English: It turned out that the directive is based on a nationwide memorandum from the LTO head office. Under VDM-2024-2721, "all motor vehicles and motorcycles using non-LTO issued plate number, except as authorized and specified by this Memorandum, shall be apprehended and the appropriate legal actions and penalties in accordance with existing laws and regulations shall be imposed."
Filipino: Pero lumalabas na nakabase pala ang atas ng LTO Region 7 sa isang pambansang memorandum na inisyu ng LTO head office. Ayon sa VDM-2024-2721, "all motor vehicles and motorcycles using non-LTO issued plate number, except as authorized and specified by this Memorandum, shall be apprehended and the appropriate legal actions and penalties in accordance with existing laws and regulations shall be imposed."