Manila, April 16 -- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Thursday announced the extension of the validity of driver's licenses and other documents expiring in April or later for three months.

In a statement, LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao said the extension is in line with a directive from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the declaration of a state of national energy emergency in the country.

"This measure aims to ease the burden of the public amid the rising costs of fuel and basic commodities, giving motorists sufficient time to comply without additional financial strain," Lacanilao said.

In particular, the extension covers driver's and conductor's licenses, student-driver's permits, and motor vehicle registra...