Philippines LTO accused of delaying switch to Dermalog system, costing motorists

An investigation has been launched in the Philippines into corruption allegations against Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II.

The LTO is responsible for driver’s license applications and other services that involve biometric authentication. The agency awarded a contract to Dermalog and local partners back in 2018, and has been criticized for delays in comments by government officials that were subsequently walked back.

An open letter was placed in local media by representatives of half-a-dozen transportation and …

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