The Philippines’ Land Transportation Office (LTO) conducts roadworthiness inspections of public utility vehicles, urging drivers and operators to ensure units meet regulatory requirements ahead of the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day period. The inspections occur at terminals in Metro Manila as authorities anticipate increased passenger travel to the provinces for Undas 2026.

Across outlets, the emphasis differs between overall compliance reporting and specific enforcement findings. Inquirer.net highlights both general reminders and particular issues found during inspections, including a driver who tested positive for illegal drugs and buses using unauthorized improvised license plates, along with at least one bus with expired fire extinguishers. GMA News Online and Inquirer.net both report that most inspected passenger buses passed: GMA says 51 passenger buses passed inspections across terminals in Manila, Parañaque, and Caloocan City, while Inquirer.net reports 51 out of 52 buses passed in Metro Manila terminals.

Together, the reports portray an inspection drive focused on safety and compliance ahead of the holiday travel rush, with minor violations noted alongside largely successful outcomes.