JULY 17, 2026
CALAMBA, Misamis Occidental — Residents of Misamis Occidental’s First District no longer have to travel to distant cities to process transport-related transactions following the opening of the new Land Transportation Office (LTO) District Office in Southwestern Poblacion, Calamba.
The facility was formally inaugurated and blessed on July 17 by Rev. Fr. Fernando Aguilar, bringing key government services closer to motorists, vehicle owners, and drivers from Calamba and neighboring municipalities.
Located in what is considered the trade and commerce hub of the northernmost part of Misamis Occidental, the new office is expected to improve access to LTO services and reduce travel time and expenses for residents who previously had to visit offices outside their communities.
Leading the inauguration were Governor Henry S. Oaminal, LTO Region X Director Nelson S. Manaloto, Calamba Mayor Luisito Villanueva and Vice Mayor Ezel Villanueva, together with local government officials and representatives from various agencies.
The opening of the district office was described as a result of coordination between the provincial government, local government units and the LTO to improve public access to essential government services.
During the inauguration, Oaminal welcomed the establishment of the facility and emphasized the importance of making government services more accessible to the people.
He also reminded residents that while government agencies continue to improve service delivery, road safety remains a shared responsibility among motorists, vehicle owners, and law enforcement authorities.
The governor likewise expressed his appreciation to Manaloto and LTO officials for their collaboration in establishing the district office and bringing services closer to communities in northern Misamis Occidental.
With the facility now operational, residents can process driver’s license applications and renewals, vehicle registrations, and other LTO-related transactions without the need to travel to neighboring cities.
For many motorists in the First District, the new office marks the end of years of long-distance travel for routine transactions and represents another step toward bringing government services closer to the communities they serve.
