that could affect traffic flow. 

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Earlier, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said it would deploy 2,419 personnel to manage traffic and provide public assistance around five major cemeteries. These include Manila North Cemetery, Manila South Cemetery, San Juan Public Cemetery, Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina City, and Bagbag Public Cemetery in Quezon City.

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The MMDA will also conduct surprise inspections at bus terminals and drug testing on bus drivers as part of its Undas preparations. /jpv