Manila, April 16 -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday welcomed the Department of Justice's (DOJ) decision that recognized the LTFRB's power to impound "colorum" or unregistered vehicles.

In a statement, LTFRB Chair Vigor Mendoza II said the DOJ's decision would boost the LTFRB's anti-colorum drive in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s order to enforce road safety laws to ensure the welfare of commuters.

"We in the LTFRB welcome the decision of the DOJ and see this as a victory for the legitimate and law-abiding drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs) across the country," Mendoza said.

In the decision signed by acting Justice Secretary Frederick Vida, several existing...