DOTr Secretary Dizon Warns Motorists: Driver's License is a Privilege, Not a Right
Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon warned motorists against traffic violations, emphasizing that a driver's license is a privilege, not a right, and can be revoked. He also highlighted the President's directive to prioritize commuters and pedestrians, and addressed the issue of fixers at the Land Transportation Office (LTO).
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