MANILA, March 26 -- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has scheduled the issuance of plastic license cards to motorists after the Holy Week following the lifting of the injunction order by the Court of Appeals (CA).

In a statement on Tuesday, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said regional offices have been instructed to prepare the release schedule and submit it before Maundy Thursday.

"Our goal is to start the distribution process of the plastic-printed driver's license next week," Mendoza said.

For driver's licenses with expiration dates from April 1 to Aug. 31, 2023, and April 1 to 30, 2024, they are scheduled for renewal on April 15 to 30.

Licenses with expiration dates Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2023, and May 1 to 31, 20...