New special plate numbers para sa mga politiko / government official = powertripping?

[raski]

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Recently I started to notice the existence of special government official plate numbers with the letters CA (Court of Appeals) and PR (Philippine House of Representatives) that only Justices and Congressmen can put on their cars. There are likely special plates for senators, mayors, etc which I have not yet seen.

I'm wondering what everyone thinks of these plates because I can't think of a good reason why such plates are issued except for the sole purpose of bragging and/or powertripping. To me it is just another symptom of the disease here in the Philippines of people in power thinking they are superior to everyone else and above the law whilst rubbing it in everyone's faces.

These special plates seem to scream out to other drivers "DONT MESS WITH ME OR DARE OVERTAKE" or to the Citom/police "THINK AGAIN BUD OR YOU'LL LOSE YOUR JOB" and is an insult to the average tax-payer who has to not only shoulder the expense of maintaining the lifestyles of these egomaniacs but must now also deal with the in-your-face arrogance of they and their family members as they traipse around the city with these special plates.

But anyway I would love if anyone can cite a few good reasons why these plates should exist that would be beneficial to the taxpayers. I've been to a number of different countries and this is the first time ever that I have seen special plates issued to congressmen, justices, etc. Onli in da philippines...

[Eiso]

Recently I started to notice the existence of special government official plate numbers with the letters CA (Court of Appeals) and PR (Philippine House of Representatives) that only Justices and Congressmen can put on their cars. There are likely special plates for senators, mayors, etc which I have not yet seen.

I'm wondering what everyone thinks of these plates because I can't think of a good reason why such plates are issued except for the sole purpose of bragging and/or powertripping. To me it is just another symptom of the disease here in the Philippines of people in power thinking they are superior to everyone else and above the law whilst rubbing it in everyone's faces.

These special plates seem to scream out to other drivers "DONT MESS WITH ME OR DARE OVERTAKE" or to the Citom/police "THINK AGAIN BUD OR YOU'LL LOSE YOUR JOB" and is an insult to the average tax-payer who has to not only shoulder the expense of maintaining the lifestyles of these egomaniacs but must now also deal with the in-your-face arrogance of they and their family members as they traipse around the city with these special plates.

But anyway I would love if anyone can cite a few good reasons why these plates should exist that would be beneficial to the taxpayers. I've lived in a few difference countries and this is the first time ever that I have seen special plates issued to congressmen, justices, etc. Onli in da philippines...

kani imo g-mention kay mga Commemorative Plates ni cla.. dli pasabot na kung naa ka ani kay Govt Official naka...

ako student pako.. 5th year college.. naa ko House of Representative Plate sa front sa ako car...
does it mean na Govt Official ko.. ala sa amo family nag trabaho sa gobyerno... bisan naa ka ani nga plate dli ghapon ka exempted sa traffic rules and regulations...

og ala ni g-issue.. baligya ni para sa mga tao.. to commemorate...

[beyee]

There's one plate which exempts you from traffic rules and regulations especially when you're in Manila labi na it's color-coding, this is what they call the "LEAP" plate.. only high officials and businessmen can own this plate.

[Eiso]

There's one plate which exempts you from traffic rules and regulations especially when you're in Manila labi na it's color-coding, this is what they call the "LEAP" plate.. only high officials and businessmen can own this plate.

yeah2... kalimot ko sa LEAP (LAW ENFORCERS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES) dah...
mam.. maka palit man ghapon ka labi na naay contact sa na maligya...

[raski]

kani imo g-mention kay mga Commemorative Plates ni cla.. dli pasabot na kung naa ka ani kay Govt Official naka...

ako student pako.. 5th year college.. naa ko House of Representative Plate sa front sa ako car...
does it mean na Govt Official ko.. ala sa amo family nag trabaho sa gobyerno... bisan naa ka ani nga plate dli ghapon ka exempted sa traffic rules and regulations...

og ala ni g-issue.. baligya ni para sa mga tao.. to commemorate...

Ah I thought it was issued only for the use of House of Representatives members, their staff and families because of what I read here:

Commemorative plates for House of Representatives valid only for 6 months, says official | Home >> Other Sections >> Breaking News

"The commemorative plates authorized by the Land Transportation Office for the use of the House Of Representatives are only good for six months, an official said today."

[beyee]

yeah, connections man ang magic word ani... when I was in Manila for a vacay, nagkatawa nalang ko nagtan-aw sa mga traffic enforcers k graveh mangasaba sa vehicle owners na ala'y ing-ani na plate but if naa gali ang LEAP morag ginoo ang nilabay k wid matching hand salute... no wonder people clamor for power

[raski]

There's one plate which exempts you from traffic rules and regulations especially when you're in Manila labi na it's color-coding, this is what they call the "LEAP" plate.. only high officials and businessmen can own this plate.

They really need to stop this exemption bullshit. The laws and rules are for everyone to obey. In other countries, even the police have to follow road rules unless they are in pursuit or called to an emergency and even then, there are still limits to what they can do. These special plates can only encourage their bearers to drive dangerously / arrogantly.

[Eiso]

naka hear ko ana nga news...
naa sa date na link kay April 20 2009..
pag buy nko sa HOR CLP kay April 19 2009..

na shock ko kay abi nko Dec 31, 2010 pa ma expire..
so ni call ko sa ako contact sa manila (sa ako gpalitan sa plate)
for 2 weeks ko nag huwat kung unsa jud ang balita..
then finally ni ana ako contact nga na settle na ang issue.. mis-communication ra daw sa House of Rep og ang LTO.. kay ang nag pa file sa CLP sa HOR kay ni resign na before na release CLP's then ala na inform ang bag-o ni puli....

[Eiso]

yeah, connections man ang magic word ani... when I was in Manila for a vacay, nagkatawa nalang ko nagtan-aw sa mga traffic enforcers k graveh mangasaba sa vehicle owners na ala'y ing-ani na plate but if naa gali ang LEAP morag ginoo ang nilabay k wid matching hand salute... no wonder people clamor for power

kung ing-ani man ang traffic enforcers kay pasabot ala cla kahibaw about aning Commemorative Plate..
except sa Speed Cop kay kahibaw jud cla ani..

[raski]

yeah, connections man ang magic word ani... when I was in Manila for a vacay, nagkatawa nalang ko nagtan-aw sa mga traffic enforcers k graveh mangasaba sa vehicle owners na ala'y ing-ani na plate but if naa gali ang LEAP morag ginoo ang nilabay k wid matching hand salute... no wonder people clamor for power

Haha mga gago nang mga traffic enforcers.. naa sad rabay mga malakas nga nag-gamit lang ordinaryo nga plate. Kung matimingan sila makatilaw pud sila sa tantrum sa mga powertrippers.