MANILA, Feb. 6 -- The Land Transportation (LTO) will continue offering its free theoretical driving courses (TDC) as part of an outreach program.

In a statement Tuesday, LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II called on regional directors and chiefs of district offices to hold more outreach programs that offer free TDCs.

"Our outreach program is a way of giving back to our kababayan (compatriots) for their support to the LTO in achieving goals and programs last year," Mendoza said.

A TDC is one of the major requirements for those applying for student driving permits and usually costs around PHP1,000 in driving schools.

"The same outreach program will pave the way for the pre-registration for their application," he said.

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