MANILA, Oct. 3 -- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will implement a major reshuffle of the chiefs of district offices nationwide to address underperformance, particularly in the distribution of plates and apprehension of unregistered vehicles.

In a statement on Friday, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said a memorandum has been issued to all regional directors, instructing them to conduct the reorganization at the district level.

The move is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to ensure efficient and effective government services.

He emphasized the rollout of key LTO programs, such as the release of license plates and official receipt/certificate of registration within three days after the purch...