Overview
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) issues driving licences in the Philippines. This page rests on the English Wikipedia article on the Philippine driving licence, because the LTO site (lto.gov.ph) could not be read when it was checked, and it does not state the format, length, pass mark or fees of the written exam. Confirm all details with the LTO before you apply.
Who can apply
Wikipedia lists three licence types: student permit, non-professional and professional. It gives these rules:
The minimum driving age is 16, with a student permit and while accompanied by a licensed person.
An applicant can apply for a non-professional licence one month after getting a student permit.
An applicant needs a non-professional licence for six months to be eligible for a professional licence.
Foreign citizens need to be at least 18, have been in the country at least a month, and show intention to stay at least six months.
Exam pattern
An applicant must pass both a written exam and a driving exam. The article does not describe the written exam's number of questions, time limit, pass mark or languages.
After the exam
LTO assigns each driver a restriction code showing which vehicles they may drive, and a new code system similar to the European and UK one has been in use since January 2021. Drivers approved for a manual transmission vehicle may also drive an automatic, but not the other way round.
FAQs
What licence types does the LTO issue?
Wikipedia lists three: student permit, non-professional and professional licence.
Do I need to pass a driving exam as well as the written exam?
Yes. Wikipedia says an applicant must pass both a written exam and a driving exam.