Driving in the Philippines on a Foreign Licence

Driving in the Philippines

Driving on a Foreign Licence in the Philippines

Tourists who hold a driver licence issued by the road authority of their home country are allowed to use that licence to drive in the Philippines for a period of until 90 days after their arrival in the Philippines. If their driver license is not written in English, it should always be accompanied by an official English translation issued by their country’s embassy in the Philippines.

Chapter III, Sec. 21 of the Republic Act (RA) 4136, otherwise known as the “Land Transportation and Traffic Code” states that:. “Bonafide tourists and similar transients who are duly licensed to operate motor vehicles in their respective countries may be allowed to operate during but not after (90) days of their sojourn in the Philippines.”

If your foreign driver’s license is NOT printed in English (ie: Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic etc), an International Driving Permit (IDP/IDL) or an official translation in English is required when you drive in the Philippines.

An International Driving Permit (often referred to as an International Driver’s License) does not replace the requirement for a regular driver’s license.

You must carry your current overseas driver’s license, AND the IDP or translation with you all the time when driving in the Philippines.

Land Transportation Office – Philippines

Q: I have a valid foreign driver’s license. Can I use it in the Philippines?

A: Yes. For 90 days from date of arrival.

Can I convert my foreign driver’s license into Philippine driver’s license?

Yes, if it is a valid licence, it can be converted to a Philippine licence with no exams. If it has expired then a licence will be issued subject to passing the written / practical exams.

To convert a foreign licence to a Philippine licence, the applicant must have been in the Philippines for at least one (1) month with proof that he/she will stay in the country for at least one (1) year from date of application.

https://www.lto.gov.ph/license-permit-issuance/284-non-professional-driver-s-license.html

How to convert a foreign license to a Philippine license

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Original and one photocopy of valid foreign license. If the foreign driver’s license is not in English, the applicant should submit an official English translation from the local embassy of the issuing country.
  • Original copy of valid passport showing the latest date of arrival in the Philippines of the foreign applicant.
  • Original and machine copy of valid visa or alien certificate of registration (ACR) if the foreign applicant temporarily resides in the Philippines.
  • Original copy of medical certificate with official receipt issued by an LTO accredited or government Physician.
  • Negative drug test result issued by DOH accredited drug testing center or government hospitals
  • Duly accomplished application for driver’s license (ADL). [Download form is available]
  • Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN), if employed, (In compliance to Executive Order 98 & MC ACL-2009-1251)
  • Note: If Foreign License is expired, applicant shall undergo written and practical examinations.

Source: https://www.lto.gov.ph/frequently-asked-questions/license-permit

Motoring Costs in the Philippines

The cost of running a car in the Philippines

Petrol prices in the Philippines

Between May 2015 and August 2015 the price for 1 litre of Petrol in the Philippines has varied between a low of 43.4 pesos and a high of 46.7 pesos. This gives an average of about 45 pesos per litre.

Petrol Prices in Manila

The Philippine Department of Energy provide a website showing Retail Pump Prices in Metro Manila at:
www.doe.gov.ph/retail-pump-prices/retail-pump-prices-metro-manila

These show the Petrol prices at August 13, 2015 as:

Fuel Rating RON 91 Between 37.15 and 42.95 pesos per litre
Fuel Rating RON 95 Between 38.45 and 44.50
Fuel Rating RON 97 Between 40.35 and 45.25
Diesel Between 23.85 and 30.60

Petrol prices differ between Locations, as these examples on the same day show:

Cebu City 43.10 at Petron
Iloilo City 48.55 at Petron
Bacolod 48.66 at Petron

Car Prices in the Philippines

Some example Car prices at August 2015 are:

HYUNDAI i10
GRAND I10 1.0 E 5MT PHP 538,000
GRAND I10 1.0 E 4AT PHP 598,000
GRAND I10 1.2 L 4AT PHP 728,000

TOYOTA CAMRY
2.5 G A/T Php 1,511,000
2.5 S A/T Php 1,645,000
2.5 V A/T Php 1,745,000
3.5 V6 A/T Php 2,128,000

 

Currency Conversion at August 2015  
PHP 33php – AUD 45php – USD 
PHP 23.85  $                 0.72  $                 0.53
PHP 30.60  $                 0.93  $                 0.68
PHP 37.15  $                 1.13  $                 0.83
PHP 38.45  $                 1.17  $                 0.85
PHP 40.35  $                 1.22  $                 0.90
PHP 42.95  $                 1.30  $                 0.95
PHP 43.40  $                 1.32  $                 0.96
PHP 44.50  $                 1.35  $                 0.99
PHP 45.00  $                 1.36  $                 1.00
PHP 45.25  $                 1.37  $                 1.01
PHP 46.70  $                 1.42  $                 1.04
PHP 538,000  $            16,303  $            11,956
PHP 598,000  $            18,121  $            13,289
PHP 728,000  $            22,061  $            16,178
PHP 1,511,000  $            45,788  $            33,578
PHP 1,645,000  $            49,848  $            36,556
PHP 1,745,000  $            52,879  $            38,778
PHP 2,128,000  $            64,485  $            47,289

Philippines Motorcycle Helmet Law

Wearing a Helmet on a Motorcycle is Compulsory in the Philippines

R.A. 10054 aka “Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009” was passed on March 23, 2010.

The Land Transportation Office [LTO] announced that it would start enforcing the law from August 1, 2012.

Implementation of the law was postponed until January 1, 2013.

On the 27th July the Department of Transportation and Communications [DOTC] ordered the LTO to postpone the implementation of the Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009 until January 1, 2013. They didn’t have enough time, or enough “PS” and “ICC” stickers to authenticate all the helmets in time.

The penalties for a Motorcyclist without a helmet are:

First Offence: 1,000 peso fine
Second Offence: 3,000 peso fine
Third Offence: 5,000 peso fine
Fourth and further Offences: 10,000 peso fine and confiscation of driver’s license

Fines also apply for non-compliant and substandard helmets, and helmets without the genuine “PS” and “ICC” stickers.

Butler Motorcycle Rental, Angeles City, Pampanga

A motorcycle rental business in Angeles City run by a Western owner.

Butler Motorcycle Rental

154 Narciso Avenue
Malabanias
Angeles City 2009
Pampanga

Contact

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A motorcycle rental business in Angeles City run by a Western owner.

Kia Philippines. Car Price List January 2014

Kia Philippines. Car Price List January 2014Logo Kia

 

Special KIA Prices available to March 31st 2014

 

PRICE   MODEL
 KIA Specials
KIA SPORTAGE
Php1,050,000 KIA SPORTAGE 2.0L 4X2 GAS 6A/T
KIA CARENS DIESEL
Php   998,000 NEW KIA CARENS 1.7 CRDI LX M/T
Php1,098,000 NEW KIA CARENS 1.7 CRDI LX A/T
Php1,250,000 NEW KIA CARENS 1.7 CRDI EX A/T

 

Current KIA SRP at January 2014

 

PRICE  
MODEL
KIA PICANTO
Php555,000
KIA PICANTO 1.0L EX MT
Php629,000 KIA PICANTO 1.2L EX AT
KIA RIO
Php608,000
RIO 1.2L LX MT 4-DR SDN
Php635,000 RIO 1.2L SLX MT 4-DR SDN
Php698,000 RIO 1.4L EX MT 4-DR SDN
Php738,000 RIO 1.4L EX AT 4-DR SDN
Php858,000 NEW RIO 1.4L EX-S AT SEDAN
Php858,000 RIO 1.4L EX HATCHBACK
KIA SPORTAGE
Php1,203,000
KIA SPORTAGE 2.0L 4X2 GAS 6A/T
Php1,303,000 KIA SPORTAGE 2.0L 4X4 GAS 6A/T
Php1,335,000 KIA SPORTAGE 2.0L 4X2 CRDI 6A/T
Php1,713,000 KIA SPORTAGE 2.4L 4X4 GAS EX 6A/T DELUXE
KIA SORENTO
Php1,925,000
NEW SORENTO 2.2L CRDI EX A/T 4X4 7 SEATER
Php1,485,000 NEW SORENTO 2.2L CRDI LX A/T 4X4 5 SEATER
Php1,385,000 NEW SORENTO 2.2L CRDI LX A/T 4X2 5 SEATER
Php1,305,000 NEW SORENTO 2.2L CRDI LX M/T 4X2 5 SEATER
Php1,285,000 NEW SORENTO 2.4L GAS LX A/T 4X2 5 SEATER
KIA K2700
Php814,000
KIA K2700 4X2 DROPSIDE
Php874,000 KIA K2700 4X2 ALUMINUM VAN
Php934,000 KIA K2700 4X2 PANORAMIC W/ DOUBLE A/C
Php874,000 KIA K2700 4X4 DROPSIDE
Php999,000 KIA K2700 4X4 PANORAMIC W/ DOUBLE A/C
Php954,000 KIA K2700 4X4 DBL CAB DROPSIDE
Php974,000 KIA K2700 4X4 DBL CAB PICK-UP
KIA CARNIVAL
Php1,575,000
KIA CARNIVAL 2.9L EX CRDI LWB A/T
Php1,165,000 KIA CARNIVAL 2.9L LX CRDI SWB M/T
KIA SOUL
Php934,000
NEW KIA SOUL 1.6 LX A/T 6-SPEED
KIA OPTIMA
Php1,490,000
KIA OPTIMA 2.4L EX A/T GAS 6-SPEED
KIA FORTE
Php838,000
KIA FORTE 1.6 LX A/T 6-SPEED
KIA CARENS DIESEL
Php1,155,000
NEW KIA CARENS 1.7 CRDI LX M/T
Php1,245,000 NEW KIA CARENS 1.7 CRDI LX A/T
Php1,495,000 NEW KIA CARENS 1.7 CRDI EX A/T

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