HOUSE OFFICIAL SAYS USE OF ‘8’ PLATES NOT AUTHORIZED IN 19th CONGRESS

THE House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez reiterates that it has not authorized the use of official plates for vehicles of House members in the current 19th Congress. 

House Secretary General Reginald Velasco said these plates hold no official sanction from Congress and are not to be considered legitimate.

Velaso said the House has an existing agreement with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, wherein drivers found using plates with the number “8” will be apprehended, and such plates will be confiscated promptly.

He said the unauthorized and illegal use of special plates is a matter that should not be tolerated, as it poses a threat to public safety and undermines the integrity of the vehicle registration system.

The House official urged all individuals to comply with the law and refrain from engaging in such activities.

“We expect all members to uphold the highest standards of integrity and adherence to the law,” Velasco said.

“We remain committed to ensuring accountability and transparency within the House of Representatives, and we appreciate the cooperation of all parties involved in upholding the rule of law,” he added.